Linux Setup

[luk4ang]

Hi everyone,always good to be on this site.

Here is my scenario - I am trying to load Linux on a new machine using an external DVD writer with Ubuntu 8.04 DVD.
The machines goes through POST no problems, but after then get stuck where it says "Boot from CD:" with cursor flashing, it doesn't give me a "Press any key to continue" it just hang there,even pressing keys doesn't do anything. - How do I get pass this stage,cause this is frustrating.Anyone ideas what needs to done?Thanks in advance.

[pedro]

Could you try another live CD? pen drive?

Could you give more details on the machine specs? With the little information you give, the problem can go from a bad cd, to unsupported hardware, bad drive, etc...

[luk4ang]

Thanks Pedro, that was resolved.
I found that the external drive itself wasn't working so I used a different drive and has installed successfully.Thanks for your effort.