How Do I Switch to Ubuntu?

Switching to Ubuntu is best done in two stages. First, keep your old operating system and switch to applications that have Ubuntu equivalents. Then, switch your operating system and keep your new applications.

How do I switch from Windows to Ubuntu?

Practice: Ubuntu installation as a virtual machine

1. Download Ubuntu ISO. …
2. Download VirtualBox and install it in Windows. …
3. Start VirtualBox, and create a new Ubuntu virtual machine.
4. Create a virtual hard disk for Ubuntu.
5. Create a virtual optical storage device (this will be the virtual DVD drive).

How do I switch from Windows to Linux?

Try Mint out

1. Download Mint. First, download the Mint ISO file. …
2. Burn the Mint ISO file to a DVD or USB drive. You’re going to need an ISO burner program. …
3. Set up your PC for an alternative bootup. …
4. Boot up Linux Mint. …
5. Give Mint a try. …
6. Make sure your PC is plugged in. …
7. Set up a partition for Linux Mint from Windows. …
8. Boot into Linux.