Linux [Ubuntu] Boot Problem?

Question

ok not too long ago i finished the download and burning process of ubuntu for my laptop.
i decided to make the switch from windows to Linux.
i downloaded the iso and burned it to a CD using InfraRecorder
i put the CD in and it botted fine
a Ubuntu loading screen showed up and than the
Start/Install menu came up.
so i press enter to install it.
i get a error message that reads:

/bin/sh: can't access tty: job control tunned off
(initramfs)

i typed tty and it said /dev/console
im pretty sure its suppose to be /dev/tty
right? correct me if im wrong.
and if it is suppose to be tty how do i change it.

and i tried typing Break=top at the end of the boot options
at the install screen.
and than typing

modprobe piix
exit

i tried pressing CTRL + C did nothing.
any help would be great thanks.

Answer 1

I would suggest to ask this question in forum http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/ubuntu-help. People there would know better how to address this issue.

Answer 2

I have a hunch... there shouldn't be any problem in the installing period. Especially like this. I think, that the Linux Cd was damaged at the downloading, converting, or burning sequence. I think you should borrow an install cd, witch has been used before, and I'm allmost sure, that there will be no problem

Answer 3

Sounds like a video card issue, what are the specs of your system? You may need to go with Xubuntu instead.

http://www.xubuntu.com



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