The soon to be released Ubuntu desktop version is 16.04. In this tutorial I will go step-by-step on how to Install it in a fresh new computer or virtual machine.
Table of Contents
1. Downloading the ISO image
Download the ISO image from the Ubuntu website http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop
2. Burn the ISO image to a DVD or Flash Drive
If you are installing Ubuntu on your laptop or desktop, burn the ISO image to a DVD or flash drive, and boot the computer from that media.
3. Boot computer to installation wizard
The first screen you will get when booting from the DVD or flash drive device is the Ubuntu installation wizard:
Click on Install Ubuntu
4. Installing Third-party Software
Choose to install the proprietary software for your computer. that includes drivers for your WFI card, Flash, MP3s codecs, etc.
You can also choose to download updates while installing Ubuntu. Sometimes the installation hangs when I choose that option, so I normally leave blank.
5. Installation Type
Here is where most beginners make mistakes. If you are Installing Ubuntu on a fresh computer, choose the first option Erase disk and install Ubuntu ( that will wipe out your entire hard drive and install Ubuntu ) If you are dual booting with another operating system, the choose Something else and configure the partitions manually:
Click on Install Now
6. Setup location
Choose your location
7. Choose your Language
8. Create local account
9. Finishing the Installation
after awhile, the installation should finish.
That’s it. Your are done installing Ubuntu.
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