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Old 05-04-2009, 07:13 AM   #1
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Question Can't boot Ubuntu 8.10 on VIA-based laptop

Okay, I'm now able to boot in command line mode, anyway to install from here? OH, my specs: 768mb RAM, Pentium M, 1.86 GHz, 128mb Graphics, 60GB IDE Hard drive.
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Old 05-04-2009, 07:20 AM   #2
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What are the specs of the laptop?
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