Xubuntu New User FAQ 12.04 - Revision history

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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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 ==Adding Software==
-The first place to look for software to add is in the Add/Remove utility (Applications>Add/Remove).  This gives you access to the Ubuntu supported applications plus many others.  More packages, and finer control over them, can be found by going to System>Administration>Synaptic Package Manager.
+Xubuntu has many thousands of software packages to install, both free and paid. These can be found in the Ubuntu Software Center under Menu.
 ===Virus protection===
-Linux computers don't suffer from the same virus and spyware problems that Windows operating systems have. Average users will not need to worry about installing virus protection software on a Free Geek computer. Users who require a virus scanning program for removal of windows viruses or enterprise/server purposes should check out clamav, which is available from the Add/Remove program under the Ubuntu applications menu.
+Linux computers don't suffer from the same virus and spyware problems that Windows operating systems have. Average users will not need to worry about installing virus protection software on a Free Geek computer.
 ==DVD Playback ==

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 ===Cellular Wireless Services and WiMax===
 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.
 ==Adding Software==

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 ===Broadband (cable or dsl)===
 For most cable and dsl modems, once the broadband modem is configured, your ubuntu box will be able to connect without any extra configuration.  If you are not able to connect, then check the following:
-* The ethernet connection may need to be enabled.  Go to System>Administration>Networking, highlight the ethernet connection and then click on properties.  There should be a check mark in "Enable this connection".  The Configuration should be DHCP unless you know it should be otherwise.
+* The ethernet connection may need to be enabled.  Go to Settings ->Network Connections, highlight the ethernet connection and then click on properties.  There should be a check mark in "Enable this connection".  The Configuration should be DHCP unless you know it should be otherwise.
 * The modem may need to be rebooted or reset.
 ===wireless===

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 ==How do I connect to the internet?==
 ===Broadband (cable or dsl)===
 For most cable and dsl modems, once the broadband modem is configured, your ubuntu box will be able to connect without any extra configuration.  If you are not able to connect, then check the following:

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 ==How do I add a printer?==
-USB printers should be automatically detected and configured.  For printers that are not detected, or are on a network rather than attached to your computer, the configuration utility is in System>Administration>Printing.
+USB printers should be automatically detected and configured otherwise go to Menu -> System -> Printing and click on 'Add Printer'.
 ==How do I connect to the internet?==

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 ==How do I change the name of my computer from "freekbox"?==
-Go to System>Administration>Networking and click on the General tab.  After changing the computer name, many functions will not work correctly until you reboot, so reboot as soon as possible.
+This is set in a file /etc/hostname. You will need to be an adminstrative user to edit it..  After changing the computer name, many functions may not work correctly until you reboot, so reboot as soon as possible.
 ==How do I add a printer?==

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

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 ==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.
 ==How do I create additional user accounts?==

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	Linux computers don't suffer from the same virus and spyware problems that Windows operating systems have. Average users will not need to worry about installing virus protection software on a Free Geek computer. Users who require a virus scanning program for removal of windows viruses or enterprise/server purposes should check out clamav, which is available from the Add/Remove program under the Ubuntu applications menu.		Linux computers don't suffer from the same virus and spyware problems that Windows operating systems have. Average users will not need to worry about installing virus protection software on a Free Geek computer. Users who require a virus scanning program for removal of windows viruses or enterprise/server purposes should check out clamav, which is available from the Add/Remove program under the Ubuntu applications menu.
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−	~~===Fonts===~~
−	The Microsoft standard fonts are not installed by default, but can be installed with the msttcorefonts package, either through Synaptic or the following command line (you must be online at the time). However, first go to System>Administration>Software Sources and make sure the multiverse line is checked.:
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−	~~sudo apt-get install msttcorefonts~~

	==DVD Playback ==		==DVD Playback ==