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+====Installing Ubuntu as a stand-alone Operating System ====+====Installing Ubuntu alongside the Microsoft Windows Operating System====+==== Using Ubuntu without installation ====+==== Using Ubuntu through 'Virtual Machine' option ====+
# Either a CD/DVD drive or a USB port for the installer media
# Either a CD/DVD drive or a USB port for the installer media
−=Installation process=
If you are installing in a computer already in use, you should take a back-up of your data before installation.
If you are installing in a computer already in use, you should take a back-up of your data before installation.
−==Installing Ubuntu as a stand-alone Operating System ==
If your computer does not have any operating system, steps for installation are available in this [https://teacher-network.in/OER/images/8/8e/Ubuntu_16.04_installation_as_stand_alone_OS.pdf document]
If your computer does not have any operating system, steps for installation are available in this [https://teacher-network.in/OER/images/8/8e/Ubuntu_16.04_installation_as_stand_alone_OS.pdf document]
−==Installing Ubuntu alongside the Microsoft Windows Operating System==
You may have bought a new computer with Windows pre-installed, or you may want to install Ubuntu on your existing computer, which already has Windows on it. Steps for the 'side-by-side' installation are available in this [https://teacher-network.in/OER/images/8/8f/Ubuntu_16.04_installation_along_side_windows_8_or_10.pdf document]
You may have bought a new computer with Windows pre-installed, or you may want to install Ubuntu on your existing computer, which already has Windows on it. Steps for the 'side-by-side' installation are available in this [https://teacher-network.in/OER/images/8/8f/Ubuntu_16.04_installation_along_side_windows_8_or_10.pdf document]
−== Using Ubuntu without installation ==
You may be unable to install Ubuntu on your computer, or you may be using a computer belonging to your institution*, which may not allow you to install Ubuntu. In such a case, you could use still Ubuntu, by connecting your computer to a Ubuntu bootable pen drive or Ubuntu DVD to your computer and using the 'Live' option.
You may be unable to install Ubuntu on your computer, or you may be using a computer belonging to your institution*, which may not allow you to install Ubuntu. In such a case, you could use still Ubuntu, by connecting your computer to a Ubuntu bootable pen drive or Ubuntu DVD to your computer and using the 'Live' option.
In this method your existing Windows operating system is unaffected. You can use all the installed applications in Ubuntu, but generally these may run slower than if had installed Ubuntu, because of the lower read/write speed in USB sticks or DVD drive. Secondly, in the 'Live' mode, you can not save any working document in the hard disk of your computer. <br>
In this method your existing Windows operating system is unaffected. You can use all the installed applications in Ubuntu, but generally these may run slower than if had installed Ubuntu, because of the lower read/write speed in USB sticks or DVD drive. Secondly, in the 'Live' mode, you can not save any working document in the hard disk of your computer. <br>
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(*Of course, you should discuss with your institution, the benefits of using FOSS tools and platforms and encourage and persuade them to be open to allowing staff to installing FOSS tools on their systems. Such installation can be done alongside other applications on the computers, so there is no flip side to this. Many institutions across the world have switched completely to FOSS operating systems and applications, and you should persuade your institution as well.)
(*Of course, you should discuss with your institution, the benefits of using FOSS tools and platforms and encourage and persuade them to be open to allowing staff to installing FOSS tools on their systems. Such installation can be done alongside other applications on the computers, so there is no flip side to this. Many institutions across the world have switched completely to FOSS operating systems and applications, and you should persuade your institution as well.)
−== Using Ubuntu through 'Virtual Machine' option ==
[https://www.virtualbox.org/ VirtualBox] allows you to run the Ubuntu operating system inside another operating system like Windows.In this method also, your existing Windows system will not be affected. Virtual machine require a good hardware configuration to run smoothly, at least 4GB RAM, 50 GB free space and strong processor.
[https://www.virtualbox.org/ VirtualBox] allows you to run the Ubuntu operating system inside another operating system like Windows.In this method also, your existing Windows system will not be affected. Virtual machine require a good hardware configuration to run smoothly, at least 4GB RAM, 50 GB free space and strong processor.
Follow these steps to install Ubuntu in 'Virtual Machine'.
Follow these steps to install Ubuntu in 'Virtual Machine'.
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#Remove your installation media from the virtual optical disk drive before restarting the Virtual Machine.
#Remove your installation media from the virtual optical disk drive before restarting the Virtual Machine.
−=Installation of 16.04 Ubuntu alongside windows versions=
+==Installation of 16.04 Ubuntu alongside windows versions==
Please refer to [https://karnatakaeducation.org.in/KOER/index.php/ಉಬುಂಟು16.04 Ubuntu 16.04] page to know about how to get custom DVD and how to install with windows.
Please refer to [https://karnatakaeducation.org.in/KOER/index.php/ಉಬುಂಟು16.04 Ubuntu 16.04] page to know about how to get custom DVD and how to install with windows.