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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.

Please read the [:WikiGuide:Wiki Guide] before making any edits. Thanks.

Getting Help

  • [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.

  • [http://screencasts.ubuntu.com/ Ubuntu Screencasts] - Watch videos on how to use and install Ubuntu.

  • ["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.

  • [:Glossary] - Glossary of commonly used terms.

Switching from Windows, OS X, or another Linux distribution

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

Using and Customizing your System

  • [:Applications] - This page explains the different categories of software applications, as well as how to use them.

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

  • [:SoftwareManagement:Installing Software] - Finding, installing, and updating software.

  • [:Multimedia] - Playing and editing sound and video.
  • [:Photos] - Viewing and editing photos.

  • [:InternetAndNetworking:Internet & Networking] - Connecting to the Internet as well as your home or office network.

  • [:UbuntuEyeCandy:Eye Candy] - Making your computer look and work cooler.

  • [:CorporateUbuntu:Business Environment] - Configuring Ubuntu for use in business environments.

  • [:Servers] - Setting up web servers, file servers, and more.
  • [:Software] - Alphabetical list of software available on Ubuntu.

  • [:SoftwareFromOtherOperatingSystems:Software From Other Operating Systems] - Running other operating systems and their software (including Windows and Windows apps) in Ubuntu.

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

  • [:Programming] - Creating software.

Maintain your Computer

  • [:TroubleShootingGuide:Troubleshooting guides] - Solving troubles with configurations and software.

  • [:SystemAdministration:System Administration] - 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] - List of all community documentation pages.