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Hi, I bought a laptop that has Free DOS as it's OS. I want to install Linux, but I have no idea how. First of all I never used Linux before and have no idea how to install it. Second, I have no idea how to do anything in Free DOS except for typing help (which doesn't help at all). I am buying a new samsung laptop which comes with a pre installed dos. How can I install ubuntu on it. I am a novice/ new user to linux. Currently I have a desktop with xp with usb port but no cd burning facility. Please explain in an easy to understand manner. This post has been reported. BitLocker & Ubuntu installation. If you plan to install Ubuntu side by side with Windows, you need to take into consideration the operational setup on your computer. If you are not using BitLocker, Ubuntu will be able to see the correct hard drive structure, including any partitions and data stored on it. The simplest way to install Ubuntu 20.04 on your laptop or PC is to replace Windows 10 using a bootable USB install stick. Once again, UNetbootin and Rufus work great in Windows to create the.

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install ubuntu on pre installed dos on laptop

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I am buying a new samsung laptop which comes with a pre installed dos. How can I install ubuntu on it. I am a novice/ new user to linux. Currently I have a desktop with xp with usb port but no cd burning facility.

please explain in an easy to understand manner

thanks
apoorv

Hi, welcome to HTG forums. Do you have a (at least) 1GB USB thumb drive? (it will be used to install Ubuntu on you new laptop)

1. What do you mean by: 'it came with dos' - do you mean Windows7
2. Do you want to keep 'dos' and do a double boot or do you want to replace it with Ubuntu

whs, laptops these days are advertised as having 15.6' LED display, 128GB SSD, and DOS included free (Windows not included)
In short, the OP's lappy is empty :) Free office installed software.

Hmm, I have never seen that kind of configurations. What is someone supposed to do with this box.

That's like buying a car without tires. You can always run on the rims.

Actually, it's a great idea.
In recent years it's nigh impossible to buy a laptop without Windows on it, so you're forced to pay extra for the windows license.
There are people out there, me included who would gladly buy a laptop without an OS installed.

Granted, the cost of the Windows license is normally quite minimal - the tier 1 hardware vendors for example get the license from Microsoft incredible cheap as Microsoft want everyone to use their OS.

Anyway, I digress. This site will give you the tools you need to install most of the major Linux distros, which when run from the USB, can then be installed to the local hard drive.

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This guide will help you install Ubuntu on your computer by using a USB memory stick. USB memory sticks are sometimes known as flash drives, memory pens or USB Mass Storage devices.

Installing from a memory stick is useful if you have a computer without a CD drive (such as a netbook), or prefer the convenience of a memory stick. Alternative methods are available.

It should take around 30 minutes to complete this process, plus the time it takes to download the 700MB installer file. Downloading from a torrent is by far the fastest way of getting it.

This guide will assume that you are running Windows

This guide will assume that you are running Windows. More comprehensive documentation which covers other operating systems is available at Installation/FromUSBStick.

To install Ubuntu from a USB memory stick you need:

A memory stick with a capacity of at least 2GB. It will be formatted (erased) during this process, so copy any files that you want to keep to another location. They will all be permanently deleted from the memory stick.
A computer that can boot (start-up) from a USB memory stick. Many older computers can't boot from USB – check the boot options in your BIOS (see Start the Ubuntu installer) to see if yours can.
A computer with
- at least 384MB of system memory (RAM) for Lubuntu Alternate 32-bit. Other flavours of Ubuntu need at least 1 GB RAM, standard Ubuntu and Kubuntu need 2 GB RAM to work well.
- 6GB of available hard disk space and
- a 700MHz or faster x86 processor for Lubuntu. Other flavours of Ubuntu need a more powerful processor, at least a Pentium 4 or similar processor (made around 2004 or later). Most Intel and AMD processors are x86 processors. 32-bit and 64-bit processors are supported.
standard Ubuntu wants 3-d graphics processing which means at least a core 2 duo processor or similar processor and/or a decent graphics card.
A working Internet connection.
At least Windows recovery disks, and backup of all important personal data files.

You need a copy of the Ubuntu installer CD image (.iso) so that you can put it on a memory stick.

Go to www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download.
The version 16.04.1 LTS of standard Ubuntu or one of the community flavours (Kubuntu, Lubuntu .. Xubuntu) is a good choice.
Consult your owner’s manual and specific installation instructions throughout the process: Step 1: Choose a roof rack system designed for vehicle track installation. Most models that work with vehicle track systems have a specific type of mount or attachment made to work with them. Step 2: Install. https://nutclever.amebaownd.com/posts/20479765. What is a Roof Rack? RACK 101 - Everything you need to know about our multi-sport Roof Rack Systems. About This Location. Rack Attack Pasadena, located on E Colorado Boulevard, opened May 1, 2019 and is the second Rack Attack location in California! For vehicles that don’t easily fit with out-of-box rack components, or for those looking to carry heavier loads, a custom install may be the best option. There are two types of roofs that allow for custom installs, Metal and Fiberglass. A rack system can be attached by fixed point or tracks, both are permanent and involve drilling into the roof.
Choose your country (or one nearby) from the Download location drop-down list.
Click Begin download to download the .iso image file needed to install Ubuntu. This will be about 700MB in size.

You can choose other options, like a 64-bit CD image or a BitTorrent download, by clicking Alternative download options.

You need to download a program that can properly put the installer onto a memory stick. You can't just copy the .iso file onto the memory stick.

Extract the iso file
- Plug-in your USB memory stick.
- Go to https://rufus.akeo.ie/ and download the Rufus USB installer. Put it on your Desktop or somewhere convenient.
- See the detailed instructions at the Rufus website or at https://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/create-a-usb-stick-on-windows
Alternative: Clone the iso file with Win32 Disk Imager according to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Win32DiskImager/iso2usb

To start your computer from a memory stick, you might need to change the order of boot devices:

Install drivers automatically. DriverPack software is absolutely free of charge. Available drivers (1) Windows 7 x64 (current) all systems Windows 10 x64 Windows 10 x86 Windows 8.1 x64 Windows 8.1 x86 Windows 8 x64 Windows 8 x86 Windows 7 x64 ( current) Windows 7 x86 Windows XP x86. BlueSoleil Generic Bluetooth Driver 6.2.84.275. Install bluetooth driver windows 7. Manually identify your Intel® Wireless Adapter and driver version number. Which file to choose? If you have Windows 7 32-bit: BT21.40.532Win7.exe; If you have Windows 7 64-bit: BT21.40.564Win7.exe; How to install. Download the file to a folder on your PC. Uninstall current version of Intel Wireless Bluetooth.

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