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The file is 'ubuntu-14.04.1-desktop-amd64.iso' and there is another one with the same name. I couldn't open it so I neither could install the new version. I'm really new into updates and ubuntu world, please help! Thanks! FJC

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iso is a CD/DVD image format. You have to burn it to a disc and boot your machine from it to install Ubuntu. Here you have a full step-by-step guide on how to install Ubuntu.

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Byte Commander
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  • burning to a disk is outdated and depreciated. Most of the .iso are larger then a CD and thus need to go onto a DVD. DVD are expensive. For the most part , the .iso is written to a flash drive, which is nothing like burning. Flash drives are less expensive then DVD and recyclable. – Panther Feb 11 '15 at 14:55
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    I know but a) creating bootable usb drives is a bit more complicated than just burning a disc and b) for me the word disc includes CDs and DVDs, which I also mentioned. c) There are also some ?Ubuntu versions that still fit on a CD. And d) I still like boot discs better than flash drives, but this is my personal opinion. – Byte Commander Feb 11 '15 at 14:58
  • I myself went for usb, but took me 2 hours more to understand. I went for the usb solution, because i had no empty dvd at home. DVDś aren expensive anymore. I certainly would advice a DVD for ease of use. – Terradon Feb 11 '15 at 16:59