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   Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 17:16:21 +0000   
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   Subject: copying files to hard disk to avoid boot disk   
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   I have an old Fujitsu Siemens B Series Lifebook and out of sheer pig    
   headedness i would like to install ubuntu or kubuntu.   
      
   The machine has an add on FDD and a PCMCIA (non bootable) CDROM and has    
   a celeron 400MHz CPU and 128mb RAM.   
      
   Is there a way I can copy the contents of an installation CD to the hard    
   disk via a usb adapter then install the disk in the laptop and install    
   from there.   
      
   Furthermore, how easy is it to get the following hardware running   
      
   Lifebook touchscreen   
      
   LT Modem   
      
   Built in network card.   
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