[wellylug] Using Ubuntu # 9.04 32-Bit Live Version

[Cliff Pratt]

Jeff Hunt wrote:
> On 8/9/09, marchetti <marchetti at clear.net.nz> wrote:
>> I used this option to leave a Fedora # 11 OS install intact.
>> 
>> Compatibility of my Acer # 4315 PC with # 9.04 appeared ok, 
>> although the wifi signal strength was consistently down. Updates
>> were able to be successfully downloaded, but their installation was
>> incomplete because there was not enough free disc space... Is this
>> because I had previously used all (as recommended) the Acer's HDD
>> to install Fedora? Or is it because I was operating Ubuntu # 9.04
>> from a live version?
>> 
> I think you will be unable to update - and for that matter
> effectively use - Ubuntu off a live cd. If you establish that it
> works and really want to use it for more than browsing,  the options
> appear to be to install it either as a dual boot or only boot or
> create a USB memory stick boot which can work well and gives the
> possibility to update the OS and save your own files, onto the usb.
> 
Wubi is another option which allows you to kick off Ubuntu from within
Windows. (Sorry, I can't remember if the base machine was Windows or not.)

Or whatever the platform there's always VMWare.
> 
> Another option which I think from memory works is to use a sudo 
> command from a terminal to access hard disk space, but that will not 
> allow you to update the OS  whch is inaccessible on your cd.
> 
??

Cheers,

Cliff