Ubuntu8.04 started from here

1. Download Ubuntu8.04 and install the CD image, or apply for a free CD. Download javastopcd. Note: The downloaded image is a CD image. Therefore, you must burn the image directly to the CD when you dial the disk. You cannot decompress the image or burn the downloaded file as a file on the CD. 2. In Windows, place ubuntu8.04lts0000topcd to the optical drive, and the optical drive will run automatically. (If the automatic operation is disabled, click the right button on the optical drive icon.

1. Download the Ubuntu 8.04 installation CD image and dial it, or apply for a free CD. Download the Desktop CD.

Note: The downloaded image is a CD image. Therefore, you must burn the image directly to the CD when you dial the disk. You cannot decompress the image or burn the downloaded file as a file on the CD.

2. In Windows, place the Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Desktop CD into the optical drive and the CD will run automatically. (If the automatic operation is disabled, right-click the CD icon and select "Auto Play "). In this case, you can install Ubuntu directly in Windows (that is the most convenient and secure method ). Suppose you do not want to install Ubuntu in Windows.

3. In the "Management Tools" folder on the Windows Control Panel, find "Computer Management" and double-click it. Disk management will list available partitions in the current computer (such as drive C and drive D), which will be large enough (at least 8 GB, the space is not actually occupied so much, however, a little more space is required, otherwise it will be difficult to use; the installation only requires 2-3 GB, the size is similar to XP, and the remaining space will not disappear, partition (Disk) can be used to put anything you like) to delete (right click and select "delete ").

4. restart the computer and boot from the CD.

Note: You can enable the boot from the CD in the CMOS settings. For more information about the operation method, see buy a computer with a motherboard.

5. After starting from the CD, there will be a menu to select the installation language, please select Simplified Chinese, and then continue, follow the instructions for installation.

6. When installing to a partition, select automatic partitioning-use the maximum continuous space and continue. In this way, partitions are simple and do not damage the original system.

7. Start Ubuntu for the first time after installation. Enter the user name and password set during installation to enter the desktop. Then, read down.

After Ubuntu 8.04 is installed, what should I do? Step by step. Create an available system for Ubuntu in one step. This article is only for the Ubuntu 8.04 Desktop that has just been installed (and the installation process is set to simplified Chinese ).

Step 2-connect to the Internet using ADSL

Network Manager allows you to easily set Network connections. In Ubuntu 8.04, Network Manager has been enhanced. Currently, Network Manager can easily set ADSL, 802.1x (such as ruijie Network) and other login methods. After the installation is complete, the Network Manager tray icon is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen ,.

Because the domestic network login method is very complex, it cannot cover all login methods. The following steps describe how to access the Internet through ADSL (automatically obtain DNS after connection. First, click the tray icon of Network Manager (note that the installation has just been completed and there is no complete Chinese support), click the menu item "Manual Configuration" to start the Network Settings dialog box ,.

Click "Unlock". At this time, you are required to enter your password to Unlock the lock. After unlocking, select "Point to point connection" and click "Properties" to display the "ppp0 Properties" dialog box (in fact, ppp1, ppp2 ...... But for most users, only ppp0 is connected )..