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So.... you are thinking of making the leap from Windows or Mac to linux with Ubuntu. You have come to the right place. I have tried to find the best tuitorials and resources to help get you started. If you have a question you can comment and I will do my best to help you find an answer. If you have a link or tuitorial that you think would be good for the page you can comment and I will check it out and add it. Happy Computing!

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How to begin

Your First Steps In Linux

First off, if you are confused as to what linux or ubuntu is, you should not install it on your computer. Go to this link to make sure ubuntu is what you think and is what you want: http://www.ubuntu.com/products/whatisubuntu ...

Now that that is over. It is time to get started.

INSTALLING UBUNTU

-Make SURE that you have backed up any of the files or pictures that you want to save from your previous Operating system.

- Download the ubuntu live cd from http://www.ubuntu.com/ ....OR Order a cd to be delivered to you.

-The file you download will be called an ".iso" file, you can burn that file to a cd-r or cd-rw or dvd-r or dvd-rw with this program http://www.download.com/Active-ISO-Burner/3000-2646_4-10612384.html?tag=lst-0-1

- Once the .iso file has concluded burning, restart your computer.

- Boot into Ubuntu. In most cases, the Ubuntu Live CD will be detected upon booting up. Some users may have to press F8 as they boot to change the boot order in BIOS. To learn how to do this go here: http://dailycupoftech.com/installing-ubuntu-desktop-series/installing-ubuntu-part-2/

- Ok, so you are booted into the Ubuntu Enviroment! You may take a while and look around, or you can get right to business.

- When you are ready to install, click the install Icon on the desktop. The rest of the install process is explained well and you shouldn't have any problems with it. If you do have problems, check out this site, it should answer any questions: http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Feisty

- Enjoy the linux goodness!

Helpful Ubuntu Links

Sometimes you can't make it on your own.

Some helpful ubuntu links.

Ubuntu Home Page: The Official Ubuntu Homepage
Ubuntu Forums: A help and support forum for Ubuntu Linux.
Community Chat IRC: Ubuntu IRC
Ubuntu (Linux distribution) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: Wikipedia article about Ubuntu
Ubuntu wiki: The Ubuntu Wiki
The Linux Home Page at Linux Online: Comprehensive information and resources about the Linux Operating System.
Linux - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: Wikipedia article about Linux
Ubuntu Documentation: Ubuntu help
How to get help in the world of Ubuntu: How to get help.
Common questions: Common questions
Ubuntu bugs: Bugs!
ubuntuclips.org | video howtos for human beings: Video clips for ubuntu.
Ubuntu Tutorials (Dapper - Edgy - Feisty): Ubuntu blog
Ubuntu Geek: Ubuntu GeekTips,Howtos,Tutorials and Articles
Ubuntu Blog: Ubuntu Blog
Not quite everything about Ubuntu, but close.
GNOME-Look.org: Gnome Themes Wallpapers Icons Sounds Screenshots Schemes Skins Skinz Screensavers Splash Screens News Forum GUI Polls Links Downloads GTK Look News Mouse X11 Linux
KDE-Look.org: KDE Themes Wallpapers Icons Sounds Screenshots Schemes Skins Skinz Screensavers Splash Screens K-Jofol IceWM Kaiman News Forum GUI Polls Links Downloads GTK QT Look Kaiman News Karamba Mouse X11 Linux
Installing Ubuntu | ubuntuclips.org: Install ubuntu!
Windows to Ubuntu Transition Guide: Windows to ubuntu transition
Linux commands: Linux commands you need to know
All about Linux: A Concise apt-get / dpkg primer for new Debian users: Apt-get baby!
How to install ANYTHING in Ubuntu!: How to install ANYTHING in Ubuntu!
A graphical guide for all new users with a Windows background using Ubuntu Revision 4 Having problems installing something on your new Ubuntu operating system? "Where's the EXE?", "Where do I need to extract this to?", "How do I run it?", "Where did it go?" - ha
OpenPrinting - The Linux Foundation: Print!
Using utorrent with wine - Ubuntu Forums: Using utorrent with wine Tutorials & Tips
Main Page - Beagle: Find things!
Open Office: OpenOffice.org: The Open Office Suite
Linux.com :: Ten tips for new Ubuntu users: Ubuntu has become the most popular Linux distribution for new Linux users. It's easy to install, easy to use, and usually "just works." But moving to a different operating system can be confusing, no matter how well-designed it is. Here's a list of tips that might save you some time.
Improve performance in Ubuntu - Ubuntu Forums: Improve performance in Ubuntu Tutorials & Tips
Use your Ipod: Ipod in ubuntu!
Gylog: How to execute programs automatically in Linux: Schedule!
Frank's Corner, Running Windows applications and games on Linux/title>: WINE it up baby!
The Mad Philosopher %uFFFD How to convert CHM files under Linux: Files!
LINUX ON DESKTOP: 13 Things to do immediately after installing Ubuntu: 13 Things to do after installing ubuntu
Linux Tip: Use a Screensaver as Desktop Wallpaper - Lifehacker: Screensaver as desktop background
How To: Get Wireless Working in Ubuntu Feisty Fawn - Lifehacker: Get Wireless working!
Lifehacker Top 10: Top 10 Gnome Desktop Tweaks - Lifehacker: Gnome!
Amarok | - Rediscover your music: My favorite Music Player! Amarok!

Ubuntu Vids

When Screenshots aren't enough

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BookNow Sep 2, 2011 @ 5:56 am | delete

Nice Lens. Have a look at my lens about Linux.

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May 5, 2011 @ 9:25 am | delete

Good concept, I'd recommend perhaps explaining the installation a little more. Perhaps Grub and a little insight on EXT file systems vs NTFS. GJ.

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AlaskaHydro Sep 22, 2010 @ 12:30 pm | delete

I am using Mint on a USB flash drive. Mount them windoze. Great lens on the install of Ubuntu.

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Mike Feb 18, 2010 @ 3:17 pm | delete

Just fixing a spelling error in your intro paragraph. It's tutorials not tuitorials

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P9ner Feb 4, 2009 @ 3:14 pm | delete

I think Ubuntu is overall a great distribution and most people should be able to install it without too much worry.

It should be noted that in the "Boot into Ubuntu" step, the button that needs to be pushed to get to the boot menu varies. F8 is what you press to get into Windows Safe Mode, so for some this might not be a little confusing.
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