Welcome to the community documentation for Ubuntu, created by users just like you! If you want to contribute to these pages, the WikiToDo and WikiTeam pages are a good place to start. Please read the Wiki Guide before making any edits.
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Getting Help
Official Documentation - Please use one of these pages first. If you would like to view documentation for the current version of Ubuntu, you can follow this link. Otherwise, you can select one of the tabs at the top right of this page to view the documentation of the version you select.
Common Questions - On this page you will find answers to common questions that new Ubuntu users frequently ask.
Other Places to Get Help - Here you will find resources for Ubuntu users, including suggestions for what to do before you ask for help. There are links to some very useful tutorials and beginner documentation in this section.
Ubuntu Screencasts - The Ubuntu Screencasts are a great way to get an introduction to Ubuntu. They move along somewhat quickly, but you can watch them as many times as you like. They are free!
Glossary - As you might expect, this is a glossary of commonly used terms. As with anything else you want to learn about, it helps to know the terminology.
Helping Others
Get Involved is the place to start helping other Ubuntu users.
The Ubuntu Community page has several options for helping out.
Getting Ubuntu
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.
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.
Using your System
Information on how to get the best out of your Ubuntu system.
Software
Applications - Information about the applications available for Ubuntu.
FreeSoftwareAlternatives - Free Software alternatives available on Ubuntu.
Installing Software - Finding, installing, and updating software.
Recommended Applications - A list of less well-known applications recommended by Ubuntu users.
Software - Information about software available for Ubuntu.
Software From Other Operating Systems - Running other operating systems and their software, including Windows and Windows apps, in Ubuntu.
Software List - Lists many of the applications you can install on Ubuntu.
Music, Video and Photos
Multimedia - Playing and editing sound and video.
Photos - Viewing and editing photos.
Customizing and Maintaining Ubuntu
Accessibility - Make Ubuntu easier to use for those with physical or visual challenges.
Business Environment - Configuring Ubuntu for use in business environments.
Eye Candy - Making your computer look and work cooler.
Troubleshooting guides - Solving troubles with configurations and software.
Servers - Setting up web servers, file servers, and more.
Security - Keeping your computer safe.
System Administration - Maintaining your computer.
Connecting and Configuring Hardware
Ubuntu Hardware Support - Main hardware support page.
Drives and Partitions - Adding storage, partitioning, accessing your Windows files, and more.
Portable Gadgets - Syncing and transferring files from PDAs, audio players, mobile phones, and cameras.
Input Devices - Setting up your keyboard, mouse, and other input devices.
Laptops - Reports on using Ubuntu on a portable computer.
Network, wireless, and internet devices - Setting up networking and internet devices.
Printers - Setting up and using your printer.
Sound - Setting up and using sound cards, speakers, and musical instruments.
Thin Clients - Setting up and using thin clients.
Video - Setting up your graphics card and external hardware such as video cameras.
Learn More
Delve into some more advanced topics, and develop your Ubuntu skills.
Programming - Creating software.
UsingTheTerminal - Learn how to use the command line.
Can't Find What You're Looking For?
Index of all available pages - List of all community documentation pages.
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