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= UserDocumentation = ##Please discuss major/structural changes to this page on the Documentation team mailing list at: http://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-doc
##If you want to get involved with editing and organising the Wiki please visit DocumentationTeam.
## This page is designed to remain mostly static - make and propose changes to the pages that are linked to from this page
## For help on contributing to the wiki, see WikiGuide
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http://www.ubuntulinux.org/wiki/IconNote.png ||<tablestyle="float:right; font-size: 0.9em; width:40%; background:#F1F1ED; margin: 0 0 1em 1em;" style="padding:0.5em;">'''Contents'''[[BR]][[TableOfContents(1)]]||
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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. Welcome to the home of community documentation for Ubuntu! Before editing this page, please read the WikiGuide page. Thanks!
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Also please visit IdeasForNewFrontPageStructure and comment! = Start Here =
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= Documentation Area =  * [http://help.ubuntu.com Official Documentation] - Read this first if you haven't already. Includes the [http://help.ubuntu.com/6.06/ubuntu/desktopguide/C/index.html Ubuntu], [http://help.ubuntu.com/6.06/kubuntu/desktopguide/C/index.html Kubuntu] and [http://help.ubuntu.com/6.06/xubuntu/desktopguide/C/index.html Xubuntu] Desktop Guides and the [http://help.ubuntu.com/6.06/ubuntu/serverguide/C/index.html Server Guide].
 * [:HowToGetHelp:Other Resources] - Lists support resources for Ubuntu.
 * [:LocalSupport:Other Languages] - Index of the documentation in other languages.
 * ["Installation"] - Guides to basic and advanced methods of installing Ubuntu, and the supported architectures and hardware.
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'''Please discuss major/structural changes to this page on [http://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-doc Documentation Email list].''' == After you've installed Ubuntu ==
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== Getting Started / Installation ==  * [:SwitchingToUbuntuFromWindows:Switching to Ubuntu from Windows] - What sets Ubuntu apart from Windows.
 * [:SwitchingToUbuntu:Switching to Ubuntu from another Linux distribution] - What sets Ubuntu apart from other Linux distributions.
 * [:RestrictedFormats:Multimedia and Java Support] - For MP3, DVD and other popular sound and video formats, as well as Java support.
 * [:SoftwareManagement:Adding, Removing and Updating Programs] - How to manage software in Ubuntu.
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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		 = Installing and Using Software =
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== Documentation ==  * [:Multimedia] - Sound and video.
 * [:InternetAndNetworking:Internet & Networking] - Connecting to the Internet as well as your home or office network.
 * ["Games"] - A list of great games for Ubuntu.
 * [:UbuntuEyeCandy:Eye Candy] - Ubuntu themes and artwork.
 * [:CorporateUbuntu:Business Environment] - Configuring Ubuntu for use in business environments.
 * [:Servers] - Setting up web servers, file servers, and more.
 * [:Programming] - Creating software in Ubuntu.
 * [:OSEmulation:OS Emulation] - Running other Operating Systems inside Ubuntu.
 * [:Accessibility/doc/Guide:Accessibility] - Making Ubuntu easier to use for those with physical or visual challenges.
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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
 
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== External Documentation == = Maintain and Administer 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]		  * [:SystemAdministration:System Administration] - System administration, configuration & maintenance tasks within Ubuntu.
 * [:Security] - Security tools and best-practices.
 * [:UpgradeNotes:Upgrading Ubuntu] - Upgrading from one Ubuntu release to another (from ''Breezy 5.10'' to ''Dapper 6.06 LTS'' for example).
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=== Debian-specific ===
 * [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]		 = Hardware & Drivers =
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=== Gnome-specific ===
 * [http://www.gnome.org/learn/ Learn to use Gnome website]		  * [:HardwareSupport:Ubuntu Hardware Support] - Main hardware support page.
 * [:DrivesAndPartitions:Drives and Partitions] - Setting up disk drives and storage devices.
 * [:Peripherals:Keyboard and Mouse] - Setting up your keyboard and mouse.
 * [:LaptopTestingTeam:Laptops] - How to use Ubuntu on a portable computer.
 * [:NetworkDevices:Network, wireless & internet devices] - Setting up networking & internet devices.
 * [:Printers] - Setting up and using your printer.
 * [:Sound] - Setting up and using sound devices.
 * [:ThinClients] - Setting up and using thin client architectures.
 * [:Video] - Setting up graphics hardware.
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=== 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]		 ----
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Welcome to the home of community documentation for Ubuntu! Before editing this page, please read the WikiGuide page. Thanks!

Start Here

After you've installed Ubuntu

  • [:SwitchingToUbuntuFromWindows:Switching to Ubuntu from Windows] - What sets Ubuntu apart from Windows.

  • [:SwitchingToUbuntu:Switching to Ubuntu from another Linux distribution] - What sets Ubuntu apart from other Linux distributions.

  • [:RestrictedFormats:Multimedia and Java Support] - For MP3, DVD and other popular sound and video formats, as well as Java support.

  • [:SoftwareManagement:Adding, Removing and Updating Programs] - How to manage software in Ubuntu.

Installing and Using Software

  • [:Multimedia] - Sound and video.

  • [:InternetAndNetworking:Internet & Networking] - Connecting to the Internet as well as your home or office network.

  • ["Games"] - A list of great games for Ubuntu.

  • [:UbuntuEyeCandy:Eye Candy] - Ubuntu themes and artwork.

  • [:CorporateUbuntu:Business Environment] - Configuring Ubuntu for use in business environments.

  • [:Servers] - Setting up web servers, file servers, and more.
  • [:Programming] - Creating software in Ubuntu.

  • [:OSEmulation:OS Emulation] - Running other Operating Systems inside Ubuntu.

  • [:Accessibility/doc/Guide:Accessibility] - Making Ubuntu easier to use for those with physical or visual challenges.

Maintain and Administer your System

  • [:SystemAdministration:System Administration] - System administration, configuration & maintenance tasks within Ubuntu.

  • [:Security] - Security tools and best-practices.

  • [:UpgradeNotes:Upgrading Ubuntu] - Upgrading from one Ubuntu release to another (from Breezy 5.10 to Dapper 6.06 LTS for example).

Hardware & Drivers

  • [:HardwareSupport:Ubuntu Hardware Support] - Main hardware support page.

  • [:DrivesAndPartitions:Drives and Partitions] - Setting up disk drives and storage devices.

  • [:Peripherals:Keyboard and Mouse] - Setting up your keyboard and mouse.

  • [:LaptopTestingTeam:Laptops] - How to use Ubuntu on a portable computer.

  • [:NetworkDevices:Network, wireless & internet devices] - Setting up networking & internet devices.

  • [:Printers] - Setting up and using your printer.
  • [:Sound] - Setting up and using sound devices.

  • [:ThinClients] - Setting up and using thin client architectures.

  • [:Video] - Setting up graphics hardware.

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