I/O Error: Reboot while installing Ubuntu

[Mahone]

I am a newbie in Linux and I decided to use Ubuntu.

After I downloaded the latest version of Ubuntu and copied as image in CD, the above error prompted after I chose to "Install Ubuntu". By the way, my PC has existing Windows OS and I wanted to set up with dual-boot. The HDD had partitioned already.

Please need your help and assistance on how successfully install Ubuntu.

RAM - 1G
Processor - Core 2 Duo
HDD - 160 G
Motherboard: ASUS
DVD ROM: LG

[Ziplock]

Sounds like a dodgy CD. Can you burn another copy and try again?

[oz]

Welcome to the forums!

Read through this HowTo for making sure you properly downloaded and burned the ISO file to disk:

http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/ins...ll-cd-dvd.html

If you determine that the disk is good, post back.

[Mahone]

Ok, thanks for the advice. I will try to do this and let you know the result.

[Mahone]

I have already received the Ubuntu 8.10 that i have requested last month. I already installed it in my PC yesterday using dual-boot.

My concern is, the OS that was installed is a GUI-based and I would to seek your expert on how to change in command-based because I am enthusiasts to practice scripting and how to manage Linux using command.

I will appreciate your prompt advice on this.

Thanks,

[Ziplock]

Hi Mahone,

I would recommend installing graphically, then only booting into a mode without graphics. This has the advantage of being able to use all the nice tools, but can be switched on an off as you please. Also, scripting is easy in graphical mode as well - nice(r) editors depending on your point of view.

Once you have it installed, simply modify the /etc/inittab file and change

id:5:initdefault:

to

id:3:initdefault:

and reboot. This will bring it up in non-command mode. If you want to start X you can log in and issue the 'startx' or 'init 5' commands.

Alternatively, you can start it in graphical mode, then issue the 'init 3' command to drop back to command-only mode.

[Mahone]

Ziplock,

I tried to perform your advice, however I cannot find the file under etc/.

Please need your help on this and if there is any other process on how change in command mode.

Thanks for the help.

[Ziplock]

Hi Mahone,

I am as surprised as you! I found the following which should help you:

Ubuntu Set Default Runlevel /etc/inittab

It seems that Ubuntu has diverged from RedHat/Fedora on this. Let me know how you to, this is new to me as well.