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I tried to download the iso file for Ubuntu 14.04 desktop. But when I tried to install I got invalid parameter error. So a friend loaned me his Ubuntu 8.0 disk and I got the following error on that:

/bin/sh: can't access tty; job control turned off.

I am running an HP h8-1214 computer with an AMDfx 6160 six core 3300mhz processor and windows 7 home. Can anyone tell me how I can get Ubuntu onto my computer please?

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Did you create a bootable dvd/usb correctly? Assuming you're using Windows for this, these links have directions:

And just in case you're using a EFI/UEFI computer: Installing Ubuntu Alongside a Pre-Installed Windows with UEFI

Here's a nice official Ubuntu guide (with pictures!) to installing Ubuntu:

The borrowed Ubuntu dvd of Ubuntu 8 is about 7 years old now, not supported and not recommended today.

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  • I finally got 14.04 to install, but when I boot I get no root file directory, and I can't get into the partition menu – JRLacey Jan 20 '15 at 17:58