How to install Ubuntu linux on your machine.
Click on the link for a short video guide: http://www.pcworld.com/article/164927/how_to_easily_install_ubuntu_linux...
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Follow this step by step guide to install Ubuntu on your machine"
1 - Go to www.ubuntu.com and click on the download link. Burn the file to a cd.
2 - Put it in the machine and with the auto run feature click on 'Run wubi.exe'. This will take you to the Ubuntu installation page and click on 'install inside windows'.
3 - Accept the terms and conditions and the harddrive needed for it to run. It will give you a username but come up with your own password. Click 'Install'.
4 - Once all the files have been extracted click on 'Reboot now'
5 - When the boot manager starts up, click on Ubuntu. Once all the files have checked to see if their there. Then create your partitions. Once that is done reboot your PC and there you have it. Ubuntu is now installed on your PC.
I personally use it for the
I personally use it for the free word processor as a uni student. Its much cheaper than spending $400 for Microsoft Office and I don't use that many special features that come with Office.
I have dual booted my PC and
I have dual booted my PC and enjoy using Ubuntu.
I have used it over a few versions and find it quick, stable and secure. It is quite amazing that this amazing product is free.