tehalynn
March 23rd, 2012, 12:10 AM
Is there a way to do a "full" install, but download software after installing rather than as part of the install file? (see description below)
My apologies if this has been answered before.
Regular method:
Download and burn the install cd, preloaded with the default software selection.
Install from the cd.
Remove undesired software.
Download updates to software.
Undesired software must be downloaded, installed, then removed.
Updated software is downloaded/installed twice.
The install file is large.
Proposed method:
Create an install disk that contains as little software as necessary.
Install from the disk.
Select software to download/install.
Your Ubuntu is now the same as at step 4 of the regular method.
This installs only what you need.
Software is downloaded only once.
I know you can use a minimal cd (https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/MinimalCD) for steps 1 through 3, but as far as I know, it doesn't do step 4. Is there a good way to do the proposed method?
My apologies if this has been answered before.
Regular method:
Download and burn the install cd, preloaded with the default software selection.
Install from the cd.
Remove undesired software.
Download updates to software.
Undesired software must be downloaded, installed, then removed.
Updated software is downloaded/installed twice.
The install file is large.
Proposed method:
Create an install disk that contains as little software as necessary.
Install from the disk.
Select software to download/install.
Your Ubuntu is now the same as at step 4 of the regular method.
This installs only what you need.
Software is downloaded only once.
I know you can use a minimal cd (https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/MinimalCD) for steps 1 through 3, but as far as I know, it doesn't do step 4. Is there a good way to do the proposed method?