Installing Ubuntu 10.10

All linux distro are open source by open source means they are free of cost unlike Microsoft windows, where you have to spend big bucks. There are collection of linux distro such as Opensuse, Fedora, Linux mint, Ubuntu, and many more. Linux comes in Gnome and KDE versions. KDE version is for those users who like to have a little graphical look into their computers, where Gnome is less graphical and basic looking Operating System.

Ubuntu 10.10 KDE Version

Ubuntu 10.10 Gnome

You can download Ubuntu at the following link: Download Ubuntu. After downloading the image file which will be in ISO format, extract that image file and look for the program/application call “Wubi”. This allows you to install Ubuntu Linux on your Computer/Laptop without making any changes to your hard-drive using this application. What does this “wubi” application do? It dual boot you computer with an existing Operating System you are using.

To Install Ubuntu on your computer do following.

If a security message like this appears, click ‘Continue’ to proceed with the installation.

To install Ubuntu, all you need to do is choose your username and password. Please note that you have to enter your password twice to make sure you typed it correctly.

After choosing your password, click ‘Install’. The files will be downloaded and installed automatically.

Wait until Ubuntu is downloaded and installed. Please note that the whole process can take a while – the downloaded file size is 700MB

When the installation is complete, you will be prompted to restart your computer. Click ‘Finish’ to restart.

After your computer restarts, choose ‘Ubuntu’ from the boot menu.