Complete Newbie Question: Can't Install Ubuntu 7.10

Discussion in 'Installation/Configuration' started by pg001, Feb 4, 2008.

  1. pg001

    pg001 New Member

    I am trying to follow The Perfect Server - Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon (Ubuntu 7.10) but could not proceed because when I start to "Install to the hard disk" my system hangs and would no longer proceed. Please Help. Here is my hardware specs:
    Pentium III 866 MHz
    512 RAM
    40Gig HD
     
    pg001, Feb 4, 2008
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  2. falko

    falko Super Moderator Howtoforge Staff

    The Ubuntu Server version uses a special kernel that has problems on older CPUs. I guess that's the case with your system. You might want to try Debian Etch instead. It's very similar to Ubuntu (in fact Ubuntu is based on Debian), but more stable and better for older hardware. :)
     
    falko, Feb 5, 2008
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  3. pg001

    pg001 New Member

    is it possible to just install 7.04 then follow the HowTo instructions in upgrading from 7.04 to 7.10?
     
    pg001, Feb 6, 2008
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  4. falko

    falko Super Moderator Howtoforge Staff

    You can try that, but there's no guarantee that it'll work then.
     
    falko, Feb 6, 2008
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