can i use cd image for installating ubuntu ?

[dexter.deepak]

i am looking for a way to install a different version of ubuntu in my system. currently i have some problem in my cd writer, can i use the cd image for install ?
i googled, but got positive results only for alternate-install cd, and not a normal live cd.

[Partyboi2]

Try using unetbootin (http://lubi.sourceforge.net/unetbootin.html)
Or if you are using dapper or gusty you can upgrade online to hardy. See here (http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/upgrading)

(http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/upgrading)

[dexter.deepak]

i am actually having hardy on my system..its just that i want to dual boot with intrepid (just for fun), i am having its cd image, but as i said i dont have a working cd writer.
i think unetbootin is gotta work..but still i would like to know some manual way of doing it.

[Partyboi2]

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation#Installation%20without%20a%20CD

Or use something like virtualbox to run it as it is still in development (http://ubuntuforums.org/forumdisplay.php?f=346) and you probably will have breakages.