Linux Installation Guide

System Requirements

Before installing Linux, ensure your system meets the minimum requirements:

• RAM: 4GB minimum (8GB recommended)
• Storage: 25GB free disk space
• Processor: 64-bit x86 processor
• Graphics: VGA capable of 1024x768 resolution

Installation Process

Follow these steps to install your chosen Linux distribution:

1. Download the ISO Image

Visit our downloads page to get the latest ISO file for your preferred distribution.

2. Create Bootable Media

Use a tool like dd on Linux or Rufus on Windows to create bootable USB media:

sudo dd if=ubuntu-24.04-desktop-amd64.iso of=/dev/sdX bs=4M status=progress

3. Boot from USB

Restart your computer and boot from the USB drive. You may need to:

• Enter BIOS/UEFI settings (usually F2, F12, or Delete key)
• Disable Secure Boot (if required)
• Set USB as the first boot device

4. Follow Installation Wizard

Most modern Linux distributions provide user-friendly installation wizards. Key decisions include:

• Partitioning: Use guided partitioning for beginners
• User Account: Create a strong password
• Software Selection: Choose packages based on your needs

Post-Installation Setup

After installation, perform these essential steps:

Update System Packages

# Ubuntu/Debian
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

# Fedora
sudo dnf update -y

# Arch Linux
sudo pacman -Syu

Install Essential Software

Consider installing these commonly needed packages:

# Development tools
sudo apt install git curl wget vim build-essential

# Media codecs
sudo apt install ubuntu-restricted-extras

# Snap packages
sudo apt install snapd