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Ubuntu is one of the most popular forms of the Linux operating system. It is available for free, and will run on almost any computer. This guide will show you how to install Ubuntu by booting from a CD or within Windows itself. | Ubuntu is one of the most popular forms of the Linux operating system. It is available for free, and will run on almost any computer. This guide will show you how to install Ubuntu by booting from a CD or within Windows itself. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
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#Click Install to start. The installer will begin downloading the files necessary to install Ubuntu on your computer. Installation will happen automatically. | #Click Install to start. The installer will begin downloading the files necessary to install Ubuntu on your computer. Installation will happen automatically. | ||
#*Downloading the files can take a significant amount of time depending on your internet connection. You can use your computer while the files download in the background. | #*Downloading the files can take a significant amount of time depending on your internet connection. You can use your computer while the files download in the background. | ||
| − | #Restart your computer. Once the installation is complete, you will be given the option to reboot now or later. When you reboot, you will see a new menu before Windows starts that allows you to choose between Windows and Ubuntu.<ref>http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/install-ubuntu-with-windows</ref> | + | #Restart your computer. Once the installation is complete, you will be given the option to reboot now or later. When you reboot, you will see a new menu before Windows starts that allows you to choose between Windows and Ubuntu.<ref name="rf16600">http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/install-ubuntu-with-windows</ref> |
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
*If you want to take Ubuntu on a test drive, you don't need to install it. You can test Ubuntu running a Live CD, which is an operating system running from a CD. You can also test Ubuntu as a virtual operating system. | *If you want to take Ubuntu on a test drive, you don't need to install it. You can test Ubuntu running a Live CD, which is an operating system running from a CD. You can also test Ubuntu as a virtual operating system. | ||
