I also have an HP dv2 1030us and had the same problem booting the install CD. It seems to be a problem recognising the external DVD drive. Here's what I did to get the install CD to boot:
1 ) I changed the kernel boot options by removing "quiet splash" and adding "debug break=mount". 2) Once the busy box prompt appeared, I waited for the CD to stop spinning and unplugged the external CD drive. 3) I then plugged the drive back in, and it was recognized. The devices /dev/sdb, /dev/sr0, and /dev/scd0 were created which weren't there before. 4) Exiting from busy box will allow the cd to finish booting. I haven't had a chance to try installing yet. -- 9.04 fails to boot on HP DV2-1030US laptop https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/366678 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
