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How to install ubuntu without a dvd?

Recently I downloaded ubuntu 13.04 (iso). Now after extracting the iso file and running wubi - it says downloading required files though I had already downloaded the iso file (794 MB). So what to do ...
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Install packages (VLC) via USB

I want to install VLC to my Ubuntu laptop, which has no connection to the internet. To work around this I want to download it to my Windows machine, copy it to a USB drive and install on my Ubuntu ...
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What version do I download for my Mac?

I am trying to get it on my mac, so do I download the windows version onto a USB and then upload it from there because I can't find a mac version.
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Installing Ubuntu, on a Windows 8 laptop, without a CD. Can it be done? And what is the normal time for download? [duplicate]

I have a Aspire laptop, Windows 8 pre-installed with 8 GB of ram. I have tried to download via thumb drive but it won't download. So I wanted to know there were any other ways to download it without a ...
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Some trouble with installing pip into 13.04.

Just trying install pip like guide says: pip install SomePackage==1.0 [...] Successfully installed SomePackage But allways got this message: Downloading/unpacking SomePackage==1.0 ...
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I can't get Ubuntu to download

I haven't used Ubuntu for a few years so I thought I'd give it a try once more. I donated and then tried to download only to have it keep trying to connect - never allowing me to actually get the ...
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How to download Ubuntu over an unreliable connection

I am trying to download the 64-bit Ubuntu 12.10 ISO over an extremely unreliable connection. By unreliable, I mean that every time I finish downloading the ISO and compare the MD5 hashes, I end up ...
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Downloading and installation is taking very long time

Despite having a good internet connection, my Ubuntu installation is stuck after downloading 400MB of data. It is taking a very long time.
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installing software terminated in the middle [duplicate]

I am new to Ubuntu and i was trying to install the restricted extras using this command sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras In the end there was a licence aggrement page which it asked me ...
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Google Chrome won't install. Help?

I downloaded Chrome from the official page. Once it was done downloading, I double clicked it to start the installation. It took me to Ubuntu's SoftWare Center, and I clicked "Install." Once I clicked ...
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I chose to download the 32-bit version, but it downloads the 64-bit version instead. Why?

I had it installed and running last night, but I could tell it wasn't 32-bit cause when installing the Adobe Flash player, it said I had a 64-bit OS. I uninstalled it, then downloaded it again, then ...
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Places to download Ubuntu for Chrome OS via command line?

I'm trying to install Ubuntu on my Chromebox. I have found several tutorials online and I have gotten to the middle of the process but I always run into a snag. I have been typing in the address as ...
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How to extract a tar.gz file [duplicate]

I am new to Ubuntu and I would like to know how I extract a tar.gz file. Thanks!
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How do I install unsettings in ubuntu 12.10? [duplicate]

When I try to install through my terminal I get this error: enyel@Alexandria:~$ sudo apt-get unsettings E: Invalid operation unsettings enyel@Alexandria:~$ sudo apt-get install unsettings E: Could ...
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How to install with Wubi when it says “Could not retrieve the required disk image files”?

I tried to install Ubuntu 12.10 with the Wubi installer while running Windows, because my PC does not accept my BootCD as a bootable medium. But Wubi showed me this error: ...
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1answer
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How to disable downloading, file transfer and installation option in ubuntu?

How to disable or password protect downloading, file transfer and installation option in ubuntu ? Or how to customize it so that the we cannot download, transfer and install any extra file after the ...
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Help! Windows 7 user can't successfully download or install ubuntu [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: How do I install Ubuntu? I've been using Windows for 18 years and am finally sick of it, so want to try ubuntu. I have followed the installation instructions on the ...
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1answer
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install open icon library in ubuntu 10.04

I download open icon library from http://openiconlibrary.sourceforge.net/ so, how can i install it in ubuntu 10.04??
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Can Wubi use the ISO I already have?

The Windows Installer for Ubuntu desktop instructions say that an ISO image for Ubuntu is downloaded during the installation process. But what if I already have an ISO image for Ubuntu. Can I make ...
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Trying to download a software [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: New to Ubuntu, How to install a program? New to Ubuntu, wondering how to download this software http://www.mobilepcmonitor.com/download/pcmonitor.tar.gz. I did wget ...
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1answer
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How can I get the the Windows installer (Wubi) for Ubuntu 11.04?

I'm looking for the link to have access to Windows installer for Ubuntu 11.10. My computer has trouble running Ubuntu 12.04 so I want to install an older version.
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How can I Instal shockwave on Ubuntu

I got this computer from someone and it had ubuntu installed on it. I like it but I find it complicated and I have been trying to download and every time I try to install something an error comes up ...
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1answer
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How to get Ubuntu installed after deleting Windows and with no other OS present?

I spent the night trying to get rid of my Windows XP operating system and around midnight I discovered a way to get rid of it. The problem is while I did get rid of the operating system, I hadn't yet ...
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Empty Minecraft Folder

Downloaded the Minecraft jar and it executes fine. When I start the game it freezes at [Done Loading] screen, and nothing is downloaded into the .minecraft folder. How do I fix this?
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Minecraft not downloading

I've looked through a ton of pages about this and haven't found any information on the problem i'm experiencing. For information I'm using ubuntu 12.04 32bit desktop edition, fresh install. I ...
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How do i configure the live usb to install additional packages?

I have saved all the packages from the directory /var/cat/apt/archives to Usb. Is it possible to configure the live Usb to accommodate all these extra packages /var/cache/apt/archives; so that it ...
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Wubi “could not retrieve the required disk image”

I tried to download Ubuntu 12.04 through Windows Installer (Wubi), but I get this error message: An error occurred: Could not retrieve the required disk image For more information, please see the ...
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How do I generate a package download list?

I want to generate a package download list, which can be used to download those packages from another system. (I have a slow connection). I want to use those downloaded files to create a local ...
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Download problem of ubuntu desktop

I was downloading ubuntu desktop and the downloader got stuck on amd64.tar.xz file . I closed the installation and the restarted it , it uninstalled the previous one but then again the downloader is ...
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1answer
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Where can I find webmin for Ubuntu 10?

I would like to install webmin, but it is neither available from Synaptic, nor from apt-get. Why can't I find it in synaptic or apt-get? How can I get it and install?
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Is the 2.4MB Wubi Installer blocked in China?

Using an existing Wubi will download all the files successfully, however the OS will be unable to install because of bad files. Is the mirror site of Ubuntu installation files GFWed in China?
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Annoying message is showing after installing ttf-mscorefonts-installer package

After fresh install 12.04 I && updating apt and system restart, I always get this annoying message after reboot : Failure to download extra data files The following packages requested ...
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How does the download cache work?

I would like to know how the download cache works. Is it possible to clear this space, or does this happen automatically? In my understanding: The download cache is where program files are downloaded ...
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Updates and anything from the software center is not downloading/installing [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: How do I fix a “Failed to download package files” error? I have had this problem for a few days and I am not sure what caused it. Anytime I try to ...
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Precise Pangolin wubi file download [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Why can't I download the Windows installer (Wubi) from the Ubuntu website? Why can't I download the windows installer for Precise Pangolin (12.04)? I click on the ...
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Ubuntu installer [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Why can't I download the Windows installer from the Ubuntu website? today i'm gonna download ubuntu installer and install it alongside windows 7 . Don't know why, ...
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Am I missing the Windows installer? It keeps taking me to the same page and I keep running around in circles [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Why can't I download the Windows installer from the Ubuntu website? Ok so going here: http://www.ubuntu.com/download/help/install-ubuntu-with-windows takes you to ...
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Downloading Ubuntu [closed]

Why can't I download Ubuntu? I try to do everything it says to do and it doesn't work! People have given me a decent laptop, but the copy of Windows that is on it is so screwed up that I can't use it. ...
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Xubuntu install very slow on download of language pack - also all ubuntu sites are not loading [closed]

I am doing an install of xubuntu and it is downloading the language packs and the download time is about 4 to 6 hours! Also all the ubuntu websites including the forums are not loading. All other ...
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Ubuntu 12.04 installing programs problem

I'm having trouble installing programs from the web such as Adobe Flash Player and so on. When i download them all that happens is a get a file. Is there a way to get something to like install the ...
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How long to install ubuntu 12.04?

I have started an install of Ubuntu 12.04 partitioned with windows XP home edition and am wondering how long it will take to complete? As I then need to plan whether to get my old laptop out for a bit ...
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Where can I download Ubuntu?

Ubuntu 12.04 has been released. I still can't find it on ubuntu.com. Where is it meant to be downloaded, or is the only way to install it use update-manager to upgrade an existing installation?
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I can not install or find downloads on my laptop [closed]

When I try to download any thing of any sort it gives me this weird folder and it doesn't install or go on my computer. I am not sure how to fix it. Please help?
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How do I download and install Handbrake?

I'm new at Ubuntu so I don't know very well how to use the terminal in order to download and install programs that aren't in the software center. I've tried without success downloading and installing ...
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How to save installer file while downloading from ubuntu software center?

Can anyone tell me (if this is possible) how can I save the installer file of a software which I download via Ubuntu software center... I'm new to Ubuntu so give me answer that is understood by me.
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How can I download different applications itunes, etc.?

this is what it says everytime i try to download something Archive: /home/user/Desktop/untitled folder/iTunes64Setup.exe [/home/user/Desktop/untitled folder/iTunes64Setup.exe] ...
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2answers
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How long does Wubi take to download and/or save place?

I'm downloading Wubi now and it's been downloading the ISO torrent for maybe 2hrs-ish. Is there anyway to check how far along it is? Also, is there a way to save my place or if I cancel this or my ...