What am I missing here?

[Monty Shinn]

On 04/14/2011 07:24 AM, Basil Chupin wrote:
> I spent most of today downloading and installing Beta #1 of Kubuntu - a
> few hassles but, hey, fine, it is a beta after all so no real problemo.
>
> But at the beginning of the installation procedure I noticed that I got
> the message:
>
> Preparing to install Kubuntu.
>
> For best results, please ensure that this computer:
>
> is plugged in to a power source
>
>
> (This was one of 3 "hints".)
>
>
> Am I missing something here about this message?
>
> If I don't have the computer plugged in to a power source I will get a
> rotten result, but nevertheless the system will still work?
>
> But if the computer is not plugged in to a power source, and that power
> source is also not switched on, then I wouldn't be reading this helpful
> hint, right?
>
> Or is there another hidden meaning to this message which I have yet to
> work out - I mean, I have only ever worked with desktops so is there
> something about laptops to which message applies?
>
> Thanks for any clarification.
>
> BC
>

Probably for those installing on laptops...

ms