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Create a USB drive
Once you've finished downloading your file, you'll need to create a USB drive.
Why do I need a USB drive?
Using a USB stick means that you can trial Ubuntu without affecting your current system. And you can install it alongside or instead of your system whenever you're ready.
Windows
1. Insert a USB stick with at least 2GB of free space
2. Download the Universal USB Installer
3. Click 'Run' when prompted
4. If the security dialog appears, confirm by clicking 'Run'
5. Read the licence agreement and choose 'I Agree' to continue
6. Select Ubuntu Netbook Edition from the dropdown list
7. Click 'Browse' and open the downloaded ISO file
8. Choose the USB drive and click 'Create'
Mac
We would encourage Mac users to download Ubuntu Netbook Edition by creating a CD for the time being. But if you would prefer to use a USB, please follow the instructions below.
Note: this procedure requires an .img file that you will be required to create from the .iso file you download.
TIP: Drag and Drop a file from Finder to Terminal to 'paste' the full path without typing and risking type errors.
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Download the desired file
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Open the Terminal (in /Applications/Utilities/ or query Terminal in Spotlight)
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Convert the .iso file to .img using the convert option of hdiutil (e.g., hdiutil convert -format UDRW -o ~/path/to/target.img ~/path/to/ubuntu.iso)
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Note: OS X tends to put the .dmg ending on the output file automatically.
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Run diskutil list to get the current list of devices
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Insert your flash media
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Run diskutil list again and determine the device node assigned to your flash media (e.g. /dev/disk2)
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Run diskutil unmountDisk /dev/diskN (replace N with the disk number from the last command; in the previous example, N would be 2)
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Execute sudo dd if=/path/to/downloaded.img of=/dev/rdiskN bs=1m (replace /path/to/downloaded.img with the path where the image file is located; for example, ./ubuntu.img or ./ubuntu.dmg).
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Using /dev/rdisk instead of /dev/disk may be faster.
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If you see the error dd: Invalid number '1m', you are using GNU dd. Use the same command but replace bs=1m with bs=1M.
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If you see the error dd:/dev/diskN: Resource busy, make sure the disk is not in use. Start the 'Disk Utility.app' and unmount (don't eject) the drive.
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Run diskutil eject /dev/diskN and remove your flash media when the command completes
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Restart your Mac and press alt while the Mac is restarting to choose the USB-Stick
Ubuntu
1. Insert a USB stick with at least 2GB of free space
2. In the main menu, go to System > Administration and open 'Startup Disk Creator'
3. Click 'Other' to choose the downloaded ISO file
4. Select the file and click 'Open'
. Select the USB stick in the bottom box and click 'Make Startup Disk'
That's it! When the process completes, you'll be ready to restart your computer and begin installing Ubuntu.
Try it!
You can try out Ubuntu before you install it. When your USB stick is ready, you can run Ubuntu directly from your USB without affecting your current system.
Trial Ubuntu before you install it.
1. You should see a welcome screen prompting you to choose your language and giving you the option to install Ubuntu or try it from the CD/USB.
If your computer does not automatically do so, you might need to edit the BIOS settings.
Restart your computer, and watch for a message telling you which key to press to enter the BIOS setup. It will usually be one of F1, F2, DEL, ESC or F10. Press this key while your computer is booting to edit your BIOS settings.
You need to edit the Boot Order. Depending on your computer, and how your USB key was formatted, you should see an entry for 'removable drive' or 'USB media'. Move this to the top of the list to force the computer to attempt to boot from USB before booting from the hard disk. Save your changes and continue.
2. Choose your preferred language and click on 'Try Ubuntu 10.04'
Your live CD/USB desktop should appear. Have a look around!
When you are ready to install Ubuntu click on the icon on your desktop: 'Install Ubuntu 10.04'
Install it!
When the USB drive is ready, simply restart your computer and follow the instructions that appear on your screen.
Install Ubuntu
1. You should see a welcome screen prompting you to choose your language and giving you the option to install Ubuntu or try it from the CD/USB.
If your computer does not automatically do so, you might need to edit the BIOS settings. Restart your computer, and watch for a message telling you which key to press to enter the BIOS setup. It will usually be one of F1, F2, DEL, ESC or F10. Press this key while your computer is booting to edit your BIOS settings.
You need to edit the Boot Order. Depending on your computer, and how your USB key was formatted, you should see an entry for 'removable drive' or 'USB media'. Move this to the top of the list to force the computer to attempt to boot from USB before booting from the hard disk. Save your changes and continue.
2. Choose your preferred language and click on ''Install Ubuntu 10.04'
3. Select your location and click 'Forward' to proceed.
4. Select your preferred keyboard layout
5. You can install Ubuntu alongside your current system or instead of it. Use this screen to choose your installation preferences.
Using the 'install side by side' option will install Ubuntu on the free space in your computer. You can use the slider to allocate more or less space.
Enter your account and password details
Review your options and click on 'Install'
Learn more about Ubuntu while the system installs... Or make a cup of tea!
Restart and enjoy Ubuntu!
