This will tell you about installation of Lubuntu. Once you have booted lubuntu to install it you will be greated by a screen that shows Start Lubuntu, Check disk for defects, test RAM, and boot from first hard disk. To start the install press install Lubuntu. In the upper left hand corner of the desktop that looks like a disk which says Install Lubuntu 18.10. You will be taken to a screen with Welcome to the lubuntu installer. If you wish to choose a different language there is a log with which language to run the intsaller.
After selecting the language the next button will move you on to the next task.
This will tell you about installation of Lubuntu. Once you have booted lubuntu to install it, you will be greeted by a screen with the following options: Start Lubuntu, Check disk for defects, Test RAM, and Boot from first hard disk. To start the install select Start Lubuntu, you will now be booting into a live session. In the top-left corner of the desktop there will be an icon "Install Lubuntu 18.10", double click it to start the installer. You will be taken to the lubuntu installer a Welcome screen. You can change the installer language in the drop down box. After selecting the language the next button will move you on to the next task.
Selecting Your location
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The next screen will show you a map of the world where you can chooose your time zone and will stay up to date. On the bottom of the window there is a place to change your system language for the install after you finsih installing and the format for date and time.
The next screen will show you a map of the world where you can choose your location. You location will be used to set your time zone and download server. On the bottom of the window there is a place to change your system language.
Selecting Keyboard Layout
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To find the keyboard layout you can check if you want your keytobard on the top of the window should look the same as below on your keyboard. At the far bottom you can type to make sure your layout is correct. The keyboard model version lets you choose different layouts and the right column gets different vairtns of that loyout. To continue with the installation press the next button.
Next select your keyboard layout, you can check your keyboard matches the keyboard shown picture shown. At the bottom you can type to make sure your layout is correct. The keyboard model version lets you choose different layouts and the right column gets different variants. When you have selected your keyboard layout, move on to the next stage of the installation.
Setting up partitions
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If all you want is Lubuntu is on your is Lubuntu you can select the erase disk which will delete all daata on the disk which is why having your data backed up before this point is extremely important. IF you choose to do this you can continue on to user setup.
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Erasing your entire disk or partiion may cause you to lose data so please backup beforehand.
If you have had a previous linux install and want to put the entire disk or just replace an entire partition you will need to unmount them. In this subcase running `sudo swapoff -a` will unmount them and any partitions with data mounted can be unmounted through pcmanfm-qt.
Manual partioning
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If all you want is Lubuntu on your machine, you can select the erase disk. This will format the disk and **delete all data on the disk**, which is why having your data backed up before this point is extremely important. IF you choose to do this you can continue on to user setup.
If you wish to manual set up partitions as an advanced option you will have to choose which filesystem you want. A filesystem controls how your filesystems are accessed at lower levels on the disk. If you are booting your computer in UEFI mode a more modern firmware compared to BIOS you will need to create an EFI system partition see `http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EFI_System_partition` for more detail to create this partition you will need a fat32 filesystem with the ESP flag with to be mounted at /boot/efi/ under the mount point. You will also need a / or root filesystem several filesystems included for Lubuntu are ext4, xfs, and btrfs. If you have had a previous linux install and want to put the entire disk or just replace an entire partition you will need to unmount them.
..warning::
Erasing your entire disk or partition may cause you to lose data so please backup beforehand.
To create a partition you need to press the create partition button which will bring up a dialog. The filesystem field is a drop down menu to select which filesystem you want. You also need to select where you want to mount the partition which you need at least one / partition and if you are booting an efi system you will also need a /boot/efi mounted partition. Another common option is if you have a want to have your data all on its own partition which can even be on its own seperate physical disk this can be mounted at /home.
If you wish to perform advance partitioning please refer the Advanced partitioning section.
User Setup
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The user setup section creates a field to open your own name and then what username you want to use when you log in. The next input field is for the hostname of your computer. The final field of this entry is to enter your password twice to make sure you have not mistyped it into your box and then reboot to an install you cannot log into as this is a way more frustrating feeling than entering a password twice. Pressing the next button will give you a summary screen of the settings before install and if this is what you want press the install button to install everything after confirming in the dialog.
The user setup section creates a user profile, consisting of your own name and the username you will use to log in. The next input field is the hostname of your computer. The final field is your password. Enter your password twice to make sure you have not mistyped it. Pressing the next button will give you a summary screen, showing you the settings before the install begins. Once you have checked the summary click the install button to begin the installation.
The Install
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The installer will show a slideshow while the installer writes to the partition and installs Lubuntu. Once Lubuntu is installed you have a checkbox to reboot now after your Lubuntu is installed and is now finished.
The Lubuntu installer provides some useful information while the installer is running. Once Lubuntu is installed you have a checkbox to reboot now after your Lubuntu is installed and is now finished.
Advanced partitioning
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If you have had a previous linux install and want to put the entire disk or just replace an entire partition you will need to unmount them. In this case running `sudo swapoff -a` will unmount them and any partitions with data mounted can be unmounted through pcmanfm-qt.
Manual partitioning
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If you wish to manual set up partitions, as an advanced option you will have to choose which file-system you want. A file-system controls how your files are accessed at lower levels on the disk. If you are booting your computer in UEFI mode a more modern firmware compared to BIOS you will need to create an EFI system partition see `http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EFI_System_partition` for more detail to create this partition you will need a FAT32 file-system with the ESP flag with to be mounted at /boot/efi/ under the mount point. You will also need a root (/) file-system, several file-systems included for Lubuntu are Ext4, XFS, and Btrfs.
You can create partition by clicking the button which will bring up a dialog. The file system field is a drop down menu, select which file-system you want. You also need to select where you want to mount the partition. which you need at least one root (/) partition and if you are booting an EFI system you will also need a /boot/efi mounted partition. Another common option is to have all your data on its own partition, which can even be on its own separate physical disk this can be mounted at /home.
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Usage
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The application menu allows you to browse and search through available programs, a keyboard shortcut is conveniently available for this. The desktop switcher allows you to switch to another virtual desktop, allowing you to keep your workspace organized. The quick launch bar allows you to conveniently launch your file explorer (PCMan) and web browser (Firefox).
The application menu allows you to browse and search through available programs; a keyboard shortcut is conveniently available for this. The desktop switcher allows you to switch to another virtual desktop, allowing you to keep your workspace organized. The quick launch bar allows you to conveniently launch your file explorer (PCManFM Qt) and web browser (Firefox).
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.. image:: menu_search.png
The taskbar lists the windows you currently have open. To bring one of these windows to focus simply left click the windows on the task bar. If you have multiple of the same window left clicking will open the group, allowing you to select between the different windows. If you want to close a group of multiple windows you can right click the group and click close all.
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.. image:: multiple_tasks.png
In the system tray there there are multiple widgets. With the volume applet you can change the volume by using the mouse-wheel with the mouse over the speaker icon left click the speaker icon and drag the volume up and down and toggle mute with the button at the bottom. To the far right is a clock, you can click the clock to bring up a pop up calendar window.
In the system tray there there are multiple widgets. With the volume applet you can change the volume by using the mouse-wheel with the mouse over the speaker icon left click the speaker icon and drag the volume up and down and toggle mute with the button at the bottom. To the far right is a clock, you can click the clock to bring up a pop up calendar window.
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..image:: system_tray.png
As mentioned before, the panel is highly configurable and you can customize it by right clicking at various places.
The command line is a different way of interfaceing with your computer that while not nesecary to learn can be helpful if you take the time to learn it.
The command line is text interface to your computer and an alternative to graphical user interfaces like windows. It typically involves typing text commands into a terminal to perform some operation. Although not necessary to learn, it can be helpful. The terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T) is a command line running in a window.
One important way to learn about the command line of each command that can be used in Lubuntu is a bit beyond the scope of the manual but to learn more about a command and all of its options run the following fi you wanted to learn more about the df or disk free command
An exhaustive tutorial on the command line is a bit beyond the scope of the manual. The man command brings up the user manual and can be used to learn more about a commands use, its options and inputs. If you wanted to learn more about the df (disk free) command, enter the following into a command line:
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man df
will show you info and explanation of the df command. One really useful option shown is for example is the -h for human readable output. so runing
This will show you the user manual for the df command containing and explanation of the command and other useful information. For example is the -h option gives a human readable output.
It is possible to use Lubuntu without installing it. In a live session yoru computer is running off a bootable media (USB, CD, or DVD). The session can also be used to install Lubuntu.
It is possible to use Lubuntu without installing it. In a live session your computer is running off a bootable media (USB, CD, or DVD). The session can also be used to install Lubuntu.
Reasons for using live session:
- Hardware testing and trouble shooting.
- OS testing.
- Fixing broken installs.
- Backing up files
- Hardware testing and trouble shooting.
- OS testing.
- Fixing broken installs.
- Backing up files
A good example of when you would use a live session is if your computer turns on and won't boot, you can run the live session. You could then mount the disk and backup all of your pictures or send an email. If your hard drive or SSD is no longer working, you can boot a live session and then order replacment parts. You also can feel free to try different things out in a live session.
A good example of when you would use a live session is if your computer turns on and won't boot, you can run the live session. You could then mount the disk and backup all of your pictures or send an email. If your hard drive or SSD is no longer working, you can boot a live session and then order replacement parts. You also can feel free to try different things out in a live session.
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In a live session anything you do not save to external media or a mounted drive specifically will be lost when you power off your machine.
