I have a similar problem on a Dell Inspiron 530 (Core 2 Duo processor, 1 CD/DVD drive, 500 GB HD, 4 MB RAM). I got a slightly more involved error message though, which I have attached.
I also had problems booting 8.04 on that machine, though adding the parameter "all_generic_ide" seemed to solve that problem. However, that did not work with the 8.10 beta. ** Attachment added: "ibex-inspiron530-boot.jpg" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/18143368/ibex-inspiron530-boot.jpg -- Ubuntu 8.10alpha6 failed to start on Dell Vostro 200 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/275742 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs