Questions related to live CDs, which allow you to test drive Ubuntu without installing it.
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DVD-R vs DVD+R for liveCD
for the past year and a half or so, I have been using Ubuntu as a secondary OS, running it off of a portable HDD. Within the past 2 weeks, my portable HDD has started to show worrying signs of ...
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Install 13.04 as base OS without ANY windows. Install on RAW disk [duplicate]
To whom it may concern,
I am having an issue finding a live install iso for Ubuntu that I can boot my daughters laptop with to install Ubuntu again. Her last installation of Ubuntu 12.04 (upgraded ...
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Persisting changes on Lubunto 12.10 run from LiveCD
How to save changes (and later recover) to a LiveCD-run Ubuntu (run from CD-ROM, not from USB), including configuration changes, installed and updated packages and copied files, using USB pendrive or ...
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From LiveCD, how do i make a disk/partition writable?
I'm booting from a live CD because my 13.04 upgrade seems to be intractably broken (for reasons unknown). I want/need to get stuff off the existing partition to a USB drive. I can see both from the ...
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Ubuntu 12.04 CD-R doesn't start when i start the PC [duplicate]
I've got an Ubuntu CD-R and a Samsung Laptop with Windows 8 64 Bit.
When i start the Laptop with the Ubuntu CD-R in it, it shows the Samsung-sign, makes a "Beep" tune, shows the normal ...
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Rebooting Problem
After experiencing these problems Why is my desktop background blank after upgrade to 13.04?, Unity isn't working after running `unity --replace` I realised my best bet would be to uninstall ...
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Can't boot to Ubuntu 13.04 after installing
I know that there is lots of people with the exact same problem, but I can't get an answer from another place (I've really been trying for hours), so here is my problem.
I got Ubuntu 13.04 on my CD ...
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Installation error while installing from CD-ROM
I am trying to install ubuntu 12.04. And i have windows 7 already installed.
But while installing through CD-ROM i'm getting this error:
Unable to find medium for connecting live file system
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Can I install packages before rebooting when I install Ubuntu
In particular I would like to install the mainline kernel debs before I reboot after installing the system, I am well aware of which deb files I need, just not sure of how to install them before ...
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Kubuntu 13.04 Live Disk/USB not moving beyond GRUB…?
I recently bought an Asus K55N Notebook, and after replacing the HDD with a SSD, installed an OEM Win7 Home Premium copy. I want to install Kubuntu 13.04 in dual boot, but my issue is this;
Upon ...
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13.04 Will not boot on custom PC
I put in the DVD I just burnt of 13.04 in my disc drive and when I go to the boot menu, I click on UEFI and it says "Secure Boot not enabled." Then it loads up to a black screen with the text ...
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Cannot install 13.04
I am seeing errors like this in syslog as I click in "install ubuntu" off a livecd usb
cannot stat ‘/var/lib/partman/devices/=dev=sda/9
EXT2-fs (loop1): error: ext2_lookup: deleted inode referenced: ...
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Ubuntu 12.10 unattended installations CD
My work require me to build an unattended installation CD for Ubuntu 12.10. I have searched on the Google but there is no clue or tutorial.
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Windows 8 live cd [closed]
I downloaded the iso file and burned it to a dvd but it doesn't seem to be burnt to it correctly I cant boot Ubuntu from it.
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Speed of eclipse development environment on ubuntu live usb [closed]
I'm planing to install ubuntu and eclipse 64bit on 32gb usb drive and use it on 2-3 different computers as android development workspace...
I'm interested if this is posible and how fast this setup ...
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How to update a package in ubuntu-builder which requires system reboot?
I am trying to create a customized ubuntu live cd using ubuntu-builder. I was following this perticular answer:
How to customize live Ubuntu CD?
If I try to update a package which requires system ...
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Installation error, live system does not exist
On rebooting from USB stick (used universal USB installer to write Ubuntu onto it), the installation starts but halts after a few seconds giving error:
unable to find a live system
What should I ...
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How is there a 3.1 gb filesystem WITHOUT hard drives in Ubuntu Live
I am running Ubuntu live without any hard drives installed in my pavillion and there is a 3.1 GB file system. It is not on the DVD-r that I put Ubuntu live on. It also appears that someone is ...
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How do I transfer temporary CD files to bootable USB?
I created a CD with 12.04 and downloaded (and installed) a bunch of stuff. In Ubuntu, (running from the CD) I created a bootable USB with 12.10. How to I transfer my previously downloaded files to the ...
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UI freezes very often after moving the home directory
I maybe wrong but from what I understand I should've done the movement of the home directory to another partition from a liveCD, what I didn't do.
I think that made the UI (sidebar, upperbar) and ...
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Installation Ubuntu on HP Z1 Workstation (WM431EA)
How to install Ubuntu on HP Z1 Workstation?
I need instruction what I need change in BIOS for installing Ubuntu on HP Z1.
I tryed all combination with BIOS and Ubuntu (12.10, 12.04, 11.10, 11.04, ...
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EDD Error when trying to install 12.04
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When trying to install 12.04 through the CD-ROM I get the following error:
EDD: Error 8000 reading sector 358684
no DEFAULT or UI configuration directive found!
boot:
I should mention ...
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How to create Live CD once I downloaded the zip file.
I am trying to use Ubuntu to recover my Windows XP password on an old computer.
I have the zip files and WinZip but how do I create an ISO image on a DVD?
I have Ubuntu 12.04.2 and 12.10 desktop
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access to data via LiveCD
I have a problem with my Ubuntu 12.04. After one of the updates I could not boot successfully. There was apparently some graphical problem. A message popped up with four options to choose but I could ...
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Custom Ubuntu gets stuck on LightDM
I recently used Ubuntu Builder to customize the Ubuntu Mini Remix 12.10. I added Openbox, and some other stuff.
I also added a guest user so that the LiveCD wouldn't be running root. After this,, it ...
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Can't install ubuntu 12.04 / black-screen with dash!
So for a long time i had windows xp but i wanted to install ubuntu so i burned with CDBurnerXP and when i go to other pc's its works but when i go to my older it doesnt.
It just shows a black screen ...
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Re-install Ubuntu without losing data in home folder
Recently I have installed Ubuntu 12.10 x64 Server Edition on my PC. Unfortunately, I attempted to install a lightweight desktop but due to the fact that I have an old graphics card, the PC does not ...
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Does Ubuntu run from a CD/DVD save data ONLY in memory?
If I create a proper LiveCD and run the OS from the disc does it save any information on a hard-drive or is it ALL saved to the PC's memory? I've looked around for a clear, direct "yes/no" answer to ...
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Running ubuntu from LIveCD with no harddisk [duplicate]
can i boot Linus from LiveCD into a copmuter system where computer system doesnot have a physical hard drive.
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How to edit sda1 file from Ubuntu live CD
The file is /etc/inittab and the sda1 partition has been mounted. However, when I open the file in a text editor it is in read-only format.
How do I make it writable from my Ubuntu 10 live CD?
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unable to get windows 8 comptuer to boot into live CD ubuntu 12.10 [duplicate]
I have an Asus X401A, brand new with Windows 8 on it. It malfunctions every single day that I want to smash it to pieces. And so I want to install Ubuntu. I burned a live CD Ubuntu 12.10, but when I ...
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Inbuilt webcam for dell latitude e5530 does not work with ubuntu 12.10live cd
Hi I am using Dell latitude e5530 laptop, on which I am running Ubuntu 12.10 with a live-cd. I installed skype and wanted to have a video conversation and that is when I realized my webcam is not ...
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GParted doesn't work in 12.04 Live cd
Here is the output from fdisk runing from 12.04 Live:
ubuntu@ubuntu:~$ sudo fdisk -lu
Disk /dev/sda: 250.1 GB, 250059350016 bytes
255 heads, 63 sectors/track, 30401 cylinders, total 488397168 ...
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LiveCD + truecrypt drive have write disabled
I've booted into my computer using a ubuntu 12.04 livecd, and have installed truecrypt. I have mounted a truecrypt drive, but I can't seem to create any files/folders on the truecrypt drive. The ...
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Which Ubuntu type is best for a Live USB for my problem?
Recently, my friend's computer has encountered a painful error that reads "A disk read error has occurred. Press control + alt + delete to continue."
After doing a great amount of research online, ...
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Ubuntu no longer boots after using GParted via live CD
I've installed Ubuntu 12 correctly; but when I tried use the live CD (for GParted); after restarting Ubuntu will not boot without the CD. It shows the following message :
unable to find a medium ...
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install/boot issue [duplicate]
first off let me say any help is greatly appreciated. alright, every time i try to run ubuntu(or a derivative of ubuntu) i freeze at the black screen before it even loads. this is the same for wubi ...
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live-build and livecd-rootfs don't produce iso
I'm trying to use the live-build and livecd-rootfs packages to build an updated xubuntu PowerPC iso. I know you can hack about with an existing iso (e.g. ...
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My attempt at a boot disk for my Mac will not register or anything… also can't boot from disk either
I followed the instructions found here: http://www.ubuntu.com/download/help/burn-a-dvd-on-mac-osx but it seems like nothing is on the DVD and I cannot do anything with the dvd itself.
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Where is the memtest option on the 12.04 64-bit live cd?
I'm looking for the memtest option on the 64 bit version of 12.04 live cd, but the only options I have are "Try without install", "Install", and "Check disk for defects". What am I missing?
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ERROR: No boot disk has been detected or the disk has failed
I had Ubuntu Server 12.04.1 LTS running fine on a dev box. The HD was removed from it and the partitions deleted (not my doing). I have reinstalled the HD in the original machine but I am unable to ...
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Get files from disk on Ubuntu livecd?
I have a messed up hard drive that, when I boot it, just drops to initramfs. I am a newbie to ubuntu, and I think the hard drive is failing. Is there any way to "take my files and run", per say? Like, ...
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lubuntu with broken monitor
I installed lubuntu 12.10 on a Dell Latitude D600 laptop with a broken screen using a Live CD and an external monitor. Once lubuntu was fully installed, I no longer see lubuntu on the external ...
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efi boot sequence
It seems I somehow kicked out my 'diskdrive boot-option' for my blueray-diskdrive.
I tried to fix it with 'efibootmgr' but I'm not getting anywhere. I think I just don't understand how to use this ...
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Ubuntu 12.10 Live CD doesn't work with my older PC
My PC Specs:
Pentium 4 @ 2GHz
Asus P4S8X-X
1 GB RAM
ATI RADEON 9200 SE 128 MB
I understand this machine is ancient, but from what I could understand it should work with Ubuntu, or did I get ...
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How to permanently, unfixably disable wireless internet? [duplicate]
I have a problem with internet addiction. (Yes, really.) I have internet access on my cellphone, which I don't abuse, but having internet on my laptop basically makes me completely non-productive.
In ...
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Installing drivers using a live disc. Is it possible?
I accidentally removed my video card and forgot to reinstall it. After rebooting and splash screen ubuntu didn't start and o couldn't start it manually because it stops before i get to the terminal.
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Ubuntu 12.10 taking a very long time to install from Live DVD on a very fast desktop
I'm trying to install Ubuntu 12.10 from a DVD onto a very fast desktop. My first installation attempt was very slow, taking over an hour for the "Copying files..." stage. Then it seemed to stall ...
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Installing programs to LiveCD/USB?
I want to have an Ubuntu LiveCD or LiveUSB with a program (Cisco Packet Tracer) installed on it that’s always there every time I boot.
Anyone knows how to do this?
(Preferably as an image as I ...
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How can I boot a live system from a hard disk and then install to the same drive?
I need to install Lubuntu on to a hard drive that has no other means of installation other than the hard drive itself (USB, CD, Net, none of those are available on this system).
What I have already ...
