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[Craig Huffstetler <craig.huffstetler@xxxxxxxxx>]

I believe this bug should be added to the "Known Issues" page on the
Wiki if it is not fixed or added to the Beta build image being
distributed to users since it does affect a wide enough audience.
<https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JauntyJackalope/TechnicalOverview#Known%20issues>

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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 “debian-installer” source package in Ubuntu: Fix Released
Status in debian-installer in Ubuntu Jaunty: Fix Released

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