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| In this section we will explore the various methods to install or upgrade to Ubuntu Studio. | = Fresh Install = A fresh installation from DVD is the least troublesome method and is the recommended installation method. The DVD image is 1.9GB, and can either be burned to DVD, or used to make a usb stick bootable. The images can be found below: |
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| The first method discussed will be a "fresh installation" of Ubuntu Studio from DVD which is the most streamlined and trouble-free. | * [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/12.04/release/ubuntustudio-12.04-dvd-i386.iso.torrent | i386 Torrent]] (for 32 bit processors) * [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/12.04/release/ubuntustudio-12.04-dvd-amd64.iso.torrent | amd64 Torrent]] (for all 64 bit processors, including Intel) * [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/12.04/release/ubuntustudio-12.04-dvd-i386.iso | i386 ISO]] (for 32 bit processors) * [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/12.04/release/ubuntustudio-12.04-dvd-amd64.iso| amd64 ISO]] (for all 64 bit processors, including Intel) |
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| The second method will be upgrading from a "plain, vanilla" Ubuntu installation. This method will require installing the necessary packages and various configuration modifications to maximize your system. | == Boot from DVD == |
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| = Fresh Install = As noted above, a fresh installation from DVD is the least troublesome method and is the recommended installation vector. |
* Download the image above. Burn it to DVD using your favorite software (info on burning to CD/DVD can be found [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto | here]]. * Make sure to set your BIOS to boot from CD/DVD. Information on troubleshooting booting from CD/DVD can be found [[http://help.ubuntu.com/community/BootFromCD#BIOS_is_not_set_to_boot_from_CD_or_DVD_drive | here]] * Boot from your newly burned DVD and follow instructions. |
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| The ISO image can be found [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/|here]] (look for the latest version and under /release). Please use the torrent if possible to avoid overloading the Canonical servers (especially during releases). See the [[BitTorrent]] page for more information. | == Boot from USB Stick == |
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| == Installing Current Ubuntu Studio Version == See the [[/UbuntuStudio/FreshInstall|Ubuntu Studio Fresh Installation]] page for information about installing the current version of Ubuntu Studio. |
* Download the image above. Use a software like [[http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net/ | unetbootin]] to create your bootable usb stick. (included in Debian/Ubuntu repositories). * Make sure to set your BIOS to boot from USB. (Not all motherboards support booting from usb stick. Also, not all usb stick are bootable) [[htts://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/FromUSBStick | more information]] * Boot from your newly made bootable usb stick amd follow instructions. |
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| == Installing LTS Ubuntu Studio Version == Please see [[http://fossmusicproject.org/mediawiki/index.php/Main_Page|currently off-site wiki]] for information about installing the current LTS version of Ubuntu Studio. |
== Notes on partitioning and dual booting == If you are intending to dual boot (keeping more than one operating system on the same computer), you will need to know how to partition manually. Otherwise, the default option presented during the installation is the best choice. Information on dual booting can be found [[http://help.ubuntu.com/community/DualBoot | here]] |
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| * real-time kernel - installs the real-time kernel for low latency | * lowlatency kernel - installs the lowlatency kernel to improve latency for realtime applications |
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| * [[http://packages.ubuntu.com/search?suite=default§ion=all&arch=any&searchon=names&keywords=ubuntustudio-graphics|graphic meta-package]] - install all the Ubuntu Studio graphic packages | * [[http://packages.ubuntu.com/search?suite=default§ion=all&arch=any&searchon=names&keywords=ubuntustudio-graphics|graphics meta-package]] - install all the Ubuntu Studio graphic packages |
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It is also possible to selective upgrade applications by categories, e.g. audio effects, real-time kernel, etc. For more information please see the [[Ubuntu Studio Upgrade from Ubuntu]] page. |
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Fresh Install
A fresh installation from DVD is the least troublesome method and is the recommended installation method. The DVD image is 1.9GB, and can either be burned to DVD, or used to make a usb stick bootable. The images can be found below:
i386 Torrent (for 32 bit processors)
amd64 Torrent (for all 64 bit processors, including Intel)
i386 ISO (for 32 bit processors)
amd64 ISO (for all 64 bit processors, including Intel)
Boot from DVD
Download the image above. Burn it to DVD using your favorite software (info on burning to CD/DVD can be found here.
Make sure to set your BIOS to boot from CD/DVD. Information on troubleshooting booting from CD/DVD can be found here
- Boot from your newly burned DVD and follow instructions.
Boot from USB Stick
Download the image above. Use a software like unetbootin to create your bootable usb stick. (included in Debian/Ubuntu repositories).
Make sure to set your BIOS to boot from USB. (Not all motherboards support booting from usb stick. Also, not all usb stick are bootable) more information
- Boot from your newly made bootable usb stick amd follow instructions.
Notes on partitioning and dual booting
If you are intending to dual boot (keeping more than one operating system on the same computer), you will need to know how to partition manually. Otherwise, the default option presented during the installation is the best choice. Information on dual booting can be found here
Upgrading from Ubuntu
Another option available is to "upgrade" from an existing Ubuntu install. This method is more involved and requires installing additional packages along with modifying some configurations.
It is possible to also selective install various facets of Ubuntu Studio as required. These might include:
- lowlatency kernel - installs the lowlatency kernel to improve latency for realtime applications
audio meta-package - install all the Ubuntu Studio audio packages
video meta-package - install all the Ubuntu Studio video packages
graphics meta-package - install all the Ubuntu Studio graphic packages
desktop meta-package - install the Ubuntu Studio desktop, menu and theme
It is also possible to selective upgrade applications by categories, e.g. audio effects, real-time kernel, etc.
For more information please see the Ubuntu Studio Upgrade from Ubuntu page.