Installing Ubuntu on NetBook (Dell Mini)

In netbooks we wont found CD Drive so Installing ubuntu or any OS is a bit diffciult. So for the people who are looking for installing ubuntu on Netbooks with preinstalled Microsoft OS, I am going to explain you, how to install ubuntu using USB UNetbootin: UNetbootin allows for the installation of various Linux/BSD distributions to a partition or USB drive, so it's no different from a standard install, only it doesn't need a CD. It can create a dual-boot install, or replace the existing OS entirely.

Creating bootable USB

Creation of the bootable USB Ubuntu installation really could not be easier. UNetbootin is a standalone utility which when run lets the user select from any support distribution flavor and version. The target USB key is also selected and after pressing OK the distribution is downloaded, unarchived, the USB key formatted and the distribution copied to the USB key and made bootable. All of this is handled for the user. Steps to install ubuntu in Dell Mini
  1. Insert USB Key in Dell Mini USB port
  2. Boot Dell Mini and press ‘0’ on the boot-up screen
  3. Ubuntu Live boots and double-clicking on the Install icon on the desktop gets the process started.
  4. After the very few and simple prompts are answered the installation runs for a while and when completed you are prompted to reboot. When rebooting the USB key is removed and you now have a nice Ubuntu installation.