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Thread: network install on a laptop with a corrupted windows OS


my gateway pentiumiv laptop, has bad cd/dvd
can't install [boot] 9.04 cd,

hdd go windows xp recovery console & partially restore [locks before completion], don't care having xp, 9.04 fine

american mega trends v02.57 bios

boot usb isn't supported bios
boot broadcom mba think means network option
boot fdd floppy disc drive option [not sure connection]

have 8.04 install on old pentium iii full sized pc on same network
has working cd's & usb ports.
have 8.04 cd [used install on fullsized]
have untested 9.04 & 9.10 on usb stick

can do.
yes know may wasting time, it's worth shot

sounds time new laptop!

if still want try installing ubuntu through network adaptor, try:

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/installation/netboot


Forum The Ubuntu Forum Community Ubuntu Official Flavours Support New to Ubuntu [SOLVED] network install on a laptop with a corrupted windows OS


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