How to install a linux distro( for newbies)

[jonny5449]

I'm not responsible if u break it computer do this at ur own risk
Ok are you completly new to linux and just wanna try it out??
Well I have a solution
This is not a permanate install this is to try

things needed
Usb drive or micro sdcard reader (not adapter) will post pic at least 2gigs more gigsvthe better I use 8
Wi fi connection
Computer
Patience​

1. Download unetbootin
2. Download a distro of your choice(I recommend ubuntu)
3.wait open a soda and watch tv cuz its gonna take forever to download
4. When its done open unetbootin
5.grant elevated permissions if it asks
6. Click the bubble closest to bottom
7. Set file to. ISO
8. Load image
9. Plug the thing in you want to install it on
10. Select drive
11. Check and make sure box in bottom left corner says usb something
12. Click next and let it install.
13.for some its slow for some its fast (took 27 minutes for me)
14. It says reboot now or exit hit exit
15. Shut down computer (buh bye windows)
16. Enter bios menu
17. Change the boot order so it boots off of usb
18. Make sure usb pluged in
19.save changes
20. Boot into ubuntu click try (NOT INSTALL)
21. Profit


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[drewwalton19216801]

Thanks for sharing, but the thread title is misleading as nothing ever gets "installed".

 

[vernotzy21]

Thanks for sharing, but the thread title is misleading as nothing ever gets "installed".

I agree...

Also with ubuntu use the webui app it lets u install/uninstall right along side windows without the need for a usb makeing duel booting a snap
Also if u plan on useing the android sdk you might want allocate at least 20gigs of hd
You could prob go with less depends on what you wanna do
(Im a completion nerd i dl the sdk and All the packages(just in case))

I like ubuntu :thumbup:

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