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Chapter 3. Before Installing Ubuntu

Table of Contents

Overview of the Installation Process
Back Up Your Existing Data!
Information You Will Need
Documentation
Finding Sources of Hardware Information
Hardware Compatibility
Network Settings
Meeting Minimum Hardware Requirements
Pre-Partitioning for Multi-Boot Systems
MacOS/OSX Partitioning
Pre-Installation Hardware and Operating System Setup
Invoking OpenFirmware
Hardware Issues to Watch Out For

This chapter deals with the preparation for installing Ubuntu before you even boot the installer. This includes backing up your data, gathering information about your hardware, and locating any necessary information.

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