1. Get Yourself Familiar with Linux Mint 13:
   • Video Guide: Installing under Windows
   • Documentation Linux Mint
   • Using Linux Mint 13
   • Swap Partitions Explained.
   • Choosing the Right File System for Windows 
   • Linux Mint 12 Installation Screen shots
2. Equipment Checklist: System requirements:
   • x86 processor (Linux Mint 64-bit requires a 64-bit processor.
     Linux Mint 32-bit works on both 32-bit and 64-bit processors).
   • 512 MB RAM (1GB recommended for a comfortable usage).
   • 5 GB of disk space
   • Graphics card capable of 800×600 resolution
   • CD/DVD drive or USB port
3. Plug in any Internal/External Hardware: Graphics Cards,
   DVB-T Cards, Memory, USB External Connections etc.
4. Download LinuxMint 13.
5. Burn the Image to a DVD using a DVD image burning program.  Free image burning software.
6. Ensure your PCs Bios is Set to Boot from Your DVD Drive.  This is Often the Default.
7. Get familiar using the live DVD until you feel comfortable using it.
8. Click Install Icon on Desktop.
9. Follow the Prompts until everything’s installed.
10. Reboot your system.
11. Install any Additional Drivers if available.
    Menu/Control Panel/Hardware/Additional Drivers Choose Recommended & Activate.

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