Ubuntu is a community developed, linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers.
Installing Ubuntu
The CD install image of Ubuntu can be downloaded from http://www.ubuntu.com. There are 3 types of images: Desktop CD, Server install CD, and Alternative install CD. Each image supports 3 types of computers: PC (Intel x86), 64-bit PC (AMD64), and SPARC server (for Server install only). Once you choose the right image for you, burn the image, pop it into your CD-ROM and following the installation wizard. It’s very easy!
Upgrading Your System to a Newer Version
From the desktop:
- System > Administration > Update Manager
- Click on the “Check” button.
- Click on the “Install Updates” button if updates are available.
From the command line:
To check for any updates.
$ sudo apt-get update
To issue the command to upgrade the system.
$ sudo apt-get dist-upgrade
Shutting Down
From the command line:
$ sudo shutdown -h now
To restart
$ sudo shutdown -r now
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