About Ubuntu
Ubuntu is a computer operating system based on
the Debian Linux distribution and distributed as free
and open source software, using its own desktop
environment. Ubuntu is sponsored by the UK-based
company Canonical Ltd. The main license used is
the GNU General Public License (GNU GPL)
which, along with the GNU Lesser General Public
License (GNU LGPL), explicitly declares that users
are free to run, copy, distribute, study, change,
develop and improve the software.
Recommended Minimum System
Requirements
• 1 GHz CPU (x86 processor (Pentium 4 or
better))
• 1 GiB RAM (system memory)
• 15 GB of hard-drive space (or USB stick,
memory card or external drive but see LiveCD
for an alternative approach)
• 800 by 600 screen resolution
• Either a CD/DVD drive or a USB port for the
installer media
• Internet access is helpful for updates
Installation using CD
1. Insert the Ubuntu disc into your CD drive.
2. “Preparing to install Ubuntu".
3. "Installation type”.
4. “Where you are?”
5. “Keyboard Layout”
6. “Who are you?
7. The installation information screens will
now appear as Ubuntu continues the
installation:
8. Once installation has finished, the next
screen presented with the following box:
