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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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  • 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.

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