Table of Contents

1. Introduction

2. Why switch to Ubuntu?

Stable

Secure

Easy to use

International

Accessible

Free

Community

3. Preparing to switch

Trying-out Ubuntu

Hardware compatibility

Organizing your files

Converting unsupported file types

Backing-up your Windows installation

Internet connection settings

Network settings

Web browser bookmarks

Emails and mail account settings

Instant messaging settings

Transferring your data safely

4. Installing Ubuntu

Obtaining an Ubuntu installation disc

Burning your downloaded Ubuntu image

Booting from the install CD

Preparing to install

Entering basic information

Partitioning your disks

Migrating your settings and documents

Finalizing the installation

Restarting into Ubuntu

5. Migrating your data into Ubuntu

Files

Emails

Contacts/Address Book

Calendar

Browser Bookmarks/Favorites

Glossary of Windows Terms

6. Applications in Ubuntu

Installing applications

Ubuntu equivalents to Windows programs

7. Dual-booting with Windows

Introduction

Basic concepts

Planning your dual-boot configuration

Setting up a dual-boot configuration

Customizing your dual-boot setup