ubuntu-10,4 - Unable to instal

[Nils Kassube]

Johan Scheepers wrote:
> Using Fujitsu-Siemens Esprimo Mobile Laptop.

Is it perhaps that V5355 model with SiS chipset?

> Popped in the cd and first screen appears with two icons at the
> bottom centre of the screen.
> Few seconds later the screen just show diagonal coloured lines
> running up the screen.

You could try the nomodeset option: At the start screen of the CD after 
selecting your language press the F6 key and select the line 
"nomodeset". Then press ESC and ENTER.


Nils