How to Install an Ubuntu ISO File

Ubuntu is one of the most downloaded and used Linux distributions due to its ease of installation, ease of use and community support. It is a Debian based operating system, which means it uses the .deb packages and aptitude package manager, among other Debian features. Ubuntu can be downloaded directly from the Ubuntu website via an .iso file, or you can opt to have a cd shipped to you. Ubuntu uses the GNOME graphical desktop, but you can also opt for Kubuntu for the KDE desktop, or Xubuntu for the XFCE desktop.

Instructions

1. Download the Ubuntu .iso file from the Ubuntu website.

2. Burn the .iso file. You can use any Windows or Linux software that will burn an ISO image. Examples for Windows are Roxio and Nero. Examples for Linux are K3b and the cdrecord command line tool.

3. Boot into the CD-ROM.

4. Choose "Install Ubuntu" from the start up screen menu.

5. Select your language and click forward.

6. Select your time zone and click forward.

7. Select your keyboard layout and click forward.

8. Set up your partitions. If this is your first time installing a Linux distribution, use the default partitions.

9. Type in your name and password and choose whether you want to log in automatically (unsecure), or use a password to log in (secure).

10. Click "Install."

11. Wait for the installation process to finish and restart the machine.

Tips & Warnings

• You can test drive Ubuntu first by allowing Live CD to boot. You will not be able to make changes or save documents from the Live CD.

References

• Ubuntu