Friday, May 1, 2015

Step-by-step beginner's guide to installing Ubuntu alongside windows.

First, you will need a windows OS using  pc with a blank drive or space of minimum 15 GBs. and, a Ubuntu booter.
It’s easy to install Ubuntu from a DVD. Here’s what you need to do:
Put the Ubuntu DVD into the DVD-drive.Restart your computer. You should see a welcome screen prompting you to choose your language and giving you the option to install Ubuntu or try it from the DVD.

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with a  USB drive-Most newer computers can boot from USB. You should see a welcome screen prompting you to choose your language and giving you the option to install Ubuntu or try it from the CD.

If your computer doesn’t automatically do so, you might need to press the F12/ F11 key to bring up the boot menu, but be careful not to hold it down - that can cause an error message.
Ensure you have a network cable connected, restart your computer, and boot from the CD drive.
The LiveCD will load up, and you'll be presented by the following box: