
If the scan is successful the “Step 2” section of the dialog will indicate “DONE” and the text box will be pre-populated with the path to the corresponding ISO image file. The download will take the form of a single ISO image file which may then be burned onto a CDROM, written to a USB flash drive, or used as an image for a network based or virtual machine installation.Ĭheck the documentation for your preferred CD writing software or current operating system for steps on how to write an ISO image file to a CD if you do not already know how to do this.Īfter selecting the Ubuntu distribution, the tool will scan the system in an attempt to locate the downloaded Ubuntu installation ISO image. Having made an appropriate architecture choice the download may be initiated by clicking on the Start download button. Details of this installation process are covered later in this book in the chapter entitled Installing Ubuntu 11 on a Windows Disk with Wubi. Alternatively, if you have a 64-bit processor you can use either the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Ubuntu, though Canonical recommends that the 64-bit edition of the operating system be installed on 64-bit hardware.Īnother option is also available to use the Ubuntu Windows Installer to install Ubuntu within an existing Windows installation. If your computer contains a 32-bit processor then you must use the 32-bit edition of Ubuntu. This can take the form of either a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Ubuntu. The next choice involves a decision about the architecture of the operating system.

Though this book will cover aspects of Ubuntu that are common to both editions of the operating system, the main focus will be on Ubuntu 11 Desktop Edition. Additional packages are then installed on an as needed basis by the system administrator. It contains only those packages that are essential for server systems allowing for high performance with minimal complexity and resource usage. Server Edition – This edition is optimized for enterprise level server deployment.It includes graphical desktop environments and a range of applications needed by a typical user. Desktop Edition– This edition is intended for desktop and laptop computer systems.

Firstly, Ubuntu is provided in Desktop and Server editions: A variety of download of options are provided on the Ubuntu web site which is accessible at.
