KERALA OWN: Linux Installation

Installing Ubuntu after Windows

Getting Kubuntu

First, you will need to download a cd ISO image of the latest version of Kubuntu. This can be found here, where you can also find information about ordering a cd if you are unable to download or burn the file to disk. From that page, select "Download Now" option. Once at the next page, you will need to select which release you want. Then you will need to select what type of computer you have, either standard (32 bit) or 64 bit. If you are not sure, choose "Standard Computer" as that will work in either type. Next, select a location to download from that is closest to where you are, and click the download link.

Usually a Windows is already installed. If not then it 'should' be installed before Ubuntu because Windows cannot see other operating systems and tries to ignore them (or wipe them). The last boot-loader to be installed is the one that gets used and while the Windows one is blind to other operating systems the Ubuntu one defaults to including all other Operating Systems in it's boot-menu.

Installing Kubuntu

Booting from the CD

Your computer must be set to boot from a cd drive. In most cases, this should happen automatically. If it does not, you may have to go into your BIOS and set your cd/dvd drive to be the first boot device. You can get to your bios usually by hitting the Delete key immediately after powering on your system. The correct key(s) can vary, so please refer to your computer's documentation to find out the correct method. If are having difficulty booting from the burned disc, or have a system that cannot boot from a cd/dvd drive, please refer to BootFromCD for troubleshooting tips and other booting options.

Install from a Live Session

NOTE: Prior to installing Kubuntu, it is highly recommended that you back up your user files.

Insert the Kubuntu disc into your CD drive.

Start or restart your computer. The Language screen appears.

Select your language here.

Select the "Try Kubuntu" option to begin a live session.

Once you have booted to a full KDE desktop, you can test Kubuntu before installing it. After giving it a try, all you have to do to begin the process is to click the "Install Kubuntu" icon.

Here is the Welcome Screen, where you select the language for the install. Make your selection, and click the 'Forward" button.

Next, select your timezone. You can click on the map or make your selection from the drop-down lists. Click "Forward" to proceed.

Here you can verify that your keyboard layout is correct and make any changes if necessary. Again, click "Forward" to proceed.

If you have an existing operating system on your drive, Kubuntu's installer will detect it and offer you the option to install it alongside your current OS.

Or, if you wish to install Kubuntu to your entire drive, you would choose "Erase and use Entire Disk" here.

WARNING: Installing Kubuntu on your entire hard disk will erase all data that is currently on the drive.

Once this task is complete, click the "Forward" button to proceed.

Next, you will need to create a User account. This account will have full Administrative privileges. Fill in the required information and select your login options, then click "Forward". Remember that there can not be capital letters in the user name.

Here is a summary of what the installer is going to do. Check this out for accuracy, use the "Back" buttons to make any changes if needed, then click on "Install" to begin the process.