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| ====The New to Ubuntu Handbook==== | '''The New to Ubuntu Handbook''' ------------------------------------------------ |
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| ''A working group originating with '''Ubuntu Toronto''' with members for across Canada '' | |
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| "A working group of Ubuntu Toronto" | ------------------------------------------------- '''The Task''' |
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| Create a letter size page (two sided) CD liner note for installing and setting up Ubuntu.The language has to be understood by a person who has some prior knowledge of computers but no prior Linux experience. | |
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| The handbook will be folded and inserted into a paper CD jacket that could be taped to the cardboard sleeve that Ubuntu 6.06 LTS discs come in. The two sided printing and using the paper sleeve is envionmentally friendly and can be done in-house without contracting out. The size restrictions will prove a challenge but it is nothing that cannot be overcome. | |
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| The Wiki site [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SwitchingToUbuntu/FromWindows] should be a valuable resource but it will require editing to bring it down to the size requirements. | |
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| *System Requirements (Pentium 1-4 or equivalent 256 MB RAM 3 Gigabytes of Free disc space) | *Minimum System Requirements (Pentium 1-4 or equivalent 256 MB RAM 3 Gigabytes of Free disc space) |
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| *Bios modifications | *Bios modifications How to do it. |
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| ----------------------------------------------------- '''Members of the working group are encouraged to add additional subject headings or to change the order of the headings ''' |
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| '''Members of the working group are encouraged to suggest additional subject headings or to recommend changing the order of the headings ''' | Individuals interested in joining this working group are asked to contact mr.kim.king(at)gmail.com |
The New to Ubuntu Handbook
A working group originating with Ubuntu Toronto with members for across Canada
The Task
Create a letter size page (two sided) CD liner note for installing and setting up Ubuntu.The language has to be understood by a person who has some prior knowledge of computers but no prior Linux experience.
The handbook will be folded and inserted into a paper CD jacket that could be taped to the cardboard sleeve that Ubuntu 6.06 LTS discs come in. The two sided printing and using the paper sleeve is envionmentally friendly and can be done in-house without contracting out. The size restrictions will prove a challenge but it is nothing that cannot be overcome.
The Wiki site [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SwitchingToUbuntu/FromWindows] should be a valuable resource but it will require editing to bring it down to the size requirements.
The Subject Headings
*Minimum System Requirements (Pentium 1-4 or equivalent 256 MB RAM 3 Gigabytes of Free disc space)
*Bios modifications How to do it.
*Making space for Ubuntu , partitioning for the new user.
*Using the Live-Boot process to determine if hardware is compatible with Ubuntu?
*Install, clean install and dual-boot proceedure.
*Internet setup including dial-up
*E-mail setup
*Where to go for further help
Members of the working group are encouraged to add additional subject headings or to change the order of the headings
Individuals interested in joining this working group are asked to contact mr.kim.king(at)gmail.com
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