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I've tried Ubuntu, Xubuntu, & Lubuntu. The latter two did not even make it to the install screen, however the former managed to install without a hitch. All were the latest versions. As stated in the title, I have a Gateway GT5228 with all the stock hardware, except for an extra hdd & disc drive. That's a dual core AMD Athlon X2 4200+ & a Nvidia GeForce 6100. Ubuntu makes it to the desktop and then freezes. I can't bring up the command window or anything, all I can do at that point is hold down the power button and try something else.

I'm curious if this is a common problem or if it's something with my computer. I can run windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit just fine & Win 8 & Win xp. Any info would be appreciated, I haven't found much on my specific model having problems with Ubuntu.

thanks!

Daniel Graeber
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  • can you log in using TTY1? (if you don't know what that is, drop me a note @Fabby) – Fabby Jan 08 '15 at 00:26
  • I have no clue what that is honestly. & I don't know how to "drop a note" either lol. – Daniel Graeber Jan 09 '15 at 20:13
  • It seems you have a [well-known problem](http://askubuntu.com/questions/162075/my-computer-boots-to-a-black-screen-what-options-do-i-have-to-fix-it) (and the comment you just made was "dropping me a note" as well!) ;-) – Fabby Jan 09 '15 at 20:25
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    I've gotten it all straightened out using that method plus a few tweaks, thanks ! – Daniel Graeber Jan 11 '15 at 08:48

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