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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 community documentation for Ubuntu.
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Also please visit IdeasForNewFrontPageStructure and comment! These pages were created by Ubuntu users just like you! If you want to contribute, please read WikiGuide first. Thanks.
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= Documentation Area = [http://www.ubuntu.com/support/local Documentation in other languages] is also available.
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'''Please discuss major/structural changes to this page on [http://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-doc Documentation Email list].''' = Start Here =
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== Getting Started / Installation ==  * '''[http://help.ubuntu.com Official Documentation]''' - Read this first. Includes all the Desktop and Server Guides.
 * [http://www.ubuntu.com/download/releasenotes Release Notes] - Information on new features and help specific to each Ubuntu release.
 * [:CommonQuestions:Common Questions] - Answers to common questions from new Ubuntu users
 * [:HowToGetHelp:Other Places to Get Help] - Support resources for Ubuntu.
 * ["Installation"] - Basic and advanced methods of installing Ubuntu, and information about supported hardware.
 * [:EdgyUpgrades:Upgrade Dapper to Edgy] - Information on how to upgrade from Dapper to Edgy.
 * [:ProcessorArch:Which Ubuntu CD to get] - Which Ubuntu CD is appropriate for your computer.
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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
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== Documentation == == Switching from Windows, OS X, or another Linux distribution ==
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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		 Essential reading for people switching, or people thinking about it.

 * [:SwitchingToUbuntu/FromWindows:Switching from Windows]
 * [:SwitchingToUbuntu/FromLinux:Switching from another Linux distribution]
 * [:SwitchingToUbuntu/FromMacOSX:Switching from Mac OS X]

== After you've installed Ubuntu ==

 * [:RestrictedFormats:Multimedia and Java Support] - For MP3, DVD and other popular sound and video formats, as well as Java support.
 * [:SoftwareManagement:Installing Software] - Finding, installing, and updating software.
 * [:TroubleShootingGuide:Troubleshooting guides] - Solving your troubles with configurations and software

= Installing and Using Software =
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 * [:Multimedia] - Sound and video.
 * [:InternetAndNetworking:Internet & Networking] - Connecting to the Internet as well as your home or office network.
 * ["Games"] - A list of 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.
 * [:DistributedComputing] - Programs that use your idle CPU time to do scientific research with no loss of system performace, like Folding@home or World Community Grid
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== External Documentation ==
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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]		 = Maintain your Computer =
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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]		  * [:SystemAdministration:System Administration] - Troubleshooting, setting up, and maintaining your computer.
 * [:Security] - Keeping your computer safe.
 * [:UpgradeNotes:Upgrading Ubuntu] - Upgrading to a new version of Ubuntu (from ''Breezy 5.10'' to ''Dapper 6.06 LTS'' for example).
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=== Gnome-specific ===
 * [http://www.gnome.org/learn/ Learn to use Gnome website]		 = Connecting and Configuring Hardware =
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=== Support for Included Applications ===  * [wiki:Ubuntu/HardwareSupport Ubuntu Hardware Support] - Main hardware support page.
 * [:DrivesAndPartitions:Drives and Partitions] - Adding storage, partitioning, accessing your Windows files, and more.
 * [:PortableDevices:Portable Gadgets] - Syncing and transferring files from PDAs, audio players, mobile phones, and cameras.
 * [:Peripherals:Keyboard and Mouse] - Setting up your keyboard and mouse.
 * [wiki:Ubuntu/LaptopTestingTeam Laptops] - Reports on using 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 cards, speakers, and musical instruments.
 * [:ThinClients:Thin Clients] - Setting up and using thin clients.
 * [:Video] - Setting up graphics hardware.
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HINT: Many of the below applications come with extensive Help Sections-check these first!!! = Can't Find What You're Looking For? =
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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]		  * [:TitleIndex:Index of all available pages] - Generated index of all community documentation wiki pages.

Welcome to the community documentation for Ubuntu.

These pages were created by Ubuntu users just like you! If you want to contribute, please read WikiGuide first. Thanks.

[http://www.ubuntu.com/support/local Documentation in other languages] is also available.

Start Here

  • [http://help.ubuntu.com Official Documentation] - Read this first. Includes all the Desktop and Server Guides.

  • [http://www.ubuntu.com/download/releasenotes Release Notes] - Information on new features and help specific to each Ubuntu release.

  • [:CommonQuestions:Common Questions] - Answers to common questions from new Ubuntu users

  • [:HowToGetHelp:Other Places to Get Help] - Support resources for Ubuntu.

  • ["Installation"] - Basic and advanced methods of installing Ubuntu, and information about supported hardware.

  • [:EdgyUpgrades:Upgrade Dapper to Edgy] - Information on how to upgrade from Dapper to Edgy.

  • [:ProcessorArch:Which Ubuntu CD to get] - Which Ubuntu CD is appropriate for your computer.

Switching from Windows, OS X, or another Linux distribution

Essential reading for people switching, or people thinking about it.

After you've installed Ubuntu

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

  • [:SoftwareManagement:Installing Software] - Finding, installing, and updating software.

  • [:TroubleShootingGuide:Troubleshooting guides] - Solving your troubles with configurations and software

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 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.

  • [:DistributedComputing] - Programs that use your idle CPU time to do scientific research with no loss of system performace, like Folding@home or World Community Grid

Maintain your Computer

  • [:SystemAdministration:System Administration] - Troubleshooting, setting up, and maintaining your computer.

  • [:Security] - Keeping your computer safe.

  • [:UpgradeNotes:Upgrading Ubuntu] - Upgrading to a new version of Ubuntu (from Breezy 5.10 to Dapper 6.06 LTS for example).

Connecting and Configuring Hardware

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

  • [:DrivesAndPartitions:Drives and Partitions] - Adding storage, partitioning, accessing your Windows files, and more.

  • [:PortableDevices:Portable Gadgets] - Syncing and transferring files from PDAs, audio players, mobile phones, and cameras.

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

  • [wiki:Ubuntu/LaptopTestingTeam Laptops] - Reports on using 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 cards, speakers, and musical instruments.

  • [:ThinClients:Thin Clients] - Setting up and using thin clients.

  • [:Video] - Setting up graphics hardware.

Can't Find What You're Looking For?

  • [:TitleIndex:Index of all available pages] - Generated index of all community documentation wiki pages.

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