Ubuntu 20.04 Installation Guide

Ubuntu 20.04 Installation Guide

1. Introduction

Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa) is a stable and widely used Linux distribution. This guide will walk you through the process of installing Ubuntu 20.04 on your system.

2. Download Ubuntu 20.04

1. Visit the Ubuntu official website.
2. Download the Ubuntu 20.04 LTS ISO file.
3. Create a bootable USB using tools like Rufus (Windows) or Etcher (Mac/Linux).

3. Boot from USB

1. Insert the bootable USB into your computer.
2. Restart the system and enter the BIOS/UEFI settings (usually by pressing F2, F12, Esc, or Del during startup).
3. Set the USB drive as the first boot option.
4. Save and exit BIOS settings.

4. Start Ubuntu Installation

1. Select Try Ubuntu or Install Ubuntu from the boot menu.
2. Choose your preferred language and click Continue.
3. Select Normal Installation (recommended) or Minimal Installation.
4. Choose whether to Download updates while installing Ubuntu.

5. Disk Partitioning

• Erase disk and install Ubuntu (Recommended for new installations).
• Something else (Advanced users can manually partition the disk).

6. Create User Account

1. Set your username and password.
2. Choose whether to log in automatically or require a password.

7. Finish Installation

1. Click Install Now and confirm the disk changes.
2. Wait for the installation to complete.
3. Restart the system when prompted and remove the USB drive.

8. Post-Installation Setup

1. Update the system:

   sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
   

2. Install essential software:

   sudo apt install build-essential curl git vim -y
   

3. Enable firewall:

   sudo ufw enable
   

9. Conclusion

Ubuntu 20.04 is now installed and ready for use. You can start customizing your system, installing applications, and exploring its features.