Installation - can't get past initial screen

[strayduck_uk]

I've just bought a DVD copy of Fedora Core from an online retailer. It arrived in the post, I whacked it in the disc drive and started things up.

Everything stops at the initial screen though. The fedora logo image is badly distorted and when I press enter to try and start installation, the error message "cannot find image linux kernel." None of the function keys work so I cannot access the installation options.

I'm using a Packard Bell E3242 with an AMD Athlon XP-M 2400+, 256 MB RAM and a 30 GB hard disk. I'm also a total linux newbie, so any suggestions gratefully appreciated!

Dan :-)

[MAnix]

Hmm. That could be the DVD. Try it inside another machine?? if the image loads up and you can access the install (dont worry it doesnt do anything unless you confirm so u wont accidentally destroy another pc!!) then you know it should work.

If you ordered the DVD you probably have technical support. Id get onto the retailler who should issue you with better advice. They can issue a replacement if it is the DVD.

If there is a problem with the DVD and you want Fedora, my advice would have been to download the images from the net here , the cd .iso's are my fav but im old skool. Burn them at a low speed, like 4x, and this helps prevents errors. Then you can try them again.

Post back if it still wont load or if there are other errors.

Also if your a linux noob try these notes for a good idea of how to configure your pc when it is installed:
http://stanton-finley.net/fedora_cor...ion_notes.html
They are really useful to many people and talk you through many common error traps. It gives an overview how to set up services and multimedia. Very good.

[CheezyArmpit]

i get the same error on the cd version, i bought it off pcdiscs.co.uk, i also get an error about an invalid keyword in the config file

[strayduck_uk]

That's exactly the error message I get. I also bought it from pcdiscs.co.uk...but I tried it on a mate's computer and it worked. I've even converted him to Fedora, so it can't be the disc. What computer are you using?

[CheezyArmpit]

a laptop (basically a rebranded mitac 8355 if you wanna look up the specs)

[strayduck_uk]

The only similarities with that and mine are the use of an AMD processor and the same Sound chip. Funnily enough, I tried to use the next edition of Ubuntu (v 6.06, Dapper Drake flight 7) and that presented the same error on booting from the disk. The only thing I can think of is something has happened to the next version of the linux kernel...??

[CheezyArmpit]

clarification: radeon 9600 gfx card, 1400x1050 tft screen, panasonic slimline cd-rw/dvd-rom combo, amd 64 3200+ cpu, 512mb ram, 30gb hd (10gb reserved for *nix, 20gb for winblows - games), orinoco silver 802.11b wifi card.. had the graphical corruption too, had it with FC4- but could install fine. tried 'expert', none of the F-keys work (F2 for help etc)

[strayduck_uk]

If expert installation is the way to go...how do I do it and is it hard...

[CheezyArmpit]

i meant i tried that and it didn't work, just type expert :P

[strayduck_uk]

Nah that don't work - same error. Seems strange that both this and Ubuntu 6.06 would show the same error. Ah well, will wait until new computer arrives and try again!

[CheezyArmpit]

i'm not going to give up that easily, i'll wait until somebody suggests something, might go play with it quickly actually

[JN4OldSchool]

Try typing "linux vesa" at the install prompt.

[CheezyArmpit]

no, it can't find the "linux" option in the cfg.

type: vmlinuz initrd=initrd.img

it may work for you the vmlinuz bit i just tested (guessed, forgot initrd filename)

[JN4OldSchool]

ahh, my mistake, I misread the first post.

[CheezyArmpit]

it worked, you may wish to try:

vmlinuz initrd=initrd.img vesa

if you have graphical issues, as suggested by JN4OldSchool