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| ##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 |
#title Community Help ## 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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| ||<tablestyle="float:right; font-size: 0.9em; width:40%; background:#F1F1ED; margin: 0 0 1em 1em;" style="padding:0.5em;">'''Contents'''[[BR]][[TableOfContents(1)]]|| | ## Aggressive tags are a form of vandalism and are discouraged. ## <<Include(Tag/ContentCleanup)>> ## <<Include(Tag/StyleCleanup)>> ## <<Include(Tag/NeedsExpansion)>> |
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| Welcome to the community documentation for Ubuntu. | == 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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| These pages were created by Ubuntu users just like you! If you want to contribute, please read WikiGuide first. Thanks. | ||<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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| = Start Here = | == Help topics == |
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| * '''[http://help.ubuntu.com Official Documentation]''' - Read this first. Includes all the Desktop and Server Guides. * [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 new Ubuntu users have. * [:HowToGetHelp:Other Places to Get Help] - Lists support resources for Ubuntu. * [http://www.ubuntu.com/support/local Other Languages] - Index of the documentation in other languages. * ["Installation"] - Basic and advanced methods of installing Ubuntu, and information about supported hardware. * TitleIndex - Generated index of all community documentation wiki pages. * ProcessorArch - A guide to what processor architecture you have. |
||<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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| == After you've installed Ubuntu == | ||<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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| * [:SwitchingToUbuntu:Switching to Ubuntu] - Switching to Ubuntu from Windows, Mac OS X, or another Linux distribution. * [:RestrictedFormats:Multimedia and Java Support] - For MP3, DVD and other popular sound and video formats, as well as Java support. * [:SoftwareManagement:Installing Software] - Finding, installing, and updating software. * [:TroubleShootingGuide:Troubleshooting guides] - Solving your troubles with configurations and software |
||<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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| = Installing and Using Software = * [:Multimedia] - Sound and video. * [:InternetAndNetworking:Internet & Networking] - Connecting to the Internet as well as your home or office network. * ["Games"] - A list of games for Ubuntu. * [:UbuntuEyeCandy:Eye Candy] - Ubuntu themes and artwork. * [:CorporateUbuntu:Business Environment] - Configuring Ubuntu for use in business environments. * [:Servers] - Setting up web servers, file servers, and more. * [:Programming] - Creating software in Ubuntu. * [:OSEmulation:OS Emulation] - Running other Operating Systems inside Ubuntu. * [:Accessibility/doc/Guide:Accessibility] - Making Ubuntu easier to use for those with physical or visual challenges. |
||<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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| == 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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| = Maintain and Administer your System = * [:SystemAdministration:System Administration] - Troubleshooting, setting up, and maintaining your computer. * [:Security] - Keeping your computer safe. * [:UpgradeNotes:Upgrading Ubuntu] - Upgrading from one Ubuntu release to another (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. |
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Welcome!
This user-created and maintained wiki is a reference for various Ubuntu-related Howto's, tips, tricks and hacks. |
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Official Documentation |
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FAQ |
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Most popular pages |
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Terminology |
Help topics
Installation |
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Ready to Begin? Read about all the available installation options |
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Are you thinking about switching to Ubuntu? The following articles will make your transition to Ubuntu easier: Windows | Mac OS X | Another Linux distribution |
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Hardware |
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Adding storage, partitioning your hard drive, accessing your Windows files, and more |
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Setting up your keyboard, mouse, and other input devices |
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Setting up and using sound cards, speakers, and musical instruments |
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Setting up your graphics card and external hardware such as video cameras |
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Setting up and using your printer |
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Setting up and using your scanner |
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Setting up networking and internet devices |
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Syncing and transferring files from PDAs, audio players, mobile phones, GPS units and cameras |
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Software |
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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. |
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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) |
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How to build Flash and Web Server applications |
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Further topics |
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Making Ubuntu easier to use for those with physical or visual challenges |
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Making your computer look and work cooler |
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Setting up web servers, file servers, and more |
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Setting up and using thin clients |
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Keeping your computer safe |
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Maintaining your computer |
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Solving troubles with configurations and software |
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Suggestions for configuring Ubuntu for use in business environments |
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More resources
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Browse this wiki by category |
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All pages in this wiki |
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