Setting up an Ubuntu Computer

In this section we will create a computer which satifies the requirements for running ROS2 Humble Hawksbill.

if you already have a computer that meets the requirement of having the Ubuntu 22.04 operating system or similar (see below) go to the next step (Install ROS2)

🔧 What You Need:

• A USB drive (at least 8 GB)
• A computer to create the bootable USB
• Ubuntu 22.04
  • Iso standard file https://releases.ubuntu.com/jammy/ A lightweight version of ubuntu is raccomanded for extra prerformance.
  • Ubuntu mate: https://ubuntu-mate.org/download/amd64/jammy/
  • Xubuntu: http://ftp.uni-kl.de/pub/linux/ubuntu-dvd/xubuntu/releases/22.04/release/
  • Lubuntu: https://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/jammy/release/ (You can pick any of the images in the list since they are all capables of getting ROS2 Humble Hawksbill running.)
• A tool to create the bootable USB: e.g.
  • Rufus for Window https://rufus.ie/
  • Balena Etcher for Window/Linux/MACOS https://etcher.balena.io/#download-etcher
  • Startup Disk Creator for Ubuntu (already on Ubuntu)

💽 Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Create a Bootable USB with chosen tool
   • Plug in your USB stick
   • Open your preferred tool (e.g. Rufus on Windows)
   • Select:
     • Device: your USB stick
     • Boot selection: Ubuntu ISO file
     • Partition scheme: MBR (for BIOS) or GPT (for UEFI)
   • Click Start and wait for it to finish
2. Boot from USB
   • Plug the USB into the PC where you want to install Ubuntu
   • Turn on the PC and enter the boot menu (usually by pressing F2, F12, DEL, or ESC during startup)
   • Select the USB drive from the boot options
3. Start Ubuntu Installation
   • When the Ubuntu menu appears, choose “Try or Install Ubuntu”
   • Once the desktop loads, click “Install Ubuntu”
4. Choose Language and Keyboard Layout
   • Select your preferred language
   • Choose your keyboard layout and click Continue
5. Updates and Other Software
   • Choose Normal Installation
   • Click Continue
6. Installation Type (Format the PC)
   • Choose “Erase disk and install Ubuntu” to format and do a clean install
     • Attention!!⚠️ This will delete all data on the selected drive
   • Click Install Now and confirm changes
7. Set Location and User Info
   • Choose your time zone
   • Enter your name, computer name, username, and password
   • Click Continue
8. Let the Installation Finish
   • Wait for the installation to complete
   • When prompted, click “Restart Now”
   • Remove the USB drive when told to