the psycho cat on an HP Mini with Ubuntu

Just Beginning
Introduction
Read this first before you try Ubuntu*

Which Ubuntu to pick?
Getting Ubuntu
Making a bootable USB of Ubuntu

Ubuntu inside Windows
Dual-boot with Windows
Install Desktop CD Ubuntu
Modest Specs

Install Software
Extra Repositories

Security in Ubuntu
Create a "browse as root" launcher*

Where's the Terminal?
Password in Terminal

Next Steps
Mount Windows
Install Proprietary Software
Install Flash
Install MP3 Playback
Finding iTunes Alternatives
Export as MP3 in Audacity
Use Wine

Beyond the Basics
Backing up Ubuntu
Upgrade Ubuntu*
Change boot menu
Mount Linux

Playing Around
KDE/Gnome Comparison
Install KDE
Install XFCE
Pure Gnome
Pure KDE
Pure XFCE
Make your own Ubuntu remix

Troubleshooting
Can't sudo
Graphical sudo
Forgot password

* Off-site link

Cheap Plugs
If you've found these tutorials useful, please consider donating a small amount to one of my favorite non-profits/charities. Every little bit helps.

You may also want to consider donating directly to the Ubuntu project.

While some users are comfortable editing the /etc/default/grub configuration file manually to change things like default operating system to boot or timeout time, other users may be more comfortable using a GUI (graphical user interface) to make such changes.

Start-Up Manager allows you to make changes to the boot menu through a GUI, and this guide shows you how to install Start-Up Manager.

The package you want to install is called startupmanager. If you don't know how to install software in Ubuntu, read this.

Once installed, Startup Manager is pretty easy to use.

Just go to System > Administration > StartUp-Manager

Wait for it to start up.

Then you can easily change the timeout or make another operating system the default boot option.