convert linux lite to untuntu

[rogermills2]

i am new to linux and have purchased a hp laptop with linux lite and desire to install unbuntu on this hp laptop. how can i install unbuntu over linux lite

[CelticWarrior]

You can install Ubuntu. Whatever is there doesn't matter, it can't be "converted" therefore it's an installation like any other.

[bestucan]

1. install "apt" feature
2. add ubuntu sources in your /etc/sources.list
3. install ubuntu basic software, like gnome.

[CelticWarrior]

1. install "apt" feature
2. add ubuntu sources in your /etc/sources.list
3. install ubuntu basic software, like gnome.

DON'T even try to do this unless you want to end up with a Frankenstein monster. Ubuntu sources are already there, Linux Lite is based on Debian and Ubuntu. "install ubuntu basic software, like gnome" is someone posting vague stuff for the sake of it, really not helpful, especially for newbies.

Again, if you want Ubuntu, install Ubuntu from scratch.

[crip720]

Should check what CPU and how much RAM you have. Ubuntu with the Gnome desktop will like to use more resources than Linux Lite. Depending on what you have, might want to check out the lighter Ubuntu desktops.

[MoebusNet]

+1

If I may suggest, burn a DVD or USB with your preferred Ubuntu flavor and try the "live" version before you attempt to install Ubuntu so as to verify compatibility with your video card, WiFi card, installed RAM, etc.

Burn to DVD - https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto

Burn to Flash Drive - https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/FromUSBStick

[Artim]

If you liked Linux Lite and want to move "up" from there, I suggest Xubuntu because it has a similar desktop (Xfce), but do a fresh installation by all means instead of trying to "convert" Linux Lite into something else. You'll lose all the cool tools and stuff, but if you no longer want them or need them, do a fresh installation of the distro you want with the desktop you want: Ubu, Kubu, Lubu, Xubu, etc.

[rogermills2]

sorry for the delayed response. perhaps the question i should ask is how to install ubuntu

[rogermills2]

i thank each of you. i have been attempting to do a new install of ubuntu and can't seem to figure it out. and i will continue to figure it out. thanks again.