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Is there a way to create a single or multi cd Ubuntu 14.04 32 bit install disk from Windows 7 instead of a dvd or usb? I have an older Dell pentium4 machine w/ no dvd and it can't boot to usb. Currently running Debian (classic), but I would like to try Ubuntu. I'm a novice to Linux.

thomasrutter
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Paul L Easley
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  • Why it can not boot from USB? did you try with bootable USB stick? and also fo boot foom USB you have to make USB external devices as first boot in your BIOS boot order. – αғsнιη Aug 26 '14 at 04:58
  • http://askubuntu.com/questions/137588/brasero-says-it-wont-burn-the-cd-because-the-file-is-too-big-whats-going-on – Mateo Aug 27 '14 at 01:57

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You can use the minimal installation CD. This is an Ubuntu installer CD image that is small enough to fit on a regular CD.

It uses a text-based installer similar to Debian's installation CDs, and it fetches most of the packages over the internet which is why the installer CD image can be so small.

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/MinimalCD

Normally I wouldn't recommend it to a novice, only because it's slightly less user friendly than the regular installer, but if you managed to get Debian installed, then you should be able to achieve this.

thomasrutter
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