This guide is an overview of how the installation process of Ubuntu 7.04 (Feisty Fawn) differs from that of Ubuntu 6.06 (Dapper Drake). Ubuntu Feisty was released in April of 2007 and is the most user-friendly version of Ubuntu yet.
Compared with installing Ubuntu 6.06, Ubuntu Feisty has an added step for migration from Windows. The following are the basic seven steps:
- Choose installation language
- Set location
- Choose keyboard layout
- Set partitions
- Migration information
- Enter login information
- Click "Install"
Unlike the installation for Ubuntu 6.06, Feisty does not allow you to set the time during the installation process. The screen looks like the screenshot below:
When installing Feisty, one should be aware that the partitioning and mount point designation steps of the 6.06 installation are now one step, partitioning. This combination will make it easier to ensure the right mount point goes with each partition.
Certainly the greatest addition to the installation process of Ubuntu 7.04 is the migration assistant. The window appears as follows:
On the last step, you face a window similar to Ubuntu 6.06. Simply click "Install" and let Ubuntu do the dirty work. When it is done, don't forget to visit the Update section to learn about keeping Feisty up-to-date.
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