

We also have several tutorials that explain how to create an Ubuntu DVD or USB flash drive. See Installation/System Requirements for more specific details on hardware requirements. While it’s unlikely that anything will go wrong, you can never be too prepared. Make sure you have a recent backup of your data.Have access to either a DVD or a USB flash drive containing the version of Ubuntu you want to install.Ensure you have at least 5GB of free storage space.You’ll need to consider the following before starting the installation:

In this tutorial, we’re going to install Ubuntu desktop onto your computer, using either your computer’s DVD drive or a USB flash drive.
