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

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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.

• [: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.

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

Getting Ubuntu

• [: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.

• ["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.

Switching From Another Operating System

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

• [:SwitchingToUbuntu/FromWindows:Switching from Windows]

• [:SwitchingToUbuntu/FromMacOSX:Switching from Mac OS X]

• [:SwitchingToUbuntu/FromLinux:Switching from another Linux distribution]

Using and Customizing your System

Ubuntu includes thousands of different programs which you can install and use. It's also highly customizable; see below for more information on using and customizing your copy of Ubuntu.

Internet and Networking

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

Installing Software

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

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

• [: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.

Music, Video and Photos

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

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

Other Topics

• ["Accessibility"] - Making Ubuntu easier to use for those with physical or visual challenges.

• [: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.
• [: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.

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.

• [:InputDevices:Input Devices] - Setting up your keyboard, mouse, and other input devices.

• [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.