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Is there a stable version of Ubuntu after 9.04?

Asked by erickskf@comcast.net

When I tried to install Ubuntu 9.10 the system would lock up when I tried to make any move. Same thing with Ubuntu 10.04. I did clean installs on each attempt. Ver 9.04 is the only version I have had success with. There must be a problem with my hardware if others have had success. I'm loading on i386 system 3.46 ghz proc. 800 m FSB 4 ghz RAM One minor distinction, a wireless Logitech mouse but never encountered problems with it in the past.

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wojox (wojox) said : 		#1

The EOL is October 2010. So you can keep using it for a few more moths.

Your system specs look good. Do you have another mouse to try?

What video card/chip are you using?

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Best Ryan Dwyer (ryandwyer) said : 		#2

The first step would be to find out whether it's your mouse that stops working or whether your system actually freezes.

Next time it happens, press Alt + F1 to try and open the Applications menu. You could also watch the clock in the corner and see if it ticks over another minute.

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robinot (robinot) said : 		#3

it is really surprising ! well, 10 is not ready so every one try without success since few months.
i do not understand, from an 3. ghz and 4go in ram (a monster !), that you cannot obtain a clear and nice 9.1 that i have installed on a usb-key yesterday with a laptop of 2003.
your mouse works with bluetooth - wireless- or need a special driver.
a cd or an.iso can be found (shipit and 'release desktop i386 karmic .iso'), i think you have done
a bad installation, maybe a too short partitionning ...you must not forget that the update for 9.1, it is 297 updates after installation and your machine must be cold.

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erickskf@comcast.net (erickskf) said : 		#4

Still in the experimental stqge of Ubuntu Linux so I have more work to do. I'll stick to 9.04 and experiment with 9.10 annd 10.04 on one of my spare machines till I get it right. Thanks for all your help.