In this tutorial we will perform the Ubuntu 20.04 Desktop installation. Ubuntu is one of the most popular Linux distributions. The reason being it’s main goal is to be the most user-friendly non-geek Linux operating system out there. As you will soon see, the Ubuntu 20.04 installation process is straightforward and simple to follow.
In this tutorial you will learn:
- How to download Ubuntu 20.04 desktop ISO image
- How to create bootable installation media
- How to boot to Ubuntu 20.04 Desktop installation wizard
- How to install full or minimal Ubuntu 20.04 Desktop
Software Requirements and Conventions Used
Category | Requirements, Conventions or Software Version Used |
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System | 64-bit PC (AMD64), see Ubuntu 20.04 system requirements |
Software | N/A |
Other | Privileged access to your Linux system as root or via the sudo command. |
Conventions |
# – requires given linux commands to be executed with root privileges either directly as a root user or by use of sudo command$ – requires given linux commands to be executed as a regular non-privileged user |
Installing Ubuntu 20.04 Desktop step by step instructions
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Download Ubuntu
First, step is to download Ubuntu 20.04 ISO image. Ubuntu desktop only supports the 64-bit PC (AMD64) desktop image so download it into your directory.
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Create Installation Media
Next, select from which medium you wish to perform the Ubuntu installation. In case your intention is to install the Ubuntu 20.04 Desktop virtually using a hypervisor such as VirtualBox or VMware workstation simply proceed to the next step.
Most beginners will find using DVD as Ubuntu installation medium a simplest method. If this is your case use your current operating system to burn the previously downloaded ISO image to blank DVD medium. There are no specific settings you need to choose while burning the ISO image just look for “Burn ISO image” image feature when using your burning software. Alternatively, you can create the Ubuntu 20.04 bootbale installation USB flash drive.
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Boot Ubuntu installation Media
Next step is to insert the bootable media created in the previous step into your PC and change bios settings to boot from your selected boot media.
The following tables should provide you with some hints on how to access your computer Boot Menu. You will need to hit different keys (or combination of keys) depending on your computer type. Here is the list of possible keys you may have to press depending on your system:
Access Hypervisor boot menu
Key combinations for accessing Boot Menu on Hypervisors Device Key Combination Comment Oracle Virtual Box F12
Automatically boots from ISO when attached via virtual machine settings VMware Workstation Esc
boot menu,F12
BIOSAutomatically boots from ISO when attached via virtual machine settings Access BIOS legacy
Key combinations for accessing Legacy Boot Menu Device Key Combination Comment Acer Esc
,F12
orF9
F12
key most likelyAsus F8
orEsc
Compaq Esc
orF9
Dell F12
eMachines F12
Fujitsu F12
HP Esc
orF9
Lenovo F8
,F10
orF12
Other possibilities: Novo
button orFn + F11
Samsung Esc
orF2
orF12
For ultrabooks from Samsung disable the fast boot option in BIOS/UEFI. See next section. VAIO Esc
,F10
orF11
Other possibilities: Assist
buttonToshiba F12
Access BIOS/UEFI
To access BIOS/UEFI on your computer you will also need to hit different keys (or combination of keys) depending on your computer type. Here is the list of possible keys you may have to press depending on your PC:
Key combinations for accessing BIOS/UEFI Device Key Combination Comment Acer Del
orF2
F2
key most likelyAsus Delete
orDel
Compaq F10
Dell F2
eMachines Tab
orDel
Fujitsu F2
HP Esc
,F10
,F11
Other possibilities: on Pavilion – F1
Lenovo F1
orF2
Other possibilities: small button next to the Power button (if laptop) Samsung F2
For ultrabooks from Samsung it might be F10
VAIO F1
,F2
,F3
Other possibilities: Assist
buttonToshiba F1
,F2
,F12
orEsc
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Begin the Ubuntu 20.04 Desktop Installation
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Installation type
DID YOU KNOW?
To install any GNU/Linux system you need at minimum two partitions. First partition is the root partition/
which contains the entire system andSWAP
for a virtual memory. -
Write the changes to disks
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Where are you?
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Who are you?
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System Installation
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Ubuntu 20.04 Installation complete