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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) ==
If you are new to Ubuntu or Linux in general, in this category you'll find basic information and things that make your linux journey easier and more fun.
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 * StartingTheJourney - A conceptual, terminology discussing guide, not practical by any sense

 * FrequentlyAskedQuestions - Answers for questions not yet in the [http://www.ubuntulinux.org/support/documentation/faq/ FAQ database]
 * BasicCommands - Basic Shell/command line/console commands for Newbies
 * [:Repositories: Repositories] - What are repositories?
 * RootSudo - Ubuntu uses sudo and has no {{{root}}} account like other linux distributions. This page explains why.
 * HowToGetHelp - this page lists all the various resources available to you, to find help with your Ubuntu system!
 * ["Kubuntu"] - Here you can find all documentation concerning Kubuntu, Ubuntu with the KDE desktop!

== Installation ==

 * HardwareSupport and SupportedArchitectures - Check if your hardware works with Ubuntu
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 * FrequentlyAskedQuestions - Answers for questions not yet in the [http://www.ubuntulinux.org/support/documentation/faq/ FAQ database]
 * HardwareSupport - List of supported hardware
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 * 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		  * [:InstallFromDebianSargeCDHowto: InstallFromDebianSargeCDHowto] - When the only thing you have is a debian 3.0 CD set. <-- page doesn't exist
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 * WartyWarthog/UpgradeNotes - upgrading from pre-Release or Debian Woody to Warty Warthog  * 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
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== Documentation == == Software - Howto's to get software to work ==
Here you'll find documentation about how to install software.
 * RestrictedFormats - Ubuntu does not come with support for mp3/dvd/flash/java. This page tells you how to install it.
 * ["XChatHowto"] - How to use Xchat to connect to the Ubuntu chatroom!
 * ["SSHHowto"] - How to use SSH to log into other machines
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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
 		 == Hardware & Drivers - Howto's to get hardware and drivers to work ==
Here you'll find documentation about how to setup different hardware and drivers.
 * ''add here''
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== External Documentation == == Maintain your System ==
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=== Ubuntu-specific ===
 * [http://www.ubuntuguide.org The Unofficial Ubuntu Guide]
 * [http://del.icio.us/tag/ubuntu Ubuntu links section on del.icio.us]		  * LowEndSystemSupport - Making the desktop interface snappier on machines without much memory
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=== Debian-specific === == Update your System ==

 * ''add here''

== 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.

=== External Documentation ===

 * 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 ===		 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]


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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)

If you are new to Ubuntu or Linux in general, in this category you'll find basic information and things that make your linux journey easier and more fun.

Installation

Software - Howto's to get software to work

Here you'll find documentation about how to install software.

  • RestrictedFormats - Ubuntu does not come with support for mp3/dvd/flash/java. This page tells you how to install it.

  • ["XChatHowto"] - How to use Xchat to connect to the Ubuntu chatroom!
  • ["SSHHowto"] - How to use SSH to log into other machines

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

Here you'll find documentation about how to setup different hardware and drivers.

  • add here

Maintain your System

Update your System

  • add here

Other Documentation

External Documentation

Support for Included Applications:

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

CategoryDocumentation

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