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== Checklist ==
<<BR>>
  1. '''BACK UP important data first'''. Don't assume that Ubuntu GNOME will do this for you automatically.
  1. Check that your system is able. The default installer requires at least 1 GB of RAM.
  1. Read the [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/XenialXerus/ReleaseNotes/UbuntuGNOME | release notes]] before installing.
  1. If your PC was released after the year 2007, you will most likely need the 64-bit download.
  1. Please use the torrent link to download, using [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BitTorrent | BitTorrent]]. Torrenting is fast and saves on bandwidth costs for Canonical servers, which means more money in the budget for all Ubuntu flavors. After torrenting, please seed as much as possible to help others.
  1. Confirm that the MD5SUM of your downloaded ISO matches the [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuHashes | reference MD5SUM]]. See [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/HowToMD5SUM | how to check MD5SUM]].
  1. [[BurningIsoHowto | Burn the ISO to a DVD]] or create a bootable USB drive using [[http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net/ | UNetbootin]].
  1. When you boot the default installer, you will see the option to "Check Disc For Errors". Select this option first.
  1. Proceed with installation as prompted.		 16.10 is the latest release. It will be supported for 9 months, from Oct 2016 to Jul 2017.

16.04 LTS is the latest long-term support release. It is supported until Apr 2019.

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== Download Links == == Minimum System Requirements ==
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||<style="border:none">||<style="padding-top: 0.6em; border: none;">[[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/GetUbuntuGNOME/Upgrade | {{attachment:UbuntuGNOME/Artwork/Graphics/upgrade.png}}]]||<style="width: 80%; border: none;" >[[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/GetUbuntuGNOME/Upgrade | Upgrade to Ubuntu GNOME 16.04.1 LTS]]||   * 1 GHz processor (e.g Intel Celeron)
  * 1.5 GB RAM
  * 8 GB of free hard drive space
  * CD/DVD drive or a USB port for the installation media
  * Internet access recommended (for installing updates during installation)
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||<style="border:none">||<style="padding-top: 0.6em; border: none;">[[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/GetUbuntuGNOME/LTS | {{attachment:UbuntuGNOME/Artwork/Graphics/download.png}}]]||<style="width: 80%; border: none;" >[[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/GetUbuntuGNOME/LTS | Ubuntu GNOME 16.04.1 LTS]]|| <<BR>>
If you have an old machine, consider less resource-intensive alternatives such as [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Lubuntu | Lubuntu]] or [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Xubuntu | Xubuntu]].
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||<style="border:none">||<style="padding-top: 0.6em; border: none;">[[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/GetUbuntuGNOME/LTS | {{attachment:UbuntuGNOME/Artwork/Graphics/download.png}}]]||<style="width: 80%; border: none;" >[[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/GetUbuntuGNOME/LTS#Ubuntu_GNOME_14.04.4_LTS | Ubuntu GNOME 14.04.4 LTS]]|| <<BR>>
== Directions ==
<<BR>>
=== BACK UP Important Data ===
Seriously, do this first. The Ubuntu GNOME installer is capable of erasing your entire hard drive.

<<BR>>
=== Download Disk Image ===
If your PC was released after the year 2007, you probably need the '''64-bit version'''.

Please use the '''torrent link'''. Not only is it faster, but it also reduces server costs. That means more money in the bank for all Ubuntu flavors!
  * [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BitTorrent | BitTorrent]] is a good client if you don't have one already
  * Seeding is an easy way to help others

||<tablestyle="margin: 1.5rem 0 1rem 0 !important; border: 1px solid #ECEBE9; text-align: left;" style="width: 4.5rem; padding: 0 1rem; background: #F7F6F5; text-align: center;" rowspan=2>'''16.10'''||<style="border: 1px solid #ECEBE9; padding: 1.1rem 1.75rem .9rem 1.75rem">'''[[ http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-gnome/releases/16.10/release/ubuntu-gnome-16.10-desktop-amd64.iso.torrent | 64-bit Torrent Download]]'''||<style="border: 1px solid #ECEBE9; padding: 1.1rem 1.75rem .9rem 1.75rem">[[ http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-gnome/releases/16.10/release/ubuntu-gnome-16.10-desktop-i386.iso.torrent | 32-bit Torrent Download]]||
||<style="border: 1px solid #ECEBE9; padding: 1.1rem 1.75rem .9rem 1.75rem">[[ http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-gnome/releases/16.10/release/ubuntu-gnome-16.10-desktop-amd64.iso | 64-bit Direct Download]]||<style="border: 1px solid #ECEBE9; padding: 1.1rem 1.75rem .9rem 1.75rem">[[ http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-gnome/releases/16.10/release/ubuntu-gnome-16.10-desktop-i386.iso | 32-bit Direct Download]]||

||<tablestyle="margin: 1.5rem 0 1rem 0 !important; border: 1px solid #ECEBE9; text-align: left;" style="width: 4.5rem; padding: 0 1rem; background: #F7F6F5; text-align: center;" rowspan=2>'''16.04''' <<BR>> Long-term Support||<style="border: 1px solid #ECEBE9; padding: 1.1rem 1.75rem .9rem 1.75rem">'''[[ http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-gnome/releases/16.04/release/ubuntu-gnome-16.04-desktop-amd64.iso.torrent | 64-bit Torrent Download]]'''||<style="border: 1px solid #ECEBE9; padding: 1.1rem 1.75rem .9rem 1.75rem">[[ http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-gnome/releases/16.04/release/ubuntu-gnome-16.04-desktop-i386.iso.torrent | 32-bit Torrent Download]]||
||<style="border: 1px solid #ECEBE9; padding: 1.1rem 1.75rem .9rem 1.75rem">[[ http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-gnome/releases/16.04/release/ubuntu-gnome-16.04-desktop-amd64.iso | 64-bit Direct Download]]||<style="border: 1px solid #ECEBE9; padding: 1.1rem 1.75rem .9rem 1.75rem">[[ http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-gnome/releases/16.04/release/ubuntu-gnome-16.04-desktop-i386.iso | 32-bit Direct Download]]||

<<BR>>
=== Check MD5SUM ===
An MD5SUM is like a fingerprint: two copies of the same file should share the same exact MD5SUM.

  * [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HowToMD5SUM | Compute the MD5SUM]] of your downloaded disk image, then
  * Compare it against the reference MDSUM: [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-gnome/releases/16.10/release/MD5SUMS | 16.10 MD5SUM]], [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-gnome/releases/16.04/release/MD5SUMS | 16.04 MD5SUM]]

If they are not equal, that means your file was corrupted during download. You must download it again.

<<BR>>
=== Create and Boot Installation Media ===
[[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto | Burn the image to a DVD or USB drive]].

When you boot the default installer, you will see the option to "Check Disc For Errors". Select this option first.

Proceed with installation as prompted.
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You can try Ubuntu GNOME without affecting your current OS installation. Select the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_CD | live preview]] option after booting: You can try Ubuntu GNOME without affecting your current OS installation. Upon booting from the installation media, select the ''Try Ubuntu GNOME without installing'' option.
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{{attachment:try.png}} '''Pro Tip:''' If your current OS is corrupted and won't boot, you might be able to use the live preview feature to access the hard drive and [[http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/use-ubuntu-live-cd-to-backup-files-from-your-dead-windows-computer/ | recover your data]]!
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Tip: If your current OS is corrupted and won't boot, you might be able to use the live preview feature to access the hard drive and [[http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/use-ubuntu-live-cd-to-backup-files-from-your-dead-windows-computer/ | recover your data]]!		 == Older Versions ==
<<BR>>
If you need an old ISO, download it from the [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-gnome/releases/ | archive]].

Get Ubuntu GNOME


16.10 is the latest release. It will be supported for 9 months, from Oct 2016 to Jul 2017.

16.04 LTS is the latest long-term support release. It is supported until Apr 2019.


Minimum System Requirements


  • 1 GHz processor (e.g Intel Celeron)
  • 1.5 GB RAM
  • 8 GB of free hard drive space
  • CD/DVD drive or a USB port for the installation media
  • Internet access recommended (for installing updates during installation)


If you have an old machine, consider less resource-intensive alternatives such as Lubuntu or Xubuntu.


Directions


BACK UP Important Data

Seriously, do this first. The Ubuntu GNOME installer is capable of erasing your entire hard drive.


Download Disk Image

If your PC was released after the year 2007, you probably need the 64-bit version.

Please use the torrent link. Not only is it faster, but it also reduces server costs. That means more money in the bank for all Ubuntu flavors!

  • BitTorrent is a good client if you don't have one already

  • Seeding is an easy way to help others


Check MD5SUM

An MD5SUM is like a fingerprint: two copies of the same file should share the same exact MD5SUM.

If they are not equal, that means your file was corrupted during download. You must download it again.


Create and Boot Installation Media

Burn the image to a DVD or USB drive.

When you boot the default installer, you will see the option to "Check Disc For Errors". Select this option first.

Proceed with installation as prompted.


Try without Installing


You can try Ubuntu GNOME without affecting your current OS installation. Upon booting from the installation media, select the Try Ubuntu GNOME without installing option.

Pro Tip: If your current OS is corrupted and won't boot, you might be able to use the live preview feature to access the hard drive and recover your data!


Older Versions


If you need an old ISO, download it from the archive.

UbuntuGNOME/GetUbuntuGNOME (last edited 2018-08-02 14:54:07 by jbicha)