--> This tutorial will help you to install ubuntu 12.04 LTS (Precise Pangolin) on you system.
Requirements
1.Ubuntu 12.04 LTS desktop edition.You can download it here
2.Usb drive of DVD or cd
Install Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (Precise Pangolin)
First burn the downloaded ubuntu 12.04 LTS image on a cd or dvd or make a bootable usb drive using USB Creator.
Next step,Boot your computer from the created USB, DVD or CD
Within minutes you will see the Installation wizard.Select your language and click on the install ubuntu button to continue.
Preparing to install ubuntu 12.04 LTS
Make sure that you have the minimum space requirement for installation.If you tick for the option for downloading updates and third party softwares the installation process will take longer time to finish.
There are four options available for installing ubuntu 12.04 on your laptop or pc
1. Install Ubuntu 12.04 LTS alongside (other operating systems)
Choose this option if you are going to use ubuntu 12.04 along with other operating systems like windows 7,windows 8,os x etc.Remember that, after the installation, the Windows boot loader will be overwritten by the Ubuntu boot loader.
2. Upgrade Ubuntu x.x to 12.04 LTS
Choose this option if you are currently using ubuntu os.You can update to ubuntu 12.04 from your previous version of ubuntu.
3. Erase and use the entire disk (Erase Ubuntu x.x and reinstall)
Choose this option if you want to format the entire hard disk and install ubuntu 12.04.You can also install on your freshly bought laptop or desktop without any os.
4. Something else (advanced)
This option allows you to manually manage your disk partitions and install ubuntu 12.04 on your laptop or desktop
Click on the forward button to proceed.Then click on the install button to start installation.
Where are you?
This option will help you to set your current location.You can select your area by pointing your location on a map of whole earth.Click on the forward button to proceed installation.
Keyboard layout
You can select your keyboard layout with this option.You can also use "detect keyboard layout" option to autodetect your keyboard layout.
Who are you?
In this window you specify your details that have been asked for.You can set a password for your username and also you can encrypt the home folder.
At this point your ubuntu 12.04 will be installed
After a few minutes the installation will be completed and a window appears asking for reboot.Click on the reboot now button.
Now your computer will restart on ubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin).Enjoy with the new features of ubuntu 12.04 LTS.
