How to get Ubuntu
You can get Ubuntu by different means: ordering through ShipIt! (https://shipit.ubuntu.com/), which will send you free-of-charge CDs; buying them from online vendors; or, finaly, downloading an image file (*.iso) that you have to burn to a CD or DVD. This is what we will be showing in this how-to for Windows users. You will need a working DVD / CD writer and proper software for that purpose - we recommend InfraRecorder (http://infrarecorder.org/), which is free and open - source.
Downloading the Image File
To download the ISO file go to the “Get Ubuntu Page” (http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu). We warn you that this file is about 700Mb so if you’re on a slow or limited connection maybe you should look for other means for getting Ubuntu.
You will be presented with a table (figure 1, above) where you’ll have to choose what edition you want – Desktop or Server – and also the version and architecture. For this guide we chose Ubuntu 6.10 Desktop edition, for a standard 32-bit computer (x86 architecture), which is the most common setup. Choose the location nearest to you from the drop down menu and hit “Start Download”.
A file with the extension ISO will be saved to your computer.
Now that we downloaded the ISO file, fire up your Image burning software and insert a blank recordable cd in your burning drive. If the auto-start pops-up, just ignore it by hitting cancel.
Now open the “actions” menu and select “Burn Image” (above). You’ll have to browse to where your ISO is located and select it. If prompted about burning to DVD media answer “No”.
The burning options (above) will pop-up. Except for the Writing Speed, which we recommend that you use the 1X - 4X, to make sure that you end up with a perfect CD, all other options can be kept at their defaults. Just press “OK” and the burning process will begin.
Just to make sure that your CD doesn’t have any defects, boot it and run the “Check for defects” procedure.
Congratulations, you’re done!
Happy Ubunting!
Joao Santiago
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