Install Ubuntu Netbook 10.10
Follow the instructions on http://www.ubuntu.com/netbook/get-ubuntu/download to download Ubuntu and create an USB stick; or borrow an USB stick from the maths department (assuming you are a student at Katedralskolan in Lund).
Connect a network cable before installing it; you will then get all the udates automatically. Restart the computer after installation.
Click the Install Drivers icon in the Panel.
Activate the wireless Driver. Find a wireless network by clicking at the WLAN icon.
You can find most applications needed in Ubuntu Software Center.
When it comes to Java, however, follow the instructions below.
Installing Java from Sun on Ubuntu
Java is needed to run GeoGebra (and other Java-based programs), to view applets on the internet and to run programs using Java Webstart.
The program offered with Ubuntu is OpenJDK which is another version of Java, the original version is the program developed by Sun (now it's Oracle). The OpenJDK version does not work as well as the Sun version of Java, it is significantly slower. If you want to program Java yourself using NetBeans, OpenJDK does not work as intended (according to rumours it does not work at all). Hence, you should install the Sun version of Java.
In order to install Sun Java from within the Software Center, you must add a package. Pick Software Sources, choose the tab Other Software, check Canonical Partners and enter these words:
In older versions of Ubuntu it is somewhat "easier" to install Java, you just have to check the box. After making the repository available you can search for "Sun jdk" using Ubuntu Software Center.
If you want some applications (like Java) pre installed, install Linux Mint instead.
For installing software see Get Software.
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