How to Install Ubuntu Linux

Prepare before installation

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Make sure your computer can run the Linux operating system. The following are the required technical specifications on the computer:

Dual-core 2 GHz processor

The system's random access memory (RAM) has a capacity of 2GB

Hard drive has a capacity of 25GB

Computer with DVD drive or USB port.

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Prepare a blank DVD or USB. To install Ubuntu Linux on your computer, you first need to create an installation program by saving the Ubuntu ISO file on a disc or USB.

If you choose to use a DVD, you only need to prepare a standard disc with a capacity of 4.5GB.

If using USB, make sure the device has a minimum capacity of 2GB.

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Download Ubuntu Linux file. Please do it as follows:

Visit https://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop

Scroll down and click Download . It appears to the right of the version you want to use, the latest LTS version is 20.04.1.

Scroll down and click the Not now, take me to the download link.

Wait for the download to begin or click the download now link .

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Copy ISO file to DVD disc . You can also use USB, but you need to format it to FAT32 (on Windows) or MS-DOS (FAT) (on Mac) and use UNetBootin or Rufus (recommended) so that your computer's operating system can USB recognition.

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Partition your computer's hard drive. Partitioning creates a new section on the hard drive and that section becomes an individual hard drive. This is the part used to install Linux, so you need to allocate a hard drive with at least 5GB capacity.

Ubuntu's support page advises users to have a hard drive with at least 25GB of free space.

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Make sure the installation program has been installed on your computer. The DVD must be inserted into the drive or the USB must be attached to the appropriate port on the computer. Once you're sure that the installer is connected and you've completed all the steps in this section, you can continue installing Ubuntu Linux on your Windows or Mac computer.

Install on Windows

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Open Start . Just click on the Windows icon in the bottom left corner of the screen.

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Click Power . The source icon displays in the lower left corner of the window. A menu immediately appeared on the screen.

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Click Restart . That's the option in the Power menu that just appeared. Your computer will be restarted after this operation (hold down the "Shift" key when clicking this to disable safe boot mode).

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Wait for the Linux installation window to appear. When your computer finishes restarting and you're at the home screen, you'll see the settings window appear. This usually only takes a few minutes.

Depending on your computer's security settings, you may need to log in before seeing the home screen.

If you're using a USB and the Linux installation window doesn't appear, restart your computer and open the BIOS, then find the "Boot Order" section and select the USB (usually Removable Devices ) . outside)) with the arrow keys, and press +to move the USB up.

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Select the language, then click Continue . Click on the language you want to set up for Ubuntu, then click Continue in the bottom right corner.

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Click Install Ubuntu . This is the option on the right side of the window.

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Check both boxes on the "Preparing to install Ubuntu" page. You need to check the "Download updates while installing Ubuntu" box and the "Install third-party software for graphics." box. .

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Click Continue . This option is in the bottom right corner of the window.

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Check the "Erase disk and install Ubuntu" box. This is the option at the top of the window.

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Click Install Now . You will see this option in the bottom right corner.

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Click Continue when asked. The Ubuntu installation will begin immediately after this operation.

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Select the region, then click Continue . Simply click on the time zone on the world map to select it.

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Choose your keyboard layout, then click Continue . To do this, you'll click a language on the left side of the window, then click its version (such as US ) on the right.

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Enter user information. The following are the information fields that you need to enter:

Your name - Enter your first and last name.

Your computer's name - Enter the name you want to give your computer. Don't choose a name that's too complicated.

Pick a username - Enter the username you want for your Ubuntu profile.

Choose a password - Enter a password. This is the information you will use to log in to your computer.

Confirm your password - Re-enter your password.

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Select login method. You can select "Log in automatically" or "Require my password to log in" in the middle of the page.

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Click Continue .

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Click Restart Now when asked. This will open a screen that allows you to select your favorite operating system (such as Ubuntu or Windows).

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Select Ubuntu and press ↵ Enter. The computer will reboot and display the Ubuntu Linux operating system instead of Windows. You have now installed the Linux operating system on your Windows computer.

Install on Mac

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Open the Apple menu. Click the Apple icon in the top left corner of the screen. You will see a menu appear here.

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Click Restart… (Restart…). This is an option near the bottom of the menu that appears.

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Click Restart Now when asked. Your Mac will restart after this operation.

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Press the key ⌥ Optionimmediately. You need to do this after clicking Restart Now . Continue pressing this key until you are instructed to stop.

If you boot your computer via DVD, do not do this step. Instead, skip to the "Wait for the Linux installation window to appear" step.

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Stop pressing the key ⌥ Optionwhen the boot management window appears. When you see a window with many hard drive options displayed, stop pressing the key ⌥ Option.

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Select the USB name and press ⏎ Return. Use the arrow keys to select. This way, the computer will boot via USB.

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Wait for the Linux installation window to appear. If the computer boots via DVD, this may take several minutes.

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Select Install Ubuntu and press ⏎ Return. This is the operation to open the Ubuntu installation program.

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Select the language, then select Continue . Click on the language you want to set up for Ubuntu, then click Continue in the bottom right corner.

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Click Install Ubuntu . This is the option on the right side of the window.

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Check both boxes on the "Preparing to install Ubuntu" page. You need to check the "Download updates while installing Ubuntu" box and the "Install third-party software for graphics." box. .

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Click Continue . This is the option in the bottom right corner of the window.

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Check the box "Install Ubuntu alongside Mac". You'll see this option at the top of the window.

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Click Install Now . This is the option in the bottom right corner.

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Click Continue when asked. The Ubuntu installation will begin immediately after this operation.

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Select the region, then click Continue . Simply click on the time zone on the world map to select it.

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Choose your keyboard layout, then click Continue . To do this, you'll click a language on the left side of the window, then click its version (such as US ) on the right.

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Enter user information. The following are the information fields that you need to enter:

Your name - Enter your first and last name.

Your computer's name - Enter the name you want to give your computer. Don't choose a name that's too complicated.

Pick a username - Enter the username you want for your Ubuntu profile.

Choose a password - Enter a password. This is the information you will use to log in to your computer.

Confirm your password - Re-enter your password.

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Select login method. You can select "Log in automatically" or "Require my password to log in" in the middle of the page.

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Click Continue .

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Click Restart Now when asked. This will open a screen that allows you to select your favorite operating system (such as Ubuntu or Windows).

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Select Ubuntu and press ↵ Enter. You should only do this when asked. The computer will reboot and display the Ubuntu operating system instead of MacOS; that means you have successfully installed Ubuntu Linux on your Mac.

Marvin Fry

Update 26 October 2023