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Install Ubuntu 12

To install Ubuntu from a DVD or USB drive, insert the media and restart your computer to boot from it. You will be guided through selecting a language, connecting to WiFi, allocating disk space for installation, and setting your username and password. The installation process will then begin and you can make any final selections. Once complete, restarting your computer will launch the new Ubuntu system.

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Install Ubuntu 12

To install Ubuntu from a DVD or USB drive, insert the media and restart your computer to boot from it. You will be guided through selecting a language, connecting to WiFi, allocating disk space for installation, and setting your username and password. The installation process will then begin and you can make any final selections. Once complete, restarting your computer will launch the new Ubuntu system.

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Install Ubuntu 12.

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Using a DVD?
Its easy to install Ubuntu from a DVD. Heres 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. If you dont get this menu,

Using a USB drive?

read the booting from the DVD guide for more information.

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 doesnt automatically do so, you might need to press the F12 key to bring up the boot menu, but be careful not to hold it down - that can cause an error message.

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Prepare to install Ubuntu


We recommend you plug your computer into a power source You should also make sure you have enough space on your computer to install Ubuntu We advise you to select Download updates while installing and Install this third-party software now You should also stay connected to the internet so you can get the latest updates while you install Ubuntu If youre not connected to the internet, well help you set up wireless at the next step

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Set up wireless
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. So, if you set up your wireless network at this point, its worth then clicking the Back button to go back to the last screen (Preparing to install Ubuntu) and ticking the box markedDownload updates while installing.

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Allocate drive space


Use the checkboxes to choose whether youd like to Install Ubuntu alongside another operating system, delete your existing operating system and replace it with Ubuntu, or if youre an advanced user choose the Something else option

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Begin the installation


Depending on your previous selections, you can now verify that you have chosen the way in which you would like to install Ubuntu. The installation process will begin when you click the Install Now button. Ubuntu needs about 4.5 GB to install, so add a few extra GB to allow for your files. Not sure about this step? Windows users can use the Windows installer, which will install and uninstall Ubuntu in the same way as any other Windows application. Its simpler and completely safe.

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Select your location


If you are connected to the internet, this should be done automatically. Check your location is correct and click Forwardto proceed. If youre unsure of your time zone, type the name of the town youre in or click on the map and well help you find it. TIP: If youre having problems connecting to the Internet, use the menu in the top-right-hand corner to select a network.

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Detect Keyboard

Select your preferred keyboard layout


Click on the language option you need. If youre not sure, click the Layout button for help.

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Enter your login and password details

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Learn more about Ubuntu while the system installs


or make a cup of tea!

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Thats it.
All thats left is to restart your computer and start enjoying Ubuntu!

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