HOW TO INSTALL UBUNTU

           HOW TO INSTALL UBUNTU

             

                                                                                                 BY.MICKY VERMA

Setup the Ubuntu Install

1. Insert the Ubuntu disk into your DVD drive or connect your Bootable USB into a port on the system.
2. Tap rapidly on the F12 key when you see the Dell logo appear during start up. This will take you to the Boot Once menu.
3. You can use the Cursor/Arrow keys to navigate the menu and highlight your selection. It will be either boot from USB or Boot from CD/DVD Drive. Once your Choice is highlighted hit the ENTER key.
4. When the setup boots, choose the Try Ubuntu option. this option will check that your hardware is seen okay by Ubuntu.
5. When you're ready to proceed, click the Install Ubuntu button. The install wizard will appear to prompt you through some choices.
6. Select your install language and click Continue.

7. The Preparing to install Ubuntu window appears. Choose the applicable options and click Continue.

Note: We recommend that during the install you have both a wired network connector and a Power cable plugged in.

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4. Install Ubuntu on your System

1. If you do not have a wired connection plugged in, the install will take you through setting up a Wireless Wi-Fi connection.

2. The Installation type window appears. Several options are available.
   1. If you want to Dual Boot install Ubuntu alongside other Operating Systems, read the guide linked below before you select the Something Else Option.
      • Installing Ubuntu and Windows as a Dual Boot on your Dell PC
   2. If you want to install Ubuntu over your entire hard drive, click Erase disk and install Ubuntu. Then select the Hard Drive that you want to install Ubuntu onto. Carry on with step 3.
      Notice: As stated this will erase all data and systems that are currently on the disk.
   3. If you want to manually setup various partitioning on the Hard Drive or create a customer install, then go to the guide linked below before you select the Something Else option.
      • Creating multiple custom parititions during an Ubuntu Install

3. Click Install Now. From this point you can't cancel the installation.

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5. Configuring the Ubuntu install

1. You need to setup a few configuration settings. The Where are you? window appears next.

2. Select the location closest to where you are on the map or type it into the text box and click Continue.
3. The Keyboard layout window appears. Select the correct keyboard layout for your system and click Continue.

Note: If you are unsure what your layout is, you can now select the Detect Keyboard Layout button for help.

4. The Who are you? window appears. You want to fill in your information at this point.

5. While the operating system installs, the screen will scroll through different screenshots that gives you further information about the particular Ubuntu revision you are installing on your system.

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6. Install complete

1. When the install wizard finishes, you will see the Installation complete message window pop up. Click Restart Now to restart your computer.

2. Ubuntu is now installed.