Xubuntu 9.04 Documentation

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Xubuntu

Welcome to Xubuntu's help pages. The aim of Xubuntu documentation is to provide users with a thorough introduction to all aspects of the Xubuntu operating system.

Some of the most common issues for new users are:

The complete set of Xubuntu documentation topics are listed below. If you require help with a topic or problem that is not addressed by the documentation, consult the Xubuntu community's help page. There you will find links to additional help resources.

Would you like to contribute to Xubuntu? The following page describes how to get involved with Xubuntu development.

If you would like to contribute to Xubuntu documentation, see the the documentation portion of the development page, and also see the Ubuntu Documentation Team's wiki page.


Table of Contents

1. New to Xubuntu 9.04?
2. Xubuntu - Linux for Human Beings!
What is Xubuntu?
About the Name
Free Software
The Difference
The Desktop
Version and Release Numbers
Backing and Support
How can I upgrade to the latest version of Xubuntu?
What is Linux?
What is GNU?
3. If you have been using Windows
Preparing to switch
Migrating your data into Xubuntu
Glossary of Windows Terms
4. Files, Folders and Documents
5. Getting to know your Desktop Environment
Desktop
Browse the Files on your Computer
Desktop
Questions and Answers
6. Music, video and photos
Music
Movies, DVDs and videos
Photos and cameras
Burning CDs and DVDs
Solutions to common problems
7. Internet and Networks
NetworkManager
Connecting
Disconnecting
Information
Troubleshooting
Modems
Connect to a server
Home Networks
Internet Applications
8. Office
Office suites
GNOME Office
Desktop publishing and drawing applications
Finance applications
Getting document templates
People cannot open documents which I have sent to them
How can I create copies of my text documents in PDF format?
9. Printing, Faxing and Scanning
Printing
Faxing
Scanning
10. Games
Popular Games
Arcade Games
Card, Puzzle and Board Games
Kids' Games
Strategy and Simulation Games
Windows Games
11. Adding, Removing and Updating Applications
What is a package manager?
Software repositories
Restricted and non-free software
Add/Remove Applications
Installing packages without an Internet connection
Advanced package management
Installing a single package file
12. Customising Your Computer
Customising Panels
The Main Menu
Changing Desktop Themes
Changing Icon Themes
Enabling Desktop Effects
13. Keeping Your Computer Safe
Passwords
Give a separate user account to each person
Keep your software up to date
Lock your screen while away
Set up a firewall
Avoid Internet nuisances and crime
Make backup copies of your files
14. Administrative Tasks
Giving administrative access to a user
Using sudo at the command line
15. Working with hardware devices
Restricted drivers
Disks and partitions
Laptops
Suspending and hibernating your computer
Mice and keyboards
16. Basic Commands
Using this Guide
Starting a Terminal
File and Directory Commands
System Information Commands
Executing Commands with Elevated Privileges
Options
"Man" and getting help
Cutting and pasting
Other Useful Things
More Information
17. Users and Groups
18. Programming
Learning how to program
C and C++
Java
Other programming languages
Development Tools
19. Advanced Topics
A. Creative Commons by Attribution-ShareAlike 2.5

List of Tables

8.1. Comparison of office suite features