.iso anyone? (Linux/.iso question)

[Zieg Rauros]

So, I'm beginning to turn into a Linux nerd, and am trying to install Linux onto a spare harddrive I have, so I can dual boot. I got the .iso for the latest Kubuntu, and began burning it to DVD.

The computer hits an error, DVD ruined. I go to grab another one... I don't have any.

I want to know if anyone knows if it's possible to mount the .iso, and install the Linux onto the other harddrive. Any help is appreciated.

[Redneck 2000]

Re: .iso anyone? (Linux/.iso question)

whatever you just said, thats impossible

[Zieg Rauros]

Re: .iso anyone? (Linux/.iso question)

I know it's possible to mount .iso files, but is it really impossible to boot from them when they are mounted?

[The Toecutter]

Re: .iso anyone? (Linux/.iso question)

You could try booting Linux from a USB thumb drive.

[Zieg Rauros]

Re: .iso anyone? (Linux/.iso question)

That requires a 4Gig thumb drive is the problem. I have an external harddrive, but that's about half full of stuff. Could I boot from that?

And would you mind explaining how to boot from the thumb drive?

[The Toecutter]

Re: .iso anyone? (Linux/.iso question)

That requires a 4Gig thumb drive is the problem.

Damn Small Linux is only 50 MB. It doesn't have everything you'd probably want, but it will expand your options from there.

And would you mind explaining how to boot from the thumb drive?

If I get a few hours, I'll bother explaining the process, but this site probably does a better job than I could anyway:

http://www.simonf.com/usb/