Installing Ubuntu on Windows without a live CD

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jarble
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Installing Ubuntu on Windows without a live CD

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Is it possible to install Ubuntu on Windows without a live CD using VirtualBox?
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Re: Installing Ubuntu on Windows without a live CD

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You have to have something to install. Either a Live CD or the alternate installer.
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Re: Installing Ubuntu on Windows without a live CD

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Which alternate installer are you referring to? I think it would be great if I could install Ubuntu on Virtualbox without burning a CD.
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Re: Installing Ubuntu on Windows without a live CD

Post by Perryg »

You don't need to burn a CD. Just select the ISO file instead of the CD/DVD drive when asked what to use.
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