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

Official Documentation

Click the link above to view the official Ubuntu documentation.

  • Release Notes - Information on new features and help specific to each Ubuntu release.

  • Manual Pages - Full archive of man pages for all of the commands and programs available in Ubuntu.

NOTE: Documentation in other languages is also available.

Finding your way in Ubuntu

Ubuntu is a big place. Follow these directions to find where you want to go.

Getting Started with Ubuntu

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 from our Glossary. To learn about Ubuntu (like anything else), you must first understand the terminology.

Switching From Another Operating System

Are you thinking about switching to Ubuntu, or have you already made the switch? Then the following articles are essential reading material for you:

The Terminal is Your Friend

Perhaps the most powerful tool in Linux is the command-line interface (CLI) (also known as the Terminal Program). Before you jump in, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the command-line interface.

FAQs

Still have questions? Stop by the most common questions that new Ubuntu users frequently ask.

Installation

Getting to know and work with your system

Hardware

The main hardware support page can be found at: Ubuntu Hardware Support.

Among the items covered include:

  • 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.

Software

  • Applications - lists of software available for Ubuntu (including recommended software and equivalents to commonly-used Windows-based and Apple-based programs).

Customizing and Maintaining Ubuntu

See also