1. Ubuntu Linux
Yonathan M. Vivas

2. What is Linux? Linux is an Operating System just like Windows and Mac
Linux was originally developed by Linus Torvalds
There are many variants of Linux
Ubuntu is one of the most user friendly versions of Linux

3. How can you get it? You have several options Get the ISO
You have several options
Try it without making any changes
Install it as a Windows program
This has lower disk efficiency
Install it all the way!
Dual or multi-boot

4. How to prepare your PC for it?
Partition your disk
Defragment it first
You can use Windows’ free partition tool
Control Panel\Administrative Tools\Computer Management\Disk Management
Right click your main HD and “shrink volume”
Get EasyBCD
Back up your BCD

5. How to install it?
For a quick install: Follow the tutorial on Ubuntu’s site
For advanced install:
Follow the “something else” instructions
In both cases:
Make sure you install Ubuntu’s Boot loader (GRUB) in the same partition where you install Ubuntu (this will make it a lot easier to uninstall if you need to)
Go Back to EasyBCD in Windows and Add and Entry for Ubuntu

6. Some Great Things About It
Free and includes great free software
Gparted, Gimp…
Fast and easy to use
Secure and compatible with many Windows programs

7. Different Desktop Environments
Unity
Mac-looking
Cool search features
Gnome
Live Tiles
No Sidebar!
LXDE
Super Lightweight
And many more…

8. Virtualizing No time for dual-booting? Virtualbox Virtualize!
Look for it on the Ubuntu Software Center or get it from their site