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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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| 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, created by users just like you! |
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| Also please visit IdeasForNewFrontPageStructure and comment! | [http://www.ubuntu.com/support/local Documentation in other languages] is also available. |
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| = Documentation Area = | To contribute, please read WikiGuide before making any edits. Thanks. |
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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. * [:ProcessorArch:Which Ubuntu CD to get] - Which Ubuntu CD is appropriate for your computer. * [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. * [:UpgradeNotes: Upgrading Ubuntu] - Information on how to upgrade from older versions of 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 |
== Switching from Windows, OS X, or another Linux distribution == |
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| == Documentation == | Essential reading for people switching, or people thinking about it. |
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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 |
* [:SwitchingToUbuntu/FromWindows:Switching from Windows] * [:SwitchingToUbuntu/FromMacOSX:Switching from Mac OS X] * [:SwitchingToUbuntu/FromLinux/RedHatEnterpriseLinuxAndFedora:Switching from Red Hat Enterprise Linux or Fedora] * [:SwitchingToUbuntu/FromLinux:Switching from another Linux distribution] |
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| == External Documentation == | = After you've installed Ubuntu = |
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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] |
* [:Applications] - This page explains the different categories of software applications, as well as how to use them. * [:RestrictedFormats:Multimedia Support] - Playing MP3, DVD and other popular sound and video formats. * [:SoftwareManagement:Installing Software] - Finding, installing, and updating software. * [:Multimedia] - Playing and editing sound and video. * [:InternetAndNetworking:Internet & Networking] - Connecting to the Internet as well as your home or office network. * [:UbuntuEyeCandy:Eye Candy] - Making your computer look and work cooler. * [:CorporateUbuntu:Business Environment] - Configuring Ubuntu for use in business environments. * [:Servers] - Setting up web servers, file servers, and more. * [:SoftwareFromOtherOperatingSystems:Software From Other Operating Systems] - Running other operating systems and their software (including Windows and Windows apps) in Ubuntu. * [:Accessibility/doc/Guide:Accessibility] - Making Ubuntu easier to use for those with physical or visual challenges. * [:Programming] - Creating software. |
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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] |
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| === Gnome-specific === * [http://www.gnome.org/learn/ Learn to use Gnome website] |
= Maintain your Computer = |
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| === Support for Included Applications === | * [:TroubleShootingGuide:Troubleshooting guides] - Solving troubles with configurations and software. * [:SystemAdministration:System Administration] - 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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| HINT: Many of the below applications come with extensive Help Sections-check these first!!! | = Connecting and Configuring Hardware = |
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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] |
* [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] - List of all community documentation pages. |
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Welcome to the community documentation for Ubuntu, created by users just like you!
[http://www.ubuntu.com/support/local Documentation in other languages] is also available.
To contribute, please read WikiGuide before making any edits. Thanks.
Start Here
[http://help.ubuntu.com Official Documentation] - Read this first. Includes all the Desktop and Server Guides.
[:ProcessorArch:Which Ubuntu CD to get] - Which Ubuntu CD is appropriate for your computer.
[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.
[:UpgradeNotes: Upgrading Ubuntu] - Information on how to upgrade from older versions of Ubuntu.
Switching from Windows, OS X, or another Linux distribution
Essential reading for people switching, or people thinking about it.
[:SwitchingToUbuntu/FromWindows:Switching from Windows]
[:SwitchingToUbuntu/FromMacOSX:Switching from Mac OS X]
[:SwitchingToUbuntu/FromLinux/RedHatEnterpriseLinuxAndFedora:Switching from Red Hat Enterprise Linux or Fedora]
[:SwitchingToUbuntu/FromLinux:Switching from another Linux distribution]
After you've installed Ubuntu
- [:Applications] - This page explains the different categories of software applications, as well as how to use them.
[:RestrictedFormats:Multimedia Support] - Playing MP3, DVD and other popular sound and video formats.
[:SoftwareManagement:Installing Software] - Finding, installing, and updating software.
- [:Multimedia] - Playing and editing sound and video.
[:InternetAndNetworking:Internet & Networking] - Connecting to the Internet as well as your home or office network.
[:UbuntuEyeCandy:Eye Candy] - Making your computer look and work cooler.
[:CorporateUbuntu:Business Environment] - Configuring Ubuntu for use in business environments.
- [:Servers] - Setting up web servers, file servers, and more.
[:SoftwareFromOtherOperatingSystems:Software From Other Operating Systems] - Running other operating systems and their software (including Windows and Windows apps) in Ubuntu.
[:Accessibility/doc/Guide:Accessibility] - Making Ubuntu easier to use for those with physical or visual challenges.
- [:Programming] - Creating software.
Maintain your Computer
[:TroubleShootingGuide:Troubleshooting guides] - Solving troubles with configurations and software.
[:SystemAdministration:System Administration] - 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] - List of all community documentation pages.