Hi hgerber,
Lets go back to the basics - pls tell us your hardware (ie mobo,videocard, etc). Pls also tell us what method u are using to install - ie fresh install via dvd or cd?
Pls also tell us where the system is falling over - ie is it at install - eg blank screen.
We have all been through various issues and if you can provide us with as much info as u can we can try to help u appreciate the system and the efforts many have gone through to get it where it is today.
rgds
Justin