Ubuntu Server 6.10

[daniello]

Unbuntu desktop 6.10 installs fine, but I don't want the GUI--just a lightweight server for my VM to test out web apps and content before I push to my dedicated linux server.

The server install seems proceed well but on final re-boot hangs with an interrupt error:
"Unknown interrupt or fault at EIP 00000060 c0100295 00000294"

I tried several DLs of the iso, installed from iso and burned CDs--all fail exactly the same way.

 

[dkp]

This is a common problem with Ubuntu. A solution was shared in this thread:

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=294712

It creates a non-windowed installation which is perfect for what you're after. The solution is 5 or 6 posts into the thread. Check back if it works for you.

 

[daniello]

tried Ubuntu Server 6.10 and failed

at boot: tried to enter 'server' -> not found,
neither was server-expert.

So I started install acpi=off,
didn't see the error, but I don't want the UI, so I bailed out and I'll try the regular ISO and see what optional installs I can do to not get the UI.

I'll give this one more try and then I am going to stick with Debian.
Pretty lame. teh VMware beta didn'[t have this issue but its sucks in other ways.

 

[daniello]

tried regular server install next...

Rather than the alternate install I tried above, I tried eh regular server install using:

boot: install acpi=off lacpi=off


Still got the errors during the post-install re-boot.

Htat's it, I have wasted teh time from over dozen installs now. Fagittaboutit.
Going back to Debian.

 

[jar]

Rather than the alternate install I tried above, I tried eh regular server install using:

boot: install acpi=off lacpi=off


Still got the errors during the post-install re-boot.

Try this: http://forum.parallels.com/showthread.php?t=5461

That works for me with Ubuntu 6.06 Server and 6.10 Server.

Good Luck!