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xserver-xorg-video-ati package

Can't start Ubuntu 11.10 screen issue

Asked by Zlatan Hozić

Followed all the steps from Ubuntu's web page - downloaded, burned on a CD, so decided to give it a try.

After booting, got the 1st (BIOS) screen, and after that got a purple screen with 2 small icons at the bottom.

All looked fine.

Than, instead of getting that "try or install" option - my screen looked like it's broken.

So - I rebooted again and started Windows - all fine.

Inserted CD and wanted to check it - autoplay started, and offered installation, so I installed together with Windows.

After rebooting, got to choose Ubuntu or Windows - picked Ubuntu and got the same screen.

Anyone have idea what's the problem?

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

What GPU do you use?
Does the system have a make and model?

Thanks

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Zlatan Hozić (zlatan-pug) said : 		#2

I'm using Dell Inspiron 1501 laptop
Mobile AMD Sempron Processor 3500+, 1,79Ghz
2GB RAM

No additional graphic card. OS is Windows XP, SP3.

You need any additional info?
Thx for reply.

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#3

Seems to be:

ATI Xpress 1150 256MB HyperMemory (Integrated graphics)

try the boot option:

nomodeset

May help

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Zlatan Hozić (zlatan-pug) said : 		#4

Just googled a bit, and these photos might help, 'cause I'm getting EXACTLY the same screen.

First I get this:

Purple background with these 2 icons:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/FromUSBStickQuick?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=Fig02a.png

And then, instead of start screen, I'm getting exactly the same lines as on this picture:
http://s3.amazonaws.com/satisfaction-production/s3_images/14588/p_inline.jpg

Any idea?

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