Canonical's poster child Ubuntu needs no introduction. Owing to its tremendous functionality and use of use accompanied by some real cool interface, Ubuntu has been keeping us busy for quite sometime now. The recently released Ubuntu 14.04 LTS has received tremendous response from users from walks of life across the globe. So, if you're itching to give Ubuntu a spin, you can try either of the following ways to install and try it out on your computer without a fuss!
1.Create/Boot from live USB or CD drive
-This is perhaps one of the most sought after ways to try out Ubuntu on your machine, also the easiest if you must.
-Simply insert your USB stick/CD/DVD laden with Ubuntu into your system and restart the computer. The computer will then automatically boot from the used removable media and you can start using Ubuntu from the word go without making any changes whatsoever to your computer’s hard drive.
-Creating a Ubuntu USB drive or CD is fairly simple. Simply head over to Ubuntu's official website and download the latest disk image and thereon it's all a walk in the park if you do it right, well actually there;s not much really to do.
2.Using Wubi to install Ubuntu on Windows
-If you don't want risking the sanctity of your hard drive by partioning it to make room for Ubuntu on your Windows powered systems, there is of course an alternate way to get things done here. This is particularly useful if you're installing Ubuntu just for the sake of trying it out and hope you won't continue for long.
-Wubi (Windows-based Ubuntu Installer) is an official Windows-based free software installer for Ubuntu, which installs the software on an existing Windows partition, thus without need for partitioning. The project's aim is to enable existing Windows users, unacquainted with Linux, to try Ubuntu without risking any data loss (due to disk formatting or partitioning mistakes). It can also safely uninstall Ubuntu from within Windows. Note that Wubi doesn't support Windows 8 as of now.
3.Run Ubuntu in a virtual machine
Start by downloading and installing VirtualBox on your computer. It is installed on an existing host operating system as an application; this host application allows additional guest operating systems, each known as a Guest OS, to be loaded and run, each with its own virtual environment.
-A virtual machine lets you try out Ubuntu even without needing to restart your computer, however, take note that an OS running from a virtual machine might not be one hundred per cent performance giver. Ideally, it will be slower than the original (Ubuntu desktop’s 3D effects for instance will not perfectly on a virtual machine).
4.Dual-booting
-Dual-booting is particularly effective when you want to leave the original OS on a computer untouched while you still want to try Ubuntu on the same. In dual-boot configuration, every time you start your computer you'll be prompted to chose which OS you want to proceed with.
5.Goodbye Windows, hello Ubuntu
The Replace Windows with Ubuntu option will completely remove Windows from your computer and will give way to a full-fledged Ubuntu OS.
1.Create/Boot from live USB or CD drive
-This is perhaps one of the most sought after ways to try out Ubuntu on your machine, also the easiest if you must.
-Simply insert your USB stick/CD/DVD laden with Ubuntu into your system and restart the computer. The computer will then automatically boot from the used removable media and you can start using Ubuntu from the word go without making any changes whatsoever to your computer’s hard drive.
-Creating a Ubuntu USB drive or CD is fairly simple. Simply head over to Ubuntu's official website and download the latest disk image and thereon it's all a walk in the park if you do it right, well actually there;s not much really to do.
2.Using Wubi to install Ubuntu on Windows
-If you don't want risking the sanctity of your hard drive by partioning it to make room for Ubuntu on your Windows powered systems, there is of course an alternate way to get things done here. This is particularly useful if you're installing Ubuntu just for the sake of trying it out and hope you won't continue for long.
-Wubi (Windows-based Ubuntu Installer) is an official Windows-based free software installer for Ubuntu, which installs the software on an existing Windows partition, thus without need for partitioning. The project's aim is to enable existing Windows users, unacquainted with Linux, to try Ubuntu without risking any data loss (due to disk formatting or partitioning mistakes). It can also safely uninstall Ubuntu from within Windows. Note that Wubi doesn't support Windows 8 as of now.
3.Run Ubuntu in a virtual machine
Start by downloading and installing VirtualBox on your computer. It is installed on an existing host operating system as an application; this host application allows additional guest operating systems, each known as a Guest OS, to be loaded and run, each with its own virtual environment.
-A virtual machine lets you try out Ubuntu even without needing to restart your computer, however, take note that an OS running from a virtual machine might not be one hundred per cent performance giver. Ideally, it will be slower than the original (Ubuntu desktop’s 3D effects for instance will not perfectly on a virtual machine).
4.Dual-booting
-Dual-booting is particularly effective when you want to leave the original OS on a computer untouched while you still want to try Ubuntu on the same. In dual-boot configuration, every time you start your computer you'll be prompted to chose which OS you want to proceed with.
5.Goodbye Windows, hello Ubuntu
The Replace Windows with Ubuntu option will completely remove Windows from your computer and will give way to a full-fledged Ubuntu OS.
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