Ubuntu installation guide

This guide provides a step-by-step guide to installing Ubuntu onto your computer. It also shows you how to migrate your settings and documents.

Table of Contents

• Obtaining an Ubuntu installation disc
  • Download a CD image
  • Buy a CD
  • Order a CD from ShipIt
  • Borrow a copy

• Burning your downloaded Ubuntu image
  • From Windows
  • From a Mac
  • From Ubuntu

• Booting from the install CD

• Preparing to install
  • Dual booting
  • Making backups

• Entering basic information
  

• Partitioning your disks
  • Single boot - Ubuntu only
  • Dual booting Windows and Ubuntu
  • Finalizing

• Migrating your settings and documents
  • What to do if your settings are not detected

• Finalizing the installation
  • Advanced options
  • Beginning the installation
  • Restarting into Ubuntu

Source: https://help.ubuntu.com/