To help create gNewSense documention please see the How to Contribute section of this page.
Contents
Before switching to gNewSense
We made a page to help current Windows users feel more comfortable with free software before switching to gNewSense.
Hardware requirements
gNewSense hardware support status is given in the recommended hardware page.
Installing gNewSense
Alternative installation guide (written for Adelaïde, Australia)
Introduction to the Desktop Environment
Basic Settings
- Users
Networking and Internet
Language support
Using gNewSense
The Internet
Browsing the Internet: epiphany, galeon, GNU IceCat (a free version of Mozilla Firefox)
- Instant Messaging
Productivity
Commonly Used Applications
OpenOffice.org: upgrading OOo
- The GIMP
Common tasks
Entertainment
Audio
Video
Adding and Removing Programs
- Introduction
Synaptic Package Manager (GNOME)
Adept (KDE)
Changing the Appearance of gNewSense
Games
Basic Administration
Editing GRUB: configure the bootloader behaviour.
Sessions preferences: where you decide which program(s) to start while logging in.
Advanced Administration
- Security tools (Bastille and Tiger)
Hardware Hacks
Development
Other Resources
User Experiences - tips and walk-throughs for specific hardware
Forum - ask for help to the gNewSense users around the world
Project Documentation
Package Freedom Verification FAQ
Wiki Documentation
Please see Writing Documentation for information on integration for documentation and translation on the wiki for a better implementation.
How to Contribute
If you would like to contribute to the gNewSense documentation you are more than welcome! We are currently working on a structure for future documentation (see below). If you would like to make suggestions for the structure, or start writing, please introduce yourself on the gnewsense-users mailing list.
When contributing, please bear in mind the following pages: EditingGuidelines and CommunityGuidelines.