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Having your own Linux system offers a Linux student a great learning opportunity and gives you access to a large library of software.<br>You can also install different versions of a Linux system including a graphical desktop version, server version, etc.
Installing your own version of Linux on your notebook or desktop computer at home can also help for working<br>in the Linux environment and learn how to perform routine Linux OS administration tasks.
* '''Select a Linux Distribution''' and '''download''' a Linux Distribution Install ISO file<br>to your Computer ('''Note:''' Be aware of any required Hardware Requirements for the Linux OS prior to installation.)
* '''Burn an Linux Distribution CD/DVD''', or '''USB''', or use '''downloaded file when creating a virtual machine'''
* Once booted, the installation process '''transfers the live image to a disk (or flash memory)''' and configures the system
* For most distributions , the installation involves a '''guided graphical environment''' and it is easy to accomplishhelp assist with the Linux installation process
===Linux Installation Methods===
