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Posted 20 December 2007 - 08:44 AM

I was wondering if I could install Ubuntu Linux on my other, empty partition with out burning it to a CD? It is even possible?
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Posted 20 December 2007 - 08:58 AM

Hey why don't you want to put it on a cd, but i don't think so i downloaded the Linux installer put it on a cd and it worked, or do you not have a cd writer or just out of interest?
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Posted 21 December 2007 - 04:19 PM

The problem is I don't have a working CD drive. :/ But I've tried a few things and it doesn't seem feasible. Is it?
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Posted 21 December 2007 - 05:24 PM

Hi Requiem. Ubuntu, for example, requires the Live CD, or the actual Ubuntu CD to install onto your hard drive. The only option that I can think of is to download the Linux, or Ubuntu again for an example, directly from Ubuntu. This link explains that you can download Ubuntu; however, it is an .iso file that has to be burned to a CD.

Your only option, at this point, is to find a fully functioning .exe, .rar, or .zip file of one of the Linux Operating Systems and download it. Now, I must note, a file like this could leave you susceptible to viral infections and other malicious applications. Do so at your own risk.
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Posted 09 January 2008 - 12:47 PM

I've already downloaded the .iso of Ubuntu. Note I also have a virtual disk drive, it is possible to install Ubuntu with these conditions.
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