This guide will make things very simple for you, as it will teach you, step-by-step, how to install the latest version of Ubuntu operating system (current version is 8.04 LTS codename Hardy Heron) on your PC in no more than 10 minutes (depending on your computer specs, of course). Are you ready? Let’s start!
- Step 1 – Insert CD/DVD Ubuntu 8.04 Desktop in your CD/DVD-ROM device and reboot your computer. Select your Language when asked.
- Step 2 – Then select the second option Install Ubuntu and hit Enter.
- Step 3 – Wait for the CD to load into RAM, and when the installer appears, select your native language and click the Forward button.
- Step 4 – Where are you?
The second screen will feature a map of the Earth with little red dots, so you can select your city/country. Upon the current selection of your location, the time for the final system will adjust accordingly. You can also select your current location from the drop down list situated at the bottom of the window. Click the Forward button after you have selected your desired location.
- Step 5 – Test your keyboard
On the third screen, you will be asked to select the keyboard layout that suits you best (default is U.S. English). You can also test your keyboard on the little text input field situated at the bottom of the window. Click the Forward button when you have finished with the keyboard configuration.
- Step 6 – Hard disk partitioning
Hold on, don’t leave just yet! The hard disk partitioning is an easy task, so I am quite sure you will manage to handle it too. Click the Forward button to continue with the installation.
WARNING: Be aware that all the data on the selected hard drive will be ERASED and IRRECOVERABLE!
- Step 7 – Who are you?
Here you must do exactly what the title of this step tells you to do. You must fill in a couple of fields with your real name, the name you want to use to log in on your Ubuntu OS (username), password and the name of the computer (automatically generated). Once you have finished with this step, click the Forward button again (for the last time).
- Step 8 – Are you really ready for Ubuntu?
If you have successfully arrived at this point, then you are definitely ready for your new Ubuntu operating system. So, what are you waiting for? Click the Install button NOW!
- Step 9 – The Ubuntu 8.04 (Hardy Heron) operating system will be installed…
- Step 10 – After approximately 8 to 10 minutes, a pop-up window will appear, notifying you that the installation is complete and you need to restart the computer in order to use the newly installed Ubuntu:
You’ve probably clicked the Restart now button, because you were very excited to see your new Ubuntu operating system at work. Well then, have fun using it!
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