Linux Installation Guide

Introduction

In this guide, we will walk through the process of installing the Linux operating system. Linux has various distributions, and for this guide, we will use the popular consumer distribution, Ubuntu. Here's how you can install Ubuntu on your computer.

Step 1: Prepare the Installation Media

1. Download the Ubuntu operating system image from their official website.

2. Obtain a USB drive and make sure it is empty.

Step 2: Create a Bootable USB Drive

1. To make the USB drive bootable, we will use a tool called balenaEtcher. Download and install it on your computer.

2. Launch balenaEtcher and select the downloaded Ubuntu image.

3. Insert the USB drive and select it as the target for the installation.

4. Click on the "Flash" button to start the process. Wait for the flashing to complete.

Step 3: Install Ubuntu

1. Insert the bootable USB drive into the computer where you want to install Ubuntu.

2. Power on the computer and make sure it boots from the USB device. Adjust the boot order in the BIOS settings if necessary.

3. The Ubuntu installer will start. You will be presented with options to try Ubuntu or install it.

4. Select the "Install" option for a fresh installation of Ubuntu.

5. Follow the on-screen prompts and select the default options for the installation.

6. Provide your name, a computer name or host name, and a username when prompted.

7. Set a password for the user account and confirm it.

8. Complete the installation process by following the remaining prompts.

9. Restart the computer when prompted.

Step 4: Login to Ubuntu

1. After the computer restarts, you will be presented with the Ubuntu login screen.

2. Enter your username and password to log in.

Exploring Ubuntu

1. Once logged in, you will be in the Ubuntu desktop environment.

2. The applications are laid out on the left-hand side, and you can customize the dock with shortcuts.

3. The top right-hand bar provides quick settings for network connectivity, Bluetooth, sound, and volume.

4. The menu on the top right-hand side allows you to power off, restart, sleep, and log out of your machine.

5. You can access system settings by clicking on the menu and selecting "System Settings."

6. The "Files" icon on the desktop opens a file browser to view your files and folders.

7. To run commands in the Linux shell, open the Terminal application by searching for it in the search utility.

8. In the Terminal, you can use various command-line tools to perform tasks and navigate the file system.

9. You can create files using commands like touch filename in the Terminal.

Conclusion

By following this guide, you have successfully installed Ubuntu, a popular Linux distribution, on your computer. Familiarize yourself with the Ubuntu desktop environment and the Linux shell commands to work efficiently with Linux machines. Enjoy exploring the world of Linux! 🐧🚀