Installing Linux
Published: 2020-11-08 13:13:28

Linux is open-source, free to use kernel. It is used by programmers, organizations, profit and non-profit companies around the world to create Operating systems to suit their individual requirements.Because of open-source anyone could customise and use according to their needs.

**Linux Distributions**
    There are hundreds of Linux operating systems or Distributions available these days. Many of them are designed with a specific purpose in mind. Ubuntu, Linux mint, Arch Linux,PureOS ,Turbo linux etc are some of the examples for different distros.
[click here for more] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Linux_distributions)
**Step for installing linux using usb drive:**
This is one of the easiest methods of installing Ubuntu or any distribution on your computer. Follow the steps. 
Step 1) Download the .iso or the OS files on your computer.

[Download ubuntu] (https://ubuntu.com/download/desktop)

[Download Linux mint] (https://www.linuxmint.com/download.php)

Step 2) Make your USB bootable:

 [see video] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yS4qZGb0-V4)

Step 3) After making the USB bootable connect it to your USB port and restart your system. Then press boot option(use ESC for finding boot key)
 
Step 4) Prepare to install:

You will first be asked to select your keyboard layout. If the installer doesn’t guess the default layout correctly, use the ‘Detect Keyboard Layout’ button to run through a brief configuration procedure.

After selecting Continue you will be asked What apps would you like to install to start with? The two options are ‘Normal installation’ and ‘Minimal installation’. The first is the equivalent to the old default bundle of utilities, applications, games and media players — a great launchpad for any Linux installation. The second takes considerably less storage space and allows you to install only what you need.

Beneath the installation-type question are two checkboxes; one to enable updates while installing and another to enable third-party software.

  * We advise enabling both Download updates and Install third-party software.
  * Stay connected to the internet so you can get the latest updates while you install Ubuntu.
      
 *If you are not connected to the internet, you will be asked    to select a wireless network, if available. We advise you to connect during the installation so we can ensure your machine is up to date.*
* Select install size, updates and third part software

Step 5) Allocate driver space:
You can create your  disk partition by choosing *something else* or if you want to erase all data and install linux you can also do that using *Erase disk and install* option.

![Installation](https://www.tecmint.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Select-Linux-Mint-Installation-Type.png)

When you are creating a new partition , you need to allocate space for *root* and *swap area*.

**Creating root partition**

![root](https://www.tecmint.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Create-Root-Partition-1.png)

**Creating partition for swap area**

![swap-area](https://www.tecmint.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Create-Swap-Partition-1.png)

Step 5)Now it is time to set up a system user account. Enter your full name, computer name, a system username, and a good password. After that, click on “Continue”.

![password](https://www.tecmint.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Create-Linux-Mint-User-Account.png)

Step 7) Wait until the installation process is complete, you will see the dialog box below, remove the installation USB/DVD and then, click “Restart Now” to reboot your machine.
Linux Mint Installation is completed

![Instalaltion-completed](https://www.tecmint.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Linux-Mint-Installation-Complete.png)




####Enjoy linux on your machine. Be a part of open source community