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[[File:Ubuntu-Logo ohne Schriftzug.svg|frameless|20x20px]][[wikipedia:Ubuntu_(operating_system)|Ubuntu GNU/Linux]] (we will use Ubuntu hereafter) is a [[wikipedia:Free_and_open-source_software|Free and Open Source Software (FOSS)]] [[wikipedia:Operating_system|Operating System]]. Ubuntu installation is quite simple, and can be done by an average computer user.
[[File:Ubuntu-Logo ohne Schriftzug.svg|frameless|20x20px]][[wikipedia:Ubuntu_(operating_system)|Ubuntu GNU/Linux]] (we will use Ubuntu hereafter) is a [[wikipedia:Free_and_open-source_software|Free and Open Source Software (FOSS)]] [[wikipedia:Operating_system|Operating System]]. Ubuntu installation is quite simple, and can be done by an average computer user.
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===Basic requirements===
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===Basic Hardware requirements for Installation===
The minimum hardware required to install Ubuntu in a computer:
The minimum hardware required to install Ubuntu in a computer:
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# Minimum 40GB or above free space / separate partition in [[wikipedia:Hard_disk_drive|Hard disk]].
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# Dual core processor and above
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# Minimum 2GB [[wikipedia:Random-access_memory|RAM]] (4GB and above preferred)
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# Minimum 30GB or above free separate partition in [[wikipedia:Hard_disk_drive|Hard disk]].
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# Minimum 1GB [[wikipedia:Random-access_memory|RAM]] (4GB and above preferred)
# DVD reader or [[wikipedia:USB|USB port]].
# DVD reader or [[wikipedia:USB|USB port]].
# Electric power should be available during the installation process.
# Electric power should be available during the installation process.