[SOLVED] replacing xp on an old laptop

Hello - im trying to understand the installation process; it looks pretty clear to me except for two items.
1. can i burn the 32 bit iso to a cd or will it not fit.
2. after i boot from the laptop cd/dvd drive and before i begin installing do i need to be connected to the internet via ethernet cable; i'm guessing wifi won't work at this point.

thanks in advance.

Hi you need a DVD - will come back later unless someone else replies - end of lunch break!

1. it's over 700Mb, so that's a DvD in size
2. you don't need to have a live 'net connection , to complete the install,
- although the installer does expect that one is present, - click 'skip' to continue, without any 'live' updates .. ..
- connect to a live connection, later, - after the install is completed.

Hi Pierre, Thanks for your input. To johnh1211, if you can connect via ethernet at point of install it will be better as it can pull other packages (mainly proprietary codecs) but not essential as Pierre pointed out. With regards to your wireless issues, once you are up and running, our resident wireless expert, madvinegar, should be able to get you sorted out in no time at all - unless you have a bizarre wireless chipset!

Thx for your replies. I'm up and running and the wireless works fine. Do I mark this ticket "resolved" or do you guys do that? I'm sure I'll have more questions as I poke around, but so far so good. thx again!
john

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