
You should see a welcome screen prompting you to choose your language and giving you the option to install Ubuntu or try it from the CD. Most newer computers can boot from USB.If you don't get this menu, read the booting from the CD guide for more information.


Put the Ubuntu CD into the CD/DVD-drive.It's easy to install Ubuntu from a CD.If you are interested in giving Ubuntu 12 a try on your current computer without running any risk, please check out our Guide: Running Linux From a USB Drive As a Virtual Machine or Bootable Disk. To install Ubuntu, you'll need to create an installation CD or USB stick once your download is complete. Our long-term support (LTS) releases are supported for five years - ideal for organisations undertaking large deployments. Ubuntu will work with your existing PC files, printers, cameras, music players and smartphones - and it comes with thousands of free apps.
