Why is this still even an issue? After some searching through the bugs here I went back on to the web and did some searches. It seems this problem has been around since at least Ubuntu 10.04. Or earlier?
The problem seems to be the file; 40cdrom The solution; sudo rm /usr/lib/ubiquity/apt-setup/generators/40cdrom This can be done in Terminal from the trial Ubuntu running from the USB drive. Then just click on the instal icon. Sure worked for me. Maybe I just don't know how to do a proper search hear but it sure didn't take me long to find some suggested links with a Google search. And now that I know this solution, Googling "sudo rm /usr/lib/ubiquity /apt-setup/generators/40cdrom" comes up with four pages of links. Ubuntu claims to be so user friendly. Well, something so basic as an inability to install it argues to the contrary. Frustrating new an future users does not bode well. This needs to be fixed immediately in the installer and for those already struggling with the problem a fix should be widely noted and easily available. I'm not the most tech savy but I have been using Ubuntu since at least 08.04, maybe earlier. There have been problems along the way and some rather perplexing but for the most part I've enjoyed the ride. Ubuntu has continued to improve but for me the advent of Unity has not been good. And a problem this basic shakes my confidence further. I've been trying to function under Unity but in 11.04 I must confess I usually booted into the classic desktop. Now minus that opption, well, I'm trying harder but it's still just not working for me. I'd like to stay with Ubuntu so I guess next I'll be trying an install of another desktop. Sorry, got a little off topic there. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/874911 Title: [oneiric] Can't install Ubuntu from USB drive To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/874911/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
