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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 vector. 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]] * [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/12.04/release/ubuntustudio-12.04-dvd-amd64.iso.torrent | amd64 Torrent]] * [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/12.04/release/ubuntustudio-12.04-dvd-i386.iso | i386 ISO]] * [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/12.04/release/ubuntustudio-12.04-dvd-amd64.iso| amd64 ISO]] |
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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 [[https://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 the 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. | Notes on partitioning |
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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. == 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. |
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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 vector. 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:
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 the instructions.
Notes on partitioning
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.