how to install a linux in 2026
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Video Chapters
- 0:04 Getting started and downloading Ubuntu
- 2:09 Creating a bootable USB on Windows
- 3:10 Flashing the ISO via GNOME Disks
- 4:44 Adjusting BIOS and boot priority
- 5:46 Setting up a Linux Virtual Machine
- 7:00 Navigating the installation wizard
- 8:37 Customizing software and user settings
- 10:25 Finalizing the install and restarting
- 11:40 Welcome to your new Ubuntu desktop
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0:04 Getting started and downloading Ubuntu 2:09 Creating a bootable USB on Windows 3:10 Flashing the ISO via GNOME Disks 4:44 Adjusting BIOS and boot priority 5:46 Setting up a Linux Virtual Machine 7:00 Navigating the installation wizard 8:37 Customizing software and user settings 10:25 Finalizing the install and restarting 11:40 Welcome to your new Ubuntu desktop Timestamps by StampBot 🤖 (557-how-to-install-a-linux-in-2026)
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0:04 Showing how to install Linux in 2026 for a better person. 0:25 Choosing Ubuntu Linux for today's installation demonstration. 0:51 Navigate to the Ubuntu website to download the latest version. 1:19 Click the download button and await your Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. 1:40 Prepare your USB drive; ensure it has at least 6GB space. 2:09 Burn Ubuntu Linux onto your USB drive using Rufus software. 2:45 If already on Linux, use gnome disks to burn the image. 3:10 Open gnome disks and find your thumbdrive to burn Ubuntu. 3:54 Initiate the "Restore Image" process with your downloaded Ubuntu ISO. 4:20 Confirm overwriting all data on your selected write drive. 4:44 USB creation finished; now reboot and enter your computer's BIOS. 5:10 Adjust the boot order in BIOS to prioritize your USB drive. 5:46 Installing Ubuntu within a gnome boxed virtual machine for ease. 6:15 Select your Ubuntu ISO file to create a new virtual machine. 6:45 The virtual machine is ready, now install Ubuntu from boot. 7:00 Press enter to load Ubuntu and commence the installation process. 7:38 Choose your preferred language and keyboard layout, then click next. 8:00 Connect to the internet and click "Update now" if prompted. 8:37 Proceed with the interactive installation, selecting basic default tools. 9:00 Opt to install extra drivers and media formats for full functionality. 9:15 Erase the disk and install Ubuntu, confirming to overwrite data. 9:30 Create your user account by entering your name and a secure password. 9:55 Click "Install now" and patiently wait for the installation to finish. 10:25 Installation complete! Now restart and unplug your USB drive. 10:55 In your VM, remove the Ubuntu ISO from the devices and shares. 11:40 Congratulations! You have successfully logged into your new Ubuntu desktop. 11:45 You're now a certified Linux user; go brag about being better. 12:00 Thanks for watching this guide, like and subscribe for more. Timestamps by StampBot 🤖 (557-how-to-install-a-linux-in-2026)