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Hello and welcome!

The file you need to burn is the .iso file (LinuxMint-2.2.iso). The md5sum.txt is the way to check the integrity of the file you've downloaded. If your file md5sum is the same as the one in the text file, you've got a winner. If not, it's probably corrupted.

If I got it right, you've just copied the files to a CD, that's it?

You have to burn the disc as an .iso file (a disc image) if you want it to be bootable.

Here's a link given to another thread that may help:
http://linuxmint.com/forum/viewtopic.ph ... iso&t=1069

Another thing, burn it at slow speed, 2x or 4x, it limits the risk of a corrupt disk. If your program allows it, check the md5sum of the disk afterwards, it should still match.

Good luck!

From what you say, you're not burning the ISO correctly. Do not rename anything or modify anything. It is correct and complete as you've downloaded it. However, you have to burn it as an IMAGE, not a data file or anything else. Here's a link to some specifics for whatever burning tool you now have and how to do it properly: http://www.petri.co.il/how_to_write_iso_files_to_cd.htm

Also, here's a free burning program that will do the job for you. Install it and click on the ISO button and follow the instructions>
http://www.cdburnerxp.se/

That's great! Enjoy!