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[Brandon Williams <opensource@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The problem that I'm experiencing is specific to the hd-media kernel and
initrd.gz, so I'm changing the description back. I do not experience the
same problem with the kernel and initrd.gz that is on the alternate
install CD. If I boot with the kernel and initrd.gz from the alternate
install CD, it makes it through HD detection just fine. It does not
begin recursively looping through HD detection like the hd-media kernel
and initrd.gz. I think the issue with the SSD is a different problem,
and probably needs a separate bug report.

I agree, however, that this is not a dell-mini problem, since the dell-
mini launchpad project is specifically related to the Dell OEM Ubuntu
version.

I also agree that this is not related to usb-creator, since I can use
the method described in the linked question to build a working Intrepid
USB-based installer.

Unfortunately, the problem with the installer loop prevents me from
doing anything in a different session. When I try to switch to an
alternate tty, the looping installer status dialog takes over the screen
again a few seconds later. The only way that I can make it stop is a
reboot with Ctrl+Alt+Delete. Any suggestions for getting around this
problem so that I can get the lspci output would be welcome.

** Summary changed:

- Jaunty alternate lpia ISO or hd-media is missing SSD support
+ Jaunty lpia installer fails with hd-media kernel on dell mini 9

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Jaunty lpia installer fails with hd-media kernel on dell mini 9
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/354226
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Status in Dell Inspiron Mini with Custom Dell UI: Invalid
Status in usb-creator: Invalid
Status in Ubuntu: Confirmed

Bug description:
I have attempted a USB stick install for an lpia system (Dell Mini9) using the Jaunty lpia alternate install CD following the Manual Procedure detailed here: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/FromUSBStick#Manual%20Approach

I also tried the procedure describe in this forum post: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=4404569

In both cases, I used the vmlinuz and initrd.gz files found here: http://ports.ubuntu.com/dists/jaunty/main/installer-lpia/beta/images/hd-media/

When I boot from the USB stick and start the installer, it enters a recursive loop of failing attempts to detect hard drives. Each time it tries, it gets to about 95% and then the progress bar disappears for a few seconds before the detection process starts again.

Additional details are here: https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/66241