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Alan Pope wrote: > 2009/10/27 Gordon Henderson <gordon+dcglug@xxxxxxxxxx>: > >> Why doesn't Ubuntu do what Debian does and release a "netist" disk - the >> Debian one is only 150MB or so. Everything else is pulled off the 'net as >> required, rather then download everything under the Sun, requiring GB of >> downloads, a DVD burner and more time... >> >> > > It does, and has done forever. > > https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/MinimalCD > > ~10MB netinst images are available to do exactly what you're suggesting. > > Cheers, > Al. > > To clarify, you also get the *exact* option you suggested - towards the end of the installation allowing you to install Ubuntu Desktop, Ubuntu Server, Kubuntu, Mythbuntu (various roles), Xubuntu, Edubuntu, and some other specific roles. Not bad for a ~10MB iso. Kind Regards, Dave Walker -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html