Install Ubuntu

How to install Ubuntu in a PC

What is Ubuntu?

Ubuntu is a free operating system that has been developed by a community of computer scientists around the world. They have created this operating system to provide a free operating system for education and communication purposes around the world. To read more about Ubuntu mission and goals please visit: Ubuntu

There are four versions of Ubuntu that can be downloaded:

a. Ubuntu (GNOME/Linux based operating system, standard version) b. Xubuntu (GNU/Linux based operating system, lighter system) c. Edubuntu (Specifically designed for school environments) d. Kubuntu (KDE and K desktop environment, Mac-like version)

Once one has decided which version of Ubuntu to use, download it to the desktop. It is recommended to copy the downloaded package into a CD. Install the Ubuntu in the computer. The nice thing about this program is that when the computer is rebooted you can choose the operating system that one wants to use. Be sure to allocate enough space when partitioning your hard drive (7 GB or more).

Once Ubuntu has been installed in your computer, go to:

System -> Administration -> Sypnaptic Package Manager Enter root password Search for libxxf 86 (these X11 Direct Graphics Library Packages) Check them for installation click on apply download them and install them Search for Octave Check all octave packages for intallation click on apply download them and install them Close Synaptic Package Manager

These packages should help run MD++ properly.