Ubuntu new user FAQ - Revision history

Aradan at 02:49, 7 November 2013

2013-11-07T02:49:52Z

Mkille at 21:35, 10 May 2013

2013-05-10T21:35:37Z

Sophia: /* How do I change my password? */

2010-03-30T22:54:43Z

How do I change my password?

Manseau at 20:04, 5 March 2010

2010-03-05T20:04:49Z

Luiz: /* DVD Playback */

2010-02-26T02:48:34Z

DVD Playback

Luiz: /* DVD Playback */ added software sources

2010-02-26T02:47:47Z

DVD Playback: added software sources

Manseau at 23:34, 25 February 2010

2010-02-25T23:34:25Z

Luiz: changed so as not to be patently false

2010-02-25T18:47:19Z

changed so as not to be patently false

Evilgold: /* WiMax */

2009-11-20T02:00:02Z

WiMax

Evilgold: ZOMG instructions...

2009-11-20T01:52:42Z

ZOMG instructions...

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	==How do I get started?==		==How do I get started?==
	The first time you use your Free Geek Computer, it will come up to a login screen for the oem account. The username for this account is oem and the password is freegeek. While this account will work, and is the one we use to test the machine, it is not very secure to have an account for which hundreds of people know the password, so one of the first jobs you will want to do is to create a new account and delete the oem account. Fortunately, there is a simple way of doing that, but be warned that '''this will destroy all files you have created or downloaded to the computer so far'''. From the oem account, go to System">"Administration">"Prepare for Shipping to end user". Then restart your computer. As it boots up, it will prompt you to create a new account. Be aware that usernames should not have any capital letters or spaces, and that some users (like "admin") are already used by the operating system.		The first time you use your Free Geek Computer, it will come up to a login screen for the oem account. The username for this account is oem and the password is freegeek. While this account will work, and is the one we use to test the machine, it is not very secure to have an account for which hundreds of people know the password, so one of the first jobs you will want to do is to create a new account and delete the oem account. Fortunately, there is a simple way of doing that, but be warned that '''this will destroy all files you have created or downloaded to the computer so far'''. From the oem account, go to System">"Administration">"Prepare for Shipping to end user". Then restart your computer. As it boots up, it will prompt you to create a new account. Be aware that usernames should not have any capital letters or spaces, and that some users (like "admin") are already used by the operating system.

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 ==How do I change my password?==
-Your password can be changed in System>Preferences>About Me.
+Your password can be changed in System>Preferences>About Me. Alternatively, all user passwords can be changed in System>Administration>Users and Groups
 ==How do I change the name of my computer from "freekbox"?==

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 [[Category:Thrift Store]]
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 '''Note: Check with your local laws to make sure usage of libdvdcss2 would be legal in your area.'''
-First, go to system  ---> administration ---> software sources.  Under the tab labeled "Ubuntu Software" check the box next to "Software Restricted By Legal or Copyright Issues (multiverse)."
+:First, go to system  ---> administration ---> software sources.  Under the tab labeled "Ubuntu Software" check the box next to "Software Restricted By Legal or Copyright Issues (multiverse)." Hit "Reload" when prompted.
-Then open a terminal by going to the Aplications menu and selecting Accessories>Terminal, then enter the following commands in order:
+:Then open a terminal by going to the Aplications menu and selecting Accessories>Terminal, then enter the following commands in order:
   sudo apt-get install vlc ubuntu-restricted-extras libdvdread3

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 Most commercial DVDs are encrypted using a format known as Content Scramble System (CSS). For various reason FreeGeek does not distribute the software required to play this type of DVD. However you can add support for this by installing libdvdcss2 manually following these instructions:
-'''Legal Warning: Check with your local laws to make sure usage of libdvdcss2 would be legal in your area.'''
+'''Note: Check with your local laws to make sure usage of libdvdcss2 would be legal in your area.'''
-First open a terminal by going to the Aplications menu and selecting Accessories>Terminal, then enter the following commands in order:
+Then open a terminal by going to the Aplications menu and selecting Accessories>Terminal, then enter the following commands in order:
   sudo apt-get install vlc ubuntu-restricted-extras libdvdread3

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 Many (but not all) wireless cards will work with Linux, but most of them require some special configuration.  Internal (pci) cards are the best option for desktop computers.  Details of which cards are supported and how to configure them can be found at https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/WirelessCardsSupported.  Free Geeks wiki has a page on tips for configuring wireless (http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Wireless_Tips), plus our tech support department can help set up supported wireless cards for a fee.
-===WiMax===
+===Cellular Wireless Services and WiMax===
-WiMax devices from companies such as Cricket, Clear, and Sprit Wireless are supported only by Ubuntu 9.10 and above. If you have or want to use a 3G or 4G (wimax) wireless service please contact FreeGeek's tech support for more information on getting your service to work with Ubuntu.
+Internet service from companies such as Cricket, Verizon, Sprint, and Clear may or may not work with Ubuntu.  Please contact technical support before choosing to use one of these services.
 ==My menu and icons are messed up.  How can I fix it?==

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   sudo apt-get install msttcorefonts
-===Media and online games===
+==DVD Playback ==
-For various reasons, the Free Geek boxen do not come preinstalled with software to play some types of media.  Some "Store Specials" may come with DVD players physically installed, but again do not have the software installed.  For more information on configuring your box to play various forms of multimedia, go to https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Multimedia or http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Multimedia_and_DVDs_in_Ubuntu
 ==Adding Hardware==