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Binary package hint: xserver-xorg-video-nouveau

I can't boot Ubuntu 10.10 on my PC with NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 (PCIe 16x). Instead login screen I see [attachment DSC00391.JPG].
Ctrl+Alt+Del and SysRq+B don't work.

Why Ubuntu use experimental (nouveau) driver?!? :
xserver-xorg-video-nouveau - X.Org X server -- Nouveau display driver (experimental)

WORKAROUND: 
I must install Ubuntu from alternate CD and boot to text mode and uninstall these packages: nouveau-firmware, xserver-xorg-video-nouveau and install nvidia-current package.

WORKAROUND: Try boot live cd with "nomodeset" option. It works for me on
GeForce GT 240.

** Affects: nouveau
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New

** Affects: nvidia-common
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New

** Affects: linux (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: Incomplete

** Affects: fedora
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New


** Tags: maverick natty needs-boot-debug-log needs-kernel-logs needs-upstream-testing oneiric precise
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Ubuntu can't boot on nvidia GeForce GT240 with nouveau drivers
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/763052
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