Linux Install Guide

Learn to install any version of Linux.

This comprehensive guide walks you through the process of installing Linux on your computer. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to try a new distribution, this tutorial covers the essential steps to get Linux up and running on your system.

Before You Begin

Choosing a Distribution

Popular choices for beginners:

• Ubuntu: Excellent hardware support, large community


• Linux Mint: Familiar interface for Windows users


• Fedora: Up-to-date software, good for developers


• OpenSUSE: Enterprise-quality with user-friendly tools


• Manjaro: Access to Arch packages with easier setup

System Requirements

Most modern Linux distributions require:


• 2GB RAM minimum (4GB recommended)


• 20GB disk space minimum


• 64-bit processor


• USB port for installation media

Step 1: Download the ISO

1. Visit the distribution's official website
2. Download the ISO file (usually 2-4GB)
3. Verify the checksum (optional but recommended)

Step 2: Create Installation Media

Using a USB Drive

You'll need a tool to write the ISO to USB:


• Janit: https://bitbucket.org/hackersgame/janit/src/master/


• Rufus (Windows)


• Etcher (cross-platform)


• dd (Linux command line)

Step 3: Boot From USB

BIOS vs UEFI

BIOS Systems:


• Press F2, F12, Del, or Esc during startup


• Select USB drive from boot menu


• MBR partition table required

UEFI Systems:


• Access UEFI settings (usually F2 or Del)


• Disable Secure Boot if necessary


• Select USB from boot options


• GPT partition table supported

Step 4: Partition Your Drive

Partition Schemes

MBR (Master Boot Record):


• Legacy BIOS systems


• Maximum 4 primary partitions


• 2TB drive limit

GPT (GUID Partition Table):


• UEFI systems


• Unlimited partitions


• Supports large drives

Filesystem Options

• ext4: Default for most distributions, reliable


• btrfs: Advanced features (snapshots, compression)


• xfs: Good for large files, high performance

Recommended Partitions

1. EFI System Partition (UEFI only): 512MB, FAT32
2. Root (/): 20-50GB, ext4
3. Home (/home): Remaining space, ext4
4. Swap: Equal to RAM or 2-8GB

Step 5: Installation

Most installers guide you through:
1. Language and keyboard selection
2. Timezone configuration
3. User account creation
4. Package selection (if applicable)
5. Bootloader installation

Step 6: Post-Installation

After rebooting:
1. Update your system
2. Install additional drivers if needed
3. Configure your desktop environment
4. Install your preferred applications

Dual-Boot with Windows

If keeping Windows:
1. Shrink Windows partition first (from Windows)
2. Install Linux in the freed space
3. GRUB will detect both operating systems
4. Choose OS at boot time

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