Obtain a Ubuntu CD for free (burn a copy)
The process to download and burn-in your own CD version of Ubuntu is simple. Below are the step involved in the downloading of the install image and the burning of the install image onto a CD.
Step 1
You need to select the type of Ubuntu distribution that you want to install. It is recommended first to see what type of computer system you have - either 32-bit or 64-bit. To find out this information, you can go to the CONTROL PANEL on your MS WIndows system and view the type of computer system (32 or 64 bit).
It is important to know this information since you cannot install a 32-bit Linux distribution on a 64-bit computer, or a 64-bit Linux distribution on a 32-bit computer.
Step 2
To create your own Linux install CD, you must download the Linx install image to be burned onto a CD. The term "image" relates to a copy of the entire CD saved as an "image" file. This file ends with the extension ".iso" These "image files" are useful to store entire CD or DVD contents to be transferred to a CD or DVD using appropriate burning software.
To download the install image of Ubuntu, there are several types of versions available:
- Desktop Version
- Server Edition
- Alternate Version (LTSP)
Here is the link to the instructions page to download the image:
Here is a direct link to the download site:
NOTE: There are many different versions of Ubuntu. If you want the speciality versions (such as Edubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, or Mythbuntu), go to their appropriate webpage to download the installation image. (Refer to the links to those specialty types contained in my "What Is Ubuntu?" section. Here is the link: )
