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[Glen Hayes]

On Thursday 30 Mar 2006 06:53, Hans J. Douwes wrote:
> Hello, recently I became the recipient of a ubuntu Install CD (Vs. 5.10)
>
> I am a 75 year old and have been using windows based pc's since 1997.
>
> I need to know if I can install this version of the linux ubuntu as
> follows.
>
> I have an Iomega 80Gb external hard drive connected to my computer
> via usb 2.0. Computer details: asus p4p8oo MB, Pentium4- 2.8, 1 Gb RAM,
> 120 GB HD, ati radion 9800xt graphics card.
>
> I want to install linux on my external hard drive to try it out and become
> more
> familiar with it. I have viewed the ubuntu "live CD", but I am afraid to
> put the
> install CD in my cd rom drive.............
>
> For almost 10 years I could put a windows CD in my drive and it very simply
> told me how to in stall the programs and MORE IMPORTANTLY: I had a choice
> where I could install that program.
>
> Can I install ubuntu linux on my external hard drive? If yes will I be
> asked at some
> point where to install the program?
>
> I really appreciate your help, hans douwes, Cobble Hill, B.C.