ubunto

[Deleted User]

I am trying to change operating sytems from windows 7 to ubunto and I was wondering if you could install ubunto with a SD card thanks

 

[Uiaad]

Do you have any experience with linux at all ?

 

[RyuVentus]

It’s usually preformed either by a Live DVD or Live USB for minimal chance of a failed installation introduced by unknown outside veritables.

So technically while it is possible, it’s definitely not advisable

 

[spotanjo3]

Do you have any experience with linux at all ?

Not necessary. There are good Linux lists for beginners nor new users. Very easy to use. Yeah. Here is the list:

9 Best Linux Distributions For Beginners or New Users

• Linux Mint.
• Ubuntu.
• Zorin OS.
• Deepin Linux.
• Manjaro Linux.
• Linux Lite.

I am trying to change operating sytems from windows 7 to ubunto and I was wondering if you could install ubunto with a SD card thanks

Yes, you can:

https://ubuntu.com/download/iot/installation-media

 

[FAST6191]

I assume that is supposed to be ubuntu.

You do seem to get yourself into some odd situations but it is not like I was never broke and curious.

Anyway easiest way would be if your computer boots from SD card then format it/set it up as per a USB install (dozens of tools here but for the sake of linking one then https://unetbootin.github.io/ ) and boot from that. Might also work to put the SD card in a USB reader and boot from that as at that point the USB reader makes it a USB drive. Personally I still burn DVDs but most of my machines still have such things and I can always stick a DVD on a hard drive caddy so there is that.

There are ways to do so called jump loaders/chain loaders if your computer will not boot from some kind of onboard reader (USB was around for many years before it became common to boot from it) but I will skip that one as computers could still be expected to have floppy drives back when that was relevant.

 

[Deleted User]

Do you have any experience with linux at all ?

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It’s usually preformed either by a Live DVD or Live USB for minimal chance of a failed installation introduced by unknown outside veritables.

So technically while it is possible, it’s definitely not advisable

I have a disk but it is only 700 MB in size

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I assume that is supposed to be ubuntu.

You do seem to get yourself into some odd situations but it is not like I was never broke and curious.

Anyway easiest way would be if your computer boots from SD card then format it/set it up as per a USB install (dozens of tools here but for the sake of linking one then https://unetbootin.github.io/ ) and boot from that. Might also work to put the SD card in a USB reader and boot from that as at that point the USB reader makes it a USB drive. Personally I still burn DVDs but most of my machines still have such things and I can always stick a DVD on a hard drive caddy so there is that.

There are ways to do so called jump loaders/chain loaders if your computer will not boot from some kind of onboard reader (USB was around for many years before it became common to boot from it) but I will skip that one as computers could still be expected to have floppy drives back when that was relevant.

Okay thanks

 

[The Catboy]

If your computer supports booting from SD, then you should just be able to flash Ubuntu onto an SD card. Personally, I suggest booting off USB if you can. Regardless, I always suggest using etcher
https://www.balena.io/etcher/

 

[spotanjo3]

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I have a disk but it is only 700 MB in size

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Okay thanks

Interesting.. I offered it too and you didn't say thanks as well? Very interesting.

 

[Deleted User]

Not necessary. There are good Linux lists for beginners nor new users. Very easy to use. Yeah. Here is the list:

9 Best Linux Distributions For Beginners or New Users

• Linux Mint.
• Ubuntu.
• Zorin OS.
• Deepin Linux.
• Manjaro Linux.
• Linux Lite.

Yes, you can:

https://ubuntu.com/download/iot/installation-media

If your computer supports booting from SD, then you should just be able to flash Ubuntu onto an SD card. Personally, I suggest booting off USB if you can. Regardless, I always suggest using etcher
https://www.balena.io/etcher/

Okay great this is very helpful thanks

 

[spotanjo3]

Okay great this is very helpful thanks

You are welcome, I think.

 

[Deleted User]

If your computer supports booting from SD, then you should just be able to flash Ubuntu onto an SD card. Personally, I suggest booting off USB if you can. Regardless, I always suggest using etcher
https://www.balena.io/etcher/

Sorry to bother you but I have one more question I have followed all of the steps and I am wondering how to install linux I am unclear as to how to install all I know is you need to reboot the PC and nothing else thank you for any help you can provide

 

[tech3475]

I would suggest using a virtual machine like virtual box first as a relatively safe way to experiment with Linux.

 

[Deleted User]

I would suggest using a virtual machine like virtual box first as a relatively safe way to experiment with Linux.

Okay thanks