- Introduction
- Ubuntu is recommended for beginners as a Linux distribution
- Four main installation methods exist: virtualbox, Bash on Windows, dual boot, and complete system replacement
- This tutorial focuses on complete system replacement method
- System Requirements
- Minimum 8GB USB drive needed
- 2GHz dual-core processor or better required
- 4GB RAM and 25GB hard disk space needed
- Internet connection needed for downloading and live USB creation
- Installation Process
- Download Ubuntu ISO file (3-4GB)
- Create live USB using Etcher, Rufus, or other tools
- Boot from live USB and set it to boot from it
- Choose "Erase disk and install Ubuntu" during installation
- Complete basic configuration and set username/password
- System will automatically reinstall Ubuntu
- Key Features
- Ubuntu creates ESP partition for UEFI
- Single root partition with 2GB swapfile included
- Boot directory and home directory located in root partition
- Method works for all Ubuntu-based distributions
- Data will be deleted during installation process