In this section we will explore the various methods to install or upgrade to Ubuntu Studio.

The first method discussed will be a "fresh installation" of Ubuntu Studio from DVD which is the most streamlined and trouble-free.

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.

Fresh Install

As noted above, a fresh installation from DVD is the least troublesome method and is the recommended installation vector.

The ISO image can be found 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.

Installing Current Ubuntu Studio Version

See the Ubuntu Studio Fresh Installation page for information about installing the current version of Ubuntu Studio.

Installing LTS Ubuntu Studio Version

Please see currently off-site wiki for information about installing the current LTS version of Ubuntu Studio.

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:

• real-time kernel - installs the real-time kernel for low latency

• audio meta-package - install all the Ubuntu Studio audio packages

• video meta-package - install all the Ubuntu Studio video packages

• graphic meta-package - install all the Ubuntu Studio graphic packages

• desktop meta-package - install the Ubuntu Studio desktop, menu and theme

For more information please see the Upgrading from Hardy page.