This article covers the basic procedure for installing Ubuntu 8.04 LTS (Long term support) on most computers.
The screenshots below from are 8.04 LTS (aka Hardy Heron), but the basic installation procedure is the same even for newer versions of Ubuntu (eg. 9.04).
"LTS" stands for Long Term Support, meaning that Canonical (maintainers of Ubuntu) will provide updates for three years for the desktop version ( and five years for the server version) compared to eighteen months for the non-LTS releases. This is why many people prefer to use the LTS releases for their family computers, work computers, or PCs in computer labs. You can install it and then not worry about upgrading for at least three years.
The system requirements for installing this version of Ubuntu are:
Minimum Requirements:
- Processor: 700 Mhz (or better)
- Memory: 384 MB (or better)
- Hard Disk Drive Capacity: 8 GB (or better)
- Video card: VGA @ 1024x768 (or better)
Recommended Specifications:
- Processor: 700 Mhz (or better)
- Memory: 384 MB (or better)
- Hard Disk Drive Capacity: 8 GB (or better)
- Video card: VGA @ 1024x768 (or better)
The software may be obtained by a couple of ways:
- You may legally download, and burn it to a CD if you have access to a CD-writer;
- You may get Canonical to mail free CDs to you (but delivery may take up to 10 weeks);
- You may purchase it from a reseller (Costs around 2 dollars).
Things to note(!!):
- The following process will install Ubuntu on your PC over-writing everything that is currently on the hard disk drive.
- If you have windows or another operating system, then that will get completely removed.
- Be absolutely certain that you have backed up all important data from the PC because it *will* get removed
- The following tutorial does NOT cover Dual Booting (so you will lose everything that is currently on the computer you want to install Ubuntu on).
Installation
Insert the Ubuntu CD in your CD/DVD-ROM drive and then restart your computer. If your computer is set to boot from the CD, then the installation will continue as it is supposed to. If your PC does not boot from the CD then either there is something wrong with the CD, or your computer is not yet set up for Booting from the CD. If you have having trouble with this step, please check this link: Boot From CD.
1. Choose your language
2. Use the arrow keys on your PC to go down to "Install Ubuntu" and then press the Enter key.
3. This is the welcome screen. Click the Forward button after each of the following steps.
4. Choose your time zone. If your city is not listed, then choose one that is closest to your area in order to get the correct Time Zone.
5. Choose the correct keyboard layout. The default option selected already is probably correct.
6. Since we are doing a basic install that will delete everything on the hard drive and replace it with Ubuntu, choose Guided - use entire disk.
Warning: This will erase everything that is currently on your hard disk drive!
7. Choose a user-name and password. Be sure to remember your password because you will need it in order to log into your computer later. You will also be prompted to enter your password when ever you want to make any administrative changes on your PC (such as installing new software).
8. Ubuntu is now ready to be installed. This window shows a summary of everything the installer will do after you click Forward. Please review it and make sure you are ready to install Ubuntu. The process will probably take 15 to 30 minutes depending on the speed of your computer.
9. Click Restart Now. Next, remove the CD from the CD/DVD drive and then press Enter
10. Congratulations! Ubuntu has now been installed. Enter in your user-name and password that you chose in step 7 in order to log in. After entering the user-name, press tab or Enter in order to enter in your password.
Updates
The final thing that you should do before using Ubuntu is to set up and run the updates. This step requires an Internet connection on your PC. If you are using a regular home Internet connection, then all you should need to do is to plug your network cable into your Ethernet port on the back of your PC.
1. Choose the fastest download location. This tool will detect the update server closest to you so you can download the updates really fast. Go to the System Menu > Administration
Sub-menu, and then click on Software Sources. You will then be asked to enter your password because you are about to do an administrative task.
2. Inside the Software Sources windows, you will see a menu labeled, "Download From." Click on the menu and drag your mouse to the "Other..." option. This will launch the "Choose a Download Server" window. Then click on "Select Best Server".
3. Once it has selected the best server for your area, Click on "Choose Server". Your best server will probably be different from the one shown in the screenshot.
4. You should then click on "Reload" on the window that pops up. Ubuntu will then get a list of the latest updates and software available on the best server for your area.
5. Finally, run the update manager by going to System > Administration > Update Manager. It will search for updates and then click on "Install Updates". Once all the updates have been installed, you will be asked to restart your computer. Go ahead and restart.
Congratulations. You are now ready to use Ubuntu 8.04 LTS as your new operating system.
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Note: This tutorial is for education purposes only. I am not responsible if you manage to break your computer.
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