3.1 Ubuntu Installation Options
Ubuntu can be downloaded free of charge from the following web page:
This page provides a number of download options depending on how the operating system is to be installed and used:
•Ubuntu Desktop - Downloads the installation media for the desktop edition of the operating system. This edition is intended for use on desktop and laptop systems where a graphical desktop environment is needed and is only available for 64-bit x86 systems. The desktop edition can be downloaded in the form of an ISO image which you can then write to a USB drive using the steps outlined later in this chapter. When booted, the desktop media will allow you to test out Ubuntu by running a Live Ubuntu session prior to performing the installation.
•Ubuntu Server - Downloads the installation media for the server edition of the operating system. This image is intended for performing an installation on servers on which the graphical...
