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= UserDocumentation = #title Community Help
## If you want to get involved with editing and organizing the Wiki, please visit
## [[DocumentationTeam]] and [[WikiGuide]].
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## 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. == Welcome! ==
||<tablestyle="margin: 1em 0;" style="border: none; padding: 1em; border-radius: 1em; color: #ffffff;" ^ 66% #dd6035> '''This user-created and maintained wiki is a reference for various Ubuntu-related Howto's, tips, tricks and hacks.''' <<BR>><<BR>> Scroll down to find the list of the major topics in this wiki. ||<style="border: none;" 2%> ||<style="border: none; padding: 1em; border-radius: 1em; color: #eeeeee;" 32% ^ #333333> '''Official Documentation''' <<BR>> Check out the [[https://help.ubuntu.com/|official documentation]] consisting of the Desktop, Server and Installation Guides. ||
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Also please visit IdeasForNewFrontPageStructure and comment! ||<style="border: none; padding: 1em 0 0 1em; border-top-left-radius: 1em; border-bottom-left-radius: 1em;" 5% #f2f2f2> {{attachment:pictogram-faq-40.png}} ||<style="border: none; padding: 1em; border-top-right-radius: 1em; border-bottom-right-radius: 1em;" 27% ^ #f2f2f2> '''FAQ''' <<BR>> Here are some [[CommonQuestions|common questions]] that new users ask. ||<style="border: none;" 2%> ||<style="border: none; padding: 1em 0 0 1em; border-top-left-radius: 1em; border-bottom-left-radius: 1em;" 5% #f2f2f2> {{attachment:pictogram-popular-40.png}} ||<style="border: none; padding: 1em; border-top-right-radius: 1em; border-bottom-right-radius: 1em;" 27% ^ #f2f2f2> '''Most popular pages''' <<BR>> We have gathered an alphabetical list of the [[NewDocs|most popular pages]] in this wiki. ||<style="border: none;" 2%> ||<style="border: none; padding: 1em 0 0 1em; border-top-left-radius: 1em; border-bottom-left-radius: 1em;" 5% #f2f2f2> {{attachment:pictogram-glossary-40.png}} ||<style="border: none; padding: 1em; border-top-right-radius: 1em; border-bottom-right-radius: 1em;" 27% ^ #f2f2f2> '''Terminology''' <<BR>> Learn the most commonly-used terms in this wiki from our [[Glossary]]. ||
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= Documentation Area = == Help topics ==
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'''Please discuss major/structural changes to this page on [http://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-doc Documentation Email list].''' ||<tablestyle="width: 100%; margin-bottom: 0.5em;" #f2f2f2 -2> '''Installation''' ||
||<style="width: 25%;"> '''[[Installation]]''' || Ready to Begin? Read about all the available installation options ||
|| '''[[SwitchingToUbuntu|Switching from another OS]]''' || Are you thinking about switching to Ubuntu? The following articles will make your transition to Ubuntu easier: [[SwitchingToUbuntu/FromWindows|Windows]] | [[SwitchingToUbuntu/FromMacOSX|Mac OS X]] | [[SwitchingToUbuntu/FromLinux|Another Linux distribution]] ||
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== Getting Started / Installation == ||<tablestyle="width: 100%; margin-bottom: 0.5em;" #f2f2f2 -2> '''Hardware''' ||
||<style="width: 25%;"> '''[[DrivesAndPartitions|Drives and Partitions]]''' || Adding storage, partitioning your hard drive, 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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 * 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
||<tablestyle="width: 100%; margin-bottom: 0.5em;" #f2f2f2 -2> '''Software''' ||
||<style="width: 25%;"> '''[[InternetAndNetworking|Internet and Networking]]''' || Information about the software side of connecting to the Internet and working with networks. For information about applications themselves which use the Internet, see [[InternetApplications|Internet Applications]]. ||
|| '''[[Applications]]''' || Lists of software available for Ubuntu for achieving various day-to-day tasks (including recommended software and equivalents to commonly-used Windows-based and Apple-based programs) ||
|| '''[[BuildingSoftwareReceipts|Building Software]]''' || How to build Flash and Web Server applications ||
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== Documentation == ||<tablestyle="width: 100%; margin-bottom: 0.5em;" #f2f2f2 -2> '''Further topics''' ||
||<style="width: 25%;"> '''[[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 ||
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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
 
== More resources ==
||<style="border: none; padding: 1em 0 0 1em; border-top-left-radius: 1em; border-bottom-left-radius: 1em;" 5% #f2f2f2> {{attachment:pictogram-bookmarks-40.png}} ||<style="border: none; padding: 1em; border-top-right-radius: 1em; border-bottom-right-radius: 1em;" 27% ^ #f2f2f2> '''Browse this wiki by category''' <<BR>> Do you have questions that aren't answered here? Browse this wiki [[CategoryCategory|by category]]. ||<style="border: none;" 2%> ||<style="border: none; padding: 1em 0 0 1em; border-top-left-radius: 1em; border-bottom-left-radius: 1em;" 5% #f2f2f2> {{attachment:pictogram-glossary-40.png}} ||<style="border: none; padding: 1em; border-top-right-radius: 1em; border-bottom-right-radius: 1em;" 27% ^ #f2f2f2> '''All pages in this wiki''' <<BR>> Still haven't found what you're looking for? Use the [[TitleIndex|title index]] for this wiki. ||<style="border: none;" 2%> ||<style="border: none; padding: 1em 0 0 1em; border-top-left-radius: 1em; border-bottom-left-radius: 1em;" 5% #333333> {{attachment:pictogram-locations-40.png}} ||<style="border: none; padding: 1em; border-top-right-radius: 1em; border-bottom-right-radius: 1em; color: #eeeeee;" 27% ^ #333333> '''Other resources''' <<BR>> This wiki is just one of the places to get help. See the list for more [[OtherResources|Ubuntu help resources]]. ||
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== External Documentation ==

=== Ubuntu-specific ===
 * [http://www.ubuntuguide.org The Unofficial Ubuntu Guide]
 * [http://del.icio.us/tag/ubuntu Ubuntu links section on del.icio.us]

=== 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]

=== Gnome-specific ===
 * [http://www.gnome.org/learn/ Learn to use Gnome website]

=== Support for Included Applications ===

HINT: Many of the below applications come with extensive Help Sections-check these first!!!

[http://support.openoffice.org/index.html OpenOffice Suite]
[http://www.mozilla.org/support/ Mozilla Firefox]
[http://www.gimp.org/docs/ The GIMP]
<<BR>>

Welcome!

This user-created and maintained wiki is a reference for various Ubuntu-related Howto's, tips, tricks and hacks.

Scroll down to find the list of the major topics in this wiki.

Official Documentation
Check out the official documentation consisting of the Desktop, Server and Installation Guides.

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FAQ
Here are some common questions that new users ask.

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Most popular pages
We have gathered an alphabetical list of the most popular pages in this wiki.

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Terminology
Learn the most commonly-used terms in this wiki from our Glossary.

Help topics

Installation

Installation

Ready to Begin? Read about all the available installation options

Switching from another OS

Are you thinking about switching to Ubuntu? The following articles will make your transition to Ubuntu easier: Windows | Mac OS X | Another Linux distribution

Hardware

Drives and Partitions

Adding storage, partitioning your hard drive, 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 applications themselves which use the Internet, see Internet Applications.

Applications

Lists of software available for Ubuntu for achieving various day-to-day tasks (including recommended software and equivalents to commonly-used Windows-based and Apple-based programs)

Building Software

How to build Flash and Web Server applications

Further topics

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

More resources

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Browse this wiki by category
Do you have questions that aren't answered here? Browse this wiki by category.

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All pages in this wiki
Still haven't found what you're looking for? Use the title index for this wiki.

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Other resources
This wiki is just one of the places to get help. See the list for more Ubuntu help resources.


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