How to get HTTP preseed to work correctly on Ubuntu 10.04 LTS (Lucid)?

Ok… I’ve found the answer with experiments. Use the server or alternate ISO instead of the desktop ISO! Preseed does not work with the desktop ISO. Use the linux-generic kernel and tasksel ubuntu-desktop to get a desktop installation. The auto boot parameter does not work (at least for i386). Use auto=true priority=critical instead. In contrast … Read more