How to Get Help for Ubuntu

Ubuntu is a free Linux-based operating system you can use for laptops, desktops and servers. You can find help for Ubuntu and its features at the Ubuntu Documentation website. The Documentation website connects you with several help resources, including official documentation pages. There are also a number of Ubuntu forums to search.

Step 1 Go to the Ubuntu Documentation website.

Step 2 Use the Official Documentation pages to search for your answer first. Search for documentation under the version of Ubuntu you currently operate.

Step 3 Click on the "Common Questions" link. This link is helpful for topics spanning from installation to the Ubuntu community.

Step 4 Choose "Ubuntu Screencasts" if you need basic visual instructions on how to use Ubuntu. These screencasts move quickly, but you can watch them an unlimited amount of times.

Step 5 Search the Glossary if you need help understanding the meaning of a Ubuntu term.

Step 6 Pick a link for your topic if you need information about getting Ubuntu, switching from another operating system, connecting to the Internet, adding software, maintaining your computer or connecting and configuring hardware.

Step 7 Look for your problem on Linux forums if you can't find help at the Ubuntu Documentation website.