difference in ubuntu dvd/cd

[John Heinen]

Steve Reilly wrote:
> John Heinen wrote:
>   
>> I have 3 disks one ubuntu 8.1o  Live install dvd,
>> another ubuntu 8.10 alternate install cd
>> and another  ubuntu 8.10 desktop cd  What is the difference between
>> them?  John
>>
>>     
> the alternate install cd is text based, theres no xserver based install,
> generally recommended if your having problems with the live cd.
>
> the dvd has more software included, and can use it "live".  if i
> remember correctly the restricted repo, and other repos are included.
> nice if your on a metered connection.
>
> desktop cd is the live cd, but only includes a limited amount of
> software.  you can install anything you need afterwards from the repos.
>
>
> steve
>
>
>   
Thanks Steve,