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Old 12-19-2008, 12:57 PM   #1
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help!! dell laptop, ubuntu disc freezes


I'm installing ubuntu on an older dell laptop. I get thru most of the installation but when I (finally)reach the main Ubuntu screen everything freezes, including the mouse. Any ideas would be helpful.
 
Old 12-19-2008, 05:41 PM   #2
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I'm installing ubuntu on an older dell laptop. I get thru most of the installation but when I (finally)reach the main Ubuntu screen everything freezes, including the mouse. Any ideas would be helpful.
Some specs of the laptop would be helpful...

FYI: Ubuntu and LinuxMint (which is based on ubuntu) have Fluxbox and XFCE versions that are good for "older" laptops.

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