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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, 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. 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, 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.

Welcome to the community documentation for Ubuntu - created by users just like you. This is a reference for Ubuntu-related "Howto" 's, Tips, Tricks, and 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, it 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 will 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, 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? Here are 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 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

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

UserDocumentation (last edited 2014-02-14 22:05:07 by knome)