Re: [tlug] Wonky Vid in *buntu

[CL <az.4tlug@example.com>]

On 05/31/2012 03:16 PM, Raymond Wan wrote:
> On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:23 AM, CL<az.4tlug@example.com>  wrote:
> > I am attempting to test a number of live CDs, burned from D/L'ed .iso's
> > to see whether there might be a better version of *buntu / Debian-based
> > OS to use in a specific machine for a specific purpose only.
> >
> > When I attempt to run any of these CDs, I can view the start screen but,
> > after selecting the "Run live without installing" option, never see more
> > than a flashing cursor in the upper LH corner of the screen, even though
> > it appears as though the OS is installed to memory.  I suspect a video
>
>
> *argh*  I had this same problem with Ubuntu half a year ago but I
> can't quite remember how I got through it.  I "think" (flipping
> through old notes) that I added nomodeset to the boot options:
>
> http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1613132
> http://thedaneshproject.com/posts/ubuntu-11-04-blank-screen-on-boot-solved/
>
> I remember booting into the CD to run Ubuntu off it with no problems,
> but installing it caused the problem you're describing.  Hope this
> applies to your problem...
>
> Ray

That's not quite what I want to do, but you've given me a valuable clue 
on how to proceed.  Thank you.  I'll try it and report back.

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CL