How Can I Install Ubuntu on My Laptop That Comes with FreeDOS?

When you boot from the USB, the Ubuntu installer will handle erasing FreeDOS if you want it to. It will repartition your drive and install Linux. I recommend checking out LinuxJourney.com for great tutorials or the "Explaining Computers" channel on YouTube for visual guidance. Just remember, don't just copy the ISO file onto the USB; you'll need to make it a bootable drive.

A quick YouTube search for "how to install Ubuntu from USB" will yield a ton of tutorials. Just watch a few to find one that clicks for you! The great thing is, since your laptop is empty, you don't need to worry about dual-booting or saving any data. Just dive in and have fun experimenting with Linux!

Check out the official Ubuntu documentation for a detailed step-by-step guide. They have great resources! Here's a link: https://documentation.ubuntu.com/desktop/en/latest/tutorial/install-ubuntu-desktop/. Also, if you're not sure how to create a bootable drive from FreeDOS, I could send you one pre-loaded with Ubuntu if you're in the US!

You seem to be on the right track! Here’s a bit more detail: First, download Rufus, grab the Ubuntu ISO, and make sure your USB drive is connected. In Rufus, select GPT/EFI as the partition scheme and choose ISO write mode to create the bootable USB. After that, plug the USB into your new laptop. It should boot from USB; if not, you may need to hit a certain key during startup to pull up the boot menu. If you still have issues, consider disabling secure boot in the BIOS settings.