I forgot to mention that the only way I was able to reach the live desktop in any 64 bit version was to use the OEM install. Otherwise screen turns off and computer hangs. (Not sure if this info. is useful or not.) I didn't realize I could try nosplash option for the live cd.
Dell 1420; 1440x900 LCD; Nvidia 8400M GS -- [amd64 + nvidia 8xxx] usplash shows nothing https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/147623 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs