I need an Ubuntu iso under 700mb to install on old Win 98 with wireless connection.
I can't use USB; the device won't boot from it. I tried changing the BIOS. Made usb stick with rufus. I can see files on the stick but can't boot. USB never turns on until program starts to load and than it's too late. So I need to boot from CD.
Best Answer
The Mini ISO (scroll down on the linked page for download links) was made for fitting on regular CDs and even some mini CDs.
Since the software package installers are removed from the install CD to make it so small, you'll need an Internet connection (WiFi or Ethernet) on the computer you're installing it on in order to download them. It'll download up to several GB, so try to use an unmetered connection.
It can handle any official Ubuntu flavor you want, eventually presenting you a menu with all the options.
One drawback is that it only supports a BIOS install, not a UEFI install, so set your machine to BIOS mode. If your machine only supports UEFI, sorry, you'll need to burn a DVD or a large-enough USB drive instead.