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a. Preparations
Get Ubuntu ISO image. You can use zsync to cut download cost. Here the complete download links for 17.04.
Prepare 2 blank partitions: one at least 20GB will be main partition, and one (at your option) 1GB will be swap partition.
Prepare installation media: burn the ISO image into USB drive, this is the most common method today. You can use Unetbootin (Windows/Ubuntu), Disk Utility (Ubuntu built-in), or Multisystem.
Make backup: have full concentration while installing, don't be sleepy, and make sure you've created backup for your important data.
Example: I prepared my /dev/sda4 70GB as main and /dev/sda3 2.5GB as swap. The bootloader will be installed to /dev/sda as the parent device for both main & swap.
b. Boot to Installer
After making the installation media, you should insert it into your computer > reboot > enter BIOS > change the first boot into USB drive (or CDROM if you use DVD) > save & reboot > on the Ubuntu Budgie live session welcome choose "Try Ubuntu Budgie". On the desktop you should run the program "Install Ubuntu Budgie 17.04" so the installer window is ready.
1. Choose A Language
First step: select English on the language selection. However, if you see your mother language available, you can choose it instead.
2. Choose No Connection
Second step: choose "I don't want to connect..." to make the installation process quick.
3. Choose No Downloading
Third step: make sure there is no check on "Install third-party..." so it won't waste the time to do something you rather do it after install.
4. Choose Something Else
Fourth step: choose "Something else". This gives you full control over all your disk partitions.
5. Create Main Partition
Fifth step: on the partition table, choose the main partition you've prepared > click "Change" > make sure the "Size" is 20GB or more > choose "Use as" = Ext4 > check on "Format partition" > choose "Mount point" = / > click OK.
6. Create Swap Partition
Sixth step: still on the partition table, choose the second, smaller partition you've prepared > choose the "Use as" = swap area > click OK.
7. Choose Bootloader Location
Seventh step: select disk location where the GRUB bootloader will be placed. Generally, the default choice is safe. However, to make it sure, it should be the disk where your main partition belong. So if your main partition is /dev/sda4 then the correct disk location will be /dev/sda. See that /dev/sda4 is a partition inside /dev/sda.
8. Start Installing
Eight step: begin the installation by clicking "Install Now". Remember that by pressing this button you cannot go back. So make sure all your partitioning decisions are correct.
9. Determine Your Info
Ninth step: after clicking Install Now, the actual install will be performed, and you will be asked for 3 basic info:
9.1 Geolocation
Click on the map where you're living. This determines your time & date setting, regional formats (such as money currency), and even holidays.
9.2 Keyboard Layout
Select your keyboard layout here. However, default selection is safe.
9.3 Username
Determine your username and password for Ubuntu here.
Waiting
After filling 3 personal info, the installation window will take you to see beautiful slideshow introducing Ubuntu Budgie. The total installation time is around 10 minutes only in my machine.
Installation Finished
Once finished, the installer will inform you. You have the choice to stay on the live session or just reboot. Now enjoy Ubuntu Budgie 17.04!
