Whats the difference between the 12.04 CD and DVD versions?
Solution 1:
No, the DVD is not multi-architecture. It simply includes more packages. It's mainly intended to be the desktop edition CD plus all the stuff we would add to that if only the laws of physics (the CD size limit) didn't get in our way: for instance, it includes Thunderbird, the IcedTea Java web browser plugin, the GIMP image editor, Inkscape, the PiTiVi audio/video editor, and various others.
See also:
- What is on the DVD Edition of Ubuntu?
Solution 2:
CD includes typical Ubuntu installation, DVD provides extra codecs, extra software etc. out-of-the-box.
You can use CD image and after installation set all the nesecary codecs and extras by hand, or use DVD and it will preinstall everything there is.
I recommend CD image !
Solution 3:
Ubuntu DVD includes all the language packs and some other useful applications, such as Inkscape, GIMP, Pitivi, plus a more complete LibreOffice suite.
The main purpose of DVD version is to provide all languages support. If you don't need that then CD version is recommended as you can download the apps from Ubuntu Software Center.
All this information is present at http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/alternative-downloads