Summary

The initial Ubuntu configuration will determine the ease and flexibility available when modifying the operating system. A right decision at the beginning can make everything else easier. The questions addressed in this chapter include:

• Do you upgrade or reinstall?

• Do you want a desktop, server, or custom installation?

• Should you install from a floppy disk, CD-ROM, USB, or across the network?

• If you upgrade, what are some problems you may run into?

Chapter 2 covers the post-installation environment and discusses things that you might want to change after you first log in. In Chapter 3, you'll learn how to configure the different types of devices and peripherals that you may want to use with your system.