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Thanks for your reply. I finally was able to connect to the internet after multiple restarts. Not really sure why I had so much trouble. I used windows hyper v for the virtual machine. To answer your other questions, it took a while but I finally was able to download Ubuntu 18.04. For some...

I had to reinstall Ubuntu. Now I cannot connect to the internet. I had Ethernet connection before. I am using Ubuntu 18.04 on a virtual machine. I used hyperv on windows 10. Everything seems to be working okay otherwise. Any ideas.

I was able to download an iso copy of Ubuntu on a dvd. Tried to boot from it and would not boot. I made all the appropriate changes in the boot order. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. Need help.

There is no choice. Thanks for your help.

Thanks. Just exploring options for now.

Ubuntu.com/download I usually don’t have problems. No download limit. Have plenty of memory and disc space.

Trying to download the latest Ubuntu version. It downloads about 70% and stops. Any advice?

Thanks for the message. I guess anything is “intuitive “ If you no exactly what to do. I had to search the web to find out how to obtain a root password. No where in the installation process could I find that information. Now that I have it, no problem. My intention is not to get in a contest. I...

Appreciate all comments, Please note the following. I understand there is some risk and keep it on a separate network by itself. My copy didn’t have a root password. I searched the web and finally found how to create one. It was not at all intuitive. I also have Ubuntu to explore. I’ll end by...

Not sure you received my message. I was able to figure it out. I’m using Kali to learn more about penetration testing (not a hacker). Sincerely appreciate your efforts.

Thanks Chris. I was able to figure it out after an online search. I do appreciate your efforts. I’m using Kali (just for fun and learn more about penetration testing-I’m not a hacker). I will have many more issues and questions as I learn more about this.

I’m completely new to Linux and my questions will confirm that. How do you obtain root privileges and obtain a password?