I need to find the 32-bit version, and all I keep finding is the 64-bit. Can anyone provide me with a link?
For other versions of Ubuntu Desktop including torrents, the network installer, a list of local mirrors, and past releases see our alternative downloads. Ubuntu 18.10 The latest version of the Ubuntu operating system for desktop PCs and laptops, Ubuntu 18.10 comes with nine months, until July 2019, of security and maintenance updates. Since my computer can't handle an actual disc for some reason, I tried to use VirtualBox to run Ubuntu on Windows. However, I can't use 64-bit ISOs, because VirtualBox is 32-bit. Is there a 32-bit ISO for Ubuntu?
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As http://ubuntu.com now offers only 64bit releases, 32bit images are harder to find.
Here they are:
18.04
16.04.4
...these should be more suitable for older hardware.
...torrent links:
Note i386 in the ISO name, which signifies the image is 32bit.
The most popular currently supported Ubuntu releases can always be found here. If the flavor you are looking for isn't there, try this page. The 32 bit version files end in -i386.iso while the 64 bit versions end in -amd64.iso but also run on Intel 64-bit CPU's.
Regardless of which flavor iso you decide to install, it's always prudent to insure that you have a valid download by checking the hash.
This answer should not only work now, but into the future as well. If you've landed here because you can't find the 32-bit live installer you can still use the network installer found here as mentioned in this answer.
Comments and links about LTS systems
The answer by @ElderGeek is independent of the current versions and therefore very good.
I want to add some details to that answer in order to find the version with the longest remaining support time (until 'end of life'), which is often the first point release of an LTS release. Right now, when this is written, it is Ubuntu 16.04.1 LTS, and I cannot find its iso files via the links in the answer by @ElderGeek.
The support intervals are described with details and diagrams in this link,
The kernel series of the second, third and fourth point releases are different from the kernel series of the first point release, and are not supported for a long time. The hardware enablement stack must/will be upgraded according to these links,
in order to keep everything up to date (including security updates of the kernel).
Problems are reported, I think particularly for old hardware, where you would use 32-bit Ubuntu or a light-weight 'Ubuntu community flavour', Lubuntu, Ubunntu MATE or Xubuntu. Some of these problems can be found, if you type HWE into the 'Search Q&A' window near the top right corner of the web browser's window with AskUbuntu (and press Enter).
The kernel series of the fifth point release is that of the next LTS relesase and has long time support.
Strategy for a stable and reliable system
I suggest a strategy using LTS releases at this link,
Get the iso files
Start looking for the iso files of the version with the longest remaining support via these links,
- releases.ubuntu.com/ or for the community flavours cdimage.ubuntu.com/
If the iso files of the version with the longest remaining support are not found via those links, you can find them via the following general link,
and right now, when this is written, you want to find Ubuntu 16.04.1 LTS via the following link,
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Download elementary OS
If you haven't already, you will need to download elementary OS from our home page. You will need to copy the downloaded ISO file to a USB flash drive using the instructions below.
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Recommended System Specifications
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You'll need a USB flash drive with at least 2 GB of free space and a program called Rufus.
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We generate a checksum (or hash sum) for elementary OS images so you can verify your downloaded file. This ensures that you've received the full, complete download and that your install image is not corrupted in any way. Click next to 'SELECT' and verify that the text next to 'SHA256' matches the following hash:
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- Assuming that your computer is still on, start by inserting your install drive and restarting your computer.
- Most computers will briefly allow you to change the boot order for this boot only by pressing a special key — usually F12, but sometimes Esc or another function key. Refer to the screen or your computer's documentation to be sure.
- Press F12 (or the appropriate key) and select the install drive—usually 'USB-HDD' or something containing the word 'USB', but the wording may vary. If you choose the incorrect drive, your computer will likely continue to boot as normal. Just restart your computer and pick a different drive in that menu.
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Verifying your download is an important, but optional step. We generate a checksum (or hash sum) for elementary OS images and we recommend that you verify that your download matches that checksum before trying to install. This ensures that you've received the full, complete download and that your install image is not corrupted in any way.
Running the following command in your Terminal:
Should produce the output:
Note: This is assuming that you have downloaded the .iso file to your Downloads folder.In case you have downloaded it elsewhere, please specify the correct path to the downloaded file, as shown below
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To create an elementary OS install drive on macOS you'll need a USB flash drive that is at least 2 GB in capacity and an app called 'Etcher'.
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If your Mac doesn't recognize your elementary OS USB Install Drive in the boot menu, you may need to create an elementary OS Install DVD instead. To create one, insert a blank DVD, right click on the ISO file in Finder, and select 'Burn elementaryos-0.4.1-stable.20180214.iso to Disc'. When complete, attempt to boot again from the Install DVD.
Verify your Download
Verifying your download is an important, but optional step. We generate a checksum (or hash sum) for elementary OS images and we recommend that you verify that your download matches that checksum before trying to install. This ensures that you've received the full, complete download and that your install image is not corrupted in any way.
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Running the following command in your terminal:
should produce the output:
Creating an Install Drive
You'll need a USB flash drive with at least 2 GB of free space and a program called UNetbootin.
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Open UNetbootin from the Dash. It will open a window like the one below:
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- Click '…' to select the ISO that you downloaded previously.
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- Click 'OK' and wait for the process to finish.
Booting from the Install Drive
In order to start the installation process, you must boot your computer from the install drive.
- Assuming that your computer is still on, start by inserting your install drive and restarting your computer.
- Most computers will briefly allow you to change the boot order for this boot only by pressing a special key — usually F12, but sometimes Esc or another function key. Refer to the screen or your computer's documentation to be sure.
- Press F12 (or the appropriate key) and select the install drive—usually 'USB-HDD' or something containing the word 'USB', but the wording may vary. If you choose the incorrect drive, your computer will likely continue to boot as normal. Just restart your computer and pick a different drive in that menu.
- Shortly after selecting the appropriate boot drive, you should be presented with the elementary OS splash screen. You may now follow the on-screen instructions which will guide you through the rest of the process.
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