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I've been using Ubuntu 12.10 alongside windows 8 and I installed it a long time back using a .iso file which is roughly 800mb in size. Can I delete it now ? Will it affect my PC? Can I do the same for 13.10? Thanks in advance.

John
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Yes you can delete the .iso files. That will not affect the existing system anyway. But you may need it any later time for re-installation or repair.

Unless there is acute crisis of disk space it is recommended to preserve the .iso file of the existing distro you are using.

sourav c.
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Yes you can, the ISO file is just a disc image used for creating Live CD's or bootable ~USB's for installation purposes, there is no need for it to sit on your desktop/usb.

Stephen
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