New instalation, old distribution, antique machine

[Dave Woyciesjes]

On 07/31/2012 09:14 AM, Dave Burrows wrote:
> Hello,
>
> We've tried everything we know to do to upgrade Ubuntu (Ubuntu 6.06 LTS
> - the Dapper Drake) on this HP Omnibook without success.
>
>
> 1. Upgrade Tool - New distribution release '8.04.1 LTS is available.

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> Does anyone have any ideas for a next direction?
>
> Peace,
>
> Dave

	IIRC, jumping versions like that is doomed to fail. If you can get a 
replacement internal CD, that would be best. Or hopefully you can get an 
external to boot from.
	Lastly, installing Windows, then using Wubi would be the last resort.


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