Size data disc needed for installation?

[Motoko9]

Hi everyone, I'm new here, and I basically just joined like 5 min ago. :guitar:

Alright, I am very excited on downloading Ubuntu but I just have a quick newbie question I really could not find my answer for. I want to use Ubuntu on a disc, and just pop it in, do my work on Ubuntu, and go back to my original computer OS (Mac OS X Leopard).

What size capacity of a blank CD-R data disc would I need to hold Ubuntu on it?
Thanks. :)

[SuperSonic4]

The standard ones really - 696mb or 700mb

[Kevbert]

Best way would be to use a USB drive and make it persistent so that you can write data to it. You can find out how to do that here (http://www.pendrivelinux.com) or go to System-Administration-Create a USB startup disk when you run from CD.

[Motoko9]

Best way would be to use a USB drive and make it persistent so that you can write data to it. You can find out how to do that here (http://www.pendrivelinux.com) or go to System-Administration-Create a USB startup disk when you run from CD.

Awesome, and this definitely will work with Ubuntu? Is the installation different at all because I am putting it in a USB drive? Thanks.

[Kevbert]

This will work with Ubuntu as there are tutorials on Pendrive linux's website. You could even try the new Jaunty beta software (bugs and all with this method). Boot-up times though will be slow. As long as you can set your computer to boot from USB you'll be OK.

[Motoko9]

Awesome! Thanks a lot! ^^ :guitar: