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=== Proposed Table of Contents === == Table of Contents ==
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Currently, the '''proposed''' table of contents stands as this: Okay this is the NEW Table of Contents.

'''Authors are in parentheses ( )'''
'''Editors are in angle brackets < > '''
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==== 1. Introduction ==== '''PART I'''

==== 1. Prologue ====
(Benjamin Humphrey)

===== Introduction =====
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==== 2. The spirit of Ubuntu ==== ===== The spirit of Ubuntu =====
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 * Packaging
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==== 3. Starting out ==== ==== 2. Starting out ====
(Benjamin Humphrey)
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 * Choosing a version
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 * Dual-booting
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==== 4. Around your desktop ==== ==== 3. Around your desktop ====
(Alistair Munro - b1ackcr0w)
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===== The Gnome environment =====
 * What is GNOME?
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===== Applications ===== ==== 4. Default Applications ====
(Matt Griffin and Ilya Haykinson)
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 * Rhythmbox
 * F-Spot
 * Open Office
 * Tomboy
 * Empathy
 * Firefox
 * Evolution
 * Totem
 * Ubuntu One

''Details at [[../Blueprints/Chapter4|the blueprint page]]''

==== 5. Preferences and Hardware ====
(Deon Spengler)

 * Printing
 * Multiple Users
 * Desktop Effects
 * Appearance
 * Screensaver/Wallpaper
 * Display

==== 6. Software and Packaging ====
(Wolter Hellmund)

 * Software Management in Ubuntu
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==== 5. Hints and tips ==== ==== 7. System Maintenance and Security ====
(Joe Burgess)
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 * Installing themes
 * Configuring Compiz/Metacity
 * Using Nautilus file manager
 * Popular panel applets
 * Editing menus
 * Multiple accounts
 * Gconf-editor
 * Keyboard shortcuts
===== Updating Your Computer =====
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==== 6. Maintaining your system ====  * Update manager
 * Configuring update settings
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===== Updates and Upgrades ===== ===== Upgrading Your Computer =====
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 * Long Term Support Releases
 * Updating your computer
 * Upgrading your computer
 * Release cycle and LTS
 * Upgrading an existing installation
 * Performing a fresh upgrade
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===== System Maintenance ===== '''PART II'''
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 * Cleaning unused packages
 * Clearing the package cache
 * Performing a file system check


<<<<<< '''This would theoretically be the CUTOFF between the first half and second half''' >>>>>>


==== 7. Introduction to the terminal ====
==== 8. The Command Line ====
(Ryan Macnish)
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==== 8. Security ==== ==== 9. Security ====
(Kelvin Gardiner)
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 * Why Linux is safe  * Why Ubuntu is safe
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==== 9. Useful extra applications ==== ==== 10. Troubleshooting ====
(No-one!)
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 * Common problems

==== 11. Learning more about Linux ====
(No-one!)

 * Other distributions
 * Linux servers
 * Free software
 * Where you can get help

===== Extra Applications =====

 * Cheese
 * The GIMP
 * Gnome Do
 * Google Chrome
 * Jokosher Audio Editor
 * Sun Virtualbox
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 * Banshee
 * Google Chrome
 * Cheese
 * Sun Virtualbox
 * Jokosher Audio Editor
 * The GIMP
 * Pitivi
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==== 10. Troubleshooting ==== ==== Glossary of Terms (Paritosh Mathur) ====
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 * Common problems ==== Index (Joe Burgess) ====

==== Credits (Benjamin Humphrey) ====

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=== Comments ===

 * Huge overhaul due to bug #504668 - old ToC can be found [[ubuntu-manual/TableOfContents/old|here.]]

Table of Contents

Okay this is the NEW Table of Contents.

Authors are in parentheses ( ) Editors are in angle brackets < >

PART I

1. Prologue

(Benjamin Humphrey)

Introduction
  • About this manual
  • Welcome
  • Contact details

The spirit of Ubuntu
  • Ubuntu philosophy
  • A brief history of Ubuntu
  • Canonical
  • Linux
  • Is Ubuntu right for you?

2. Starting out

(Benjamin Humphrey)

Getting Ubuntu
  • Downloading Ubuntu
  • Ordering a free CD

Installing Ubuntu
  • The LiveCD
  • Using Wubi
  • Partitioning
  • Installation options

3. Around your desktop

(Alistair Munro - b1ackcr0w)

  • What is GNOME?
  • Panels
  • Appearance and themes
  • Nautilus file manager

4. Default Applications

(Matt Griffin and Ilya Haykinson)

  • Rhythmbox
  • F-Spot
  • Open Office
  • Tomboy
  • Empathy
  • Firefox
  • Evolution
  • Totem
  • Ubuntu One

Details at the blueprint page

5. Preferences and Hardware

(Deon Spengler)

  • Printing
  • Multiple Users
  • Desktop Effects
  • Appearance
  • Screensaver/Wallpaper
  • Display

6. Software and Packaging

(Wolter Hellmund)

  • Software Management in Ubuntu
  • Software Center
  • Deb packages
  • Software Sources
  • Synaptic Package Manager

7. System Maintenance and Security

(Joe Burgess)

Updating Your Computer
  • Update manager
  • Configuring update settings

Upgrading Your Computer
  • Release cycle and LTS
  • Upgrading an existing installation
  • Performing a fresh upgrade

PART II

8. The Command Line

(Ryan Macnish)

  • What is a terminal?
  • Sudo in the terminal
  • Browsing the file system
  • Manipulating files
  • Virtual terminals
  • Useful commands

9. Security

(Kelvin Gardiner)

  • Why Ubuntu is safe
  • Firewall
  • Trusting your sources
  • Users and permissions
  • Sudo

10. Troubleshooting

(No-one!)

  • Common problems

11. Learning more about Linux

(No-one!)

  • Other distributions
  • Linux servers
  • Free software
  • Where you can get help

Extra Applications
  • Cheese
  • The GIMP
  • Gnome Do
  • Google Chrome
  • Jokosher Audio Editor
  • Sun Virtualbox
  • VLC
  • Wine

Glossary of Terms (Paritosh Mathur)

Index (Joe Burgess)

Credits (Benjamin Humphrey)


Comments

  • Huge overhaul due to bug #504668 - old ToC can be found here.

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