Public bug reported:
I created a Ubuntu 11.10 USB drive on Windows using the instructions on
the Ubuntu download page. Didn't format the key, but I don't think
that's in any way relevant. I did "safely remove" the key after I was
done.
Everything goes fine until the second half of the installation process.
Ubiquity errors out with "An attempt to configure apt to install
additional packages from the CD failed." - if I close the dialog box,
Ubiquity quits and reports the installation as successful, but I get a
GRUB "Hard Disk Error" when trying to boot.
I've tried both from a live Unity session with my wireless driver
installed and from the Ubiquity-only session, same result. My setup
involves custom partitioning, since I use a separate partition for
/home. Yes, I did make sure my old user folder didn't stand in the way.
I did not try to install the "restricted extras" (drivers, codecs,
Flash) when prompted by Ubiquity, just the updates, and just when I
tried installing from the live Unity session.
Steps to reproduce:
1. Download the Ubuntu ISO - I downloaded it from the torrent version, so it's
probably not a bad copy. (Since the torrent protocol makes sure all data gets
hash-checked et al.)
2. Use the instructions on the official download page to make a USB drive from
Windows.
3. Pick either the "live" or the "installer" session, same result.
4. Run Ubiquity, go with the installation as normal.
5. Near the end of the installation, it will error out.
I have been able to reproduce this twice - the third time, Ubiquity
semi-crashed during the keyboard layout stage (UI freeze), so I gave up on
trying.
I'll just go find a CD and install through that. I'm downright SICK of Ubuntu
giving some apt-related crash every single time I try to install it.
I'm on an HP ProBook 4510s, the Intel graphics and Broadcom wireless
model. I'm using a SanDisk Cruzer Micro 4GB flash drive, which I imaged
Ubuntu to using the latest version of Universal USB Installer, on
Windows Vista.
** Affects: ubiquity (Ubuntu)
Importance: Undecided
Status: New
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[oneiric] Can't install Ubuntu from USB drive
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