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Idea #172: A short introduction/welcome guide

bug This idea is a duplicate of Idea #136: Add a tutorial slideshow to the installation process.
Written by Wikzo the 28 Feb 08 at 19:45. Category: Look and Feel. Related project: Nothing/Others. Status: New
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When a new user boots up the Ubuntu live cd/installed system for the first time, he or she may not be very comfortable with the new look (if he/she comes from a Windows og Mac machine). The person don't know where programs and menus are located, and how the system works in general. Sure, the person can search out the Internet for introduction guides, but what if the system automatically starts up a short easy to read guide about Linux/GNU and Ubuntu?

Such things as why this OS is so great, and how you use it optimality. Where is the word processor located and more common questions, etc.
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Written by Wikzo the 28 Feb 08 at 19:45.
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aysiu (Brainstorm moderator) wrote on the 28 Feb 08 at 20:11
This is annoying for experienced. That's why I've proposed a tutorial slideshow during installation (Idea #136), as experienced users can walk away while the installation happens, but new users can get oriented better to Ubuntu.

The welcome guide sounds too much like a pop-up... i.e., annoying.

meticulo wrote on the 29 Feb 08 at 03:48
i think it is very important, at least show them where firefox is!!

Wikzo wrote on the 29 Feb 08 at 06:15
What if is is only a document or PDF file, that are placed on your desktop? Then you can open it (or not) and read a short summary about the system.

Magnes wrote on the 29 Feb 08 at 09:46
aysiu, installation of Ubuntu is so fast on new computers that there is no time for a slideshow. :)

nedim wrote on the 7 Mar 08 at 15:47
There should be an interactive total guide to Ubuntu for newbies. This is a must. It should be stoppable with one click not to annoy the experienced users, I agree. The user should be able to run it again and again until she is skilled enough to use the PC without problems.

brownknight wrote on the 15 Mar 08 at 14:16
My suggestion is a simple panel notification after the installation is complete that says:

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Welcome to Ubuntu 8.04
Go to to learn more about your new system.
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Then it points to a resource (a PDF file, or a website, etc) that has a simple list to click and choose:

1. New to Ubuntu? - Click here to learn how to use your new system
2. Learn about the changes from Ubuntu 7.10 (for current and advanced users)

bogdan_5844 wrote on the 18 Mar 08 at 08:53
well...we could use something like in DamnSmallLinux..on boot it shows a webpage with simple explanations(Like "Where's the start menu?")


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