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| '''''Welcome to the community documentation for Ubuntu - created by users just like you!''''' Note that this is not the official documentation. * See also: '''[[https://help.ubuntu.com|Official Ubuntu Documentation]]''' * See also: [[http://www.ubuntu.com/download/releasenotes|Release Notes]] - Information on new features and help specific to each Ubuntu release. * See also: [[http://manpages.ubuntu.com|Manual Pages]] - Full archive of man pages for all of the commands and programs available in Ubuntu. |
'''''Welcome to the community documentation for Ubuntu - created by users just like you!''''' This is intended to be the quintessential point of reference for all Ubuntu-related HOWTOs/Tips and Tricks/Hacks. |
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| = Finding your way in Ubuntu = You may want to browse this wiki [[CategoryCategory|by category]]. |
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| Ubuntu is a big place. Follow these directions to find where you want to go. | Note that this is not the official documentation. |
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= Getting Started! = |
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| If you are new to Linux or Ubuntu, some of the terms that are used throughout these documents might seem like a foreign language to you. Don't worry -- we have you covered. You can learn commonly-used terms from our [[Glossary]]. To learn about Ubuntu (like anything else), you must first understand the terminology. | If you are new to Linux or Ubuntu, some of the terms that are used throughout these documents might seem like a foreign language to you. Don't worry -- we have you covered. You can learn commonly-used terms as you go along from our [[Glossary]]. To learn about Ubuntu (like anything else), you must get used to the terminology, and the easiest way to start doing so is to '''''take the plunge'''''! = Installation = * '''Ready to begin?''' See [[Installation]] for both basic and advanced methods of installing Ubuntu, as well as information about supported hardware. If you are doing this for the '''first time''', there is always new ground to cover. The installation process has been designed so that, once commenced, is mostly self-explanatory. * For an example video tutorial on the full installation process of Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope) from Windows (using a LiveCD), watch [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8a-smrPlvE&hd=1|this YouTube video]]. == Upgrading from Older Versions == * Read the [[UpgradeNotes| Upgrade Notes]] to find out how to upgrade your system from older versions of Ubuntu. |
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| Are you thinking about switching to Ubuntu, or have you already made the switch? Then the following articles might be of interest to you: | Are you thinking about switching to Ubuntu, or have you already made the switch? The following articles are intended to facilitate your transition to be '''as smooth as possible''': |
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| === The Terminal is Your Friend === Perhaps the most powerful tool in Linux is the command-line interface (CLI) (also known as the [[UsingTheTerminal | Terminal Program]]). Before you jump in, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the command-line interface. However, don't panic! There are many comfortable GUIs available for nearly all everyday tasks. |
=== The Terminal is Your Friend! === Perhaps the most powerful tool in Linux is the '''command-line interface''' (CLI) (also known as the [[UsingTheTerminal | Terminal Program]]). This might be a new idea to assimilate, especially if you are migrating from another operating system. Before you jump in, do take a moment to familiarize yourself with the command-line interface. However, don't panic! Nearly all everyday tasks can be achieved by comfortable GUIs. |
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| = Installation = * See [[Installation]] for both basic and advanced methods of installing Ubuntu, as well as information about supported hardware. * Read the [[UpgradeNotes| Upgrade Notes]] to find out how to upgrade your system from older versions of Ubuntu. * For an example video tutorial on the full installation process of Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope) from Windows (using a LiveCD), watch [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8a-smrPlvE&hd=1|this YouTube video]]. |
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| The main hardware support page can be found at: [[Ubuntu:HardwareSupport|Ubuntu Hardware Support]]. | Is your hardware ready to work with Ubuntu? Please take a look at: [[Ubuntu:HardwareSupport|Ubuntu Hardware Support]]. |
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| Among the items covered include: | The following pages are intended to provide extensive information on getting various hardware to work with Ubuntu: |
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| * [[DrivesAndPartitions|Drives and Partitions]] - Adding storage, partitioning, accessing your Windows files, and more. | * [[DrivesAndPartitions|Drives and Partitions]] - Adding storage, partitioning your hard drive, accessing your Windows files, and more. |
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| * [[InternetAndNetworking|Internet and Networking]] - information about the software side of connecting to the Internet and working with networks. * For information about the hardware side of networking, see [[NetworkDevices|Network, wireless, and internet devices]] (above). * For information about applications which use the Internet, see [[InternetApplications|Internet Applications]] (part of [[Applications]] below) * [[Applications]] - lists of software available for Ubuntu (including recommended software and equivalents to commonly-used Windows-based and Apple-based programs). * [[BuildingSoftwareReceipts|Building Software]] - [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How-to|howtos]] for building Ubuntu software packages that are not yet in an [[Repositories|Ubuntu repository]]. |
* [[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]] (part of [[Applications]] below). * [[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]] - [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How-to|HOWTOs]] for building Ubuntu software packages that are not yet in an [[Repositories|Ubuntu repository]]. |
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| * '''[[https://help.ubuntu.com|Official Ubuntu Documentation]]''' * [[http://www.ubuntu.com/download/releasenotes|Release Notes]] - Information on new features and help specific to each Ubuntu release. * [[http://manpages.ubuntu.com|Manual Pages]] - Full archive of man pages for all of the commands and programs available in Ubuntu. |
Welcome to the community documentation for Ubuntu - created by users just like you! This is intended to be the quintessential point of reference for all Ubuntu-related HOWTOs/Tips and Tricks/Hacks.
Note that this is not the official documentation.
Getting Started!
Terminology
If you are new to Linux or Ubuntu, some of the terms that are used throughout these documents might seem like a foreign language to you. Don't worry -- we have you covered. You can learn commonly-used terms as you go along from our Glossary. To learn about Ubuntu (like anything else), you must get used to the terminology, and the easiest way to start doing so is to take the plunge!
Installation
Ready to begin? See Installation for both basic and advanced methods of installing Ubuntu, as well as information about supported hardware. If you are doing this for the first time, there is always new ground to cover. The installation process has been designed so that, once commenced, is mostly self-explanatory.
For an example video tutorial on the full installation process of Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope) from Windows (using a LiveCD), watch this YouTube video.
Upgrading from Older Versions
Read the Upgrade Notes to find out how to upgrade your system from older versions of Ubuntu.
Switching From Another Operating System
Are you thinking about switching to Ubuntu, or have you already made the switch? The following articles are intended to facilitate your transition to be as smooth as possible:
The Terminal is Your Friend!
Perhaps the most powerful tool in Linux is the command-line interface (CLI) (also known as the Terminal Program). This might be a new idea to assimilate, especially if you are migrating from another operating system. Before you jump in, do take a moment to familiarize yourself with the command-line interface. However, don't panic! Nearly all everyday tasks can be achieved by comfortable GUIs.
FAQs
Still have questions? Stop by the most common questions that new Ubuntu users frequently ask.
Getting to know and work with your system
Hardware
Is your hardware ready to work with Ubuntu? Please take a look at: Ubuntu Hardware Support.
The following pages are intended to provide extensive information on getting various hardware to work with Ubuntu:
Laptops - Reports on using Ubuntu on a portable computer.
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 (part of Applications below).
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 - HOWTOs for building Ubuntu software packages that are not yet in an Ubuntu repository.
Customizing and Maintaining Ubuntu
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.
Finding your way in Ubuntu
Ubuntu is a big place. Follow these directions to find where you want to go.
You may also want to browse this wiki by category.
See also
Release Notes - Information on new features and help specific to each Ubuntu release.
Manual Pages - Full archive of man pages for all of the commands and programs available in Ubuntu.
Index of all available pages - List of all community documentation pages.
Ubuntuguide - Comprehensive guide for Ubuntu, since 2005.
Kubuntuguide - Comprehensive guide for Kubuntu, since 2007.
Other Guides - A list of other independently maintained guides.