Problem creating CD for Ubuntu 12.0.4 using Nero

[RussellXPD]

I'm using XP, SP3, on a Pentium 4, 2.80 Ghz, 2 Gb RAM. It has a second partition (E) with 20+ Gb free space.

Having got Ubuntu going nicely on my newer machine, I'm now ready, I think, to install 12.0.4 LTS on this partition. I have downloaded ubuntu-12.04.3-desktop-i386.iso
[741,343,232 bytes] and want to create the CD.

I've had most success with Nero, Start Smart so I got going. Maybe because it's an old version of Nero on a oldish computer
(7 yo) but Nero tells me I must create a bootable floppy to accompany the image file. As I like to get things right before I start such ventures, could anyone tell me do I need this floppy or will the process of burning the iso file be sufficient to create the bootable CD?

Would be grateful for guidance on this.

[heir4c]

Why you don't use your Ubuntu on the newer machine to create the CD?

[mörgæs]

-also the ISO might be too big for a CD. If your computer supports booting from USB it's generally the best way.

[RussellXPD]

Thanks, fellows

I hadn't thought of that.
So I am going to get the 12.0.4 iso file from the old machine to the new and then cut a CD onto a CD-R. If it's too big I'll use a DVD-R.

The older machine won't boot from USB - too early a model. It does so on the newer 2011 machine.

Later .....

The ISO was too big, by 5 Mb. I used a DVD instead.

Done it! The DVD burned perfectly, without fuss. So we have a case solved. I now have a workable boot disc and can install as and when.

Thanks fellows. I'll mark this as solved.

Russell

[mörgæs]

Good, just a side note: Lubuntu 13.10 is probably a better choice for the old computer (and it fits to a CD).

[RussellXPD]

Thanks, Morgaes
No problem about economy on the DVD. I've had Kubuntu recommended as well as Lubuntu but my priority is to just to use Ubuntu and explore its capabilities. I'm pretty dim on programming but I'm in a position to help people who want
to get out of the treadwheel of Microsoft upgrades and "software as a service".

Russell