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I want to install an ubuntu or a fedora on my pc. But when I change the boot option to boot from optical drive first, it doesn’t boot with a ubuntu or fedora dvd inside. I only can install an XP cd. I checked and re-checked the linux dvds. Thus I am sure that they are okay. With fedora inside, it shows error message like “ä port is slow to respond…” or something like that. With ubuntu inside, it shows a blank screen. Why?
How old is the system? Does other DVD media work? I’m assuming you burned the ISOs to DVD-R discs…? My first thought is that the drive does not support DVD, which would date the system as fairly old. If this is the case, you’ll probably need to upgrade the optical drive (fairly inexpensive and a rather simple procedure). If the system is newer (within the last 5 years), the drive would be DVD-capable. You can tell by looking at the drive tray front panel. It should be pretty obvious (look for the DVD logo). If it’s capable, but having trouble, the drive itself may just need replacing. Same fix as if outdated. Just be sure you know the connection type (IDE vs SATA). Most drives now are SATA. Take out the old one and bring it with you to a local electronics or computer store if you’re not sure. Last thought is that you’re using the same media for all the Linux burns. If this is true, and other DVD media plays just fine, then you probably want to pick up a different brand of disc and try again. I hope this helps!
Try and burn the programs to CD instead of DVD media. Also try a slower burn speed. I just have a feeling that it is not hardware but software related due to the fact that windows boots of your computer. Otherwise follow what Jerry F Nerviano is suggesting. Good Luck
Thank you gentlemen for all your support. I tried burning ISO on CD and did all other things. Then suddenly I got a feeling like what if I have problem with my HDD! Then I tried installing another HD and got amazing(?) result– I got the Ubuntu installation menu. Now all these things seem like a portion of my HDD is damaged. Perhaps its called the Bad Sector. And linux and windows file systems are different, perhaps that explains why this HD works fine with windows but not linux. Now all I have to do is buy a new HDD. Thank you once again. :-)
