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    running linux for the 1st time

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by chesieofdarock, Nov 27, 2007.

  1. chesieofdarock

    chesieofdarock Notebook Deity

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    hi so I just uinstalled linux on an old compaq persario 1700. It works off of the ubuntu cd fine, but when I finished installing off of the cd and try to bood off of the hd, nothing happens. It gets past the part that says startig up and loading and then the screen just goes black. any suggestions?
     
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    Do you see Ubuntu splash when loading? Is it after that?
     
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    i'm really sorry nevermind! I just had to wait like 10 minutes for the 1st boot its all good now. sorry to take up thread space. delete please
     
    chesieofdarock, Nov 27, 2007
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