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===Introduction===

===Introduction===

[[wikipedia:Ubuntu_(operating_system)|Ubuntu GNU/Linux]] is a Linux based Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) Operating System (OS). Ubuntu installation is quite simple, and can be done by an average computer user.

[[wikipedia:Ubuntu_(operating_system)|Ubuntu GNU/Linux]] is a GNU/Linux based Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) Operating System (OS). Ubuntu installation is quite simple, and can be done by an average computer user.

===Basic requirements===

===Basic requirements===

The minimum hardware required to install Ubuntu in a computer:

The minimum hardware required to install Ubuntu in a computer:

==== Using Ubuntu without installation ====

==== Using Ubuntu without installation ====

You may be unable to install Ubuntu on your computer, or you may be using a computer belonging to your institution, which does not allow you to install Ubuntu. In such a case, you could use still Ubuntu, by connecting a with Ubuntu bootable pen drive or Ubuntu DVD to your computer and using the 'Live' option.

You may be unable to install Ubuntu on your computer, or you may be using a computer belonging to your institution*, which may not allow you to install Ubuntu. In such a case, you could use still Ubuntu, by connecting your computer to a Ubuntu bootable pen drive or Ubuntu DVD to your computer and using the 'Live' option.

In this method your existed Windows or whatever you use normall OS is unaffected after trying this and then rebooting.In this method, You can use all the installed applications in ubuntu, but generally run slower than usual because of lower read/write speed in USB sticks or DVD drive. And you can not save any working document with in the internal HDD in live mode. <br>

In this method your existing Windows operating system is unaffected. You can use all the installed applications in ubuntu, but generally these may run slower than if had installed Ubuntu, because of the lower read/write speed in USB sticks or DVD drive. Secondly, in the 'Live' mode,  you can not save any working document in the hard disk of your computer. <br>

Follow the below method to use live mode.

The method to use live mode is given below:

# connect your Ubuntu pen drive or DVD

# connect your Ubuntu pen drive or DVD

# restart Your computer

# restart your computer

# Goto Boot menu and select your bootable device and press Enter.

# Go to Boot menu and select your bootable device and press Enter.

# In next screen, Slect live system option.

# In next screen, select live system option.

# Done, now your system will use Ubuntu live system.

# Your system will use Ubuntu system, in the 'live' mode, without installing it.

# By removing bootable device, after restarting computer you will close the live session.

# You can close the 'live' session, by removing the bootable device after shutting down your computer  

(Of course, you should discuss with your institution, the benefits of using FOSS tools and platforms and encourage and persuade them to be open to allowing staff to installing FOSS tools on their systems. Such installation can be done alongside other applications on the computers, so there is no flip side to this).

(*Of course, you should discuss with your institution, the benefits of using FOSS tools and platforms and encourage and persuade them to be open to allowing staff to installing FOSS tools on their systems. Such installation can be done alongside other applications on the computers, so there is no flip side to this).

==== Using Ubuntu through 'Virtual Machine' option ====

==== Using Ubuntu through 'Virtual Machine' option ====

[https://www.virtualbox.org/ VirtualBox] allow you to run an Ubuntu operating system inside another operating system like windows.In this method also will not affect to the existed OS. Virtuall machine require a good hardware configuration to run smoothly, 4GB RAM, 50 GB free space and good latest processor.

[https://www.virtualbox.org/ VirtualBox] allows you to run the Ubuntu operating system inside another operating system like Windows.In this method also, your existing Windows system will not be affected. Virtual machine require a good hardware configuration to run smoothly, at least 4GB RAM, 50 GB free space and strong processor.

Follow the below steps to install Ubuntu in Virtual Machine. <br>

Follow the below steps to install Ubuntu in 'Virtual Machine'.  

# Open VirtualBox and select New and a new window will Open. Give a name for your OS.

# Open VirtualBox wizard on your computer

# Set your Memory (RAM) for Ubuntu (min 2GB)

# Select 'New' and a new window will open.  

# Click next to get virtual machine storage size window. Put how much HDD space you need for Ubuntu (min 35 GB)and finish the wizard by clicking the create button.

# Give a name for your setup, you could use 'Ubuntu'.

# On VirtualBox main window, select start and select your Ubuntu MEDIA SOURCE.

# Set your Memory (RAM) (min 2GB)

# Finish the installation as in [https://teacher-network.in/OER/images/8/8e/Ubuntu_16.04_installation_as_stand_alone_OS.pdf this document]

# Click next to get virtual machine storage size window. Put the hard disk space you need for Ubuntu (minimum 35 GB) and finish the wizard by clicking the create button.

#Remove your installation media from the virtual optical disk drive before restarting the VM.

# On VirtualBox main window, select start and select your Ubuntu media source (pen drive or DVD drive where you have the Ubuntu software).

# Continue and complete the installation as discussed in [https://teacher-network.in/OER/images/8/8e/Ubuntu_16.04_installation_as_stand_alone_OS.pdf this document]

#Remove your installation media from the virtual optical disk drive before restarting the Virtual Machine.

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