Set up Ubuntu directly from a computer without needing a flash drive or CD.
Set up Ubuntu directly from a computer without needing a flash drive or CD.
I prefer not to disrupt your conversation, but I have several points to share. First, video guides often fall short for topics involving computers or detailed step-by-step processes. They can repeat information the user already understands, making it hard to skip sections without confusion. When details get lost, finding them later in a written guide becomes frustrating. A plain text page might be clearer in such cases.
Still, Arch Linux remains the most straightforward option for installation via network only recently. It requires launching an executable and, eventually, you’ll land in a working Linux terminal ready to proceed. What feels easy varies by person.
For someone comfortable with command lines or aiming for more advanced setups, a graphical interface can be slower and sometimes unnecessary—since the creators didn’t anticipate those needs. For users like John Doe who have a USB drive and want a simple setup, that’s ideal.
If you’re planning to install from a virtual machine, it’s unclear whether these guides cover bootloader installation. That aspect seems particularly challenging if you need to boot into the OS post-installation. You haven’t mentioned your BIOS, EFI, or Secure Boot configuration, so I’ll leave that detail open for clarification.
Find instructions on configuring a PXE server to send the ISO file to the booting machine. Ensure a link exists between them.