AlternateInstall

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Summary

Install from the Alternate CD using one of 3 partitioning methods, OEM, expert or rescue mode.

Procedure

  1. Boot using the desktop CD
    • On first boot a list of languages will appear to choose from - select one (vary your choices if possible) and press Enter
  2. Select Check CD for defects
    • Wait for self-test to complete; reboot
  3. Select 'Install in text mode' (or OEM or Rescue as appropriate)
  4. Select you language, location, and keyboard layout

  5. Select one of the following partitioning methods: erase disk ("Guided - use entire disk"), auto-resize, manual partitioning, entire disk with encryption. See [:Testing/InstallMethods:InstallMethods] for details.

    • Depending on your existing disk contents, the auto-resize option may not appear.

  6. Complete the install and reboot to verify that the system works as expected using the appropriate test: ["../UbuntuDesktop"], ["../KubuntuDesktop"], ["../EdubuntuDesktop"], ["../XubuntuDesktop"], ["../UbuntuStudio"]