If you've installed Ubuntu in the past, you might notice that, unlike its predecessors up to 12.04, Ubuntu 17.04 (Zesty Zapus) does not fit on one CD. As from 12.10 onwards, developers also improved the installer, which now provides full encryption and Logical Volume Manager (LVM). The step in 13.10 that allowed access to or set up of an UbuntuOne account was removed in 14.04. Other than these updates, not much has changed with the Ubuntu installation process in three years.

Installing Ubuntu 17.04 on your computer or virtual machine can be done in several ways. Although Ubuntu is geared toward novice Linux users, installing the system is different from a Windows installation. We'll explain your options and walk you through the steps.

What's New, Zesty?

If you're running Ubuntu 16.10, you can update to version 17.04 directly. However, if you're upgrading from a version of Ubuntu earlier than 16.10, you will have to update in steps to 16.10 first and then to 17.04. If you decide to go with a clean install, try the Live version first to test the programs and get used to the Unity desktop. Then, you can load the distribution via the integrated installer on your computer. Regardless of what you decide, back up all your important files first so nothing gets lost in the process.

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