Author: nixternal
Date: Sun Aug 12 20:58:05 2007
New Revision: 4221
Modified:
trunk/kubuntu/about-kubuntu/C/about-kubuntu.xml
Log:
prepare about-kubuntu for LiveCD launch (LP: #125325)
Modified: trunk/kubuntu/about-kubuntu/C/about-kubuntu.xml
==============================================================================
--- trunk/kubuntu/about-kubuntu/C/about-kubuntu.xml (original)
+++ trunk/kubuntu/about-kubuntu/C/about-kubuntu.xml Sun Aug 12 20:58:05 2007
@@ -35,7 +35,8 @@
Welcome to Kubuntu &distro-rev;: the &distro-version; Release. Kubuntu is a
user-friendly operating system based on KDE, the K Desktop Environment. With a
predictable 6 month release cycle as part of the Ubuntu project, Kubuntu is the
-Linux distribution for everyone.
+Linux distribution for everyone. The Kubuntu team is happy in your interest in
+Kubuntu and we thank you for trying Kubuntu.
</para>
<para>
@@ -82,6 +83,205 @@
access applications, web server software, email software, programming
languages and tools, and of course, several games.
</para>
+
+<sect2 id="livecd" status="draft">
+<title>Kubuntu Live CD</title>
+
+<note><title>Your data is safe</title>
+<para>
+If you have not initiated the install of Kubuntu, and are just running the
+Live CD to see what Kubuntu has to offer, then your data is safe. This Live CD
+will not harm your data unless you intend to do so by clicking the
+<guibutton>Install</guibutton> icon and utilize the entire hard disk during the
+install.
+</para>
+</note>
+
+<para>
+Welcome to the Kubuntu Live CD. The Live CD provides you with a test run of
+Kubuntu without destroying the data that is currently on your computer. The
+Live CD also provides you the option to install Kubuntu onto your system in a
+variety of ways. You can install it as a standalone system by utilizing your
+entire hard drive or you can set it up as an option in a multi-boot system.
+</para>
+
+<para>
+When you are finished viewing Kubuntu from the Live CD, simply reboot your
+computer and remove the CD from the drive. This will allow you to boot normally
+back into your default operating system.
+</para>
+</sect2>
+
+<sect2 id="equivalents" status="draft">
+<title>Equivalent applications in Kubuntu</title>
+
+<para>
+Kubuntu comes with a variety of applications that will allow you to get up and
+running right from the start. Whether you plan on using your system for
+browsing the web, word processing and office use, multimedia, email, and more,
+Kubuntu has a great variety of applications that you might be used to coming
+from another operating system such as Mac OSX or Windows. The following is a
+common list of equivalents in hope of getting you up and running faster.
+</para>
+
+<variablelist><title>Application equivalency in Kubuntu</title>
+<varlistentry><term>Internet Explorer or Safari</term>
+<listitem>
+<para>
+<application>Konqueror</application> is the default web browser for Kubuntu.
+<application>Firefox</application> is also available for Kubuntu. For
+installation instructions and further information, please refer to the <ulink
+type="help" url="help:/kubuntu/internet">Internet</ulink> section of the
+Kubuntu documentation.
+</para>
+</listitem>
+</varlistentry>
+
+<varlistentry><term>Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, and Apple's Mail</term>
+<listitem>
+<para>
+The Microsoft Outlook and Apple's Mail equivalent is
+<application>Kontact</application>. If <application>Kontact</application> is
+more than you need and you are used to Microsoft Outlook Express, then you can
+use <application>KMail</application>. Mozilla's
+<application>Thunderbird</application> is also available for installation. For
+installation instructions and further information, please refer to the <ulink
+type="help" url="help:/kubuntu/internet">Internet</ulink> section of the
+Kubuntu documentation.
+</para>
+</listitem>
+</varlistentry>
+
+<varlistentry><term>Microsoft Word</term>
+<listitem>
+<para>
+<application>OpenOffice.org Writer</application> is the default word processor
+for Kubuntu. <application>KOffice</application> is also available for Kubuntu.
+For installation instructions and further information, please refer to the
+<ulink type="help" url="help:/kubuntu/office">Office</ulink> section of the
+Kubuntu documentation.
+</para>
+</listitem>
+</varlistentry>
+
+<varlistentry><term>Microsoft Excel</term>
+<listitem>
+<para>
+<application>OpenOffice.org Calc</application> is the default spreadsheet
+application for Kubuntu. <application>KOffice</application> is also available
+for Kubuntu. For installation instructions and further information, please
refer
+to the <ulink type="help" url="help:/kubuntu/office">Office</ulink> section of
+the Kubuntu documentation.
+</para>
+</listitem>
+</varlistentry>
+
+<varlistentry><term>Microsoft PowerPoint</term>
+<listitem>
+<para>
+<application>OpenOffice.org Impress</application> is the default presentation
+application for Kubuntu. <application>KOffice</application> is also available
+for Kubuntu. For installation instructions and further information, please
refer
+to the <ulink type="help" url="help:/kubuntu/office">Office</ulink> section of
+the Kubuntu documentation.
+</para>
+</listitem>
+</varlistentry>
+
+<varlistentry><term>Microsoft Windows Media Player</term>
+<listitem>
+<para>
+<application>Amarok</application> is the default audio application for Kubuntu
+and <application>Kaffeine</application> is the default video application. The
+re are various other applications as well for multimedia use. For installation
+instructions and further information, please refer to the <ulink type="help"
+url="help:/kubuntu/musicvideophotos">Multimedia</ulink> section of the Kubuntu
+documentation.
+</para>
+</listitem>
+</varlistentry>
+
+<varlistentry><term>Winamp and iTunes</term>
+<listitem>
+<para>
+<application>Amarok</application> is the default audio application for Kubuntu.
+There are various other applications as well for multimedia use. For
+installation instructions and further information, please refer to the <ulink
+type="help" url="help:/kubuntu/musicvideophotos">Multimedia</ulink> section of
+the Kubuntu documentation.
+</para>
+</listitem>
+</varlistentry>
+
+<varlistentry><term>AIM, MSN, Yahoo, Jabber, ICQ, and more</term>
+<listitem>
+<para>
+<application>Kopete</application> is the default instant messaging application
+for Kubuntu. There are various other applications as well for communication
use.
+For installation instructions and further information, please refer to the
+<ulink type="help" url="help:/kubuntu/internet">Internet</ulink> section of the
+Kubuntu documentation.
+</para>
+</listitem>
+</varlistentry>
+
+<varlistentry><term>mIRC and other IRC clients</term>
+<listitem>
+<para>
+<application>Konversation</application> is the default <acronym>IRC</acronym>
+client in Kubuntu. There are various other <acronym>IRC</acronym> clients
+available to Kubuntu. For installation instructions and further information,
+please refer to the <ulink type="help"
+url="help:/kubuntu/internet">Internet</ulink> section of the Kubuntu
+documentation.
+</para>
+</listitem>
+</varlistentry>
+
+<varlistentry><term>WinZIP or WinRAR</term>
+<listitem>
+<para>
+<application>Ark</application> is the default file compression application
+for Kubuntu. <application>7zip</application> is also available for Kubuntu.
+</para>
+</listitem>
+</varlistentry>
+
+<varlistentry><term>CD/DVD Burning</term>
+<listitem>
+<para>
+<application>K3b</application> is the default
+<acronym>CD</acronym>/<acronym>DVD</acronym> burning application for Kubuntu.
+For installation instructions and further information, please refer to the
+<ulink type="help" url="help:/kubuntu/musicvideophotos">Multimedia</ulink>
+section of the Kubuntu documentation.
+</para>
+</listitem>
+</varlistentry>
+
+<varlistentry><term>Adobe Acrobat Reader</term>
+<listitem>
+<para>
+<application>KPDF</application> is the default <acronym>PDF</acronym> viewer
for
+Kubuntu.
+</para>
+</listitem>
+</varlistentry>
+</variablelist>
+
+</sect2>
+
+<sect2 id="kubuntu-help" status="draft">
+<title>Kubuntu help</title>
+
+<para>
+There are various locations for you to receive help with your Kubuntu system. A
+list of the most common locations are found in the <ulink type="help"
+url="help:/kubuntu/getting-help">Getting Help</ulink> section of the Kubuntu
+documentation.
+</para>
+</sect2>
+
</sect1>
<sect1 id="linux" status="complete">
** Changed in: kubuntu-docs (Ubuntu)
Status: In Progress => Fix Committed
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