Help and information

LXterminal

As some of the instructions in this area require access to a terminal (CLI), please read About LXTerminal

Checking the down-loaded file and the CD

This is really important, please take the time to check Check the CD making sure it works BEFORE you install.

Remove lubuntu-desktop

When removing an application you may well see this, it is okay to accept. Removing lubuntu-desktop has the technical details.

Beginners

• Keeping Lubuntu up to Date - Important information on keeping Lubuntu up to date.

• Lubuntu Language Support - Details on how to add languages and regional configuration.

• Customizing the Clock - Help with fine tuning the clock on the task bar.

• Aqualung - if you want to add folders (directories) or even URLs right-click the 'Add files' button

Advanced users

• Installing using mini-iso - If you have less than 160MB RAM or you want to use the 64 Bit kernel, you need to use the Mini ISO . If you have less than 256MB RAM, you will find the minimal installation method faster than using the standard ISO.

• Alternate Installation - This is the same as the normal installation CD but uses a text based installer instead of the Ubiquity installer making it better suited for computers with less than 256MB RAM.

Install Lubuntu from Ubuntu or any Ubuntu flavors

You can install on any installed version of Ubuntu by adding the Lubuntu ppa and then installing Lubuntu:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:lubuntu-desktop/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install --no-install-recommends lubuntu-desktop

If you wish to get rid of the standard Ubuntu then head over to Remove Ubuntu alter the very end from

&& sudo apt-get install xubuntu-desktop

To

&& sudo apt-get install --no-install-recommends lubuntu-desktop

• Key Servers - Information on how to add different key-servers if the Ubuntu one is overloaded

Expert users

• Remove Old Kernels - Over time the start up list will grow longer, this link will help you keep it tidy.

Screencasts

• Web Browser

• Music management (using Aqualung)

• Disk utility

• MtPaint

• Printer

• E-mail (using Sylpheed)

• Software management (Synaptic Packages Manager)

• Instant messages (using Pidgin)

• Record a screencast (using gtk-recordMyDesktop)

• Record a screencast (using OpenShot)

• Installing Codecs

• Burning CDs/DVDs (using XFBurn)

• IRC (using XChat)

• Record a podcast (using Audacity)

How to get help

• Mailing list - Email list for any assistance with Lubuntu.

• Lubuntu Live IRC Help- If you have not set up your IRC yet, you can get access to the #lubuntu channel on the Freenode IRC Network with this link to webchat.

• Ubuntu Forums - The normal Ubuntu Forum is another great place to get assistance but please remember to use the Lubuntu prefix when posting.

How to help

Check the forum area

Lubuntu now has an option of Lubuntu prefix on http://ubuntuforums.org/ when a request for help is logged. The way the system works so that you can pick up on people who have either used the Lubuntu prefix or a Lubuntu tag are:

1. Click on Search, select Tag, type in Lubuntu
2. Click on Search, select Advanced, Under the banner that says "Search Options", to the left you will see an option "Find Threads with Prefix". Scroll down the list and select "Lubuntu"

Be available on the IRC

• IRC: #lubuntu on irc.freenode.net