Ubuntu noobs can try running Ubuntu via a Virtual Machine like Oracle VirtualBox that let you play with other operating systems without having to change what’s on your computer right now.
A virtual machine (VM) is a software-based emulation of a computer. Virtual machines operate based on the computer architecture and functions of a real or hypothetical computer.
Best free Virtual machines for Windows are Oracle VirtualBox and VMPlayer and for Mac Pararells. In Linux you can use Wine as a Virtual Machine.
Running Ubuntu via a VM-Steps:
1. Go to Ubuntu official page and download the Ubuntu disk image (.iso file).
2. Download the latest vesrion of the Virtual Machine (in my case is Oracle VirtualBox): Go the VirtualBox website and go to the download section. There are versions available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. If you’re not sure what operating system you’re running, download the Windows version at the top by clicking “x86/amd64”.
3. Install the VM (Oracle VirtualBox) to your computer.
4. In VirtualBox, click the “New” button to start the virtual machine wizard.
5. Give your virtual machine a name and select the operating system you’ll be running.
6. Select the amount of memory your VM will use and click “Next.”
7. Click “Next” to create a new virtual hard disk, then click “Next” again.
8. Select either "Fixed-Size Storage" or "Dynamically Expanding Storage" depending upon your needs.
9. Click “Next” to accept the default name and size of the virtual hard disk.
10. Click “Finish” and wait while VirtualBox creates the new virtual hard disk.
11.Select your virtual machine. Then click the “Start” button.
12.Ubuntu Virtual machine will start in a separate window.
13.Machine will boot from selected ISO and you will see language option. Choose your preferred language and press Enter.
14.In next window you will see "Install Options". You can choose to try ubuntu without installing, you can choose install ubuntu option, you can also check for disk and memory for defects and problems and you can also choose to boot from existing hard disk. Choose to install ubuntu option here.
15. Once ubuntu has loaded, Choose your language and Click “Continue".
16. On next screen, ubuntu will give you a checklist and you will be asked if you need to update during install. Choose your required option and click "Continue".
11.Select your virtual machine. Then click the “Start” button.
12.Ubuntu Virtual machine will start in a separate window.
13.Machine will boot from selected ISO and you will see language option. Choose your preferred language and press Enter.
14.In next window you will see "Install Options". You can choose to try ubuntu without installing, you can choose install ubuntu option, you can also check for disk and memory for defects and problems and you can also choose to boot from existing hard disk. Choose to install ubuntu option here.
15. Once ubuntu has loaded, Choose your language and Click “Continue".
16. On next screen, ubuntu will give you a checklist and you will be asked if you need to update during install. Choose your required option and click "Continue".
17. Next option will ask you if you want to delete all data and install or you can also choose or create your own partitions from option "Something Else".
18. Select your time zone from the map, then click “Continue.”
19. Click “Continue” to keep the default keyboard layout or choose your desired one.
20. Type your username in the first text box. This will automatically fill in the login name and computer name. Type your password and confirm your password and click "Continue"
21. Ubuntu will begin the installation now.
22. Once installation is complete, click “Restart Now” to finish installation.
23. Machine will restart and Installed Ubuntu will load from hard disk, provide password to username and login to main window of ubuntu.
18. Select your time zone from the map, then click “Continue.”
19. Click “Continue” to keep the default keyboard layout or choose your desired one.
20. Type your username in the first text box. This will automatically fill in the login name and computer name. Type your password and confirm your password and click "Continue"
21. Ubuntu will begin the installation now.
22. Once installation is complete, click “Restart Now” to finish installation.
23. Machine will restart and Installed Ubuntu will load from hard disk, provide password to username and login to main window of ubuntu.
