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Old 10-20-2009, 08:42 PM   #1
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installing f11 from external dvd-rom

is it possible to install f11 from my extenal dvd-rom drive?i want to install f11 to lenovo from external dvd-rom.

thanks in advance!!!
 
Old 10-21-2009, 12:05 AM   #2
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If your BIOS happens to support booting from that particular device - sure, you can do it.
 
Old 10-21-2009, 12:06 AM   #3
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Yes, it is, you can install it from external sources your BIOS can detect.

Just one question, why don't you install it from internal DVD, is it a netbook?
 
Old 12-01-2009, 02:45 AM   #4
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thank you it does help
 
  


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