Installation options (alternate version)

[linux starter]

hi i have just burnt my linux disks. i have one with kununtu and one with Xubuntu. I instert the Xubuntu disk and it gives me the options:

• Install in text mode
• Install in OEM mode
• Install a server
• Install an LTSP server
• Check CD for Defects
• Rescue a broken system
• Memory test
• Boot from first hard disk

ok. so i do not want to install a server so that rules out 3+4. i have checked the CD for defects and said CD is valid. Have not got a system to be broken. Have done a memory test and passed. Have tried the boot from first hard disk option (booted os currently installed)

So i was wondering which of the two types of install i should do. on the kubuntu disk there is only install in text mode but with xp it is an OEM version.

Basically do i need:

• Install in text mode
  or
• install in OEM mode

A quick reply if possible please.

Thanks.

[askrieger]

Re: Installation options (alternate version)

A quick reply might not be a correct one. With the understanding that I installed from the "Desktop" CD, which doesn't include those choices, I would go with the text mode install, simply because I do not know what an OEM mode install might be?

[kubicle]

Re: Installation options (alternate version)

simply because I do not know what an OEM mode install might be?

Haven't tried it, but I think the OEM install is a 'pre-installation' option for people who wish to include kubuntu pre-installed on computers they are selling for example. (So the user/buyer only needs to fill out his/her personal information/username/password and is ready to go...or something like that)

Not sure about that (since I haven't tried it)...so feel free to correct me if I'm off-track

And yes, the text mode install is the right choice for most desktop installations

[askrieger]

Re: Installation options (alternate version)

Kubicle: That would have been my conjecture also as to the use of "OEM mode".