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The guides listed below provide instructions on how to install Ubuntu on your computer. | The guides listed below provide instructions on how to install Ubuntu on your computer. | ||
* Most people will use the standard installation procedure | * Most people will use the standard installation procedure. | ||
* If you have problems installing or need to install using a different method, see the other sections | * If you have problems installing or need to install using a different method, see the other sections. | ||
== Standard installation == | |||
To install Ubuntu, you will need ''compatible hardware'' and an ''installation CD''. The following guides will help you with these steps. | To install Ubuntu, you will need ''compatible hardware'' and an ''installation CD''. The following guides will help you with these steps. | ||
* Check if your hardware works with Ubuntu and meets the minimum system requirements. (see SupportedArchitectures, Ubuntu:HardwareSupport and [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/SystemRequirements]]) | |||
* Obtain an installation CD. (see GettingUbuntu) | |||
* If you downloaded a CD image, burn it to a CD (see BurningIsoHowto) and check to make sure it was burned correctly. (see [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/CDIntegrityCheck]]) | |||
* Install Ubuntu by booting from the installation CD. (see GraphicalInstall) | |||
== Installation using the Alternate CD == | |||
If your computer is not able to run the standard Desktop installation CD, you can use an ''Alternate installation CD'' instead. The Alternate CD also allows more advanced installation options which are not available with the Desktop CD. | If your computer is not able to run the standard Desktop installation CD, you can use an ''Alternate installation CD'' instead. The Alternate CD also allows more advanced installation options which are not available with the Desktop CD. | ||
* If you have an '''x86 computer''', see [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/I386]]. Most people have an x86 computer. | * If you have an '''x86 computer''', see [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/I386]]. Most people have an x86 computer. | ||
* If you have an '''AMD 64-bit computer''', see [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/AMD64]] | * If you have an '''AMD 64-bit computer''', see [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/AMD64]]. | ||
* If you have a '''PowerPC (Apple Mac)''' computer, see [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/PowerPC]] | * If you have a '''PowerPC (Apple Mac)''' computer, see [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/PowerPC]]. | ||
* If you have a '''SPARC''' computer, such as an UltraSPARC T1 (Niagara), see [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/Sparc]] | * If you have a '''SPARC''' computer, such as an UltraSPARC T1 (Niagara), see [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/Sparc]]. | ||
* If you have a '''Sony Play''''''Station 3''', see [[UbuntuHelp:PlayStation_3]] | * If you have a '''Sony Play''''''Station 3''', see [[UbuntuHelp:PlayStation_3]]. | ||
== Installation without a CD == | |||
The documents listed below provide instructions for installing Ubuntu without using a CD or CD-ROM drive. | The documents listed below provide instructions for installing Ubuntu without using a CD or CD-ROM drive. | ||
* SmartBootManagerHowto - Installing from a PC which will not boot from CD | * SmartBootManagerHowto - Installing from a PC which will not boot from a CD. | ||
* [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/FromUSBStick]] - Installing from a USB memory stick | * [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/FromUSBStick]] - Installing from a USB memory stick. | ||
* [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/WithFloppies]] - Installing without a CD drive over a network | * [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/WithFloppies]] - Installing without a CD drive over a network. | ||
* [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/FromHardDriveWithFloppies]] - Installing without a CD drive or network capabilities from a hard drive | * [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/FromHardDriveWithFloppies]] - Installing without a CD drive or network capabilities from a hard drive. | ||
* [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/FromWindows]] - Installing from Windows without using floppies, a CD, or any other removable media | * [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/FromWindows]] - Installing from Windows without using floppies, a CD, or any other removable media. | ||
* [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/FromLinux]] - Installing from an existing Linux system | * [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/FromLinux]] - Installing using a spare partition from an existing Linux system to house the Ubuntu CD image. | ||
== Upgrading an installation == | |||
If you have an older version of Ubuntu or some other Linux distribution, see below for notes on upgrading to a newer version of Ubuntu. | |||
If you have an older version of Ubuntu or some other Linux distribution, see below for notes on upgrading to a newer version | |||
* [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/UpgradeFromOldVersion]] - Upgrade from an older version of Ubuntu to the latest version. | * [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/UpgradeFromOldVersion]] - Upgrade from an older version of Ubuntu to the latest version. | ||
* Ubuntu:WartyUpgradeNotes - | * Ubuntu:WartyUpgradeNotes - Upgrading from a pre-release or Debian Woody to Warty Warthog. | ||
== Server and network installations == | |||
If you would like to install Ubuntu over a network or the Internet, see the guides below for | If you would like to install Ubuntu over a network or the Internet, see the guides below for different ways (and different accounts of similar ways) that people have done this. | ||
* [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/LocalNet]] - Installing from a local server, using DHCP, TFTP, and PXE. | |||
* [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/Netboot]] - Another description of installing over the net, with no CD-ROM drive or a non-bootable SCSI CD-ROM drive. | |||
* [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/OnNFSDrive]] - Installing on a NFS-server and using with diskless clients. | * [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/OnNFSDrive]] - Installing on a NFS-server and using with diskless clients. | ||
* [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/OnNFSDriveWithLocalBoot]] - Installing on an NFS-server with a local /boot (e.g. Booting from CompactFlash for a silent media center PC). | |||
* [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/OverSSH]] - Installing on a dedicated server over ssh. | * [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/OverSSH]] - Installing on a dedicated server over ssh. | ||
* [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/WithFloppies]] - Installing without a CD drive over a network. | |||
* [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/WithFloppies]] - Installing without a CD drive over a network | |||
== Installing on external or RAID hard disks == | |||
If you would like to install Ubuntu on an external hard disk or a RAID array, see the guides below for instructions. | If you would like to install Ubuntu on an external hard disk or a RAID array, see the guides below for instructions. | ||
* BootFromFirewireHardDisk - Booting Linux from a Firewire hard disk. | * BootFromFirewireHardDisk - Booting Linux from a Firewire hard disk. | ||
* [[UbuntuHelp:BootFromUSB]] - Booting an Ubuntu system on a USB hard disk on computers which cannot boot from USB (using a boot CD) | * [[UbuntuHelp:BootFromUSB]] - Booting an Ubuntu system on a USB hard disk on computers which cannot boot from USB (using a boot CD). | ||
* Ubuntu:LiveUsbPendrivePersistent - Installing Ubuntu or Kubuntu on a USB pendrive with persistent mode | * Ubuntu:LiveUsbPendrivePersistent - Installing Ubuntu or Kubuntu on a USB pendrive with persistent mode. | ||
* [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/LVMOnRaid]] - Installing onto a Software RAID Array, with all partitions on RAID and LVM (including root and boot) | * [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/LVMOnRaid]] - Installing onto a Software RAID Array, with all partitions on RAID and LVM (including root and boot). | ||
* FakeRaidHowto - Installing onto a BIOS RAID array | * FakeRaidHowto - Installing onto a BIOS RAID array. | ||
* [[UbuntuHelp:How to dual-boot Ubuntu and XP after installing them separately on two HDs]] - If you really want to keep XP and Ubuntu on separate hard drives. | |||
== Minimal installations == | |||
If you have an older computer or | If you have an older computer or a computer with a small amount of memory, see the guides below for help on installing Ubuntu. | ||
* [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/LowMemorySystems]] - Install Ubuntu on older computers with low memory | * [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/LowMemorySystems]] - Install Ubuntu on older computers with low memory. | ||
* LowEndSystemSupport - Making the desktop interface snappier on machines | * LowEndSystemSupport - Making the desktop interface snappier on machines with low memory. | ||
* [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/MinimalCD]] - From a minimal CD that downloads packages during install | * [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/MinimalCD]] - From a minimal CD that downloads packages during install. | ||
== Other installation guides == | |||
The guides below cover several different topics which concern installation. | The guides below cover several different topics which concern installation. | ||
* VirtualMachines - Using Ubuntu with VMware and XEN | * VirtualMachines - Using Ubuntu with VMware and XEN. | ||
* WindowsDualBoot - Install Ubuntu on the same hard drive as an existing Windows installation | * WindowsDualBoot - Install Ubuntu on the same hard drive as an existing Windows installation. | ||
* MigratingFromWindows - Instructions on how to transfer data from common Windows applications to their Ubuntu equivalents | * MigratingFromWindows - Instructions on how to transfer data from common Windows applications to their Ubuntu equivalents. | ||
* SwitchingFromWindows - Guidance on switching from Windows to Ubuntu and getting used to the differences | * SwitchingFromWindows - Guidance on switching from Windows to Ubuntu and getting used to the differences. | ||
* [[UbuntuHelp:forum/installation/Partitioning|Partitioning]] - Safely split your hard drive into smaller parts | * [[UbuntuHelp:forum/installation/Partitioning|Partitioning]] - Safely split your hard drive into smaller parts. | ||
* [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/32bitonAMD64]] - Guide to getting past boot errors when installing Ubuntu i386 on an AMD 64-bit system | * [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/32bitonAMD64]] - Guide to getting past boot errors when installing Ubuntu i386 on an AMD 64-bit system | ||
* [[UbuntuHelp:InstallCDCustomization]] - Customize the Ubuntu Alternative Installer/Server installation CD | * [[UbuntuHelp:InstallCDCustomization]] - Customize the Ubuntu Alternative Installer/Server installation CD. | ||
* Ubuntu:Booting - An explanation of the boot process and boot device issues | * Ubuntu:Booting - An explanation of the boot process and boot device issues. | ||
* [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/FromKnoppix]] - Instructions on installing from Knoppix, if the Ubuntu installer will not work | * [[UbuntuHelp:Installation/FromKnoppix]] - Instructions on installing from Knoppix, if the Ubuntu installer will not work. | ||
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The guides listed below provide instructions on how to install Ubuntu on your computer.
- Most people will use the standard installation procedure.
- If you have problems installing or need to install using a different method, see the other sections.
Standard installation
To install Ubuntu, you will need compatible hardware and an installation CD. The following guides will help you with these steps.
- Check if your hardware works with Ubuntu and meets the minimum system requirements. (see SupportedArchitectures, Ubuntu:HardwareSupport and UbuntuHelp:Installation/SystemRequirements)
- Obtain an installation CD. (see GettingUbuntu)
- If you downloaded a CD image, burn it to a CD (see BurningIsoHowto) and check to make sure it was burned correctly. (see UbuntuHelp:Installation/CDIntegrityCheck)
- Install Ubuntu by booting from the installation CD. (see GraphicalInstall)
Installation using the Alternate CD
If your computer is not able to run the standard Desktop installation CD, you can use an Alternate installation CD instead. The Alternate CD also allows more advanced installation options which are not available with the Desktop CD.
- If you have an x86 computer, see UbuntuHelp:Installation/I386. Most people have an x86 computer.
- If you have an AMD 64-bit computer, see UbuntuHelp:Installation/AMD64.
- If you have a PowerPC (Apple Mac) computer, see UbuntuHelp:Installation/PowerPC.
- If you have a SPARC computer, such as an UltraSPARC T1 (Niagara), see UbuntuHelp:Installation/Sparc.
- If you have a Sony Play'Station 3', see UbuntuHelp:PlayStation_3.
Installation without a CD
The documents listed below provide instructions for installing Ubuntu without using a CD or CD-ROM drive.
- SmartBootManagerHowto - Installing from a PC which will not boot from a CD.
- UbuntuHelp:Installation/FromUSBStick - Installing from a USB memory stick.
- UbuntuHelp:Installation/WithFloppies - Installing without a CD drive over a network.
- UbuntuHelp:Installation/FromHardDriveWithFloppies - Installing without a CD drive or network capabilities from a hard drive.
- UbuntuHelp:Installation/FromWindows - Installing from Windows without using floppies, a CD, or any other removable media.
- UbuntuHelp:Installation/FromLinux - Installing using a spare partition from an existing Linux system to house the Ubuntu CD image.
Upgrading an installation
If you have an older version of Ubuntu or some other Linux distribution, see below for notes on upgrading to a newer version of Ubuntu.
- UbuntuHelp:Installation/UpgradeFromOldVersion - Upgrade from an older version of Ubuntu to the latest version.
- Ubuntu:WartyUpgradeNotes - Upgrading from a pre-release or Debian Woody to Warty Warthog.
Server and network installations
If you would like to install Ubuntu over a network or the Internet, see the guides below for different ways (and different accounts of similar ways) that people have done this.
- UbuntuHelp:Installation/LocalNet - Installing from a local server, using DHCP, TFTP, and PXE.
- UbuntuHelp:Installation/Netboot - Another description of installing over the net, with no CD-ROM drive or a non-bootable SCSI CD-ROM drive.
- UbuntuHelp:Installation/OnNFSDrive - Installing on a NFS-server and using with diskless clients.
- UbuntuHelp:Installation/OnNFSDriveWithLocalBoot - Installing on an NFS-server with a local /boot (e.g. Booting from CompactFlash for a silent media center PC).
- UbuntuHelp:Installation/OverSSH - Installing on a dedicated server over ssh.
- UbuntuHelp:Installation/WithFloppies - Installing without a CD drive over a network.
Installing on external or RAID hard disks
If you would like to install Ubuntu on an external hard disk or a RAID array, see the guides below for instructions.
- BootFromFirewireHardDisk - Booting Linux from a Firewire hard disk.
- UbuntuHelp:BootFromUSB - Booting an Ubuntu system on a USB hard disk on computers which cannot boot from USB (using a boot CD).
- Ubuntu:LiveUsbPendrivePersistent - Installing Ubuntu or Kubuntu on a USB pendrive with persistent mode.
- UbuntuHelp:Installation/LVMOnRaid - Installing onto a Software RAID Array, with all partitions on RAID and LVM (including root and boot).
- FakeRaidHowto - Installing onto a BIOS RAID array.
- UbuntuHelp:How to dual-boot Ubuntu and XP after installing them separately on two HDs - If you really want to keep XP and Ubuntu on separate hard drives.
Minimal installations
If you have an older computer or a computer with a small amount of memory, see the guides below for help on installing Ubuntu.
- UbuntuHelp:Installation/LowMemorySystems - Install Ubuntu on older computers with low memory.
- LowEndSystemSupport - Making the desktop interface snappier on machines with low memory.
- UbuntuHelp:Installation/MinimalCD - From a minimal CD that downloads packages during install.
Other installation guides
The guides below cover several different topics which concern installation.
- VirtualMachines - Using Ubuntu with VMware and XEN.
- WindowsDualBoot - Install Ubuntu on the same hard drive as an existing Windows installation.
- MigratingFromWindows - Instructions on how to transfer data from common Windows applications to their Ubuntu equivalents.
- SwitchingFromWindows - Guidance on switching from Windows to Ubuntu and getting used to the differences.
- Partitioning - Safely split your hard drive into smaller parts.
- UbuntuHelp:Installation/32bitonAMD64 - Guide to getting past boot errors when installing Ubuntu i386 on an AMD 64-bit system
- UbuntuHelp:InstallCDCustomization - Customize the Ubuntu Alternative Installer/Server installation CD.
- Ubuntu:Booting - An explanation of the boot process and boot device issues.
- UbuntuHelp:Installation/FromKnoppix - Instructions on installing from Knoppix, if the Ubuntu installer will not work.