Welcome to the community documentation for Ubuntu.

These pages were created by Ubuntu users just like you! If you want to contribute, please read WikiGuide first. Thanks.

Start Here

• [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 from new Ubuntu users

• [:HowToGetHelp:Other Places to Get Help] - Support resources for Ubuntu.

• ["Installation"] - Basic and advanced methods of installing Ubuntu, and information about supported hardware.

• [:EdgyUpgrades:Upgrade Dapper to Edgy] - Information on how to upgrade from Dapper to Edgy.

• [:ProcessorArch:Which Ubuntu CD to get] - Which Ubuntu CD is appropriate for your computer.

• [http://www.ubuntu.com/support/local Other Languages] - Documentation in other languages.

Switching from Windows, OS X, or another Linux distribution

Essential reading for people switching, or people thinking about it.

• [:SwitchingToUbuntu/FromWindows:Switching from Windows]

• [:SwitchingToUbuntu/FromLinux:Switching from another Linux distribution]

• [:SwitchingToUbuntu/FromMacOSX:Switching from Mac OS X]

After you've installed Ubuntu

• [: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

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.

• [:DistributedComputing] - Programs that use your idle CPU time to do scientific research with no loss of system performace, like Folding@home or World Community Grid

Maintain your Computer

• [:SystemAdministration:System Administration] - Troubleshooting, setting up, and maintaining your computer.

• [:Security] - Keeping your computer safe.

• [:UpgradeNotes:Upgrading Ubuntu] - Upgrading to a new version of Ubuntu (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.

Can't Find What You're Looking For?

• [:TitleIndex:Index of all available pages] - Generated index of all community documentation wiki pages.