Things You'll Need:
- CD-RW Drive
- Writable CD
- Burning software
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Step 1
Go to Ubuntu.com. This is the main Ubuntu web page and is the location where you can find the operation system's installation file.
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Step 2
Click on the icon that reads "Download" from the left side of the Ubuntu homepage. This will take you to the page where you can begin the download of the installation file.
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Step 3
Select a server location to download the file from the drop down menu. Select a location that is close to where you live for a faster download time. When finished, click the "Begin Download" button. Save the file to a directory on your hard drive that you'll have easy access to. On an AT&T DSL internet connection the entire download should take no more than 20 to 25 minutes.
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Step 4
Burn the installation file to a blank CD. The installation file is a .ISO file, which means that it is an archived CD image file. This single file contains dozens of files necessary to complete the installation of Ubuntu. You'll need a program like Nero Burning ROM that is capable of burning .ISO files to CDs.
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Step 5
Restart your computer with the Ubuntu installation CD you've just made in the drive. Your computer will automatically boot from the installation CD and bring up the instructions for installing the operating system. Simply follow the instructions laid out onscreen to complete the installation.
