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| = UserDocumentation = | #title User Documentation ##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 the 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 = | Please read the [:WikiGuide:Wiki Guide] 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].''' | = Getting Help = |
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| == Getting Started / Installation == | * '''[http://help.ubuntu.com Official Documentation]''' - Read this first. Includes all the Desktop and Server Guides. * [:CommonQuestions:Common Questions] - Answers to common questions from new Ubuntu users. * [:HowToGetHelp:Other Places to Get Help] - Support resources for Ubuntu. * [http://screencasts.ubuntu.com/ Ubuntu Screencasts] - Watch videos on how to use and install Ubuntu. * [:Glossary] - Glossary of commonly used terms. * [:buyinghardware:Buying new hardware] - General information about what hardware to buy and what to avoid. = Getting 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 |
* [: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. * ["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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| == Documentation == | === Switching From Another Operating System === |
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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. |
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| == External Documentation == | * [:SwitchingToUbuntu/FromWindows:Switching from Windows] * [:SwitchingToUbuntu/FromMacOSX:Switching from Mac OS X] * [:SwitchingToUbuntu/FromLinux:Switching from another Linux distribution] |
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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] |
= Using and Customizing your System = |
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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] |
Ubuntu includes thousands of different programs which you can install and use. It's also highly customizable; see below for more information on using and customizing your copy of Ubuntu. |
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| === Gnome-specific === * [http://www.gnome.org/learn/ Learn to use Gnome website] |
== Internet and Networking == |
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| === Support for Included Applications === | * [:InternetAndNetworking:Internet & Networking] - Connecting to the Internet as well as your home or office network. |
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| HINT: Many of the below applications come with extensive Help Sections-check these first!!! | == Installing Software == |
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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] |
* [:Applications] - This page explains the different categories of software applications, as well as how to use them. * [:SoftwareManagement:Installing Software] - Finding, installing, and updating software. * [:Software] - Alphabetical list of software available on Ubuntu. * [:SoftwareFromOtherOperatingSystems:Software From Other Operating Systems] - Running other operating systems and their software (including Windows and Windows apps) in Ubuntu. == Music, Video and Photos == * [:RestrictedFormats:Multimedia Support] - Playing MP3, DVD and other popular sound and video formats. * [:Multimedia] - Playing and editing sound and video. * [:Photos] - Viewing and editing photos. == Other Topics == * [:Accessibility/doc/Guide:Accessibility] - Making Ubuntu easier to use for those with physical or visual challenges. * [: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. * [: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. = 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. |
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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.
Please read the [:WikiGuide:Wiki Guide] before making any edits. Thanks.
Getting Help
[http://help.ubuntu.com Official Documentation] - Read this first. Includes all the Desktop and Server Guides.
[:CommonQuestions:Common Questions] - Answers to common questions from new Ubuntu users.
[:HowToGetHelp:Other Places to Get Help] - Support resources for Ubuntu.
[http://screencasts.ubuntu.com/ Ubuntu Screencasts] - Watch videos on how to use and install Ubuntu.
- [:Glossary] - Glossary of commonly used terms.
- [:buyinghardware:Buying new hardware] - General information about what hardware to buy and what to avoid.
Getting Ubuntu
[: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.
- ["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 Another Operating System
Essential reading for people switching, or people thinking about it.
[:SwitchingToUbuntu/FromWindows:Switching from Windows]
[:SwitchingToUbuntu/FromMacOSX:Switching from Mac OS X]
[:SwitchingToUbuntu/FromLinux:Switching from another Linux distribution]
Using and Customizing your System
Ubuntu includes thousands of different programs which you can install and use. It's also highly customizable; see below for more information on using and customizing your copy of Ubuntu.
Internet and Networking
[:InternetAndNetworking:Internet & Networking] - Connecting to the Internet as well as your home or office network.
Installing Software
- [:Applications] - This page explains the different categories of software applications, as well as how to use them.
[:SoftwareManagement:Installing Software] - Finding, installing, and updating software.
- [:Software] - Alphabetical list of software available on Ubuntu.
[:SoftwareFromOtherOperatingSystems:Software From Other Operating Systems] - Running other operating systems and their software (including Windows and Windows apps) in Ubuntu.
Music, Video and Photos
[:RestrictedFormats:Multimedia Support] - Playing MP3, DVD and other popular sound and video formats.
- [:Multimedia] - Playing and editing sound and video.
- [:Photos] - Viewing and editing photos.
Other Topics
[:Accessibility/doc/Guide:Accessibility] - Making Ubuntu easier to use for those with physical or visual challenges.
[: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.
- [: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.
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.