Question cant boot new OS from CD on old toshiba satellite laptop

coolpontiac

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i downloaded Linux Mint 32 bit iso file . i burned it on a dvd. I have a 2005 era Laptop. i was able to change boot order to cdrom first. but i get error msg "non bootable' media in cdrom drive. I dont think this old machine can boot from usb or I would try that too. help please. thanks!
 

coolpontiac

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Hi. It is a satelite m-45 . Its probably circa 2005. I dont see USB as an option in boot order. I burned the dvd with this same laptop with the mint iso. I did download the iso to my mac first and then moved the iso file to tosh using a flash drive...but I think that sould be ok ?
 

coolpontiac

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I just used the app that was on the toshiba laptop. it is SONIC RECORD NOW. I selected the burn option to 'not allow more files to be added later' but I dont recall any option for 'making a bootable image' in that app.