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* '''Select a Linux Distribution''' and '''download''' a Linux Distribution Install ISO file<br>to your Computer ('''Note:''' Be aware of any required Hardware Requirements for the Linux OS prior to installation.)
* '''Burn an Linux Distribution CD/DVD''', or '''USB''', or use '''downloaded file when creating a virtual machine'''.* Once booted, the installation process '''transfers the live image to a disk (or flash memory)''' and configures the system.* For most distributions, the installation involves a '''guided graphical environment''' help assist with the Linux installation process.
===Linux Installation Methods===
'''Dual-boot / Multi-boot Installation'''
* A '''boot menu''' allows the user to select the desired OS.* This options provides a method to still use your computer if one OS fails to boot-up.* Most Linux distributions can access the Windows partition if your Windows OS cannot boot-up.* This option is great for '''troubleshooting''': for example booting into other OS to confirm that you can connect to the Internet to rule-out hardware issues.* The installation process will take some of the free disk space from the OS already installed.* It is recommended to back up important data before proceeding.* It is recommended to install the Linux OS last, as other operating systems may not offer a multi-boot option.
[[Image:vm-player-menu.png|thumb|right|250px|VMware Player launch menu for Ubuntu Linux OS<br>(Image licensed under [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ cc])]]
* Virtualization requires a compatible processor – : not all processors support that feature.* Most recent multi-core processors support virtualization.* The virtualized OS is installed and run in a window under another OS.* The installation can usually be completed from an ISO image.
* One or more virtual machines can be run at the same time The guest OS shares the hardware with the host OS and possibly other virtualized systems
* Special software is used to manage the entire process, this is referred to as the “hypervisor”.* The guest systems have network access through the host.
* The selection of virtualization software (which allows creation and running of virtual machines) depends mainly on the host OS, although some are cross-platform. Other considerations as to virtualization software may be features, support, price and/or personal preferences.
