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64bit ubuntu live cd problem

amazingemmet · 2006-02-14 10:18:43

I'm relatively new to linux and want to try out ubuntu on my laptop an acer inspire 5100 64bit amd turion but when i use the live cd when it loads the console the whole thing is mashed up on the left of the screen. Any ideas on how to get it working?

14-02-2006 10:18am

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I'm relatively new to linux and want to try out ubuntu on my laptop an acer inspire 5100 64bit amd turion but when i use the live cd when it loads the console the whole thing is mashed up on the left of the screen. Any ideas on how to get it working?

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#2 15-02-2006 5:51am

Karoma

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Does the initial menu/process look OK?
Can you post a photo?
Try alternative boot options (It'll tell you the key to access the menu - F1 or F2 perhaps?)

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#3 15-02-2006 9:25am

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yeah the initial menu looks fine its just when the console loads it goes weird, i'll post a pic later when i get the chance

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