OK, let's do one step at a time. You have downloaded the zip files, and then definitely you have unzipped them. Were there more than one file extracted from the Zip? or was it a single file that had an extension .iso?
Happy Linuxing Shahedul Hoque wrote: > > > hi, > > I hv downloaded zip files Server and desktop version. now pls guide me > how can i make a bootbale CD. > > Rgds/Shahid > > > "Darklord (:=" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:tobdlug%40gmail.com>> wrote: > 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] > <mailto:hoquems%40yahoo.com>> 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 > >>> > >>> > > --------------------------------- > 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time > with theYahoo! Search movie showtime shortcut. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >
