The install process is traditionally downloading the system which file is called an ISO which needs be burned to a DVD (some maybe a CD) with a little utility software OR you install it on a USB Drive (not a USB Media stick, same price $12-20) with a different little software utility.
For DVD I use..... InfraRecorder infrarecorder.sourceforge.net/ (Works like a charm every time) For USB Drive I use.... UNetbootin http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net/ AND Universal USB Installer – Easy as 1 2 3 http://www.pendrivelinux.com/universal-usb-installer-easy-as-1-2-3/ Alternatively, some or many distros have everything ready to install from a CD/DVD one or set for a couple of dollars they will send you. Ubuntu was about the first that created the install Linux right over the internet on a Windows PC to create the dual boot - both Windows and Linux on the PC. It installed as a software and ran, but just a tad slower than a normal install of the Linux system. Said all that to say I hope you actually were using the correct demo and install procedures before giving up without kn owing that! I saw the Zorin OS 6 (LTS) http://zorin-os.com/free.html free version which the LTS means Long Term Support which is generally the best to choose. These are kind of like Windows - a new version comes out every few years and generally at some point the older than is no longer supported. Otherwise there may be newer versions time to time to upgrade to if wanted. Now on their website they give the following recommendations to follow..... "Download Information ATTENTION: To avoid any complications, we recommend you to download Zorin OS using Firefox as other browsers may corrupt the file and may cause errors. It is strongly advisable to do a full install of Zorin OS to enjoy its full potential as some features of Zorin OS may be less stable in Live mode. The download files below are packaged in the .iso file format. To burn the .iso files to a blank DVD you need a burning program. You can use ImgBurn which is a free program. If you can't use DVDs, you can burn the .iso to a USB stick by using UNetBootin. For the full installation instructions click here. For a package list and other details click here." So indeed it is an ISO File needed to be burned or installed on a DVD or USB Drive. Generally all computers are the 32bit whereas a 64bit computer has more memory capability etc. I believe the premium versions are donate and they will be shipped to address. Were you having trouble with how to use the ISO (computer system image)? gerald philly pa usa http://linuxducks.webs.com/ On 08/04/2013 05:34 PM, Jim Purcell wrote: > Joan, > > Googled for Zorin and thought that I was installing it, althouigh the > pricess was not clear. I ended up with a file named only setup and it > installed a bunch of trash. Tis has been my experience for most of my > downloads lately. I'n getting ready to juyst not download anything. I > spend more time ininstalling the crap and by them I uninstall what I > tried to download just because I'm so ticked off. > > Jim > >> Until you decide to install to a hard drive either internal or external, you >> can't really enjoy the added flexibility of Linux as I see it. I don't care >> for Ubuntu proper, since my old 10.04, but I use Zorin, Mint XFCE/LXDE, >> Bodhi, and some others. Firefox finally has the Theme Font & Size Changer >> add-on extension, which helps on my netbook and widescreen monitor. I also >> use No Squint in Firefox to have separate controls for picture and font >> size. There are various ways to set a system font and size, I'm more into >> hunting these things out. Plus, if the default GUI doesn't work I add >> another and switch to the one I use more frequently. ------------------------------------ To unsubscribe from this list, please email [email protected] & you will be removed.Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LINUX_Newbies/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LINUX_Newbies/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
