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Questions tagged [documentation]

For questions regarding written documentation such as manuals, help files, policies, instructions, or guides.

Consulting the "man-pages" within the terminal:

Example

man bash

results

NAME
       bash - GNU Bourne-Again SHell

SYNOPSIS
       bash [options] [file]

COPYRIGHT
       Bash is Copyright (C) 1989-2011 by the Free Software Foundation, Inc.
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Differences between Official and Community documentation?

Ubuntu provides Official and Community documentation. Why create the two streams? Is the official documentation more trustworthy? Is the criteria to add to it more strict?
tshepang
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Why Ubuntu wiki runs on different software to other help sites?

I'm curious why Ubuntu Team Wiki uses a different web interface to Ubuntu documentaion.
tshepang
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Why is SysRq doc not where specified by `man vlock`?

man vlock says to look in /usr/src/linux/Documentation/sysrq.txt. This file isn't there (though it's available online). Why?
bvcx
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How can I find help for new Ubuntu users?

I've just started using Lubuntu. It's the first time I've ever used Linux. Can any of you send me a tutorial-video for new users or explain the basics to me?
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Guides for Ubuntu Software

As I mentioned in previous questions I am setting up a computer lab for a charity that deals with orphans in Tanzania Africa. One thing that would be very helpful are eBook/PDF guides for Ubuntu software. Keep in mind some of the kids have never…
Brendon
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Find installed documentation

Where can I find the installed documentation for a library that I have installed? For example: in synaptic package manager, I have installed opencv-doc. Where can I find this documentation.
aiao
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How to find docs for apt installed packages

I'm wandering if there is a universal way to find docs for apt installed packages, or at least find out what they do. Sometimes I run into packages of which I have no idea at all, but I cannot figure out what they do either locally or online. For…
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Free online Ubuntu user guide, that is simple to understand?

I just recently downloaded and started using Ubuntu 12.04 LTS and this is my first Linux/unix OS ever. I've been faced with a gigantic learning curve that I think would deter most people. With that in mind, is there a free "Ubuntu for dummies"…
Arammil
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Where can I find a PDF of the documentation for Ubuntu?

Is there a FULL PDF manual on the Ubuntu Operating Software that can be printed as oppose to reading on the internet? I prefer a hard copy.
David Huggins
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where do i find net tools documentation (or) user manual?

i am trying to find user manual of net tools on ubuntu,i tried it on google,but i couldn't found any manual for net tools,i got to hear that it is alternative for Fiddler,i 've installed nettool-4.7.2 thank u in advance
user309026
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Manually installing Ubuntu on an older desktop

I have been trying to install Ubuntu on an older machine, dell dimension e521 with upgraded bios, but the ubuntu-18.04.2-desktop-amd64.iso will not install due to the APIC problem. Unfortunately there is no way set noAPIC or APIC=off in the BIOS.…
Tom Lytle
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Why does the ubuntu documentation seem so small?

I used to use windows as a desktop OS but in my work I use redhat enterprise linux a lot. Now that i have switched to ubuntu as a desktop OS one of the things that is bugging me a lot is the documentation, it seems very small to me (more like a few…
Hamdi Ghodbane
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Where can I find the documentation?

I know, this is a stupid question, but can somebody tell my wehre I can find the documentation of ubuntu 13.04. I have not installed ubuntu yet, but I booted it from a CD. I only want to use ubuntu. Thanks!
gauga
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Where can I find comprehensive documentation on the various aspects of Linux?

Whenever a problem pops up in my use of Linux (full time user for 6 years) I start by googling. The simplest (or most common) issues will usually be cleared right away. If it's not in one of those two categories the advise I find tend to be wrong,…
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Any suggestions for dmenu in linux?

I downloaded linux and dmenu a while ago, and i would like to get deeper into dmenu. Does anyone know detailed instructions? I don't kinda understand how it works and i don't know how to run my own scripts in it.
Veetukka
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