I have succeeded in installing Ubuntu 8.04 on the affected computer, and it has detected the dvd burner correctly. This is what I did:
Use the following kernel parameter when booting from the Ubuntu 8.04 cdrom: all_generic_ide Here is what I did: 1. Boot from the Ubuntu cdrom 2. At the first screen, press "ESC" to leave the menu. 3. You get a warning, stating that you are leaving the graphical boot menu, click OK to do this. 4. At the prompt, enter "live all_generic_ide" -- hdc: status error: status=0x59 { DriveReady SeekComplete DataRequest Error } https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/223780 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