How to Replace Windows ME With Linux

Linux is an operating system that is proving to be a formidable competitor for Microsoft's Windows and Apple's Mac line of operating systems. Linux is open source, which means that it is developed by a community of developers all working together to create the best possible product. Linux is also free of charge. If you're ready to take the plunge and get rid of Windows ME and replace it with Linux on your computer, all you need to do is follow a few easy steps.

Instructions

1. Download a Linux installation file. This is the file necessary to install the Linux operating system on your computer. Point your web browser to www.ubuntu.com, select the "Download" button, and download the installation file to your hard drive.

2. Burn the Linux installation file to a CD. You are making what is called a "Ubuntu Live CD," which is similar to a System Restore CD that would come with a computer running Windows. Simply burn the Linux installation file to a CD the way you would burn any other kind of data CD.

3. Put the "Ubuntu Live CD" you've just made in your computer's CD-RW drive.

4. Restart your computer.

5. Follow the on-screen installation instructions. This will overwrite the contents of your hard drive and replace everything with the Linux operating system. When your computer reboots, there will no longer be a trace of Windows ME to be found on your computer-you will boot directly into Linux.

Tips & Warnings

• When replacing Windows ME with Linux, you will lose all information on your hard drive. It is important to remember to back up the contents of your hard drive onto CDs, DVDs or a flash drive so you don't lose anything important.

References

• Ubuntu.com