Know Ubuntu: Installing the Ubuntu

This is a tutorial that describes that how to install Ubuntu

Starting the Installation

Now that you've obtained the Desktop CD (either through a purchase, ShipIt, or downloading and burning), you'll need to reboot your computer to use Ubuntu.

Your computer's BIOS must be set to boot from CD first; otherwise, Windows will just load up again. To get into the BIOS settings, you usually have to press one of these keys during boot-up: Escape, F1, F2, F12, or Delete. Usually your computer will tell you which key to use.

Once your BIOS is configured to boot from CD first, if you have Ubuntu in the drive, you should see this screen. Select your language.

Then, select Install Ubuntu.

After that, you should see a progress bar as the CD prepares to launch the installer.

Answer the questions as best you can. Most of them should be self-explanatory.

Dealing with Partitioning

After you answer the easy questions, a partitioner will come up, and you'll be presented with four options.

This first option (Guided resize and use freed space) is ideal for users who want to set up a dual-boot (where you can choose whether you want to use Windows or Ubuntu each time you boot up your computer) but know very little about setting one up. You can just drag the division between Windows and Ubuntu to make the Windows installation as small or large as you want, and Ubuntu will fill up the rest of the space.

The second option (Guided - use entire disk) will erase Windows completely and install Ubuntu over it.

The third option (Guided - use the largest continuous free space) will make Windows as small as possible and install Ubuntu in the remaining empty space.

The fourth option (Manual) allows you to manually configure the partitions as you see fit. This is for intermediate to advanced users.

Read the warning and make sure you understand it. Then, click Continue to confirm the changes.