I have recently installed 12.04 LTS on an old Toshiba Satellite A215 which works just fine. I am attempting to load Ubuntu on an MSI CR600 with a GeForce 8200m G video controller (I am trying to dump Microsoft once and for all). I've attempted to install both 12.04 and 12.10, on disk (32 bit), failing before reaching the install screen each time.
If I install, via usb, can I add the necessary drivers and other needed deb packages to the usb stick, prior to install? I could download the necessary files thru my Toshiba Satellite A215 but I would ask for a bit of guidance, since I am fairly new to Linux.
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Realizing that I needed to turn the native nvidia drivers off to be able to see the screen; after changing boot sequence, I quickly tapped F6 key to get into the Linux screen.
I checked nomodeset to disable the native video controller and hit esc. I was then able to install 12.04 LTS, using linux video drivers. After installing OS, I then installed Synaptic: googled Linux drivers for GeForce 8800m G. Downloaded from Asia nVidia site. US site doesn't have them. Installed the Linux drivers for the video controller.
