[tlinux-users:08676] Distro: Ubuntu ? Satellite A205-S4777

I just tried to run some LiveCDs on my new P200-ST2061. I was the first
time for ages that I've seen a laptop that wouldn't boot up immediately
and I was very disappointed with the computer.

But anyway, to make a long story short, I was thrilled when I downloaded
the latest version of Ubuntu Gutsy (the release candidate) LiveCD and it
all booted up very nicely. (The release version is due out next week I
think.) So now I'm happy with my Toshiba again and pleased with Ubuntu
Gutsy so far, although I haven't had a chance to checkout all of the
hardware components yet.

Maybe the new Gutsy will work for you too, Bill and Gururaja.

Robert.

Gururaja wrote:
> Dear Bill,
>
> Why struggling with Ubuntu to make it work? When ubuntu did not boot
> on my Toshiba Laptop, I tried other Distros.
>
> Try Simply MEPIS ( Based on Debian)or PCLINUXOS or VectorLinux. They
> will boot without any problem. They are very close to windows user
> interfaces.
>
> Bill Nickels wrote:
>>   I have been unable to boot any recent Live CD variants of
>> Ubuntu/Kbuntu.
>>  
>> The problems seem to be related to X-Server being unable to init
>> because of not finding a working VGA across ACPI.
>>  
>> I would like to here from anyone that has suggestions or has been
>> through this and has a solution.