Install Linux OS

[JC0133]

I want to install a Linux Distribution in replace of my Windows OS on my laptop.

I am thinking Ubuntu. What are the steps and process of wiping out windows and install Linux in its place.

 

[whm1974]

First, backup your data.
Second, download a distro of you choice.
Third, make a LiveDVD or LiveUSB.
Fourth, Boot into the Live environment and try it out.
Five, If you like it, click the install button and follow the instructions.
Six, enjoy.

OK I advise making a separate / and /home partitions. This will allow you to go distro hopping without have to move your data around.

I hope this helps.

I almost forgot, please read the documentation and user manual before doing anything. This will save you some grief later.

 

[lxskllr]

OK I advise making a separate / and /home partitions. This will allow you to go distro hopping without have to move your data around.

I've always done this, but I'm not convinced it matters that much. A lot of stuff in /home won't be applicable to the next system, and it could cause mystery problems. For someone new, I'd be more inclined to accept the defaults. That way there's nothing scary to do, and they can pretty much just hit [Next] through the install process.

 

[whm1974]

I've always done this, but I'm not convinced it matters that much. A lot of stuff in /home won't be applicable to the next system, and it could cause mystery problems. For someone new, I'd be more inclined to accept the defaults. That way there's nothing scary to do, and they can pretty much just hit [Next] through the install process.

It's not that hard to do, and I have never had problems moving over to a new system, even using using different distros.

 

[NoSoupforyou]

if i may recommend Linux Mint 18.1 instead of Ubuntu. (mint is based on ubuntu/debian)
Ubuntu is fine and all that but the Unity desktop takes some getting used to. Mint/Cinnamon will be very familiar and an easier transition from Windows.
Installation is pretty easy as in the procedure whm1974 states. If you do not care about the data the install will completely wipe and install a fresh OS copy. Otherwise backup personal things like data/pictures etc.

I have been using Linux for a year now. Tried a few like Ubuntu / Mint / Debian and Zorin. Sticking with mint for now