I'm VERY new to Ubuntu and still trying to install it on my Dell Inspiron E1505. I used the whole drive to install it and I'm able to get to the point where the system says "take the cd out and reboot". After the computer reboots I can see Ubuntu starting but then my screen goes dark. What could be causing that? I have the resolution set to the lowest available.
[SOLVED] Ubuntu Installation
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LCD monitor? I wonder if it's trying to pass too high a refresh rate. Try ctrl-alt-f1, login and then: sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg (you can choose defaults for most things, and set refresh rate to 50-60 Hz)
Not sure if this will work (but it shouldn't break anything).
Thanks, I'll give it a try.