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darkcoffee
October 28th, 2010, 02:56 PM
I am trying to install Ubuntu on an old machine (late P2/early P3). However it will not boot to desktop properly. I have tired several times. Therefore I can not use the GUI "Install Ubuntu now" option.

So is there an option where I can install it with TUI like in the Server Edition? Or perhaps even CLI?

The CD image is fine; it booted and installed properly on my P4.

snowpine
October 28th, 2010, 03:00 PM
You can install using the Minimal CD (https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/MinimalCD).

Here (http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/minimal) is a good tutorial, with screen shots!

Keep in mind that Ubuntu System Requirements (https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/SystemRequirements) are still in effect regardless of how you install. If the system is very old, you might have better luck with Puppy, SliTaz, AntiX, etc.

darkcoffee
October 28th, 2010, 08:33 PM
The problem with the minimal CD is that it requires a connection, which I do not have for the old machine.

snowpine
October 28th, 2010, 09:07 PM
Then give the Alternate CD (http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop/get-ubuntu/alternative-download) a try.

You'll get better answers in general if you put all the details (like "computer has no internet connection") in your original posts, just a tip. :)

darkcoffee
October 28th, 2010, 10:40 PM
I looked up the Alternate installer. And it looks like it is for upgrading an existing Ubuntu. However, I am doing a clean install on the old computer. So that is not going to work.

How do I install a barebone Ubuntu onto my old computer and add the list of available packages from my regular Ubuntu CD?

I remember back in Debian, it allowed me not to install a desktop environment at all and just let me install a barebone system. Can this be done in any of the Ubuntu distros?

avtolle
October 28th, 2010, 10:47 PM
I looked up the Alternate installer. And it looks like it is for upgrading an existing Ubuntu. However, I am doing a clean install on the old computer. So that is not going to work.

How do I install a barebone Ubuntu onto my old computer and add the list of available packages from my regular Ubuntu CD?

I remember back in Debian, it allowed me not to install a desktop environment at all and just let me install a barebone system. Can this be done in any of the Ubuntu distros?
I think you have misconstrued the discussion about the Alternate CD. I've used this in prior "new" installs (no upgrade from an existing install, but a clean install) to a CLI only system.

snowpine
October 28th, 2010, 11:08 PM
I remember back in Debian, it allowed me not to install a desktop environment at all and just let me install a barebone system. Can this be done in any of the Ubuntu distros?

Yes, it can be done (and in fact I've already linked to a good tutorial--with screenshots). ;)

gmargo
October 28th, 2010, 11:44 PM
So is there an option where I can install it with TUI like in the Server Edition?

Why not just install the server edition? Good old-fashioned text based install, no graphical eye candy (I almost always install the server edition first, and install any desktop stuff later.)

snowpine
October 28th, 2010, 11:56 PM
Why not just install the server edition? Good old-fashioned text based install, no graphical eye candy (I almost always install the server edition first, and install any desktop stuff later.)

Ubuntu Server Edition is designed for servers and includes "stuff" that a typical desktop user does not need/want. Better to use the Minimal or Alternate CD (unless the OP does, indeed, want a server install).