How can I get version 2009

[wizrider]

I have version 2007 installed on my Thinkpad but synaptic fails on most install/updates due to a "404 not found".

I tried version 2010 and it just hangs up during the login.

So . . . Is it possible to get a copy of 2009?  If so, where?

Woody

[Joble]

2009 repositories aren't going to be any better.

Which version of 2010 did you try?  I would suggest trying another 2010 version (lxde,xfce,e17,gnome) and if you can get past the login you can then search synaptic for task-(desktop of your choice) and install that and see if the problem persists.  (Don't know for sure if that will work, but it's what I would do.)

Welcome to the Forums!

[MGBguy]

wizrider,

I just installed Minime 2010 this week on a Thinkpad R51. A very easy install.
Be sure to start with a usable (slow burn) Live-CD (do a media check).
I previously had a 2009.2 full install KDE... and a lot of apps that I didn't really need.
Minime just seems to fly on this laptop.
Once installed, you can do a Repository Speed Check and select from the quickest mirrors.
It goes without saying that you should back up your data before forging ahead.

Good luck.

[wizrider]

Thank you to all who responded.  The 2010 Gnome version installed properly.  Although I prefer the look of KDE, this will do.

Woody

[Joble]

You should be able to install task-kde now and choose it in the sessions menu before you log in. Hopefully that will work for you.