Installing Ubuntu Linux on a Netbook: Do you want to install Ubuntu or any other Linux distribution on your netbook? If yes, then allow me to show you the necessary steps needed in order to do so.Installing Ubuntu on a netbook is pretty easy but before taking the plunge, it's important to do a little more research on whether your netbook's hardware such as webcam, Wi-Fi, and trackpad among others are well supported. But if you are ready, then let's get down to business.