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Ubuntu and Pentium Dual Core

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phantom404

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I tried using the newest ubuntu linux on my work pc which has a pentium dual core processor but I keep getting this error....Kernel Panic - not syncing: Attempted to kill the idle Task.


This happens with both the install version and the live version of the cd. I then placed the cd in a laptop with a pentium 3 and works fine. Are there known issues with dual core and linux? Or just pentium dual cores? I havnt had a chance to test it at home on my x2 yet.
 
That error is really generic, you need the lines printed before the panic to figure out where the system died. The CPU itself should be fine and it'll use both cores as long as you have a SMP kernel, chances are it's a driver or something.
 
You didn't mention VPC before, that changes everything since Linux has no clue what the real hardware is. Normally for an error that early in the boot process I would suggest a hardware problem, but that's not possible since you're using VPC.
 
ahhhh, thanks. I've used VPC before with linux just not on a dual core...that might be whats throwing it off. I did think i tried it by putting it in the cd rom tray and actually using it to bood up the computer but still didnt work. I'll try again.
 
Most Linux environments are almost impossible to get working in Virtual PC. Try VMWare - they have built in settings for Ubuntu. Works great.
 
Originally posted by: irwincur
Most Linux environments are almost impossible to get working in Virtual PC. Try VMWare - they have built in settings for Ubuntu. Works great.
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I don't know why you would say that. Most Linux distros work just fine with Virtual PC. Here is a site that lists operating systems which have been tested with Virtual PC 2004.
 
Originally posted by: oog
Originally posted by: irwincur
Most Linux environments are almost impossible to get working in Virtual PC. Try VMWare - they have built in settings for Ubuntu. Works great.
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I don't know why you would say that. Most Linux distros work just fine with Virtual PC. Here is a site that lists operating systems which have been tested with Virtual PC 2004.
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I agree becasue I've gotten every other OS to work with it, even vista beta. I think however its how Virtual PC deals with Dual Cores...I could be wrong though. I did try a cold boot from the actual CD and it worked fine. Try through Virtual pc and it screws up.
 
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