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Welcome to the community documentation for Ubuntu, created by users just like you!

[http://www.ubuntu.com/support/local Documentation in other languages] is also available.

To contribute, please read WikiGuide before making any edits. Thanks.

Start Here

  • [http://help.ubuntu.com Official Documentation] - Read this first. Includes all the Desktop and Server Guides.

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

  • [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.

Switching from Windows, OS X, or another Linux distribution

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

After you've installed Ubuntu

  • [:RestrictedFormats:Multimedia Support] - For MP3, DVD and other popular sound and video formats.

  • [: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 editing and playback.

  • [: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 software designed for other Operating Systems inside Ubuntu.

  • [:Accessibility/doc/Guide:Accessibility] - Making Ubuntu easier to use for those with physical or visual challenges.

  • [:DistributedComputing:Distributed Computing] - Using your computer's spare resources to help save the world.

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.