PHASE 01Beginner1 week

Get a Machine Running

Objective: Install Ubuntu Linux on your machine from scratch.

Lessons6 free
  1. 011.1 What an Operating System Is, and Why Linux20 min
  2. 021.2 Firmware: BIOS, UEFI, Boot Order, and Secure Boot25 min
  3. 031.3 Getting the Installer and Proving It Is Real20 min
  4. 041.4 Installing Ubuntu90 min
  5. 051.5 Your Notes, and How to Write an Install Log20 min
  6. 06Lab: Phase 1, Get a Machine Running90 min
The Mission

Your machine either has Windows on it, has a broken OS, or has nothing at all. Your job is to wipe it and install Ubuntu. Not dual-boot. Not a virtual machine. A full, clean install.

You'll need to figure out how to access BIOS/UEFI and change the boot order. Every machine is different. That's your problem to solve.

The Challenge2 tasks
  1. 1

    Take a screenshot of your Ubuntu desktop showing the terminal open with the output of uname -a displayed. This proves you installed it and can open a terminal.

  2. 2

    Write down three problems you ran into during installation and how you solved them.

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