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| = UserDocumentation = | #title Community Documentation ## If you want to get involved with editing and organizing the Wiki, please visit ## [[DocumentationTeam]] and [[WikiGuide]]. ## ## If you want to edit this page, please: ## 1. consider making changes to one of the pages linked from here ## (this page is designed to remain mostly static) ## 2. make changes you feel are necessary to [[/UserDocumentation/PageDiscussion/Draft]] ## 2. subscribe to the ubuntu-doc mailing list: ## http://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-doc ## 2. post a message to ubuntu-doc@lists.ubuntu.com ## describe your changes and why they're necessary ## 3. wait for a member of the documentation to make your changes live |
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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. | ||<tablestyle="float:right; font-size:0.9em; width:40%; background:#F1F1ED; margin: 0 0 1em 1em;" style="padding:0.5em;"><<TableOfContents>>|| |
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| Also please visit IdeasForNewFrontPageStructure and comment! | '''''Welcome to the community documentation for Ubuntu - created by users just like you!''''' Note that this is not the official documentation. * See also: '''[[https://help.ubuntu.com|Official Ubuntu Documentation]]''' * See also: [[http://www.ubuntu.com/download/releasenotes|Release Notes]] - Information on new features and help specific to each Ubuntu release. * See also: [[http://manpages.ubuntu.com|Manual Pages]] - Full archive of man pages for all of the commands and programs available in Ubuntu. |
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| = Documentation Area = | = Finding your way in Ubuntu = You may want to browse this wiki [[CategoryCategory|by category]]. |
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| '''Please discuss major/structural changes to this page on [http://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-doc Documentation Email list].''' | Ubuntu is a big place. Follow these directions to find where you want to go. |
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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 |
= Getting Started with Ubuntu = |
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| == Documentation == | == Terminology == If you are new to Linux or Ubuntu, some of the terms that are used throughout these documents might seem like a foreign language to you. Don't worry -- we have you covered. You can learn commonly-used terms from our [[Glossary]]. To learn about Ubuntu (like anything else), you must first understand the terminology. |
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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 |
== Switching From Another Operating System == Are you thinking about switching to Ubuntu, or have you already made the switch? Then the following articles might be of interest to you: * [[SwitchingToUbuntu/FromWindows|Switching from Windows]] * [[SwitchingToUbuntu/FromMacOSX|Switching from Mac OS X]] * [[SwitchingToUbuntu/FromLinux|Switching from another Linux distribution]] |
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| == External Documentation == | === The Terminal is Your Friend === Perhaps the most powerful tool in Linux is the command-line interface (CLI) (also known as the [[UsingTheTerminal | Terminal Program]]). Before you jump in, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the command-line interface. However, don't panic! There are many comfortable GUIs available for nearly all everyday tasks. |
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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] |
== FAQs == Still have questions? Stop by [[CommonQuestions|the most common questions that new Ubuntu users frequently ask]]. |
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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] |
= Installation = * See [[Installation]] for both basic and advanced methods of installing Ubuntu, as well as information about supported hardware. * Read the [[UpgradeNotes| Upgrade Notes]] to find out how to upgrade your system from older versions of Ubuntu. * For an example video tutorial on the full installation process of Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope) from Windows (using a LiveCD), watch [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8a-smrPlvE&hd=1|this YouTube video]]. |
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| === Gnome-specific === * [http://www.gnome.org/learn/ Learn to use Gnome website] |
= Getting to know and work with your system = |
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| === Support for Included Applications === | == Hardware == The main hardware support page can be found at: [[Ubuntu:HardwareSupport|Ubuntu Hardware Support]]. |
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| HINT: Many of the below applications come with extensive Help Sections-check these first!!! | Among the items covered include: * [[Ubuntu:Testing/Laptop|Laptops]] - Reports on using Ubuntu on a portable computer. * [[DrivesAndPartitions|Drives and Partitions]] - Adding storage, partitioning, accessing your Windows files, and more. * [[InputDevices|Input Devices]] - Setting up your keyboard, mouse, and other input devices. * [[Sound]] - Setting up and using sound cards, speakers, and musical instruments. * [[Video]] - Setting up your graphics card and external hardware such as video cameras. * [[Printers]] - Setting up and using your printer. * [[Scanners]] - Setting up and using your scanner. * [[NetworkDevices|Network, wireless, and internet devices]] - Setting up networking and internet devices. * [[PortableDevices|Portable Gadgets]] - Syncing and transferring files from PDAs, audio players, mobile phones, GPS units and cameras. |
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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] |
== Software == * [[InternetAndNetworking|Internet and Networking]] - information about the software side of connecting to the Internet and working with networks. * For information about the hardware side of networking, see [[NetworkDevices|Network, wireless, and internet devices]] (above). * For information about applications which use the Internet, see [[InternetApplications|Internet Applications]] (part of [[Applications]] below) * [[Applications]] - lists of software available for Ubuntu (including recommended software and equivalents to commonly-used Windows-based and Apple-based programs). * [[BuildingSoftwareReceipts|Building Software]] - [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How-to|howtos]] for building Ubuntu software packages that are not yet in an [[Repositories|Ubuntu repository]]. = Customizing and Maintaining Ubuntu = * [[Accessibility]] - Making Ubuntu easier to use for those with physical or visual challenges. * [[UbuntuEyeCandy|Eye Candy]] - Making your computer look and work cooler. * [[Servers]] - Setting up web servers, file servers, and more. * [[ThinClients|Thin Clients]] - Setting up and using thin clients. * [[Security]] - Keeping your computer safe. * [[SystemAdministration|System Administration]] - Maintaining your computer. * [[TroubleShootingGuide|Troubleshooting guides]] - Solving troubles with configurations and software. * [[CorporateUbuntu|Business Environment]] - Suggestions for configuring Ubuntu for use in business environments. = See also = * [[TitleIndex|Index of all available pages]] - List of all community documentation pages. * [[http://ubuntuguide.org|Ubuntuguide]] - Comprehensive guide for Ubuntu, since 2005. * [[http://www.kubuntuguide.info|Kubuntuguide]] - Comprehensive guide for Kubuntu, since 2007. * [[ExternalGuides|Other Guides]] - A list of other independently maintained guides. ## * '''Categories:''' |
Welcome to the community documentation for Ubuntu - created by users just like you! Note that this is not the official documentation.
See also: Official Ubuntu Documentation
See also: Release Notes - Information on new features and help specific to each Ubuntu release.
See also: Manual Pages - Full archive of man pages for all of the commands and programs available in Ubuntu.
Finding your way in Ubuntu
You may want to browse this wiki by category.
Ubuntu is a big place. Follow these directions to find where you want to go.
Getting Started with Ubuntu
Terminology
If you are new to Linux or Ubuntu, some of the terms that are used throughout these documents might seem like a foreign language to you. Don't worry -- we have you covered. You can learn commonly-used terms from our Glossary. To learn about Ubuntu (like anything else), you must first understand the terminology.
Switching From Another Operating System
Are you thinking about switching to Ubuntu, or have you already made the switch? Then the following articles might be of interest to you:
The Terminal is Your Friend
Perhaps the most powerful tool in Linux is the command-line interface (CLI) (also known as the Terminal Program). Before you jump in, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the command-line interface. However, don't panic! There are many comfortable GUIs available for nearly all everyday tasks.
FAQs
Still have questions? Stop by the most common questions that new Ubuntu users frequently ask.
Installation
See Installation for both basic and advanced methods of installing Ubuntu, as well as information about supported hardware.
Read the Upgrade Notes to find out how to upgrade your system from older versions of Ubuntu.
For an example video tutorial on the full installation process of Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope) from Windows (using a LiveCD), watch this YouTube video.
Getting to know and work with your system
Hardware
The main hardware support page can be found at: Ubuntu Hardware Support.
Among the items covered include:
Laptops - Reports on using Ubuntu on a portable computer.
Drives and Partitions - Adding storage, partitioning, accessing your Windows files, and more.
Input Devices - Setting up your keyboard, mouse, and other input devices.
Sound - Setting up and using sound cards, speakers, and musical instruments.
Video - Setting up your graphics card and external hardware such as video cameras.
Printers - Setting up and using your printer.
Scanners - Setting up and using your scanner.
Network, wireless, and internet devices - Setting up networking and internet devices.
Portable Gadgets - Syncing and transferring files from PDAs, audio players, mobile phones, GPS units and cameras.
Software
Internet and Networking - information about the software side of connecting to the Internet and working with networks.
For information about the hardware side of networking, see Network, wireless, and internet devices (above).
For information about applications which use the Internet, see Internet Applications (part of Applications below)
Applications - lists of software available for Ubuntu (including recommended software and equivalents to commonly-used Windows-based and Apple-based programs).
Building Software - howtos for building Ubuntu software packages that are not yet in an Ubuntu repository.
Customizing and Maintaining Ubuntu
Accessibility - Making Ubuntu easier to use for those with physical or visual challenges.
Eye Candy - Making your computer look and work cooler.
Servers - Setting up web servers, file servers, and more.
Thin Clients - Setting up and using thin clients.
Security - Keeping your computer safe.
System Administration - Maintaining your computer.
Troubleshooting guides - Solving troubles with configurations and software.
Business Environment - Suggestions for configuring Ubuntu for use in business environments.
See also
Index of all available pages - List of all community documentation pages.
Ubuntuguide - Comprehensive guide for Ubuntu, since 2005.
Kubuntuguide - Comprehensive guide for Kubuntu, since 2007.
Other Guides - A list of other independently maintained guides.