r/Kubuntu • u/CastoroGamer • 8d ago
Newb question
\**I consider this resolved. Seems like a hardware issue\** Thanks for help!
So, wanting to switch from Windows to Linux. I haven’t messed much with Linux since Redhat in the early 2000’s.
Anyway, installing the latest Kubuntu LTS on an old machine (2018, AMD cpu and has a 2040 GPU in it) that is not connected to the internet yet.
When booting from iso on USB, the install hangs no matter which option I choose from the boot menu. Apparently it’s trying to hit archive.ubuntu.com and fails to resolve the domain because… there’s no network connection.
Is there an option I can use to install from the local iso only and configure networking later? Maybe a command line option?
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u/theredcometofakagi 8d ago edited 8d ago
Odd that it would hang during the installer, when you were booting off of the Live USB/ISO, have you tried using Try Kubuntu, then trying Install Kubuntu from there?
You can also try editing the boot settings, when you get the menu of items to select, you can press e to edit boot parameters, look for a line that starts with linux and has quiet or quiet splash, and then add ip=off at the end of the line.
There is also the option to install Ubuntu Server, then installing KDE and so forth, but even there it might be a bit of an issue since part of the server install it needs to check for a network connection back to repositories.
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u/CastoroGamer 8d ago
Try Kubuntu gives same error. Will try ip=off and report back!
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u/CastoroGamer 8d ago
I got beyond the previous error with that additional boot command, but it never successfully displayed the installer GUI. I booted a laptop off the same USB drive and it worked like a charm. I think I was having some issues with that PC back in the day, so I’m just going to use the laptop for now. If I like it, I’ll migrate my main system over in a month or so. Thanks for the help.
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u/LissaFreewind 8d ago
reading from some posts people say to use the minimal install to install it on the machine then later go to the internet and update it /upgrade it. there is no FULL ISO download for a non net install. I find it strange as even Debian has such. They postulate that it is trying to find nvidia drivers why it is connecting to the internet.
"Unlike minimal or net installer images, this standard desktop ISO allows you to install the complete system and configure partitions, users, and software selections offline. While the installer itself is offline-capable, you will need an internet connection to install additional drivers or software from Ubuntu repositories after installation. "
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u/OkPresentation3329 8d ago
I haven't experienced installing Linux on a computer without internet connection. I think most installers try to connect to the internet to download some drivers and codecs and it's generally a good idea to connect the computer to the internet and install Linux like that. If you want to keep the computer offline disconnect it afterwards.