We have already talked about the flavors of Ubuntu, as a highly recommended option for replace Windows XP we have chosen LubuntuSince there are generally few powerful computers that have Windows XP, it is more common for computers to be a bit old. So today it's time to get down to work a bit and install Lubuntu on our computer. To do this we will use Lubuntu 14.04 Although it is in beta, it is quite stable and its installation is similar to the previous versions. So knowing the latest version, the old versions will be easy for you.
Preparing the installation
First of all, what we have to do is a backup of all our files: documents, images, videos, audios, browser bookmarks, emails, etc ... Our idea is to replace Windows XP by Lubuntu, so we will erase everything first and then install Lubuntu to use it as the main operating system.
Once we have made the backup we will need the installation disc. The most modern equipment allows an installation from a usbHowever, older computers need a physical disk, a DVD, or a CD-ROM. To make the installation disc we go to this link and download the Lubuntu iso image. Once we have the disk image we record it on a disk. Once we have the disc burned and the backup of our files, we go to the Bios and change the boot sequence so that instead of loading the hard disk, it loads the cd-rom first.
Installation of Lubuntu 14.04
We introduce the installation disk, restart the computer and a screen like the one below will appear so that we can select the installation language, mark Spanish and select the option «Try Lubuntu without installing«.
Now Lubuntu will be loaded into memory so that a graphical installation can be done without problems from there.
So after a few minutes the system is loaded and we click on the icon «Install Lubuntu 14.04»With which the following window will appear where we will have to choose the language of the installation, click on continue. The installation program will evaluate our equipment to see if we meet the minimum requirements or not.
We need at least 5 Gb of space on the hard disk and be connected to the Internet, if we have it, the following image will appear, we disable the lower options, we can do it later and it will speed up the installation process of Lubuntu 14.04.
Now we have to specify where we are going to install Lubuntu 14.04, normally it will give us the option to install it together with Windows XP, but if we want to have only Lubuntu what we do is mark the option «Erase disk and install Lubuntu»We press continue and several screens will appear in which more information about the user and the equipment is collected, such as which time slot to select, the language of the keyboard and the name of the user and the equipment.
On this screen it will ask us if we want the system to enter directly or ask us for the user's password. For me, the best thing is that it asks us for the user's password, not only does it allow us to remember that password, but the system is more secure. By the way, do not forget the password, it is very important since it will be requested to perform the most important operations of the system. Now the system will start to install and copy the Lubuntu 14.04 files.
The remaining process is automatic, we will be able to see the functionalities that Lubuntu offers us while the files are installed. When finished, the following message will appear, we click to restart and the computer will close the program, remove the installation disk so that we can remove it and after clicking the enter key the system will reboot, now with Lubuntu 14.04.
I know it seems difficult, so I recommend that you read this tutorial well and if you have any questions, you can always do it on a virtual machine and delete it and repeat it as many times as we need. If you doubt, this system is the best, it is how many of us learn.