Ubuntu 7.04 live cd very slow then Error

Your CD may be defective - Try the test media installation at CD boot-up prompt, if not I recommend re-burning the ISO at a slower speed.

Hope this helps.

Well I used the cd checker that comes with the live cd and that checks out ok.... Also this is happening during the boot up I have only tried using the live cd at boot up. I have also used it in 2 different players one is an NEC 16x16 an the other is a Pioneer 16x16. The cd was burned at 16x...but I will reburn see if that makes a difference.

Actually I forgot to mention that the cd players in both instances will just stop...I cant even eject the disk unless I reboot. That might explain the did not receive a reply error but I still don't know why.

Here:

https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/4499

 Gaziz posted:

Hi,

I had the same issue where I got GNOME error and installation was hanging at random point (24%, 51%, 73%).

After a bit of head scratching I pulled out all device I do not currently need for installation (internal modem, sound card, second ethernet card)
and installation went smoothly (I got GNOME error again, though)

Hope that helps.

Gaziz

Thanks Debianmigrant for your efforts with this. Reading that link you supplied am I to understand that after I get to the Ubuntu GUI that it will try to access the web? If so I guess I could see the problem as I am using a wireless SMC router. I have gotten to the GUI just cant do anything once there.

try burning another CD, it shouldnt have any real trouble starting the gnome settings daemon

try burning another CD, it shouldnt have any real trouble starting the gnome settings daemon

I tried burning another cd and then for fun a dvd, same issues. Very slow install to the gui splash screen then the error then it hangs. Next (later on today my time) I will try to install directly to a partition I have setup for Ubuntu.

:( sounds like this may be a bug - related to your hardware

That would suck on so many levels....again thanks for your help

This does seem to be a bug :( (one of many with Gnome settings):

https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/control-center/+bug/61381

Please continue the discussion there if it does indeed match your errors

Thanks Debianmigrant you have gone above and beyond the call of duty. i read that thread and while some of the info was beyond my meager comprehension, some of it might be relevant to my situation. As a side note I took the same cd I was using and tried it on her laptop in my house using my wireless and bingo no problems...it was so smooth I couldn't believe it. Everything was working no probs sound, backgrounds, themes...everything (even watched a dvd...sigh). Needless to say I was disappointed and happy and pissed...now I want Ubuntu more than ever. Ether way it's nice to know I am not alone or crazy with this issue.

Sorry about that - Ubuntu is fantastic and it is a real shame that it doesn't work on your hardware. You may want to try some of Ubuntu's derivative distros - such as Mepis, though it is KDE based - They do have slightly different hardware detection to Ubuntu - You might have more luck. Fingers crossed. ;)

Anytime (almost)