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[keith@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

On Jun 22, 2013, at 8:27 PM, James King wrote:

> Thanks Keith, I'll try that, although I still think a lot of Mac  
> users will use CDs to install because that's what they're used to.  
> I'm doing the walkthroughs in the qa-testing to try to get a better  
> feel for how to do all of this. It's more overwhelming than I  
> expected: lots of details to remember and precise steps. I hope I  
> can learn quickly and not drag the team down.


You're welcome. I agree with you that most Mac users will follow the  
CD method for installation. The only reason I learned how to install  
using a USB flash drive is the combo drive in my iBook G4 has been  
broken for 5 years, and I didn't want to spend the money to replace  
it. So, usb was the only way to get Lubuntu on my laptop. After  
awhile, I just got comfortable with the process and started using it  
to boot the G4 towers.

Once you learn how to do it, it's very easy and faster than using a cd  
drive. At least it seems faster to me. And, if you start testing  
allot, it saves money on blank cds. Maybe I'm just cheap?  :)

Don't worry about dragging the team down. As far as I can tell, the  
PPC testing team is very small. All help is appreciated.

To clarify my situation, I am just a noobie at anything Linux. My  
experience level can be measured in mere months. I pick up what  
knowledge I can in the time I am able to devote to it. There are some  
very knowledgeable people on this mailing list, and they are always  
very helpful. So, hang in there.

Keith