Linux Tutorial: how to install Ubuntu Desktop through a proxy server

Linux Tutorial: how to install Ubuntu Desktop through a proxy server

Problem: My computer is connected to the company network through an HTTP proxy. When I try to install the Ubuntu Desktop from a CD-ROM on a computer, the installer will be suspended while retrieving files, and retrieval will not be completed, possibly because of a proxy. However, the problem is that the Ubuntu installer never requires me to configure a proxy during the installation process. So how can I use a proxy to install Ubuntu Desktop?

Unlike Ubuntu servers, Ubuntu desktops are installed automatically without too much custom space, such as custom disk partitions, manual network settings, and package selection. Despite its simplicity, one-click installation is considered user-friendly and does not require users to find the "advanced installation mode" to customize their Ubuntu Desktop.

In addition, a major problem in the Ubuntu default desktop installer is proxy settings. If your computer is connected to a proxy, you will find that the Ubuntu installation will be stuck in the preparation for downloading files.

This article describes how to solve the restrictions on the Ubuntu installation program and install the Ubuntu Desktop when using a proxy.

The basic idea is as follows. Instead of directly using the Ubuntu installation program to start installation, first go to the live Ubuntu Desktop, configure the proxy server, and then manually start the Ubuntu installation program from the live desktop. Follow these steps to install the program.

After starting the Ubuntu Desktop from CD/DVD or USB, click "Try Ubuntu" on the first welcome screen ".

Once you enter the live Ubuntu Desktop, click the settings icon on the left.

Go to the Network menu.

Manually configure the proxy server.

Next, open a terminal.

Run the following command to switch to the root user:

1. $ sudosu

Finally, enter the following command under the root user.

1. # ubiquity gtk_ui

Then, the GUI-based Ubuntu installer will be started.

Continue to install the remaining parts.

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Author: Dan Nanni Translator: strugglingyouth Proofreader: wxy

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