I did download it from the Kubuntu site using the torrent download, but went
back tonight and downloaded the regular 36 bit desktop and it is the same, 703.3
MB.

I tried suggestion to use a DVD disk, but that did not work in my
CD drive.

I also installed K3b, but that would not recognize any disk in the tray.

I installed GnomeBaker and that said the file was too big.

I will have to give up for a while, have too many non-computer projects going
right now and just do not have the time to mess with it.