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If you are new to Linspire or looking to learn more about it, this is a good place to start. You can also find more information and get help in the Linspire Forums or the Linspire Support site.


I. Introduction to Linspire

A. Intro to Linux and Open Source

1. Where to learn more about Linux

B. Where Linspire fits in.

C. Who Should use Linspire

D. Is there a free version of Linspire?

E. How to get started

1. Buy a Computer with Linspire Pre-installed
2. Buy a boxed set (shipped)
3. Buy a Digital Copy -Download and burn ISO.

A. Linspire came pre-installed, now what?

B. Full Install: Take Over Computer

C. Dual-Booting

1. Partitioning
2. Advanced Install
3. Troubleshooting

A. Starting Up for the First Time

B. The Flash Tutorial

A. Desktop

B. Panel

1. Launch Menu
2. Help Menu
3. Icon Bar
4. Task Bar
5. System Tray
6. Time and Date

A. Broadband: Cable

B. Broadband: DSL

C. Dial-up modem

1. Find Program by Searching
2. Find Program by Navigation
3. Click-n-Buy (CNB)

B. CNR Status

C. My Products

1. All Products
2. Available Updates
3. Aisles

a. Using existing (public) Aisles
b. Creating your own Aisles

D. Linspire Extras

1. Using the CD
2. Creating your own Repository

A. How files are arranged (or, " Where is my C drive?")

B. Basic Tasks - File Manager

1. Moving Files
2. Copying Files
3. Delete
4. Rename
5. Searching

C. Change the default program for files (file associations)

B. Change Password

C. Auto-Starting Programs

D. Rename Computer

E. User Manager

F. Control Panel

1. Link to page describing all functions in Control Panel

G. How To Use Virtual Desktops

A. Web Browser

1. Tips

B. E-Mail

1. General Tips
2. Evolution Tips

C. Instant Messaging

D. Lsongs

E. Burning CD's and DVD's

1. Music CD
2. Data CD
3. Video CD
4. Emovix CD
5. Music DVD
6. Data DVD
7. Video DVD
8. Emovix DVD

F. LPhoto

G. Open Office

H. KDE System Guard