keyword won't enter name in step 5 of install

does it boot all the way to desktop?

if no then restart and goto the most recent kernel on recovery mode.

title Ubuntu 8.04.2, kernel 2.6.24-23-generic
root (hd1,0)
kernel /boot/vmlinuz-2.6.24-23-generic root=UUID=033d3ddd-9128-4f27-a7d2-d305bb0ac27b ro quiet splash apparmor.enabled=0 selinux=1
initrd /boot/initrd.img-2.6.24-23-generic
quiet

title Ubuntu 8.04.2, kernel 2.6.24-23-generic (recovery mode) <-- pickit on start up.
root (hd1,0)
kernel /boot/vmlinuz-2.6.24-23-generic root=UUID=033d3ddd-9128-4f27-a7d2-d305bb0ac27b ro single
initrd /boot/initrd.img-2.6.24-23-generic

if you are in desktop only alter if needed install

type sudo apt-get install rcconf

type sudo rcconf

and select/deselect services to start at startup by pressing the spacebar to toggle the “*”s, and then use the Tab key to get to “OK” and press Enter to save the changes. I find it useful to turn off those services that I don’t personally need, speeding up the startup process.

On the other hand, you can also do a:

$sudo update-rc.d -f remove

to remove the service or script from the startup scripts. This is useful if you want to stop a script, but not a whole daemon, or a script which calls a whole lot of other scripts from starting at startup. For example, you can use it to remove the “networking” script from running at startup, if you prefer to setup wireless, or ethernet netoworking after you have logged in. This is useful when you have a laptop, like I do. Of course, if you think you have made a mistake by removing something, you can always add it right back in. Refer to

$man update-rc.d

Everything installs up to the step 5 where you enter your name and create a password and stuff, but the keyboard doesn't register anything in the boxes to continue forward to complete the installation. I put USA in step 3 and partition the disk in step 4 and the next step I can't input my info.

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From: "Leo Albert Jackson Jr" <email address hidden>
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Sent: Sunday, February 1, 2009 2:39:20 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [Question #59500]: keyword won't enter name in step 5 of install

Your question #59500 on Ubuntu changed:
https://answers.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/59500

Status: Open => Answered

Leo Albert Jackson Jr proposed the following answer:
does it boot all the way to desktop?

if no then restart and goto the most recent kernel on recovery mode.

title Ubuntu 8.04.2, kernel 2.6.24-23-generic
root (hd1,0)
kernel /boot/vmlinuz-2.6.24-23-generic root=UUID=033d3ddd-9128-4f27-a7d2-d305bb0ac27b ro quiet splash apparmor.enabled=0 selinux=1
initrd /boot/initrd.img-2.6.24-23-generic
quiet

title Ubuntu 8.04.2, kernel 2.6.24-23-generic (recovery mode) <-- pickit on start up.
root (hd1,0)
kernel /boot/vmlinuz-2.6.24-23-generic root=UUID=033d3ddd-9128-4f27-a7d2-d305bb0ac27b ro single
initrd /boot/initrd.img-2.6.24-23-generic

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oh ok what kind of keyboard wireless?? or wired??

Wired keyboard. I am really wanting to use this OS from reading up about it and finally confirmed by a user that really loves it. I am a little discouraged over this really minor mishap since everything was going great while installing this OS up until I could not enter any of my info.

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Your question #59500 on Ubuntu changed:
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Leo Albert Jackson Jr proposed the following answer:
oh ok what kind of keyboard wireless?? or wired??

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I also want to tell you that I am installing this in windows xp 32bit on a pretty old system. I am also using a the partition mode for the install and not in windows alongside option. I'm sure the keyboard not working is a minor issue, just a little frustrated that's all. Thank you for your help and I appreciate your help.

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Subject: Re: [Question #59500]: keyboard won't enter name in step 5 of install

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Leo Albert Jackson Jr proposed the following answer:
oh ok what kind of keyboard wireless?? or wired??

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I know it sounds weird try a different keyboard ....it might not be working
give it a try open text editor and check it out type a little..

if it work the type of computer and how old it might be a problem for 8.10 but I doubt it.

I have 8.10 on a PIII and low ram 128 I think but it works fine.

if the keyboard if fine under Ubuntu then while installing it have a choice at the keyboard part try type in the text box.

change to a different keyboard that you will use ...make sure you try typing first before going further.

Windows and Mac come preconfigured in a shop. You're trying to do it by hand. Don't expect miracles but you'll probably get this figured out soon with Leo's help & learn a lot fast and then enjoy a great OS :)

Good luck with this
Regards from
Tom

Err, if yu are trying the Wubi install then consider doing this instead ...

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WindowsDualBoot

Alternatively try 8.04 instead and see if you get better results? The kernel has changed a bit but shouldn't have any regressions in it. Also it might be worth trying the smaller Xubuntu instead
http://www.ubuntulinux.org/getubuntu/download
http://www.xubuntu.org/get

Or try a completely different and tiny (faster install) distro to see if that works as the 3rd OS on a triple-boot system! If it does then try Ubuntu again afterwards in case there's something obvious we're missing. DistroWatch is a popular place for comparing different distros, here's their page for my current favourite tiny distro
http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=wolvix
It's probably the best installer process i've ever seen, very helpful and doesn't try to hide everything.

Another thing is to make sure your bios is fine. Maybe there's something blocking your keyboard in there and yes, unplug your keyboard and plug it back in. Often these stupid "waggle the wires" type answers help however careful we are ;)

Good luck with any/all this
Regards from
Tom :)

Sorry for taking so long getting back. I did finally get ubuntu to install and I am learning through it. I did have another problem after install and I will post a new question. Thank you for your help.

Brilliant, nicely fixed. Congrats and welcome into Ubuntu and linux generally :)

Regards from
Tom :)