Maybe the DVD works on another machine but it may not be working on yours. Busy box seems to be a temporary set of shell commands to facilitate booting. I had the problem after an update. I fixed it by getting an updated CD and re-installation. When you put in the DVD select check DVD on your machine and reader. Good luck Ian.
On Tue, 2009-02-03 at 00:30 +0000, Guhnoopie_Jones wrote: > Just started the Spring Semester at college and in the class I am taking > we are doing basic command prompt and intro to Linux. I am currently > using a lisenced copy of vista. To get to the point: > > When trying to run ubuntu 8.04 Third Edition from the DVD provided with > my "The Official Ubuntu Book" I receive a similar error as reported by > the original post. I boot from the dvd, choose english, hit F4 then > chose safe mode and to run Ubuntu with out a change to my computer so i > guess you could lable it an (instanced). > > A loading box appears displaying progress for loading "Linux Kernel" > then brings up the Ubuntu logo with the nifty night rider back and forth > graphic. After maybe 15 seconds my screen changes to a black screen > which has text and a flashing prompt. > > Busy Box V 1.1.3 (Debian 1:1.1.3-5 Ubuntu 12) Built inshell (ash) Enter > 'help' for a list of Built-in commands. > > (initramfs) <insert flashing curser here>. > > I know the dvd works as i can boot from dvd on the lab computers at > school. Let me know if you need more information. Also I am new to > linux and any/all commands regarding it. > -- install fails: BusyBox v1.1.3 (initramfs) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/203054 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
