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[Elbennit Turner <eztechconsulting@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi All,

I am including my test results for the latest 12.10 ISO.  I test on an older machine tell me what you think:

Computer: Toshiba Satellite A-55 S106
Processor: Celeron M 360 1.4 GHz
HDD: 20 gig runnign Lubuntu 12.04
RAM: 750 megs

Results:
Live CD and programs worked fine, resized hdd with GParted without a problem.  Installed 12.10 on new partition! 

The problem was with the reboot, the system hung after the install.  

Be Blessed!!!

Elbennit


On Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:53:54 -0600
Greg Faith <gregfaith@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 2:01 PM, Phill Whiteside <PhillW@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Hi Greg,
> >
> > If removing 'spalsh' seems the better option, it can be added to the test
> > case and Release Notes.
> >
> > Can you quickly furnish me the step my step instructions? I have been
> given
> > permission to edit the 'live' test case & short cut it through checking
> > which would mean it can be on there within an hour or so of my receiving
> the
> > instructions from you.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Phill.
> >
> >
> > On 26 September 2012 20:32, Phill Whiteside <PhillW@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hiyas,
> >>
> >> you read my mind. I've had a crazy busy day - I just want to bounce a
> >> couple of ideas off nicholas as the best way forward.
> >>
> >> Regards,
> >>
> >> Phill.
> >>
> >>
> >> On 26 September 2012 20:17, Greg Faith <gregfaith@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> If I have to change the kernel mode to nomodeset or delete splash from
> >>> the boot line, should I fail the Live Desktop session even though I
> >>> know the workaround and list it in the testcase?
> >>>
> >>> I know it is my responsibility to determine if I should are not just
> >>> wondering what you guys think.
> >>>
> >>> We all know that nVidia graphics are having this issue with the live
> >>> CD/USB but we also know nomodeset or better yet removing "splash" from
> >>> the boot line allows a Clean live session.
> >>>
> >>> What do you think??
> >>>
> >>> Greg nm_geo
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/phillw
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/phillw
> 
> First off Phil this only applies to users who have nVidia graphic issues
> with the Desktops and it does affect Ubuntu & Lubuntu for sure.
> 
> If I try to boot up a live USB on my Lenovo (nVidia) graphics. It ends in a
> white&black art deco screen and freezes.
> 
> Now, I tried to set nomodeset and it works and I can run it and make
> installs but with very low resolution graphics.
> 
> Then I ran across mc4man in the +1 forum and his suggestion was  just
> remove the "splash" or remove "quiet & splash" from the kernel line.
> 
> Different flavors will have slightly different ways to get to the kernel
> line and I am not really familiar with Ubuntu Desktop CD.
> 
> Okay: I wish I was at my Linux boxes but alas I am working. yuck..
> 
> "Delete splash method"
> Insert and boot USB
> Choose language.
> Next screen hit (F6) hit esc
> then space back with arrow key and delete splash
> hit return/enter
> Bypasses Plymouth
> scrolling text just wait (read the lines if you like)
> eventually you will get to Live Session & good graphic resolution
> Proceed to install and all will go well.
> 
> "Set nomodeset method"
> Insert and boot USB
> Choose language
> Next screen hit (F6) tick nomodeset hit esc
> Hit return/enter
> Low Graphic Plymouth
> eventually you get Live Session with Low graphic
> Proceed to install and again all goes well.
> 
> I would say with the Ubuntu flavor Live Desktop the low resolution and
> graphics would be harder to deal with than the Lubuntu Desktop. Please
> remember this is only needed for nVidia graphic boxes.  I have a little
> Samsung and a Dell that I just boot the USB and away we go, but they both
> have Intel graphics.
> 
> Hope this helps. If not I will try to do more latter.. hmmm.. I have lots
> of testing to do tonight amd64 and i386 Lubuntu stuff..
> 
> Out,
> Greg nm_geo


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Elbennit Turner <eztechconsulting@xxxxxxxxx>