HowTo: preinstall Linux for selling used PC (without a specified user)

[rcristofrf]

Hi folks,

I haven't found a guide to this problem, so I would like to ask:

is there a way to preinstall Ubuntu on a PC which I would like to sell on eBay without specifying a user account?

It is possible to preinstall Windows and Mac OS, so when the new owner starts the PC the first time, he is asked for username/password and then the installation process is finalized.

I haven't found a similar guide for Ubuntu/Linux in general. So: how can I preload Ubuntu on the to-be-sold PC, is it possible?

Best regards,
Ricardo Cristof

[Bucky Ball]

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Ubuntu_OEM_Installer_Overview

That easy. For more info search for 'OEM install Ubuntu'. There is a ton of info about this. ;)

[dshgna]

Hi
In Ubuntu 13.04, the last option in the boot menu is for OEM?manufacturer install. You can find more in this link https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Ubuntu_OEM_Installer_Overview

[Bucky Ball]

Hi
In Ubuntu 13.04, the last option in the boot menu is for OEM?manufacturer install. You can find more in this link https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Ubuntu_OEM_Installer_Overview

I just provided that link. Please read all posts in a thread, not just the first or the title. Thanks.

[rcristofrf]

Hi Bucky Ball,

wow, what...? That is incredibly easy and awesome, thanks! :-)

I searched for hours on g**gle using terms like "preinstall ubuntu", "prepare PC with ubuntu for sale" etc. and didn't find this help document... something's wrong with the semantic web...

As I cannot edit that page due to missing rights, could you please add some tags/information regarding its usefullness for private users, who sell their used PCs/help their friends?

Best regards,
Ricardo Cristof

[Bucky Ball]

I hear you. I had that problem when I was looking for how to do this a few years ago. OEM install! Right! ;)

I'll look into your other request. Good luck.

(PS: The OEM install allows the user to boot up and fill in user/password, location fields, blah blah, just like a bought one!)

[dshgna]

I just provided that link. Please read all posts in a thread, not just the first or the title. Thanks.

My apologies, there was a time gap between when I started and posted the reply :)

[Bucky Ball]

My apologies, there was a time gap between when I started and posted the reply :)

All good. ;)

[mastablasta]

I searched for hours on g**gle using terms like "preinstall ubuntu", "prepare PC with ubuntu for sale" etc. and didn't find this help document... something's wrong with the semantic web...



it's not you. google is failing as search engine lately...