Thread: LiveCD Demo fails using NVIDIA GeForce 6200 GPU

livecd demo ubuntu 10.04 lts runs ubuntu splash screen, dumps white background densely spaced multicolor vertical lines. searches indicate problem evga nvidia 6200 gpu's proprietary drivers. downloaded 3 possible drivers, save cd well. have no idea how interrupt demo try drivers. i've used "hit key" during splash screen graphic interface, f1-f6 options. no configuration helps. multiple forum , google searches have proved fruitless. has run 10.04 lts demo nvidia geforce 6200?
also
(a) livecd integrity good, , demos on friends new laptop using nouveau drivers
(b) pc should adequate, although dinosaur:
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computer profile summary - gateway 2000 pc
operating system - windows xp professional service pack 3 (build 2600)
processor - 1000 megahertz amd athlon
32 kilobyte primary memory cache
256 kilobyte secondary memory cache
not hyper-threaded
bus clock: 100 megahertz
bios: american megatrends inc.
1280 megabytes usable installed memory
nvidia geforce 6200 [display adapter]
(c) unless there's reason, i'm reluctant try install if can't screen on demo.

in advance assistance.

put in disk, boot, select try ubuntu, wait bit, press ctrl+alt+f1-f6 , should see line

code:

ubuntu@ubuntu:~$

type

code:

sudo /etc/init.d/gdm stop

stop gnome. install drivers per instruction on nvidias page instead of rebootin type

code:

sudo /etc/init.d/gdm start

you can replace sudo /etc/init.d/gdm

code:

sudo service gdm

if wish. prefer earlier.

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