(2013-04-14, 01:27 PM)Pirata Nervo Wrote: [ -> ]You can install Ubuntu from a USB PEN*. No need for a CD/DVD.
* so long as your BIOS supports booting from USB. If the PC is as old as my old XP computer, it will still have a floppy drive and no support for such witchcraft
He can always try a BIOS update if it doesn't work
True. That reminds me I should probably update mine to see if there's an option to disable secure boot yet...
(2013-04-13, 09:38 PM)Seabody Wrote: [ -> ] (2013-04-13, 06:16 PM)Lo. Wrote: [ -> ]Eh, use Wubi if you don't need a totally optimized system.
I think I need an internet connection for that and the modem isn't in the same place as the computer - and it can't really move from there.
I would like to point out that you can use Wubi to install from an ISO image you have already downloaded