Desktop Documentation

• New to Ubuntu 8.04 LTS?

• Adding and Removing Software

  • Applications - Guides to the different types of applications found on Ubuntu, help with finding applications.

  • 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.

• Files, Folders and Documents

• Customising Your Desktop

• Internet

• Music, Video and Photos

  • Multimedia - Playing and editing sound and video.

  • Photos - Viewing and editing photos.

• Assistive Tools

  • Accessibility - Make Ubuntu easier to use for those with physical or visual challenges.

• Keeping Your Computer Safe

• Printing and Faxing

• Advanced Topics

  • Programming - Creating software.

  • UsingTheTerminal - Learn how to use the command line.

Other Documentation

• About Ubuntu

• Ubuntu Server Guide

  • Servers - Setting up web servers, file servers, and more.

  • Security - Keeping your computer safe.

  • System Administration - Maintaining your computer.

• Switching from Windows

  • Switching from Windows

  • Switching from Mac OS X

  • Switching from another Linux distribution

• Installation

  • 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.