HOW TO GET UBUNTU

You can get Ubuntu by different means : ordering through ShipIt!, which will send you free - of- charge CDs ; buying them from online vendors ; or, finally, downloading an image file (*.is o) that you have to burn to a CD or DVD . This is what we will be showing in this how - to for Windows users. You will need a working DVD/CD writer and proper software for that purpose – we recommend InfraRecorder, which is free and open- source .

Downloading the Image File

To download the ISO file go to the “Get Ubuntu Page”. We warn you that this file is about 700Mb so if you’re on a slow or limited connection may b e you should look for other means for getting Ubuntu.

You will be presented with a table (figure 1, above ) w here you’ll have to choose what edition you w ant – Desk top or Server – and also the version and architecture . For this guide we chose Ubuntu 6.10 Desk top edition, for a standard 32- b it computer (x86 architecture ), which is the most common setup. Choose the location nearest to you from the dropdown menu and it “Start Download”.

Now that we downloaded t e ISO file , fire up your Image burning software and insert a blank recordable cd in your burning drive . If the auto-start pops - up, just ignore it by hitting cancel.

Now open the “actions ” menu and select “Burn Image ” (above ). You’ll have to browse to where your ISO is located and select it. If prompted about burning to
DVD media answer “No”.

The burning options (above) will pop-up. Except for the Writing Speed, which we recommend that you use the 1X - 4X , to make sure that you end up with a perfect CD , all other options can be kept at their defaults . Just press “OK” and the burning process will begin.

Just to make sure that your CD doesn’t have any defects , boot it and run the “Check for defects ” procedure .

POSTED BY: ansleyir@gmail.com

SOURCE: Joao Santiago, Full Circle (The Ubuntu Comunity Magazine) April 2007