Install Ubuntu

This the tutorial for the installation perhaps the most user-friendly Linux OS in history, Ubuntu!

To get Ubuntu click here. Download the .iso file, and burn it to a CD/DVD.

One more thing, the installation instructions here are for Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala release), currently the latest version.

Step 1: BIOS Changes - Make sure your first boot device is set to your CD/DVD ROM. Save your settings and exit BIOS.

Step 2: When you boot, this is the first screen you will get:



Step 3: Select your language and then select the "Install Ubuntu" option and press enter.



The images below are in sequence of the screens you will see. You will enter your details as per your preference and click on "Forward" after that.



Select your language and click "Forward" (image below).




Ubuntu will now configure the installation. (Nothing for you do here)



You will have to select your region here (basically where you're from) and click "Forward". Image given below:



Select your keyboard layout (best keep it to the default one as shown here if you're not sure).



If you want to install Ubuntu on your hard drive as the only OS, then click on the first option "Erase and use the entire disk" as shown here. (If you want to set partitions, click on the "Specify Partitions Manually (advanced)"and set your partition size and specification) Its better to select the first option as shown here if you're not sure.



Enter your name and username, password etc. If you dont want Ubuntu to ask you for passwords everytime you boot, select the "Log in automatically"



Click on Install. And wait... (as some weirdos say "Patience is a virtue" :P)



The installation progress bar, will stay on your screen for 10-15 mins. Patience is a virtue, remember? :)



After the installation is over/the bar reaches 100%, you will get this image on your screen. Click on "Restart Now":



As directed simply remove the CD from the tray and press Enter.



Ubuntu will now restart and you will see the following screens:



And the really cool "Loading" bar (technically called the "Usplash screen")



And then finally you get the Ubuntu desktop:



Thats it! Congrats on your new Ubuntu! :)

Install Kubuntu

Many prefer Kubuntu to Ubuntu because of the stunning interface.

This is perhaps the most user-friendly tutorial on how to install Kubuntu afresh on your PC. To get Kubuntu, click here (as with all Cannonical releases, its totally free!) and burn the downloaded .iso file to a CD (you could also burn it to a DVD).

One more thing, the installation instructions here are for Kubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala release), currently the latest version.

Step 1: BIOS Changes - Make sure your first boot device is set to your CD/DVD ROM. Save your settings and exit BIOS.

Step 2: When you boot, this is the first screen you will get:



Step 3: Select your language and then select the "Install Kubuntu" option and press enter.



Step 4: The following images are in sequence. You will have to enter your details as per your preferences.





Select your region:



Select your keyboard layout (best keep it to the default one as shown here if you're not sure).



If you want to install Kubuntu on your hard drive as the only OS, then click on the first option "Erase and use the entire disk" as shown here. (If you want to set partitions, click on the specify partitions and set your partition size and specification) Its better to select the first option as shown here if you're not sure.



Enter your name and username, password etc. If you dont want Kubuntu to ask you for passwords everytime you boot, select the "Log in automatically"



Click on Install and get your cup of coffee coz its gonna take quite some time! :)



The installation bar which you will have to tolerate for around 10-15 mins. Did you get that coffee?



After the installation is over/the bar reaches 100%, you will get this image on your screen. As directed simply remove the CD from the tray and press Enter.



Kubuntu will now reboot and greet you with its amazing interface!



Thats it!