Installation Issues

[ricomoss]

I'm attempting to install Kubuntu on a new laptop but seem to be having some strange issues.

It's a Dell Latitude E5410 with 160GB HDD, 2GB RAM and Intel Core i5-520M(2.4GHz). I'm trying to install Kubuntu 10.10.

When I restart the machine and boot from the CD for an initial install it seems to hang for a VERY long time. It will eventually get to the boot options (after hours) but seems sluggish.

Once the install gets going everything seems decent...except for that I can't seem to get it to finish.

I know the CD is good since I used it to get Kubuntu on 2 desktops and another laptop in the last 48 hours. I've also burned another CD just to make sure. The checksum was spot on.

Does anyone know what I can do to get this remedied?

[yancek]

I've never installed Kubuntu so what options do you get when you boot from the CD? Try without installing, install,etc??

Are there major differences in hardware between the Dell you are trying to install on and the laptop and two Desktops on which you were successful?

It will eventually get to the boot options (after hours) but seems sluggis

You're kidding? Hours? Most installations on a fairly modern computer should not take more than 20-30 minutes.

No error messages anywhere?
What graphics card do you have?

[ricomoss]

Yes, hours...I had to leave it "installing" over night to get it to come up with the install GUI.

I've done a bit more research and found out it's a known bug.

The 'ole "failed to get i915 symbols, graphics turbo disabled error on boot" problem.

I hadn't noticed it since it flashes so quickly during "boot". Everyone who reported this issue says they can install/boot but don't get very good performance and often crashes. I haven't yet been able to get my computer to boot.

I guess I'm going to revert back to an older version of Kubuntu until they get this issue fixed.

I guess it has something to do with the iCore CPU.