i am trying to install ubuntu on my old IBM R40e. i go to install ubuntu but when it finishes loading the only thing it loads is the background and the cursor. does anyone know why? the specs are:
IBM R40e 2684 L9G
2.4GHz Intel celeron processor
128MB ram
ATI radeon 330M 16MB integrated
30GB hard drive
DVD rom drive
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06-22-2009
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06-22-2009
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Re: problem installing ubuntu
Hello Apemax, welcome back to PCHF!
I'm sure one of out Linux guru's will be able to help you out with your issue  I will mark your thread as open to encourage others to look! Regards, Smokeycheech 
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06-27-2009
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Re: problem installing ubuntu
i just remembered after i switched it on this came up on a black screen:
the last attempt to restart the system from its previous location failed. attempt to restart again? delete restoration data and proceed to system boot menu continue with system restart |
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06-27-2009
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Re: problem installing ubuntu
Apparently your ibm has a little low ram for ubuntu. It takes around 512mb for livecd and 256mb for xdesktop (GUI). To use command line, 64 mb is enough for ubuntu.
iv got ubuntu xdesktop running on a pentium 2 333mhz, but it had 319mb of ram. |
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06-28-2009
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Re: problem installing ubuntu
sorry about my last post it was meant to go in another thread i just didn't realize
 . thanks for the help.
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07-02-2009
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Re: problem installing ubuntu
Hello Apemax!
Did Agony's post provide the answer you needed or should I leave this OPEN yet for a tech?
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