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| #title User Documentation ##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 organizing 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 the 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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| 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. | == 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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| [[http://www.ubuntu.com/support/local|Documentation in other languages]] is also available. | ||<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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| = Getting Help = * '''[[http://help.ubuntu.com|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. * [[CommonQuestions|Common Questions]] - On this page you will find answers to common questions that new Ubuntu users frequently ask. * [[HowToGetHelp|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. * [[http://screencasts.ubuntu.com/|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. |
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| == 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. |
||<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 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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| * [[http://www.ubuntu.com/download/releasenotes|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. * [[UpgradeNotes| Upgrading Ubuntu]] - Information on how to upgrade from older versions of Ubuntu. |
||<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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| == Switching From Another Operating System == | ||<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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| Essential reading for people switching, or people thinking about it. | == 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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| * [[SwitchingToUbuntu/FromWindows|Switching from Windows]] * [[SwitchingToUbuntu/FromMacOSX|Switching from Mac OS X]] * [[SwitchingToUbuntu/FromLinux|Switching from another Linux distribution]] = Using your System = Information on how to get the best out of your Ubuntu system. == Software == * [[Applications]] - Information about the applications available for Ubuntu. * [[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]] - Information about software available for Ubuntu. ## * Browse [[SoftwareRepoDefault|software documentation installed by default]] to read about what already in Ubuntu 8.04 LTS * [[SoftwareFromOtherOperatingSystems|Software From Other Operating Systems]] - Running other operating systems and their software, including Windows and Windows apps, in Ubuntu. * [[SoftwareAlphabeticIndex|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. * [[CorporateUbuntu|Business Environment]] - Configuring Ubuntu for use in business environments. * [[UbuntuEyeCandy|Eye Candy]] - Making your computer look and work cooler. * [[TroubleShootingGuide|Troubleshooting guides]] - Solving troubles with configurations and software. * [[Servers]] - Setting up web servers, file servers, and more. * [[Security]] - Keeping your computer safe. * [[SystemAdministration|System Administration]] - Maintaining your computer. = Connecting and Configuring Hardware = * [[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. * [[InputDevices|Input Devices]] - Setting up your keyboard, mouse, and other input devices. * [[Ubuntu:LaptopTestingTeam|Laptops]] - Reports on using Ubuntu on a portable computer. * [[NetworkDevices|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. * [[ThinClients|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? = * [[TitleIndex|Index of all available pages]] - List of all community documentation pages. ---- * [[/PageDiscussion|Discuss this page]] * '''Contributors:''' DocumentationTeam DuncanLithgow ## * '''Categories:''' |
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Welcome!
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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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