Toshiba satellite Crashing problem

[Spamynator]

I have recently attempted to install fedora17 on my laptop, but every time i do anything seemingly difficult it crashes the os. one thing that specifically crashes it every time i do it is Firefox. i can open it but as soon as it starts loading homepage it just freezes the mouse doesn't move keys do nothing. the only thing i can do is hold the power button. the laptop is a Toshiba satellite C655D-S5508 with an AMD E 350 1.3ghz and 4gb ddr3 ram, 350gb 5200hz hard drive.

I have already tried re-installing it because if there is anything i know about forums that will be repeated untill the server crashes, ALREADY TRIED IT i did try making a new disc and installing that, ive tried changing the internet settings but it crashed the OS yet again.

I hope to get a solution soon because i need this laptop for school.

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By the way, the OS crashed just sitting there when i was looking way typing this thread.

Originally Posted by Spamynator

I have recently attempted to install fedora17 on my laptop, but every time i do anything seemingly difficult it crashes the os. one thing that specifically crashes it every time i do it is Firefox. i can open it but as soon as it starts loading homepage it just freezes the mouse doesn't move keys do nothing. the only thing i can do is hold the power button. the laptop is a Toshiba satellite C655D-S5508 with an AMD E 350 1.3ghz and 4gb ddr3 ram, 350gb 5200hz hard drive.

I have already tried re-installing it because if there is anything i know about forums that will be repeated untill the server crashes, ALREADY TRIED IT i did try making a new disc and installing that, ive tried changing the internet settings but it crashed the OS yet again.

I hope to get a solution soon because i need this laptop for school.

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By the way, the OS crashed just sitting there when i was looking way typing this thread.

You have forgotten to post the friigin error logs

[george_toolan]

Please test your memory with Memtest86+

Is your APU undervolted? Because an E-350 is usually running at 1.6 GHz and if your HDD was spinning at 5200 "Hz" it would literally melt. Remember Hz = 1/s ;-)

[Spamynator]

Sorry for the inaccurate information. my official laptop information is here http://us.toshiba.com/computers/lapt...0/C655D-S5508/
The only thing different about mine is i have 4gb.

Keep in mind i had windows running flawlessly 10 minutes before installing this.
i am posting these from my windows7 computer.

i would love to run a memory analysis however, i cant because it crashes to quickly.

Where would i find an error log?

[BBQdave]

Originally Posted by Spamynator

the laptop is a Toshiba satellite C655D-S5508 with an AMD E 350

I have the C655 (i3 with intel graphics) running F16 without issue.

I am curious if your ATI (hybrid) graphic card is giving you trouble with F17 (Gnome3)?

If you are able to obtain the Fedora Xfce spin, and I would suggest - F16 (64-bit) Xfce, try the live cd session with your hardware. If it works well with Xfce, then possibly there is a conflict with the higher graphic demands of Gnome3 and your hardware.

[Spamynator]

Originally Posted by BBQdave

I have the C655 (i3 with intel graphics) running F16 without issue.

I am curious if your ATI (hybrid) graphic card is giving you trouble with F17 (Gnome3)?

If you are able to obtain the Fedora Xfce spin, and I would suggest - F16 (64-bit) Xfce, try the live cd session with your hardware. If it works well with Xfce, then possibly there is a conflict with the higher graphic demands of Gnome3 and your hardware.

i would prefer not to use that version however i tried updating software and it crashed with a flaming blackscreen, but firefox crashes but doesnt crash the OS

[BBQdave]

http://archive.fedoraproject.org/pub.../Spins/x86_64/

Took a moment to find

[Spamynator]

What is this link? this seems like just a download directory?
you want me to test 16?

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im going to burn a f16 xfce disc, il test it.

[george_toolan]

i would love to run a memory analysis however, i cant because it crashes to quickly.

Memtest86+ doesn't crash. Just click on the link to get more information.

[Spamynator]

i cant open a link firefox crashes the OS

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why does fedora craSH no matter what i do!

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fedora 16 fxce does the same thing, along with f16 i686 f17 i686 and f17 fxce

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im running out of cds here anyone got a solution?

[george_toolan]

You only need one CD for Memtest86+

Originally Posted by Spamynator

i cant open a link firefox crashes the OS

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why does fedora craSH no matter what i do!

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fedora 16 fxce does the same thing, along with f16 i686 f17 i686 and f17 fxce

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im running out of cds here anyone got a solution?

How the **** should we know as you haven't posted any error logs
You obliviously don't want it fixed!!

[VN1980]

After a careful study, I found that dell & toshibha are not supporting Linux Properly.
Dell however is better than Toshiba as it supports some versions of Linux Like Fedora & Ubuntu.

HP, Compaq, IBM, lenova, Fujitsu & Acer Support Linux well
Yours
VN

[Spamynator]

Cannot load a CD due to how it crashes before i do anything,
cant post error logs that dont exist dicklicker,
and thankyou for USEFULL information about the support of dell and toshiba.

I am still left with a laptop that doesnt function with linux, but thaknyou anyways.

[lalankf]

I am planning to buy a Toshiba L740. Does anyone have experience on installing fedora 17 on Toshiba L740. Currently i am using Dell Vostro. Fedora 17 is perfectly functioning on that.