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I feel stupid, but I want to install Kubuntu, as a dual boot for my windows 10 PC. I am a total rookie with linux. Maybe even less than rookie. I have 3 Flash usb sticks, but one of them seems broken, and the two others too small. I also have a USB card reader, where I can put an SD card in but I don't seem to be able to boot from that.

I also tried a trick with Unetbootin, but windows wouldn't let me boot from that either, even though it gave me the option to, on restart.

My question is, can I install a smaller version of Kubuntu from my 3,8Gb usb stick and upgrade to the newest version later, after it has been installed? I am not totally locked to Kubuntu, but I think that i have read that its the best version for beginners. I will easilly be convinved to another version though, if you guys think its better

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

Unetbootin almost never works for me.

Try using Rufus or Etcher.

https://rufus.ie/en/

https://etcher.balena.io/

You'll need to be aware of the difference between legacy and UEFI mode possibly in order to boot.

I would suggest the LTS version of kubuntu.

Edit: I don't believe they have a smaller network installer. The dollar store has large drives in my area.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I know that my system is UEFI as checking this was part of the installation instructions (I believe) . I'll check out the two alternatives that you mentioned. Thanks!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

If you find you must have a smaller installer, I've had pretty good success with the network installer for openSUSE but kubuntu offers a better out of the box experience.

https://get.opensuse.org/leap/15.5/

Edit: just make sure you select KDE as your window manager if you go this path.