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==How do I create new users?==
 
==How do I create new users?==
New users are created by going to the System Menu>Administration>Users
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New users are created by going to System>Administration>Users
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==How do I change my password?==
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Your password can be changed in System>Preferences>About Me.
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Alternatively, all user passwords can be changed in System>Administration>Users
  
 
==How do I add a printer?==
 
==How do I add a printer?==
  
 
==How do I connect to the internet?==
 
==How do I connect to the internet?==

Revision as of 14:05, 21 November 2006

How do I get started?

Store box first time use

What software is included?

The Free Geek Ubuntu box has a full complement of useful software. The list below is not exhaustive.

  • The Gimp - Image processing software roughly equivalent to Adobe Photoshop
  • OpenOffice - Word Processing, Database, Spreadsheet, Drawing, Presentation Manager
  • Firefox - Internet browser
  • Evolution - Email, Calendar, Personal Information Manager
  • Nautilus - File Manager and CD/DVD creator
  • gThumb - Photo archive and Camera reader
  • XSane - Scanner Software
  • Lots of games
  • Many utilities such as a calculator, screenshot taker, dictionary

How do I create new users?

New users are created by going to System>Administration>Users

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

How do I add a printer?

How do I connect to the internet?