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OK, I downloaded ubuntu-16.04-desktop-amd64.iso

Why it has amd64 in the name confuses me.

And I don't know what to do with the file. I really don't care to bother with a CD of any kind. What I was expecting was a file I would click and then it would download more data. When done a window would pop up about executing a program that would install. Then I expected the usual screens as shown in the Installation Guide.
I was hoping to put any expanded files or install on a thumb drive and skip a CD altogether.

So, what do I do with this image file?

Rod Hittle
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amd64 denotes that it is suitable for 64-bit processors, either Intel or AMD. On Linux, 64-bit installation files use either amd64 or x64, both meaning exactly the same thing.

You have to create an installation DVD with the .iso file you have downloaded and then boot your system with that DVD. The installation procedure will start automatically after that. Alternatively, you can create a bootable USB stick by using software that's designed for this purpose, such as LinuxLive USB tool.

Stormlord
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