cant install ubuntu from cd

i have tried many times to install the os from the live cd but cant it takes way to long like 30 mins to get the install window up

is there a way to install fomr the cd with out useing it as a live cd just install it to a 2nd drive from windows??

also can u dual boot from 2 diffrent hdds

 

How much RAM do you have? Also, you might want to try a different CD and CDROM drive.

 

Download the alternative Install CD

It's a text based installer, so you don't need to boot into Ubuntu first

 

cool ty and 256

 

With 256, please try Xubuntu instead of Ubuntu. It will make better use of your resources.

 

i cant find a xubuntu cd that isnt live

 

Even with 256mb RAM, you shouldn't have much problem installing Xubuntu from a live disc. But Ubuntu uses Gnome by default, which is... well, it's awful, and it won't run well on your hardware either.

 

is there a way to dual boot from to diffrent drive besides switcheing teh cables every time

and on the xubuntu help on installing they tell u to use some commands is this after installing or with live and is there a non live version of xubuntu

 

Dual booting is very simple and you will not need to switch cables. Are both hard drives on the same channel (share a common cable)?

What commands are you refering to? Installation should be very simple but I personally have never installed xubuntu. The installer should set up your dual boot options with minimal input from you.

 

on the ubuntu website they say u can give some command that make an ubuntu install into xubuntu i will get link later

yea they are both on the first cable the hdd with windows installed is on the master spot and a hdd with music/movies is slave and i have no os on that

 

If you install Ubuntu and find it's too much for your computer, you can install Xubuntu on top by using the command:

Code:

sudo apt-get install xubuntu-desktop

 

yea thats what i talking about but first i have to figure out dual booting becuase i dont have a computer for my self and i dont think anyone in my family could figure out that much of a change becuase one time i moved my limewire icon from the start menu to start>programs and arrrg she reinstalled an older basic version i had new pro version and she erased it that mad me so ****ing mad