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= UserDocumentation = attachment:IconsPage/IconNote.png
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http://www.ubuntulinux.org/wiki/IconNote.png This page will act both as a (not complete but getting there) master index for documentation and a sketch pad for ideas. However at the moment it has no structural definition. We are working on changing that. '''The best way to find documents right now is to use the excellent SEARCH dialogue on our wiki, found in the top right hand corner of the page'''. If you want to get involved with editing and organising the Wiki please visit DocumentationTeam.
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This page acts both as a (not complete but getting there) master index for documentation and a sketch pad for ideas. However at the moment it has no structural definition. We are working on changing that. For the moment please try searching the whole page for what you are looking for. If you want to get involved with editing and organising the Wiki please visit DocumentationTeam.

Also please visit IdeasForNewFrontPageStructure and comment!		 This wiki uses Categories which can be attached to pages. To see all the pages in the category "Documentation", see this page: CategoryDocumentation.
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== Getting Started / Installation == = Newbie (New to Ubuntu & Linux) =
== New to Ubuntu ==
 * UbuntuCommunityPhilosophy - Ubuntu Philosophy
 * FrequentlyAskedQuestions - Answers for questions not yet in the [http://www.ubuntulinux.org/support/documentation/faq/ FAQ database]
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 * UbuntuCommunityPhilosophy - Ubuntu Philosophy
 * GettingUbuntu - How to obtain the Install CD
 * SmartBootManagerHowto - Installing from PC which will not boot from CD
 * FrequentlyAskedQuestions - Answers for questions not yet in the [http://www.ubuntulinux.org/support/documentation/faq/ FAQ database]
 * HardwareSupport - List of supported hardware
 * InstallFromKnoppixHowto - If the Ubuntu installer lets you down
 * InstallFromDebianSargeCDHowto - When the only thing you have is a debian 3.0 CD set.
 * LowEndSystemSupport - Making the desktop interface snappier on machines without much memory
 * NetbootInstallHowto - Installing over the net, e.g. with no CDROM or non-bootable SCSI CDROM
 * NetbootInstallLowMemHowto - Installing over the net to a system with no floppy, cdrom, and low memory
 * WartyWarthog/UpgradeNotes - upgrading from pre-Release or Debian Woody to Warty Warthog		 == Help for Newusers ==
 * StartingTheJourney - A conceptual, terminology discussing guide, not practical by any sense
 * BasicCommands - Basic Shell/command line/console commands for Newbies
 * [:Repositories: Repositories] - What are repositories?
 * RootSudo - Discussion of use of sudo and lack/use of root account
 * HowToGetHelp - this page lists all the various resources available to you, to find help with your Ubuntu system! ''Make sure you check this page if you have a problem!''
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 * http://www.ubuntulinux.org/support/documentation/
 * https://site-edit.ubuntulinux.org/wiki/folder_contents - lists all Wiki Pages in Alphabetical Order
 * BasicCommands - Basic Shell/command line/console commands for Newbies
 * RestrictedFormats - Discusses use and installation of mp3/dvd/flash/java
 * RootSudo - Discussion of use of sudo and lack/use of root account
 * StartingTheJourney - A conceptual, terminology discussing guide, not practical by any sense
 * [Repositories] - What are repositories?		  * http://www.ubuntulinux.org/support/documentation/
 * http://kubuntu.org/documentation.php
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   * TitleIndex - lists all Wiki Pages in Alphabetical Order
 * ["Accessibility"] - docs related to accessibility
 * [http://www.ubuntulinux.org/support/documentation/glossary Glossary]
 * [http://www.ubuntuguide.org/ Unoffical Ubtunuguide (might have some errors!)]
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 * [http://del.icio.us/tag/ubuntu Ubuntu links section on del.icio.us]
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=== KDE-specific ===
 * [http://docs.kde.org/ KDE Documentation]
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= Kubuntu =
 * ["Kubuntu"] - Here you can find all documentation concerning Kubuntu, Ubuntu with the KDE desktop!

= Installation - Maintenance - Updating =
== Getting Started / Installation ==
 * HardwareSupport and SupportedArchitectures - Check if your hardware works with Ubuntu
 * GettingUbuntu - How to obtain the Install CD
 * SmartBootManagerHowto - Installing from PC which will not boot from CD
 * InstallFromKnoppixHowto - If the Ubuntu installer lets you down
 * [:InstallFromDebianSargeCDHowto: InstallFromDebianSargeCDHowto] - When the only thing you have is a debian 3.0 CD set. <-- page doesn't exist
 * NetbootInstallHowto - Installing over the net, e.g. with no CDROM or non-bootable SCSI CDROM
 * NetbootInstallLowMemHowto - Installing over the net to a system with no floppy, cdrom, and low memory
 * InstallUbuntuWithoutRemoveableMedia - Installing Ubuntu from Windows without using floppies, a CD, or any other removeable media.
 * WartyUpgradeNotes - upgrading from pre-Release or Debian Woody to Warty Warthog
 * BootFromFirewireHardDisk - How to boot linux from a firewire hard disk.
 * VirtualMachines - Using Ubuntu with VMware and XEN

== Maintain your System ==
 * LowEndSystemSupport - Making the desktop interface snappier on machines without much memory
 * RestrictedFormats - Discusses use and installation of mp3/dvd/flash/java

== Update your System ==

= Hardware & Drivers - Howto's to get hardware and drivers to work =

= Software - Howto's to get software to work =
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CategoryDocumentation

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This page will act both as a (not complete but getting there) master index for documentation and a sketch pad for ideas. However at the moment it has no structural definition. We are working on changing that. The best way to find documents right now is to use the excellent SEARCH dialogue on our wiki, found in the top right hand corner of the page. If you want to get involved with editing and organising the Wiki please visit DocumentationTeam.

This wiki uses Categories which can be attached to pages. To see all the pages in the category "Documentation", see this page: CategoryDocumentation.

Documentation Area

Please discuss major/structural changes to this page on [http://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-doc Documentation Email list].

Newbie (New to Ubuntu & Linux)

New to Ubuntu

Help for Newusers

  • StartingTheJourney - A conceptual, terminology discussing guide, not practical by any sense

  • BasicCommands - Basic Shell/command line/console commands for Newbies

  • [:Repositories: Repositories] - What are repositories?

  • RootSudo - Discussion of use of sudo and lack/use of root account

  • HowToGetHelp - this page lists all the various resources available to you, to find help with your Ubuntu system! Make sure you check this page if you have a problem!

Documentation

External Documentation

Ubuntu-specific

Debian-specific

Gnome-specific

KDE-specific

Support for Included Applications

HINT: Many of the below applications come with extensive Help Sections-check these first!!!

[http://support.openoffice.org/index.html OpenOffice Suite]

[http://www.mozilla.org/support/ Mozilla Firefox]

[http://www.gimp.org/docs/ The GIMP]

Kubuntu

  • ["Kubuntu"] - Here you can find all documentation concerning Kubuntu, Ubuntu with the KDE desktop!

Installation - Maintenance - Updating

Getting Started / Installation

Maintain your System

Update your System

Hardware & Drivers - Howto's to get hardware and drivers to work

Software - Howto's to get software to work

CategoryDocumentation

UserDocumentation (last edited 2014-02-14 22:05:07 by knome)