How to manually install Ubuntu

[Jim Byrnes]

Jim Byrnes wrote:
> Amedee Van Gasse (ub) wrote:
>> On Tue, March 9, 2010 16:17, Jim Byrnes wrote:
>>> Is there a way to skip the step where it starts the partitioner?
>>>
>>> I've been trying to install Ubuntu 9.10 on an Eeepc for over a week now.
>>> I've overcome a lot of problems but now the install hangs on the
>>> partitioner step.
>>>
>>> I would like to boot the Gpartd Live CD, setup and format the disk the
>>> way I want it and then install Ubuntu to it without the partitioner
>>> getting involved.
>>
>> Have you tried the alternate cd?
>
> I didn't know it existed, but I am downloading it now.
>
>> And about the installer: do you get an error message?
>
> On the last 2 attempts partitioner progress bar stopped at 70%. I waited
> 20 minutes and shutdown.  Didn't see any error messages.
>
> Thanks,  Jim
>>
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>
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I have the alternative cd but haven't used it yet because I was trying a 
scenario I found by googling. I put 256mb of freespace at the front and 
then setup partitions for ubuntu and swap.  This got me past my 
partitioner hangs.  The install now goes to 95% then aborts with the 
message "Executing "grub-install (hd0,0)" failed.

I was in this exact spot early last week. I burnt two different 
Supergrub cd's trying to fix it but could not do so.  I'd appreciate any 
ideas to get grub installed.

If that doesn't work out I will try the alternative cd.  It looks like 
it gives you more control. I'm using it right now to install Ubuntu on a 
low memory Thinkpad that failed using the regular LiveCD.

Thanks,  Jim