Here is the process to install Ubuntu LTS 8.04 codename “Hardy Heron” on your computer.

First you’ll have to burn the CD you can find the iso to download here:
http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download

Then you’ll have to burn the ISO, you can use CD Burner XP wich is a very good FREE Cd burner software.

Do not burn it as a normal file, after choosing Create Data CD/DVD.

Click on File/Burn Disc from ISO file…

Select your ISO File and click on Burn Disc.

After the CD is burned restart your computer, it should boot on the CD and guide you to this window where you can choose your language:

It is possible to try Ubuntu without any changes on your computer easily by selecting “Try Ubuntu without change on your computer”.

We will install Ubuntu so, select “Install Ubuntu”:

Let it loads the kernel, it can take several minutes depending on your computer’s performance:

It is still loading applications

Now the wallpaper appears showing you the beautiful Hardy Heron!

And the first window appears asking you for the default language you want install on the computer. It can be changed later and you can have several installed at the same time for public computer or like in my family where I prefer soft in English and my sister in French.

Choose the city where you live for the Time Zone, they changed this tool on the map, I think they shouldn’t have…. Select with the roll down button, it’s easier. And then click on “Forward”.

Then Choose your country and your keyboard configuration, if you’re not sure you can type on the bottom-left box to try. And then click “Forward”.

Then wait for the partitioner to load.

You can let Ubuntu choose how to install it, be careful of your existing partition and windows in particulary if you don’t want to erase it. With the new graphical tool it’s easy to see what you do.

If you want to install Ubuntu Linux on all of your had drive select the first option. If you want to do it more specificaly choose manual.

Then enter you name, your login, your password twice for verification and the name of the computer.

After you can see all the settings you chose, after review click on “Install”.

And now the system is being install.

The installation is over, click on “Reboot Now”.

Remove the CD and press enter.

First loading of Ubuntu.

Enter the username you put before and the password.

And now you can play with your brand new Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Hardy Heron

Have Fun!!!!!

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