You can also use Unetbootin to install a version of Linux directly from the onboard tools provided:Ĭlick on the top left button "Distribution":Īnd then on the version which is to the right: Once finished, click on Reboot Now or Exit: The name of the downloaded ISO will now appear in the window bottom right:Ĭlick on OK and the install process will start: Now open the app Unetbootin and you need to point the installer to your downloaded ISO file, click where it states " Diskimage":Īnd then on where you can see "Select disk" ( only after you have clicked on "Diskimage"):Īnother window will open and you must click on "Parent directory (root)": THE USB STICK MUST BE MOUNTED BEFORE YOU START USING UNETBOOTIN!!!. Do not just simply delete what files are on the stick as the hidden files are exactly that "hidden"!. Now, you will need a USB stick/Pendrive of not less than 4 - 5GB in size for a good safe install, the drive must be PRE-FORMATTED TO FAT32 file format ERASING ALL DATA PREVIOUSLY KEPT ON THE DRIVE INCLUDING HIDDEN FILES!. It can create a dual-boot install, or replace the existing OS entirely. 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. Install the app Unetbootin either under Linux: sudo apt-get install unetbootin
(I am not talking about using the Unetbootin download function, I am talking about you downloading your ISO directly from a website!, please see below for instructions how to use the onboard download function!.) You should (can) also install udisks2 in Ubuntu 15.10 and higher!:įirstly, download your preferred version of Ubuntu Mate OS, 32 or 64 Bit (if you are unsure, download the 32 Bit version) (Ubuntu/Debian/Voyager/PinguyOS etc) in the form of an ISO file, remember where you store the file!.
If unetbootin doesn't work for you, try " mintstick".