[GLLUG] Ubuntu question

Don Bosman dbosman at msu.edu
Wed Jan 27 12:28:50 EST 2010


Please forgive me if you already know this, and the issue is elsewhere.
The splash screen for Ubuntu has options for booting or installing.
If you do nothing the Live CD version loads.
I've not paid attention at times and missed the install option.

Don Bosman

Frank Dolinar wrote:
> Hi, folks,
>     I'm trying to install Ubuntu on a Dell Inspiron 2600 laptop.
>     There is nothing on this system's HD that needs to be kept.
>     I have over time downloaded versions of Ubuntu from 6.06 through 
> 9.10 and created CDs from the ISO images.
>     In all cases I believe these to be installation disks.
>     Booting the computer with the CD in the drive brings up the LiveCD 
> functions, but I'm not finding a way to actually initiate the 
> installation process.
>     Any suggestions will be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Frank
>
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