Ubuntu Hardware Requirements?

Question

Hi i have Desktop PC with Core2DUo 2.9GHZ, 2GB DDR-II RAM, Intel DG31 Main B. GT9500 Nvidia Card, Sata 250*2 HDD. Can i install Ubuntu LInux on it. My HDD's all partitions are in NT FS. Thanks

Answer 1

Ubuntu and Linux in general will run just fine with those specs.



Here are some options for installing or trying out Linux



Option One (Full installation)



I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 8 Main Edition which is built upon Ubuntu 9.10 Its easy to install and easy to use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled



Linux Mint 8 Download

http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=44



The Perfect Desktop - Linux Mint 8 (Helena) Installation

http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-linux-mint-8-helena



Linux Mint 8 Helena User Guide

http://www.scribd.com/doc/23787138/Linux-Mint-8-Helena-User-Guide



You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 8 then you need to create a Bootable LiveCD for installation



HowTo create a Linux LiveCD

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto



Linux Mint 8 can also be run direct from the LiveCD from Booting up without touching your Hard Drive



Option Two (Install Linux inside Windows)



Installing Ubuntu as a dual-boot with Windows without partitioning (XP,Vista and Windows 7)

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Wubi



You keep Windows as it is, Wubi only adds an extra option to boot into Ubuntu. Wubi does not require you to modify the partitions of your PC, or to use a different bootloader, and does not install special drivers. It works just like any other application.



Wubi keeps most of the files in one folder, and if you do not like it, you can simply uninstall it as any other application.



Boot in to windows insert the Ubuntu 9.10 LiveCD and you will offered the option of installing inside windows which is where the Wubi installer comes in, you will be asked how many gigabytes you wish to allocate to Ubuntu (I recommend 8gb) then you set a password for your installation then click install and thats it.



Once Ubuntu is fully installed upon starting your PC you will be given a choice of which operating system you want to use Windows or Ubuntu



Ubuntu 9.10 Download

http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download



Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) User Guide

http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Karmic



Linux Mint 7 has a similar feature called mint4win and the directions given above for Wubi can be followed (Windows 7 run mint4win in Vista compatability mode)

http://duncsweb.com/2009/09/27/mint4win-a-wubi-based-installer-of-linux-mint/



Linux Mint 7 Download

http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=38



Linux Mint 7 Gloria User Guide

http://www.scribd.com/doc/15884753/Linux-Mint-7-Gloria-User-Guide



Ubuntu 9.10 and Linux Mint 7 can also be run straight from the LiveCD without touching your Hard drive



Option Three (LiveCD)



Here the possibilities are endless as you can try out as many different Linux distros. until you find the one thats right for you DISTROWATCH.COM gives full listings (second lists the major distributions)

http://distrowatch.com/



Major Linux Distributions

http://distrowatch.com/dwres.php?resource=major





LUg.

Answer 2

The ubuntu cd is called a live cd. That means you can run ubuntu entirely from the cd and not make any changes to your system. You will be able to see if all your components work or not. It will run a little slowly because it is running from the cd and not the hard drive.

Good luck

Answer 3

wow your desktop hardwares are amazing. Anyway, yes you can install ubuntu, but when you get to ubuntu wizard you will be ask to set partition for ubuntu. Ubuntu read Fat format

Answer 4

hi, you ought to use known pc aspects to make a working laptop or laptop. besides make beneficial of here, - The motherboard is truly supported and Linux haven't any issues of its bios in case you choose for working and stable sleep and hibernate applications. - once you get a VGA card make beneficial that it is has ideal drivers i decide for to propose Nvidia, study comments to make beneficial that there are no longer any show artefacts whilst utilising composition which incorporate Compiz Fusion or gnome and KDE compositing. make beneficial the image card motive force works nicely with openGL and does not have a trojan horse in it breaking sleep and hibernate. - Any cameras must be checked to be supported with the default kernel drivers, additionally verify no rely if or no longer the digital camera's image high quality ought to shrink utilising the Linux kernel's default drivers. - Printers cautioned are from Hp, in case you have something like Canon, it could or won't paintings looking on your good fortune.

Answer 5

Yeah that should be no problem. Are you gonna create a dual boot? If so you should partition it to boot from that partition and leave another one open if you want to use windows also.

Answer 6

yes, shouldn't be a problem.