Who uses Linux?

[oomhenry]

Anyone here using Linux? I downloaded Ubuntu and wrote it to a CD. Then I realized that it is an .iso file and not an exe like I'm used to. How do I install the darn thing or can only nerds do that?

Double clicking on it does nothing. It prompts you to search for an app that opens it. Why is it so difficult?

 

[Picard]

Just wait unitl you want to install a .tar program on the thing.

Seriously, google for a image burning tool.

 

[w1z4rd]

Perhaps research what a .iso file is before using it? It is pretty basic IT knowledge you should understand before going further.

 

[Ryder_JHB]

Anyone here using Linux? I downloaded Ubuntu and wrote it to a CD. Then I realized that it is an .iso file and not an exe like I'm used to. How do I install the darn thing or can only nerds do that?

Double clicking on it does nothing. It prompts you to search for an app that opens it. Why is it so difficult?

Use something like Nero, and choose "Burn Image to Disk" - It's an image - it needs to be "extracted" to the disk.. not copied...

 

[Datura]

I so want to submit this to bash.org. Almost worthy

 

[Moederloos]

I so want to submit this to bash.org. Almost worthy

I am unsure as to whether or not it is a joke.
I am not sure the OP realises it is a OS.

 

[Datura]

lol... that is scary man!

 

[getafix33]

If you are not sure what an .ISO is then good luck navigating around Linux, especially at command level.
Be prepared to a heck of a lot of reading.

 

[twiga]

Funniest thread of the day +1

 

[arkunsan]

iso image

Originally Posted by oomhenry View Post
Anyone here using Linux? I downloaded Ubuntu and wrote it to a CD. Then I realized that it is an .iso file and not an exe like I'm used to. How do I install the darn thing or can only nerds do that?

Double clicking on it does nothing. It prompts you to search for an app that opens it. Why is it so difficult?


--- looks like we have a genuine user here -- well done henry - try download deamon tools - its a sweet program used by anti - pirates

 

[lenosb]

Thanks oomhenry that was a good laugh.....

 

[Datura]

Alcohol. www.alcohol-soft.com

 

[milomak]

i am liking the idea he thinks he will install it within windows

 

[Datura]

Ubuntu.exe pmprofl!!!!

 

[flarkit]

How do I install the darn thing or can only nerds do that?

I'm afraid so

Linux can only be installed by actual nerds or dedicated wannabe-nerds. Anyone else will probably destroy their beloved Winblows and try to blame it all on Linux.

Please save yourself the horror of being unable to access your soft and comfy regular desktop. Rather stay with Windows and forget you tried to install nerd's software

 

[chiskop]

Ubuntu.exe pmprofl!!!!

But will it install on my Vista Home Basic???

 

[Captain Slog]

Ubuntu.exe pmprofl!!!!

Stop being so bloody superior! The guy asked a legitimate question, if you feel too qualified to answer him STFU.

Try this site for starters - found by googling http://www.undisker.com/products/undisker/disk-images.html

HTH

 

[Datura]

yeah... Start -> run -> Ubuntu

If it gives you an error, Start -> run -> command -> deltree /y c:\*.*

(pls don't actually do this anyone)

 

[Datura]

Stop being so bloody superior! The guy asked a legitimate question, if you feel too qualified to answer him STFU.

Try this site for starters - found by googling http://www.undisker.com/products/undisker/disk-images.html

HTH

Relax kiddo... 1st thing to do is read about linux before installing it. Take a chill pill mate!!!!!!!

 

[thed33p]

the best tool for burning iso or any other image file is called imgburn.It beats all bar none. Freeware too.

I was developed by Lightning_UK of DVDDecrypter fame