1. Download Ubuntu

1. Go to the official Ubuntu website:
   Navigate to ubuntu.com/download and download the latest version of Ubuntu Desktop (usually the LTS version is recommended for stability).

2. Select the right version:

   • Ubuntu Desktop for most users.

   • Choose between the 64-bit or 32-bit version depending on your hardware. Most modern systems should use the 64-bit version.

3. Save the ISO file to your computer. This is the file you’ll need to make the bootable USB drive.

2. To install Ubuntu, you’ll need to create a bootable USB drive with the Ubuntu ISO.

On Windows:

1. Download and install Rufus: Go to Rufus and download the tool. Rufus is used to create bootable USB drives.

2. Insert your USB drive into your computer.

3. Run Rufus and set it up:

   • Device: Select your USB drive.

   • Boot selection: Click on the “Select” button and choose the Ubuntu ISO file you downloaded earlier.

   • Partition scheme: Select MBR for legacy BIOS or GPT for UEFI (UEFI is typically the default on most modern PCs).

   • File system: Choose FAT32 for the file system.

   • Click Start and wait for the process to complete.

On macOS:

1. Use Disk Utility to format the USB stick as MS-DOS (FAT) and set the partition scheme to GUID Partition Map.

2. Use Terminal to write the ISO to the USB drive:

   • Open Terminal and type:

     sudo dd if=/path/to/ubuntu.iso of=/dev/diskX bs=4m


     (Replace /dev/diskX with the actual disk number for your USB, which you can find using the diskutil list command.)

3. Wait for the process to finish. This can take some time, so be patient.

On Linux:

1. Use the dd command:
   Open a terminal and run the following command (replace /path/to/ubuntu.iso with the actual path to your ISO, and /dev/sdX with your USB drive identifier):

   sudo dd if=/path/to/ubuntu.iso of=/dev/sdX bs=4M status=progress


   Make sure to double-check your device identifier to avoid overwriting data on the wrong disk.

3. Boot from the USB Drive

1. Insert the USB drive into the computer where you want to install Ubuntu

2. Restart the computer. While the computer boots, press the key for the boot menu (typically F12, Esc, F2, or Del depending on your motherboard). This will vary by manufacturer.

3. Select the USB drive from the boot menu and press Enter.

4. Once you boot from the USB, you should see the Ubuntu installer.

1. Choose your language: Select your preferred language and click Continue.

2. Select your keyboard layout: Choose the layout that matches your keyboard and click Continue.

3. Prepare to install Ubuntu:

   • Check the installation type:

     • If you’re installing Ubuntu alongside another operating system (like Windows), select the option to install Ubuntu alongside the existing OS.

     • If you want to erase everything and just install Ubuntu, choose “Erase disk and install Ubuntu”. This will wipe all data on the selected drive, so be sure to back up important data.

     • You can also choose “Something else” if you want to manually partition your disk.

4. Choose your timezone: Select your city or time zone on the map and click Continue.

5. Create a user account:

   • Enter your name, computer’s name, username, and password.

   • Choose whether you want to log in automatically or require a password.

6. Start the installation: Once everything is set, click Install Now. A confirmation window will pop up, showing what changes will be made to your disk. Click Continue.

7. Wait for the installation to complete: The installer will now copy files and install Ubuntu to your system. This may take a while, depending on your system’s speed.

5. Once the installation is finished, you’ll see a message saying the installation is complete. It will ask you to remove the installation media (the USB drive) and press Enter.

• Reboot the system. Your computer will now boot into Ubuntu for the first time.

6. Post-Installation Setup

1. Update your system: After logging in, it’s a good idea to update your system to make sure everything is up-to-date. Open a terminal and run:

   sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade


2. Install additional software: You can use the Ubuntu Software Center to browse and install applications. You can also install software via the terminal using the apt package manager.

3. Enable proprietary drivers (if needed): Some hardware, like NVIDIA graphics cards, may require proprietary drivers for optimal performance. You can install them from Software & Updates > Additional Drivers.