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    I can't get Kubuntu to boot from CD

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by mattireland, May 31, 2007.

  1. mattireland

    mattireland It used to be the iLand..

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    I've used the Burn Image command in InfraRecorder to burn the ISO file for Kubuntu to a disk, I've set the primary boot device in the BIOS on the computer that I want Kubuntu on to CD-ROM but it still doesn't work!!! What can I do???

    P.S. the CD-Drive does work I'm just not quite sure why it's not booting from it?????
     
    mattireland, May 31, 2007
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Some older CD-ROM drives don't support booting from them (think a 2x or slower drive). How old is the drive?
     
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  3. mattireland

    mattireland It used to be the iLand..

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    I'm not sure - I think I salvaged it from a Windows 98 machine - I could probably "borrow" my dad's newer one if he'd let me though if that would help?

    Thanks.
     
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    dolto Notebook Consultant

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    If you want to do a fresh install I would suggest the alternate cd image. It uses less mem and loads faster than the live cd. I faced the same problem trying to install xubuntu on my win98 p3. Maybe the same procedure will work for you on kubuntu.
     
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  5. mattireland

    mattireland It used to be the iLand..

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    ok ill give that a go - it's taking ages to download though.

    Thanks.
     
    mattireland, May 31, 2007
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