The Process of Switching from Win10 to Ubuntu

Introduction

There are several reasons for switching my desktop computer from Windows to Linux:

  1. The desktop has been used for many years and its performance has declined.
  2. It is no longer my primary machine.
  3. It is used for learning Linux.
  4. I love tinkering.

Preparation

Hardware:

  1. A desktop computer
  2. A 16GB USB flash drive
  3. Ethernet cable/network card

Software:

Disk image burning software

Creating a Bootable USB Drive

Downloading the Image

Download the latest version from the official Ubuntu website here.

Making the Bootable USB Drive

Note: Please ensure that there are no important files saved on the USB drive!

Install UltraISO, select –> Open to choose ubuntu-20.04-desktop-amd64.iso –> Start –> Write Disk Image –> Write, and wait for the writing to complete.

Installing the Ubuntu System

Insert the USB drive and press the power button; enter the BIOS page (the key to enter BIOS varies by computer, usually F12 or Delete key) and select USB boot.

Scroll down to select Simplified Chinese, then install Ubuntu.

Select the keyboard layout as Chinese.

Selecting Installation Type

The first and second options are easier during installation; the installer will automatically partition the drives. The third option requires manual partitioning, which can be a bit more troublesome during installation, but since it’s manual, you’ll be more familiar with the partitioning of the system, making later management easier. We choose the third option, Something else, and then click Continue.

Choosing Time Zone

Creating a User

Wireless Network Card or Ethernet

If you are connected via Ethernet, the basic configuration is complete. However, if you are using a wireless network card, please refer to another article:

Installing Network Card Drivers on Ubuntu