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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 organizing 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! If you want to contribute to these pages, the WikiToDo and WikiTeam pages are a good place to start. Please read the [[WikiGuide|Wiki Guide]] before making any edits. |
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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 = | = Getting Help = * '''[[http://help.ubuntu.com|Official Documentation]]''' - Please use one of these pages first. If you would like to view documentation for the current version of Ubuntu, you can follow this link. Otherwise, you can select one of the tabs at the top right of this page to view the documentation of the version you select. * [[CommonQuestions|Common Questions]] - On this page you will find answers to common questions that new Ubuntu users frequently ask. * [[HowToGetHelp|Other Places to Get Help]] - Here you will find resources for Ubuntu users, including suggestions for what to do before you ask for help. There are links to some very useful tutorials and beginner documentation in this section. * [[http://screencasts.ubuntu.com/|Ubuntu Screencasts]] - The Ubuntu Screencasts are a great way to get an introduction to Ubuntu. They move along somewhat quickly, but you can watch them as many times as you like. They are free! * [[Glossary]] - As you might expect, this is a glossary of commonly used terms. As with anything else you want to learn about, it helps to know the terminology. |
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| '''Please discuss major/structural changes to this page on [http://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-doc Documentation Email list].''' | == Helping Others == * [[http://www.ubuntu.com/community/participate|Get Involved]] is the place to start helping other Ubuntu users. * [[http://www.ubuntu.com/community|The Ubuntu Community]] page has several options for helping out. |
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| == Getting Started / Installation == | = 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 |
* [[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 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] |
Information on how to get the best out of your Ubuntu system. |
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| === Gnome-specific === * [http://www.gnome.org/learn/ Learn to use Gnome website] |
== Software == |
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| === Support for Included Applications === | * [[Applications]] - Information about the applications available for Ubuntu. * [[FreeSoftwareAlternatives]] - Free Software alternatives available on Ubuntu. * [[SoftwareManagement|Installing Software]] - Finding, installing, and updating software. * [[RecommendedApplications|Recommended Applications]] - A list of less well-known applications recommended by Ubuntu users. * [[Software|Software]] - Information about software available for Ubuntu. ## * Browse [[SoftwareRepoDefault|software documentation installed by default]] to read about what already in Ubuntu 8.04 LTS * [[SoftwareFromOtherOperatingSystems|Software From Other Operating Systems]] - Running other operating systems and their software, including Windows and Windows apps, in Ubuntu. * [[SoftwareAlphabeticIndex|Software List]] - Lists many of the applications you can install on Ubuntu. |
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| HINT: Many of the below applications come with extensive Help Sections-check these first!!! | == Music, Video and Photos == |
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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] |
* [[Multimedia]] - Playing and editing sound and video. * [[Photos]] - Viewing and editing photos. = Customizing and Maintaining Ubuntu = * [[Accessibility]] - Make Ubuntu easier to use for those with physical or visual challenges. * [[CorporateUbuntu|Business Environment]] - Configuring Ubuntu for use in business environments. * [[UbuntuEyeCandy|Eye Candy]] - Making your computer look and work cooler. * [[TroubleShootingGuide|Troubleshooting guides]] - Solving troubles with configurations and software. * [[Servers]] - Setting up web servers, file servers, and more. * [[Security]] - Keeping your computer safe. * [[SystemAdministration|System Administration]] - Maintaining your computer. = Connecting and Configuring Hardware = * [[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. * [[InputDevices|Input Devices]] - Setting up your keyboard, mouse, and other input devices. * [[Ubuntu:LaptopTestingTeam|Laptops]] - Reports on using Ubuntu on a portable computer. * [[NetworkDevices|Network, wireless, and internet devices]] - Setting up networking and 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 your graphics card and external hardware such as video cameras. = Learn More = Delve into some more advanced topics, and develop your Ubuntu skills. * [[Programming]] - Creating software. * [[UsingTheTerminal]] - Learn how to use the command line. = Can't Find What You're Looking For? = * [[TitleIndex|Index of all available pages]] - List of all community documentation pages. ---- * [[/PageDiscussion|Discuss this page]] * '''Contributors:''' DocumentationTeam DuncanLithgow ## * '''Categories:''' |
Welcome to the community documentation for Ubuntu, created by users just like you! If you want to contribute to these pages, the WikiToDo and WikiTeam pages are a good place to start. Please read the Wiki Guide before making any edits.
Documentation in other languages is also available.
Getting Help
Official Documentation - Please use one of these pages first. If you would like to view documentation for the current version of Ubuntu, you can follow this link. Otherwise, you can select one of the tabs at the top right of this page to view the documentation of the version you select.
Common Questions - On this page you will find answers to common questions that new Ubuntu users frequently ask.
Other Places to Get Help - Here you will find resources for Ubuntu users, including suggestions for what to do before you ask for help. There are links to some very useful tutorials and beginner documentation in this section.
Ubuntu Screencasts - The Ubuntu Screencasts are a great way to get an introduction to Ubuntu. They move along somewhat quickly, but you can watch them as many times as you like. They are free!
Glossary - As you might expect, this is a glossary of commonly used terms. As with anything else you want to learn about, it helps to know the terminology.
Helping Others
Get Involved is the place to start helping other Ubuntu users.
The Ubuntu Community page has several options for helping out.
Getting Ubuntu
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.
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.
Using your System
Information on how to get the best out of your Ubuntu system.
Software
Applications - Information about the applications available for Ubuntu.
FreeSoftwareAlternatives - Free Software alternatives available on Ubuntu.
Installing Software - Finding, installing, and updating software.
Recommended Applications - A list of less well-known applications recommended by Ubuntu users.
Software - Information about software available for Ubuntu.
Software From Other Operating Systems - Running other operating systems and their software, including Windows and Windows apps, in Ubuntu.
Software List - Lists many of the applications you can install on Ubuntu.
Music, Video and Photos
Multimedia - Playing and editing sound and video.
Photos - Viewing and editing photos.
Customizing and Maintaining Ubuntu
Accessibility - Make Ubuntu easier to use for those with physical or visual challenges.
Business Environment - Configuring Ubuntu for use in business environments.
Eye Candy - Making your computer look and work cooler.
Troubleshooting guides - Solving troubles with configurations and software.
Servers - Setting up web servers, file servers, and more.
Security - Keeping your computer safe.
System Administration - Maintaining your computer.
Connecting and Configuring Hardware
Ubuntu Hardware Support - Main hardware support page.
Drives and Partitions - Adding storage, partitioning, accessing your Windows files, and more.
Portable Gadgets - Syncing and transferring files from PDAs, audio players, mobile phones, and cameras.
Input Devices - Setting up your keyboard, mouse, and other input devices.
Laptops - Reports on using Ubuntu on a portable computer.
Network, wireless, and internet devices - Setting up networking and internet devices.
Printers - Setting up and using your printer.
Sound - Setting up and using sound cards, speakers, and musical instruments.
Thin Clients - Setting up and using thin clients.
Video - Setting up your graphics card and external hardware such as video cameras.
Learn More
Delve into some more advanced topics, and develop your Ubuntu skills.
Programming - Creating software.
UsingTheTerminal - Learn how to use the command line.
Can't Find What You're Looking For?
Index of all available pages - List of all community documentation pages.
Contributors: DocumentationTeam DuncanLithgow