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_1Greg1_
October 5th, 2010, 22:12
Here is some of the basics to use/install Ubuntu Server and use programs and stuff.

To Install Ubuntu Server (Might take 5-10 min on a fast computer)
1. Download the ISO from the website and burn to a CD.
2. Boot from CD on the computer you want to install Ubuntu Server on.
3. Begin Installation.
Only the registered members can see the link.
4. Press enter to install.
5. Choose your language, country and keyboard.
6. Wait for it to load installer.
7. Set up the network (change the host name, change time zone)
8. Choose partition to install to. (!!!WARNING-IF YOU OVERWRITE A PARTITION, YOU WILL LOOSE ALL THE DATA ON IT!!!)
9. Wait for it to partition and click yes to everything.
10. Wait for it to install the OS.
11. Enter A Username and account name
12. enter a password
13. Set up proxy, (If needed)
14. Choose install automatic updates
15. Wait as it sets up more...
16. choose if you want any server stuff installed
17. follow the prompts if you choose any server-stuff
18. Wait as it does some more stuff...
19. Click yes and wait some more...
20. take out disk and continue
21. When the screen looks like this, Only the registered members can see the link. type in your username, press enter, then your password, and you're in!

Basic Commands And Help
Shutdown - sudo shutdown now
Start apache - sudo service apache2 start
Start MySQL - sudo service mysql start
~~~More Coming Soon!~~~