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In this chapter of Ubuntu Linux Essentials we will cover the steps necessary to install Ubuntu Linux on a either new system with no current operating installed, or a system containing an existing operating system (such as Windows) which you plan to delete and overwrite with Ubuntu Linux. If you already have Windows installed on your hard disk drive and do not wish to overwrite it with Ubuntu Linux you should read the [[Installing Ubuntu Linux on a Windows System (Dual booting)]] chapter of this book.
This chapter assumes you already have the Ubuntu Linux Installation CD. If you do not yet have this , first refer to [[How to Try Ubuntu Linux]] for instructions on obtaining Ubuntu Linux and then return here to begin the installation process.
[[image:Ubuntu_installation_screen.jpg|Ubuntu Linux Initial Installation Screen]]
To begin the installation , double click on the "Install" icon in the top left hand corner of the desktop. The installer will begin and prompt for keyboard and locale information. Enter the appropriate information. After entering this information the installer will ask for information about allocating disk space for Ubuntu Linux:
[[image:ubuntu_disk_partitioning_screen.jpg|Ubuntu Linux Installation Disk Partitioning Screen]]
[[Image:ubuntu_linux_installation_complete.jpg|UBuntu Linux Installation Complete]]
When you are ready to reboot , press the ''Restart now'' button. The system while take a few moments to shut down. After a while the Ubuntu Linux CDROM will eject and a message prompting you to remove the CDROM and press Enter will be displayed. Remove the CDROM and press Enter as instructed.
== Booting Ubuntu Linux for the First Time ==
[[Image:ubuntu_linux_file_browser.jpg]]
Any bookmarks set up in your Windows browser will also be available in the Firefox browser under Ubuntu Linux. Launch Firefox by clicking on the Firefox logo next to the ''Places'' menu on the top toolbar. When Firefox has loaded , click on the ''Bookmarks'' menu to locate your bookmarks.
