I am a beginner in the world of Ubuntu (and all forms of Linux OS). I recently was given an old laptop that I would love to bring back to life. The laptop is a Toshiba Portege 3500 tablet laptop (one with rotating screen to use as tablet). It currently has Windows XP installed.
I have very little knowledge of BIOS, but I did make it into the boot menu. I changed the directory to boot from the CD-ROM drive (external, as there is no installed drive). When I attempt to install Ubuntu 14.04.2 from a DVD, it shows a black screen with a cursor on it, but even after a few minutes, nothing appears on screen. Should I be seeing a landing page?
I am also wondering if I should bother updating any drivers. I can't connect wirelessly right now, and I think the card cannot recognize WPA or any "newer" wifi routers. This laptop is circa 2005 iirc. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Any help would be appreciated. I'm new but willing to learn. Thanks!