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Leopardson
June 7th, 2010, 11:16 PM
Hi.
I've got an Acer Aspire One. I don't like windows.
I have used Ubuntu many times in the past and love it. I want to install it on this thing, but it's as minimalist a computer as it gets. No DVD drive or anything. It weighs about as much as a small bottle of soda.
I have no access to USB Drives, External DVD drives, External floppies, external anything. I do have a cat but I don't think that's going to help. In fact, he's trying to step on my keyboard righffffffffffffffffffffffghhhrrrr;;;;;;;;;;;/////////////////////////////////////////////////


Anyway, I know you can do a "Frugal install" off the hard disk but I have absolutely no idea what it is.

What exactly is a frugal install?
Can I partition the hard drive and leave my windows alone (Got some data, programs and porn holding me down) with a frugal install?
Is there a difference between a frugal install and a fancy high-tech DVD install when it's finished (E.G Limitations, stability, chances of computer asploding)?
C.S.Cameron
June 8th, 2010, 12:41 AM
If you are going to replace windows you probably want to do a full install.
You can download the Ubuntu iso and use UNetbootin to make like a virtual Live CD to the hard drive so that the next time you boot you get the option to do an install.
SlidingHorn
June 8th, 2010, 01:00 AM
If you are going to replace windows you probably want to do a full install.
You can download the Ubuntu iso and use UNetbootin to make like a virtual Live CD to the hard drive so that the next time you boot you get the option to do an install.

+1

I gave a quick look to find something to suggest on how to do something like this. Didn't look too hard though, admittedly.
Leopardson
June 8th, 2010, 01:52 AM
I am already booted into the live Ubuntu via the Unetbootin program.
However, the installation won't let me partition. Why?
C.S.Cameron
June 8th, 2010, 03:12 AM
My understanding is that you can't partition a disk that is mounted.
I could be wrong.
SlidingHorn
June 8th, 2010, 03:24 AM
You could try installing over a network, maybe?

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/Netboot

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/QuickNetboot