Server Help

[Michael M. Moore]

On Fri, 2009-07-31 at 14:13 -0400, Bob wrote:
> Hello, 
> I have recently gotten the server addition of software. I had been
> using the evaluation copy of Microsoft home server. The evaluation
> time has expired. I was just playing with it until I found Ubuntu. I
> have tried to install the new software on the pc converted server, I
> get to the splash screen with options to install. When choosing
> install I get an error reading "this kernel requires an x86-64 cpu,
> but only detected an i686 cpu. unable to boot please use a kernel
> appropriate for your cpu".  I'm not completely computer illiterate but
> I have no idea where to go from here. 

Computer architectures can be either 64-bit or 32-bit.  A 64-bit
architecture will be able to run 32-bit operating systems and software,
but 32-bit architectures are not able to run 64-bit operating systems or
software.

It sounds like you are trying to install the 64-bit version of Ubuntu on
32-bit architecture.  That won't work, which is why you get the error.
You need the 32-bit version.

See: http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download-server

Make sure you tick the "32bit version" option under "Computer
Architecture."

For more information about 64-bit and 32-bit architectures:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/64-bit#32_vs_64_bit

-- 
Michael M.