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OK so i am new to Ubuntu, and i need some info. So i have an operating system of windows xp (hence why i am new to all this stuff) and sort of old fashioned i guess, but anyway on to my questions...

So right as of a few minutes ago i started the Ubuntu 14.04.1 desktop download, and i was wondering what am i downloading to my PC? am i downloading the whole operating system or what is going on? Now for my second question will i need a blank CD or usb thumbdrive after the instillation? i have blank cds with a maximum of 702 MB.

Sorry that i am such a newb to all of this but i do need some support. If any one has any info/help that would be much appreciated!! thank you for your time and have a nice day.

Anwar
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Zane Barron
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  • Answer to the question 1-> No, you are not downloading entire OS. question 2-> Yes, you need a DVD (not CD, because of the size) or USB thumbdrive before installing Ubuntu for installation.

    And check the link in above comment for more detailed instruction

     – Anwar Feb 13 '15 at 05:30

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You are downloading the full operating system image, which needs to be burned to a DVD or written to a USB Stick. You can't burn to a 700MB CD because the image is larger than the space on the disk.

Here's a guide for the USB Stick and here's a guide for burning a DVD.

mkasberg
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