[go: up one dir, main page]
More Web Proxy on the site http://driver.im/Jump to content

Linux/Installation/Ubuntu

From Wikiversity

Step by Step Guide to Installing Ubuntu

[edit | edit source]
  1. Get a LiveCD.
    1. Visit the download page or check your local ISP mirror.
    2. If you are using a desktop pc select the default distribution (Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat) and select the closest download location to you. The closer the location, the faster you will be able to download the cd image. If you are unable to download full cd images you can order ubuntu online for free here
    3. Burn the iso image to a cdrom using your favorite cd burning software.
  2. Reboot your computer and insert the ubuntu cd. Make sure your BIOS is set to read from optical drives.
  3. Choose the default menu option (boot into live desktop).
  4. Wait for Ubuntu to load fully
  5. Explore Ubuntu!
  6. When you are ready, double click the install icon on the desktop
  7. Follow the prompts. Information about partitioning can be found here
  8. When you have entered all the information you need, grab a coffee and wait for Ubuntu to install fully.
  9. Reboot your computer.
  10. By default the GRUB bootloader selects Ubuntu as the operating system to boot into after approximately 10 seconds.
  11. Log in and enjoy!
[edit | edit source]