I'm getting a new pc without an OS, so can I download Ubuntu onto a CD on a separate laptop, then put that CD into the disk drive on the new PC?

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I'm getting a new pc without an OS, and I'm wondering if I could download Ubuntu onto a CD, on a separate laptop, then put that CD into the disk drive on the new PC? Can I do that? Thanks.

You'reAGitForNotUsingGit · Answer 1 · 2016-04-19T11:22:30.707

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Absolutely. (Though Ubuntu is too big for a CD. You'll need a DVD) I'd recommend waiting three days so you can get 16.04LTS though...

edited Apr 19 '16 at 11:22

answered Apr 19 '16 at 00:06

You'reAGitForNotUsingGit

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score 0 · Answer 2 · edited Apr 19 '16 at 06:29

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You can burn it to a CD or to a USB Stick and boot. If you don't want to spare a CD, then USB is better. If the other laptop is running on Ubuntu, you're so lucky to use "Startup Disk Creator" built in.

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techraf

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answered Apr 19 '16 at 05:37

Ajin

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score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Apr 19 '16 at 07:04

The good thing is that you can go to the Ubuntu website and then download the iso file and then put it on to usb. One good thing, is that by not having any other os on the system, you will not have any dual booting. You lucky person, it can be a bit of a pain.The usb option would be the way to go though and waiting for the latest build.

I'm getting a new pc without an OS, so can I download Ubuntu onto a CD on a separate laptop, then put that CD into the disk drive on the new PC?

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