How to install Pinguy OS 14.04

To install Pinguy OS 14.04

PinguyOS is a Linux distribution which is built over the Ubuntu framework. It is very simple and easy to use which is focused on the linux newbies. Installation of Pinguy is explained in this manual.

To install Pinguy

Utilise the following link to download the Pinguy OS and make it bootable.
http://pinguyos.com/download/
Now select install pinguy option to start with the installation.

Choose your preferred language and give continue.

Choose both the options in Installation window and click continue.

In Installation type, choose something else to do the partition manually.

Select New partition table to create a new partition table and click continue.


Now select the free space and click ‘ +’ (add) button


For Boot partition
size : 300 MB
partition type : primary
filesystem : ext4
mount point : /boot

For Swap partition
size : 8 GB
partition type : primary
filesystem : swap area
Note: Swap partition should be always, double the size of the RAM memory.

For root partition
size : 13 GB
partition type : primary
filesystem : ext4
mount point : /

Once all the partitions are done, click Install now

Select continue to write changes to disk.

Choose the current location and then Continue.

Pick the desired Keyboard type.

Create a new User and click continue to proceed further.


Restart the system, after the installation.

Select Pinguy OS 14.04 in the boot screen and press enter.

Now login with the user credentials.

Pinguy OS screen appears.

Menu Option.

Shortcuts

Tag : Pinguy
FAQ
Q
How to install pinguy OS 14.04 on Ubuntu?
A
First install Gdebi package
Gdebi will take care of all necessary dependencies while installing a software
#sudo apt-get install gdebi
Then install Pinguy Builder
#sudo gdebi pinguybuilder_4.3-6_all-beta.deb
Q
How do I run this in the terminal without using the GUI?
A
Use the following command to run this in the terminal without using the GUI:
#sudo PinguyBuilder
Q
is pinguy os available in 32 bit?
A
Pinguy OS is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions
Q
Is app not showing up in the menu?
A
Not sure why this happens. Have only seen this issue with
Ubuntu Budgie. To open run: PinguyBuilder-gtk
Q
What is Pinguy OS?
A
PinguyOS is a Linux distribution which is built over the Ubuntu framework.
It is very simple and easy to use which is focused on the Linux newbies.