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| Welcome to the community documentation for Ubuntu, created by users just like you! | 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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| [[http://www.ubuntu.com/support/local|Documentation in other languages]] is also available. | [[http://www.ubuntu.com/support/local|Documentation in other languages]] is also available. |
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| 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. = Help = == Getting Help == |
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| == Giving Help == * [[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 |
== 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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| = Using and Customizing your System = | = Using your System = |
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| Ubuntu includes thousands of different programs which you can install and use. It is also highly customizable; see below for more information on using and customizing your copy of Ubuntu. == Internet and Networking == * [[InternetAndNetworking|Internet and Networking]] - Connecting to the Internet as well as your home or office network. |
Information on how to get the best out of your Ubuntu system. |
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| * The [[Software|Software]] page can help you find the documentation you're looking for | * [[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]] - A gateway to information on software available for Ubuntu. |
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| * Browse [[SoftwareAlphabeticIndex|software organized alphabetically]] and you can practise your alphabet * Browse the [[RecommendedApplications|Recommended Applications]] to see what other Ubuntu users enjoy using * [[FreeSoftwareAlternatives]] - Free Software alternatives available on Ubuntu. * [[SoftwareManagement|Installing Software]] - Finding, installing, and updating software. |
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| * [[SoftwareAlphabeticIndex|Software List]] - Lists many of the applications you can install on Ubuntu. | |
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| == Other Topics == | = Customizing and Maintaining Ubuntu = |
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| * [[Accessibility]] - Making Ubuntu easier to use for those with physical or visual challenges. | * [[Accessibility]] - Make Ubuntu easier to use for those with physical or visual challenges. * [[CorporateUbuntu|Business Environment]] - Configuring Ubuntu for use in business environments. |
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| * [[CorporateUbuntu|Business Environment]] - Configuring Ubuntu for use in business environments. | * [[TroubleShootingGuide|Troubleshooting guides]] - Solving troubles with configurations and software. |
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| * [[Programming]] - Creating software. = Maintain your Computer = * [[TroubleShootingGuide|Troubleshooting guides]] - Solving troubles with configurations and software. |
* [[Security]] - Keeping your computer safe. |
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| = Learn More = Delve into some more advanced topics, and develop your Ubuntu skills. * [[Programming]] - Creating software. * [[UsingTheTerminal]] - Learn how to use the command line. |
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
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 - A gateway to information on 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.
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