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You can download Ubuntu online, completely free.
Take a look at a full list of our previous versions and alternative downloads >
You can use Ubuntu Windows installer to run Ubuntu alongside your current system.
Once you've finished downloading your file, you'll need to create a CD or USB drive.
Burning a CD means that you can try Ubuntu without affecting your current system. And you can install it alongside or instead of your system whenever you're ready.
Wubi is an officially supported Ubuntu installer for Windows users. It can install and uninstall Ubuntu in the same way as any other Windows application. It’s simple and safe.
Download Wubi ›Buy a CD or USB Key with Ubuntu preinstalled from the Ubuntu Shop.
Find out more about the options on the Ubuntu Shop ›Note: To burn most ISOs, you can use Apple's Disk Utility (Disk Copy in older versions).
Wubi is an officially supported Ubuntu installer for Windows users. It can install and uninstall Ubuntu in the same way as any other Windows application. It’s simple and safe.
Download Wubi ›Buy a CD or USB Key with Ubuntu preinstalled from the Ubuntu Shop.
Find out more about the options on the Ubuntu Shop ›The procedure may differ slightly depending on which version of Ubuntu you are using.
Wubi is an officially supported Ubuntu installer for Windows users. It can install and uninstall Ubuntu in the same way as any other Windows application. It’s simple and safe.
Download Wubi ›Buy a CD or USB Key with Ubuntu preinstalled from the Ubuntu Shop.
Find out more about the options on the Ubuntu Shop ›Insert a USB stick with at least 2GB of free space
The easiest way to get up an running with USB is to use the USB installer provided by pendrivelinux.com. You’ll need to download and install and follow the instructions.
Download Pen Drive Linux's USB Installer
Wubi is an officially supported Ubuntu installer for Windows users. It can install and uninstall Ubuntu in the same way as any other Windows application. It’s simple and safe.
Download Wubi ›Buy a CD or USB Key with Ubuntu preinstalled from the Ubuntu Shop.
Find out more about the options on the Ubuntu Shop ›We would encourage Mac users to download Ubuntu Desktop Edition by burning a CD for the time being. But if you would prefer to use a USB, please follow the instructions below.
Note: this procedure requires an .img file that you will be required to create from the .iso file you download.
TIP: Drag and Drop a file from Finder to Terminal to 'paste' the full path without typing and risking type errors.
hdiutil convert -format UDRW -o ~/path/to/target.img ~/path/to/ubuntu.iso
).dmg
ending on the output file automatically.diskutil list
to get the current list of devicesdiskutil list
again and determine the device node assigned to your flash media (e.g. /dev/disk2)diskutil unmountDisk /dev/diskN
(replace N with the disk number from the last command; in the previous example, N would be 2)sudo dd if=/path/to/downloaded.img of=/dev/rdiskN bs=1m
(replace /path/to/downloaded.img
with the path where the image file is located; for example, ./ubuntu.img
or ./ubuntu.dmg
)./dev/rdisk
instead of /dev/disk
may be faster.dd: Invalid number '1m'
, you are using GNU dd. Use the same command but replace bs=1m
with bs=1M
.dd: /dev/diskN: Resource busy
, make sure the disk is not in use. Start the 'Disk Utility.app' and unmount (don't eject) the drive.diskutil eject /dev/diskN
and remove your flash media when the command completesalt
while the Mac is restarting to choose the USB-StickWubi is an officially supported Ubuntu installer for Windows users. It can install and uninstall Ubuntu in the same way as any other Windows application. It’s simple and safe.
Download Wubi ›Buy a CD or USB Key with Ubuntu preinstalled from the Ubuntu Shop.
Find out more about the options on the Ubuntu Shop ›Wubi is an officially supported Ubuntu installer for Windows users. It can install and uninstall Ubuntu in the same way as any other Windows application. It’s simple and safe.
Download Wubi ›Buy a CD or USB Key with Ubuntu preinstalled from the Ubuntu Shop.
Find out more about the options on the Ubuntu Shop ›
You can try out Ubuntu before you install it. When your CD or USB stick is ready, you can run Ubuntu directly from your CD or USB without affecting your current system.
1. If you're using a CD: Put the Ubuntu CD into the CD/DVD-drive and restart the computer. You should see a welcome screen prompting you to choose your language and giving you the option to install Ubuntu or try it from the CD.
If you don't get this menu, read the booting From the CD guide for more information.
2. If you're using a USB drive: Most newer computers can boot from USB. You should see a welcome screen prompting you to choose your language and giving you the option to install Ubuntu or try it from the CD.
If your computer does not automatically do so, you might need to edit the BIOS settings. Restart your computer, and watch for a message telling you which key to press to enter the BIOS setup. It will usually be one of F1, F2, DEL, ESC or F10. Press this key while your computer is booting to edit your BIOS settings.
You need to edit the Boot Order. Depending on your computer, and how your USB key was formatted, you should see an entry for 'removable drive' or 'USB media'. Move this to the top of the list to force the computer to attempt to boot from USB before booting from the hard disk. Save your changes and continue.
3. Choose your preferred language and click on 'Try Ubuntu'
4. Your live CD desktop should appear. Have a look around!
5. When you are ready to install Ubuntu click on the icon on your desktop: 'Install Ubuntu 11.10'
When the CD or USB stick is ready, simply put it in your computer, restart and follow the instructions that appear on your screen.
If you're using a CD:
If you don't get this menu, read the booting From the CD guide for more information.
Most newer computers can boot from USB. You should see a welcome screen prompting you to choose your language and giving you the option to install Ubuntu or try it from the CD.
If your computer does not automatically do so, you might need to hold the F12 key to bring up the boot menu.
If you are not connected to the internet you will be asked to select a wireless network if available. We advise you to connect during the install so we can ensure you machine is up to date.
Use the checkboxes to choose whether you'd like to Install Ubuntu alongside another operating system, delete your existing operating system and replace it with Ubuntu, or – if you're an advanced user – choose the Something else option
Depending on your previous selections, you can now verify that you have chosen the way in which you would like to install Ubuntu. The installation process will begin when you click the Install Now button.
Ubuntu needs about 4.5 GB to install so add a few extra GB to allow for your files.
Not sure about this step? Windows users can use Wubi, which will install and uninstall Ubuntu in the same way as any other Windows application. It's simple and safe.
If you are connected to the internet this should be done automatically. Check your location is correct and click Forward to proceed. If you're unsure of your time zone, type the name of the town you're in and we'll help you find it.
If you're having problems connecting to the Internet, use the menu in the top-right-hand corner to select a network.
Enjoy Ubuntu!