How to Install Ubuntu Linux
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Last updated on Nov 9, 2018
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓This guide is perfect for someone who is new to Ubuntu and would like to try it.
What you need
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Use disk burning software like ImgBurn to burn Ubuntu to a DVD, or you can use a USB flash drive instead. If you use a flash drive, download UNetbootin and create your installation media.
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If you are using a real computer, you may need to configure the BIOS or press a key on system startup. If you need to change the BIOS settings, set any Optical Drives or USB CD-ROM drives as the first boot priority.
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If you want to use a virtual machine, set CD/DVD as the first boot priority and mount the iso file to the machine. There is plenty of virtualization software out there, like VirtualBox.
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If you have successfully booted into the installation media, you will see this picture.
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Click on the big "Install Ubuntu" button.
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After a screen asking about additional software, you will asked what you would like to do with your hard disk.
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If you are experienced with partitions, you may use this partition editor.
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