You can install Ubuntu from a CD drive, but if this Mini 9 doesn't come with one, then you are left with just the USB stick. You can also install Ubuntu from within Windows using Wubi.

Thanks,

 

Sorry, complete Ubuntu novice, what is Wubi and where can I get download it for free please

thanks

Philip

you could have used Google

 

http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop/get-ubuntu/windows-installer

you could have used Google   http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop/get-ubuntu/windows-installer

sorry, bit slower than usual today...

half way thru a 3 hour download now...

 

thanks for your help

Philip

Ourman...,

In addition to IEEE488's link, this one gives step by step instructions on how to install Ubuntu on a Netbook from a USB stick.

http://www.ubuntu.com/netbook/get-ubuntu/download

Hope this info helps.

Tony