Re: [Kernel-packages] [Bug 1437386] Re: Unable to boot LenovoThinkpad W541

2015-08-07 Thread mezzbest
Hi, as I wrote somewhere up the thread, you can try to install the server version (say of the LTS) and then add whatever else you need -- I suppose this is the best shot and relatively easy. BIOS settings are possibly of relevance as well (as mentioned in another post up the thread). Good luck!

[Kernel-packages] [Bug 1437386] Re: Unable to boot LenovoThinkpad W541

2015-07-10 Thread mezzbest
Christopher: I still owe the filing of a bug via 'ubuntu-bug linux'. However, there seem to be at least two possilbly related other bugs: 1) the blacking out of the screen while starting the live cd: *patience* seems the "solution" at this moment in time (as detailed below); 2) a system crash

[Kernel-packages] [Bug 1437386] Re: Unable to boot LenovoThinkpad W541

2015-07-07 Thread mezzbest
[Short Version] *bump* [Long Version] I have successfully installed the Ubuntu *Server* 14.04.2 LTS version using the DVD (after many unsuccessful tries with other DVDs). Subsequently, I was able to install 'ubuntu-gnome-desktop' and 'nvidia-current' w/o any major issues. I will provide furth