Chapter 5: Installing Linux | The Ultimate Linux Newbie Guide. 5.1 Installing a Linux Distribution: Ubuntu Although this example shows the installation of the Ubuntu Linux distribution, installing most other Linux distributions is a similar process. I have chosen Ubuntu as it is a friendly, free, highly compatible distribution of Linux and at the point of writing, it has been the most popular Linux distribution for quite some time. Please also note that this tutorial details the installation of Ubuntu Linux on a PC, if you have a Mac, the instructions are similar, but not the same. In particular, the tools you will use for partitioning your hard drive may be different. 5.2 Planning the Task ahead If you remember back in Chapter 4 we discussed hard drives and partitioning. At this early point in the process of installation, you must be aware that you will be working with your hard drive in order to install Linux.
The main step with a Linux installation is to ‘slice’ up your hard drive into partitions in order to put Linux onto it. 5.6 Finishing Up. The Ultimate Linux Newbie Guide | The best site to learn about choosing, using and installing Linux for beginners.