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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) == You are new to Ubuntu or it's your first Linux experience. In this category you'll find basic information and things that make your linux journey easier and more fun. === 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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| == Documentation == | === Other Documentation === ## * http://www.ubuntulinux.org/support/documentation/ ## commented because there is nothing here yet: for breezy there will be lots of docs at http://help.ubuntu.com * http://kubuntu.org/documentation.php ## * TitleIndex - lists all Wiki Pages in Alphabetical Order ## commented because the majority of pages on the wiki are not documentation * ["Accessibility"] - docs related to accessibility * [http://www.ubuntulinux.org/support/documentation/glossary Glossary] * [http://www.ubuntuguide.org/ Unoffical Ubuntuguide (might have some errors!)] - this is a very comprehensive guide to setting up things quickly in Ubuntu. It is not an official site, so may contain errors, but it is very useful indeed. |
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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? * UsefulDocumentation - Useful documentation not specific to Ubuntu/from External sites |
=== External Documentation === |
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| == External Documentation == === Ubuntu-specific === * [http://www.ubuntuguide.org The Unofficial Ubuntu Guide] * [http://del.icio.us/tag/ubuntu Ubuntu links section on del.icio.us] === Debian-specific === |
* UsefulDocumentation - Useful documentation not specific to Ubuntu from External sites |
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| * [http://www.gnome.org/learn/ Learn to use Gnome] * [http://docs.kde.org/ KDE Documentation] |
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| === Gnome-specific === * [http://www.gnome.org/learn/ Learn to use Gnome website] === Support for Included Applications === |
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| [http://support.openoffice.org/index.html OpenOffice Suite] [http://www.mozilla.org/support/ Mozilla Firefox] [http://www.gimp.org/docs/ The GIMP] |
* [http://support.openoffice.org/index.html OpenOffice Suite] * [http://www.mozilla.org/support/ Mozilla Firefox] * [http://www.gimp.org/docs/ The GIMP] == Kubuntu == If you are interested in the KDE Version of Ubuntu you'll find some information. * ["Kubuntu"] - Here you can find all documentation concerning Kubuntu, Ubuntu with the KDE desktop! == Installation - Maintenance - Updating == Here you'll find information on how to get Ubuntu and the differnt installation possibilities. In near future you'll find documentation about how you can administrate and upgrade your System. === 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 == Here you'll find documentation about how to setup different hardware and drivers. == Software - Howto's to get software to work == Here you'll find documentation about how to install software. ---- 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)
You are new to Ubuntu or it's your first Linux experience. In this category you'll find basic information and things that make your linux journey easier and more fun.
New to Ubuntu
UbuntuCommunityPhilosophy - Ubuntu Philosophy
FrequentlyAskedQuestions - Answers for questions not yet in the [http://www.ubuntulinux.org/support/documentation/faq/ FAQ database]
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!
Other Documentation
- ["Accessibility"] - docs related to accessibility
[http://www.ubuntulinux.org/support/documentation/glossary Glossary]
[http://www.ubuntuguide.org/ Unoffical Ubuntuguide (might have some errors!)] - this is a very comprehensive guide to setting up things quickly in Ubuntu. It is not an official site, so may contain errors, but it is very useful indeed. === External Documentation ===
UsefulDocumentation - Useful documentation not specific to Ubuntu from External sites
[http://www.debian.org/doc/ Debian documentation index]
[http://www.debian.org/doc/user-manuals Debian Documentation Project Users' Manuals]
[http://www.togaware.com/linux/survivor/ GNU/Linux Desktop Survival Guide]
[http://www.gnome.org/learn/ Learn to use Gnome]
[http://docs.kde.org/ KDE Documentation]
Support for Included Applications:
HINT: Many of the below applications come with extensive Help Sections-check these first!!!
[http://www.mozilla.org/support/ Mozilla Firefox]
[http://www.gimp.org/docs/ The GIMP]
Kubuntu
If you are interested in the KDE Version of Ubuntu you'll find some information.
- ["Kubuntu"] - Here you can find all documentation concerning Kubuntu, Ubuntu with the KDE desktop!
Installation - Maintenance - Updating
Here you'll find information on how to get Ubuntu and the differnt installation possibilities. In near future you'll find documentation about how you can administrate and upgrade your System.
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
Here you'll find documentation about how to setup different hardware and drivers.
Software - Howto's to get software to work
Here you'll find documentation about how to install software.