Welcome New User To Ubuntu!

There are plenty of places you, as a user, can find help, from adding your printer to installing new applications.

The first place you can look is the help file on your copy of Ubuntu.

• From the menu at the top of the screen, click on System > Help.

• In the search field, type in a word in reference what you are looking for, such as printing, email, or install programs.
• Click on a topic in the window with information that you need.

Looking For Help Online

The Ubuntu LoCo Florida team is committed in helping you find answers!

• You can visit http://florida.ubuntuforums.org and post your questions.

• There is an online manual available at https://help.ubuntu.com/

• For video tutorials, you can visit http://ubuntuvideo.com/category/tutorials

Immediate Florida Community Support

If you want instant chat support, please follow these instructions. You must already have Ubuntu installed.

1. Click on Applications > Internet > Gaim Instant Messenger

2. The first time that it is opened, you will be asked to add an account.
3. Click on the Add button, then in the Protocol menu select IRC.
4. Type in your desired screen name for the chat session. You may leave everything else as it is.
5. Click on save. If you see a checkbox that says "Enabled" above it, make sure that it is checked.
6. You will be connected to the Ubuntu chat servers, from which you can have two options:
   • You can join the generic Ubuntu channel, where hundreds of people are available willing to help you.

     • To do this, type /join #ubuntu once you are connected.

   • You may also join the Florida channel if you want more local support.

     • For the Florida chat channel, type /join #ubuntu-florida once connected.

7. Ask away!