Linux install or boot from CD

Hi,
I'm gonna be doing a small re build soon hopefully, and i thought id try out "debian linux" I thought about doing boot from CD but idk should i do it that way or just create the installation CD? Which ever would be easier.

Either way could i use a normal data CD or do i have to burn to a DVD?
Exactly how is it done anyway, do i just burn the ISO file to the CD/DVD and that's it??

Once i have what i need on a CD/DVD and I'm ready to boot from CD or install, Just do the boot from CD device in bios right?? Or not? lol.

 

Well, running from CD is slow but is a good way to see what you're getting without installing a dual-boot.

As to the rest, yes burn as ISO, I don't know the size, to appropriate sized media and boot to CD/DVD in BIOS is correct.

 

http://cdimage.debian.org/debian-cd/5.0.3/i386/bt-cd/ do i gotta burn these all on a separate cd?

 

Oh gawd no! I'll assume these are optional apps. Try the following http://cdimage.debian.org/debian-cd/5.0.3/i386/iso-cd/debian-503-i386-kde-CD-1.iso, that should be the complete CD. Man, I've never seen so many options!:eek Better wait for a knowledgeable Debian user.

I use Ubuntu(Debian based), you might like that better as it's more Windows like and easier to use than some that I've tried.

 

Sure sounds nice! could you set me up with a download for that? LOL.. I'm new to this, i know nothing about it really.. >_>

 

Ya sure bio, Ubuntu download page and here's IMGBurn , an easy to use and free burner. Make sure to have it verify the disk and burn it at the slowest speed available. Have fun!

Oh, I'll be around for a couple of hours if you need help.

 

should i burn it to a dvd?

 

CD, you should be just fine as the file is 690MB. Anyways, IMGBurn will tell you if the CD is too small. Unless you still have the old 650MB CD's, then you won't be able to burn on one of those.

 

if you want debian then you only need cd 1 (maybe cd 2 - depending on how easy you want it) as the rest are additional software,

be aware that the additional software can be downloaded through the software manager - which will be on cd 1,

you may find it easier using the dvd version of debian as it has a few cd's combined

 

I installed ubuntu within windows (windows xp home) but for the life of me i can't figure out how to boot into it.

 

Did you install from Wubi, or did you create a new partition?

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/WubiGuide

 

wubi