what is the extention of the file that u downloaded? ubuntu.iso
Omi wrote:
> I think you have downloaded ISO files. If any *ZIP application can
> handle ISO files, then the icon shows like a ZIP and you can extract
> that as well.
>
> You cannot boot your computer with the written CDs, because the boot
> data is a special data belongs into a bootable ISO file. So again you
> have to burn CDs with the ISO files. Let me know if you don't know how
> to burn CD/DVD out of a ISO file.
>
> Omi
>
>
>
> Zakir Hossain wrote:
>
>> So far I know, you have to download the ISO to make a bootable CD.
>>
>> On 5/27/07, Shahedul Hoque <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Hello all,
>>>
>>> I hv downloaded ubuntu server and desktop version zip files and extracted
>>> same. later copied those files to cd. Now trying to install while boot from
>>> cd not starting any linux version rather starting windows xp as ususal.
>>>
>>> Pls help.
>>>
>>> Rgds/shahid
>>>
>>>