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aqrashik on Oct 13, 2011 | parent | context | favorite | on: Ubuntu 11.10 (Oneiric Ocelot) released

Any reason why Ubuntu just doesn't seem to make the switch to DVD based installation ISOs?

I end up burning the CD images on DVD anyway and would definitely prefer to have a larger selection of available packages on the installation media, even if I didn't end up installing some.

jcastro on Oct 13, 2011 | [–]

There are DVD ISOs made with exactly that, plus some extra goodies like Inkscape, GIMP, etc.

Symmetry on Oct 13, 2011 | | [–]

The limiting factor is really bandwidth. Fitting on a CD is just a nice clear line that can be used to prevent bloat.

rat on Oct 14, 2011 | [–]

Cd are cheaper for people to buy(and cheaper to give away).

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