Can You Install Ubuntu Without Internet?
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Install from CD/USB without network connection. Log in, attach network, install some base packages that are not there by default. sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade to kick off the massive download. Continue to setup server while (3) completes.

Should I connect to Internet while installing Ubuntu?

During that one time you can also update your system. In short: yes you can install and use Ubuntu Studio without an internet connection but it is a lot easier if you do have one.

Do you need an Internet connection to install Linux?

Still today, Linux does not require the internet, no OS does. As for which distro, I would recommend either choosing one that is as old as your computer or one of the more modern minimalist ones. As Zelda said, make sure you can install from CD since USB and even DVD may be a problem.

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