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I am trying to install Ubuntu 18.04.1 on mac and I was able to download Ubuntu Desktop file ubuntu-18.04.1-desktop-amd64.iso. The issue happens when I try to install this. As per the installation instruction, I went to the terminal on Mac and sudo bash and dragged the file to the terminal but getting the following error: 

/Users/xxxxx/Downloads/ubuntu-18.04.1-desktop-amd64.iso: cannot execute binary file

I followed the exact steps provided in YouTube videos and installation instructions. Am I missing something or is this permission related issue?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Zanna
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Venkataramanan Balakrishnan
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  • What instructions told you to do that?! The ISO is not executable. You have to burn it to USB or DVD and boot from it – Zanna Nov 09 '18 at 06:57

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This is not an answer but I don't have enough reputation for comment:

You can not execute an iso file like that. Follow the instructions on this site to create a bootable Ubuntu USB from the iso file:

https://tutorials.ubuntu.com/tutorial/tutorial-create-a-usb-stick-on-macos#0

PhuocDH_EAS
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