Downloading+Linux

=Download Linux=



Depending on how many users you anticipate using [|Moodle], and what hardware you are going to build your server, will determine which version of Ubuntu Linux you are going to [|download].

If you are going to use an [|Intel]-based machine as your server, you will want to use version 7.04. If you are going to use a [|PPC]-based machine as your server, you will want to use version 6.06 LTS* (//version 7 does not support PPC machines//). //*The "LTS" version of Ubuntu receives long-term support. 3 years for desktop versions and 5 years for server versions.//

I recommend using the //[|Server Version]// of Ubuntu since it lacks a Graphical User Interface ([|GUI]). This is especially important if you have a large number of users since the GUI will draw system resources. However, you can install the necessary components to run a Moodle server by downloading the //[|Desktop Version]// of Ubuntu as well.

These are the steps to download the //Intel-based Server Version 6.06 LTS// of Ubuntu. > Under "What type of computer do you have?" select "Standard personal computer..." > And, for "Choose a location near you," find a server that is relatively close to you to download the [|ISO] of the software. > Click "Start Download." > >
 * 1) Go to the Ubuntu website ([|http://www.ubuntu.com/).]
 * 2) Click "Download Now."
 * 3) Under "Which release do you want?" select under "Server Edition" "Ubuntu 6.06 LTS - Supported to 2011."
 * 1) Your download will begin in a short amount of time. The reason why Ubuntu has become so popular of a Linux distribution is because the entire operating system fits on one CD. Several other distributions require several CDs or DVDs. Your download times will vary, but the Intel Server 6.06 LTS ISO is 432.1 MBs.
 * 1) Once the download is complete, burn your ISO to a CD.
 * 2) When the ISO is burned to a CD, you now have all that you need to begin installing the operating system to your new Moodle server. Go onto "Installing Linux" to see how this is done.