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So you want to install Ubuntu? First you have to create the CD! It isn't hard.

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EditSteps

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    Go to http://www.ubuntu.com/download/ubuntu/download.
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    Select the 11.10 Version. This is the most recent stable release as of October 2011.
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    Select 32 bit or 64 bit from the drop down menu below the version menu.
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    Click the big orange button with the words "Start Download".
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    Wait for the ISO file to finish downloading. You may want to play a game such as solitaire.
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    Download a freeware ISO Burner such as "Active@ ISO Burner".
    • if you are using windows 7, you can use "Windows Disc Image Burner".
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    Open up Active@ ISO Burner and select the ISO file in the file menu.
    • if using Windows Disc Image Burner, right click on the .iso file and hover over "open with" and select "Windows Disc Image Burner".
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    Insert a Blank CD in to the CD-R and wait for ISO Burner to ID the device.
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    Start burning the file.
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EditTips

  • If your computer has a slower processor, try using Xubuntu, which is the same as Ubuntu, just for slower hardware.
  • Go to www.ubuntuforums.org for help and don't be afraid to ask questions!
  • Before installing, try the LiveCD mode. That way you can try out Ubuntu Linux before installing it or making changes to your hard drive. In LiveCD mode no changes will be made to your system and once you reboot and remove the CD / DVD from the drive you will return to windows.
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EditWarnings

  • Linux is a different OS than Windows in the same way that Apple is. It takes some getting used to, but it's no more difficult.
  • Make sure your hardware can manage and run Ubuntu Linux
  • Although you can try out the beta versions for the distributions are released, it is not recommended for full systems, because they are glitchy and slow.
  • The default installation options will delete all data on your hard drive, although nonstandard dual installation is possible.

EditThings You'll Need

  • A blank CD.
  • A CD-R drive.

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Recent edits by: Happysamuel, Lojjik Braughler, Arrogance

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