hello,

i have basically the same problem. [ linux newbie as well btw ]
with a cd boot my extra hd, which is in external usb connected box, gets recognized without a problem....even icons for the partitions on the screen.
being mighty happy with this, i installed the whole thing to my thinkpad 600x...
...only to find out nothing at all happens now, no icons...nothing.
whats wrong? i dont know where to look

please help!

fons