How do I install Pop!_OS on my computer?

To install Pop!_OS on your computer, you typically follow these steps:

1. Backup Data: Ensure all important data is backed up as the installation process will erase all data on the target drive.

2. Download Pop!_OS: Visit the official Pop!_OS website and download the latest ISO image.

3. Create a Bootable USB Drive: Use a tool like Rufus or Etcher to create a bootable USB drive from the ISO image.

4. Prepare Your Computer: Restart your computer and enter the BIOS/UEFI settings to change the boot order, giving priority to the USB drive.

5. Install Pop!_OS:

   • Boot from the USB drive.
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to select your language, keyboard layout, and time zone.
   • Choose the installation type (erase disk and install Pop!_OS or install Pop!_OS alongside another operating system).
   • Continue through the prompts to complete the installation.

6. Post-Installation Setup: After the installation is complete, remove the USB drive, restart your computer, and log into your new Pop!_OS environment.

Example: If you have a Dell Inspiron laptop, you would start by downloading the Pop!_OS ISO from the website. Then, you'd use Rufus to write the ISO to a USB drive. Restarting the laptop, you'd press F2 (or the appropriate key) to enter the BIOS and set the USB drive as the first boot device. Following the on-screen instructions during boot, you'd proceed with the installation.

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