2. Know your hardware
How much RAM?
The more the better, at least 2 Gig for our purposes
Processor – 32 or 64 bit? How many cores?
Speed?
Anything with a Gigahertz processor or better. 64 bit
quad core or better preferred
Hard Drive size?
At least 5 Gig free for installing Ubuntu, plus another
30 Gig or more for installing additional distros
through virtualbox.
Pre-Installation
3. The preferred way (for class):
Set computer to boot to optical drive (DVD)
Boot to the disc in your book - choose “Try
Ubuntu”
Look for the “install” link on the desktop – run it
Choose to not update at this time (box
unchecked)
Leave all settings on default (click next, next,
etc)
Make your username and your password
“linuxes”
Installing Ubuntu
4. If the preferred way cannot happen:
If you cannot dedicate a computer to Ubuntu you have the
option of installing virtualbox (Virtualbox) on your Windows
or Mac
Once virtualbox is installed create a new virtual machine.
Match the specifications from the previous slide. Go with a 8
Gig virtual hard drive.
Start the virtual machine and point the program to your
optical drive with the Linux disc from your book
Don't dual boot -
Dual booting with Windows can often cause problems with
your Windows operating system. At this point in your
journey to understanding Linux it's not recommended
Installing Ubuntu cont.
5. Using Dash
Click the Ubuntu symbol in upper left corner to
open Dash
Think of Dash as you would the search option
in Windows
You'll have some main categories, or you can
start typing in search terms
Click on the desired search results
Finding Programs and Files
6. Open Dash
Type “software updater”
When it opens, the program will compare
installed software against available
repositories and offer to update any that
have available updates
Uncheck the check box next to any software
you don't want updated.
Updating Software
7. Open Dash
Type “terminal”
A command line window will open
You should see your username followed by
something like :~$
Type (in lowercase – yes it matters)
sudo apt-get update Then type
apt-get dist-upgrade
Your updates will install
Updating Software with the Terminal
8. sudo gives you temporary “root” privileges
To have root privileges means you have ultimate control over
the operating system. This can be dangerous. A normal
“user” account cannot damage Ubuntu to the point where it
can't be fixed. A root account can break Linux for good
Just type “sudo” before any command that requires root.
Don't know if your command requires root? Try it with and
without sudo and look at the different responses
When using sudo, you will be asked for your password.
Don't forget it. (hint: it's linuxes)
Using sudo
9. Configuring Repositories
Go to Software Updater – click settings
Canonical-supported must be checked
System Settings
Dash – system settings
Shows many configurable settings, including
Printer setup
Power Management
Date and Time
Wireless network configuration
Configuring Ubuntu through the GUI
10. You have now installed Ubuntu Linux!
Play around in the GUI for awhile, change
some settings, change your background,
play a game.
In other words, get comfortable with Ubuntu.
Congratulations!
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