Although the errors seem to be to do with an input device, it's worth trying the alternate Kubuntu iso for your laptop. This is available at:
http://releases.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/edgy/kubuntu-6.10-alternate-i386.iso -- Installer Crashed https://launchpad.net/bugs/50194 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
