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Experiment 01

Aim​

To install an operatng system and understand its basic components

Requirements​

  • Hardware: Personal Computer/Laptop with at least 4GB RAM
  • ISO Image: A bootable ISO image of the operating system
  • Bootable USB Drive: A USB drive with at least 8GB of storage
  • Software: A tool for creating bootable USB drives e.g., Rufus
  • Network: Internet connection for downloading the operating system ISO and necessary drivers
  • Disk Space: 20GB minimum

Procedure​

Step 1: Download the Operating System

  • Visit the official website of the operating system (e.g., Ubuntu, Linux Mint, etc.)
  • Download the latest stable ISO image suitable for the system architecture (32-bit or 64-bit)

Step 2: Create a Bootable USB Drive

  • Insert the USB drive into the computer
  • Open the bootable USB creation tool (e.g., Rufus)
  • Select the downloaded ISO image and the target USB drive
  • Start the process to create the bootable USB drive

Step 3: Boot from the USB Drive

  • Restart the computer and enter the BIOS/UEFI settings (usually by pressing F2, F12, DEL, or ESC during startup)
  • Change the boot order to prioritize the USB drive
  • Save the changes and exit the BIOS/UEFI settings
  • The computer should now boot from the USB drive

Step 4: Install the Operating System

  • Follow the on-screen instructions to install the operating system
  • Choose the installation type (e.g., clean install, dual boot, etc.)
  • Configure the necessary settings (e.g., language, time zone, keyboard layout, etc.)
  • Create a user account and set a strong password
  • Complete the installation process and restart the computer when prompted

Step 5: Verify Installation

  • Log in to the newly installed operating system
  • Explore the desktop environment and familiarize yourself with the interface
  • Open the terminal and execute basic commands to verify functionality (e.g., ls, pwd, cd, etc.)
  • Check for system updates and install any available updates
  • Install necessary drivers and software applications as needed
Images

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Conclusion​

Successfully installed the operating system and verified its basic functionality.