Its easy to install Ubuntu from a DVD. Heres what you need to do:
- Put the Ubuntu DVD into your optical/DVD drive.
- Restart your computer.
As soon as your computer boots youll see the welcome window.
From here, you can select your language from a list on the left and choose between either installing Ubuntu directly, or trying the desktop first [if you like what you see, you can also install Ubuntu from this mode too].
Depending on your computers configuration, you may instead see an alternative boot menu showing a large language selection pane. Use your mouse or cursor keys to select a language and youll be presented with a simple menu.
Select the second option, Install Ubuntu, and press return to launch the desktop installer automatically. Alternatively, select the first option, Try Ubuntu without installing, to test Ubuntu [as before, you can also install Ubuntu from this mode too].
A few moments later, after the desktop has loaded, youll see the welcome window. From here, you can select your language from a list on the left and choose between either installing Ubuntu directly, or trying the desktop first.
If you dont get either menu, read the booting from the DVD guide for more information.
You will first be asked to select your keyboard layout. If the installer doesnt guess the default layout correctly, use the Detect Keyboard Layout button to run through a brief configuration procedure.
After selecting Continue you will be asked What apps would you like to install to start with? The two options are Normal installation and Minimal installation. The first is the equivalent to the old default bundle of utilities, applications, games and media players a great launchpad for any Linux installation. The second takes considerably less storage space and allows you to install only what you need.
Beneath the installation-type question are two checkboxes; one to enable updates while installing and another to enable third-party software.
- We advise enabling both Download updates and Install third-party software.
- Stay connected to the internet so you can get the latest updates while you install Ubuntu.
- If you are not connected to the internet, you will be asked to select a wireless network, if available. We advise you to connect during the installation so we can ensure your machine is up to date