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'''How to Install and Check for WiFi Interference at Your Premises and Produce a Report for NCF''' <br />
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Note: Instructions created using Ubuntu 18.04.1 (this will not work on Windows or Mac)<br />
<br />
LinSSID is free software, released under the Qt Public License (QPL), Boost Software License (BSL1.0) and the GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3).<br />
<br />
== Download and Install LinSSID ==<br />
1. Navigate to [https://sourceforge.net/projects/linssid/ this link] to download and install “[https://sourceforge.net/projects/linssid/ LinSSID]<br />
[[File:LinSSID1.png|alt=LinSSID download page|none|thumb|596x596px|LinSSID Download Page]]<br />
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2. Click download - When prompted by your browser either:<br />
# '''Firefox''' “Open with” Software Install (default) or<br />
# '''Chromium/Chrome''' Allow file to download and then double click to open<br />
[[File:LinSSID2.png|alt=LinSSID download confirmation|none|thumb|600x600px|LinSSID Download Confirmation]]<br />
3. Ubuntu Software will open with option to install LinSSID.<br />
<br />
4. Click install. You will be prompted to authenticate with your administrator password. Install will proceed if password is correct.<br />
[[File:LinSSID3.png|alt=LinSSID Software Install Confirmation|none|thumb|452x452px|LinSSID Software Install Confirmation]]<br />
5. When completed, click “launch” in Ubuntu Software, or locate “LinSSID” under the “Show Applications” link (resembles nine spheres) in your Taskbar.<br />
[[File:LinSSID4.png|alt=LinSSID Launch confirmation|none|thumb|734x734px|LinSSID Launch Confirmation]]<br />
6. LinSSID will have you authenticate again using your password when launching the program.<br />
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== Setting Up and Scanning Networks ==<br />
1. Access the “File” menu and select “Preferences” add a checkmark next to “Log Data”. Click OK.<br />
[[File:LinSSID5.png|alt=LinSSID Setting Log Data Preference|none|thumb|479x479px|LinSSID Setting Log Data Preference]]<br />
2. Select the wireless interface of your choice from the drop down list (most computers have only one).<br />
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3. Click the “Play” button (resembes a VCR) to start the test.<br />
[[File:LinSSID6.png|alt=LinSSID Setting Wireless Interface and Starting Scan|none|thumb|659x659px|LinSSID Setting Wireless Interface and Starting Scan]]<br />
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4. Sort the networks by “Signal” - lower numbers first (like golf, a lower number is better!<br />
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5. Ensure the “2.4 Ghz Channels” graph is showing! The channels with the most wifi networks represent the frequency bands with the most interference from other networks.<br />
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6. Click your network’s name to highlight it.<br />
[[File:LinSSID7.png|alt=LinSSID Sorting Wireless Networks and Highlighting Your Network |none|thumb|751x751px|LinSSID Sorting Wireless Networks and Highlighting Your Network]]<br />
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7. Leave the program to run for about 15 minutes and take a screenshot of the report. This will save the screenshot as an image in your “Pictures” file folder. Include the image in a reply to the most recent ticket email you received from [mailto:support@ncf.ca support@ncf.ca] as an attachment.<br />
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{{Template:WiFi_Analyzer_See_Also}}</div>Fn352https://help.ncf.ca/index.php?title=WiFi_Analyzer_for_Linux&diff=7171WiFi Analyzer for Linux2020-03-25T15:13:27Z<p>Fn352: licensing info added</p>
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'''How to Install and Check for WiFi Interference at Your Premises and Produce a Report for NCF''' <br />
<br />
Note: Instructions created using Ubuntu 18.04.1 (this will not work on Windows or Mac)<br />
<br />
LinSSID is free software, relased under the Qt Public License (QPL), Boost Software License (BSL1.0) and the GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3).<br />
<br />
== Download and Install LinSSID ==<br />
1. Navigate to [https://sourceforge.net/projects/linssid/ this link] to download and install “[https://sourceforge.net/projects/linssid/ LinSSID]<br />
[[File:LinSSID1.png|alt=LinSSID download page|none|thumb|596x596px|LinSSID Download Page]]<br />
<br />
2. Click download - When prompted by your browser either:<br />
# '''Firefox''' “Open with” Software Install (default) or<br />
# '''Chromium/Chrome''' Allow file to download and then double click to open<br />
[[File:LinSSID2.png|alt=LinSSID download confirmation|none|thumb|600x600px|LinSSID Download Confirmation]]<br />
3. Ubuntu Software will open with option to install LinSSID.<br />
<br />
4. Click install. You will be prompted to authenticate with your administrator password. Install will proceed if password is correct.<br />
[[File:LinSSID3.png|alt=LinSSID Software Install Confirmation|none|thumb|452x452px|LinSSID Software Install Confirmation]]<br />
5. When completed, click “launch” in Ubuntu Software, or locate “LinSSID” under the “Show Applications” link (resembles nine spheres) in your Taskbar.<br />
[[File:LinSSID4.png|alt=LinSSID Launch confirmation|none|thumb|734x734px|LinSSID Launch Confirmation]]<br />
6. LinSSID will have you authenticate again using your password when launching the program.<br />
<br />
== Setting Up and Scanning Networks ==<br />
1. Access the “File” menu and select “Preferences” add a checkmark next to “Log Data”. Click OK.<br />
[[File:LinSSID5.png|alt=LinSSID Setting Log Data Preference|none|thumb|479x479px|LinSSID Setting Log Data Preference]]<br />
2. Select the wireless interface of your choice from the drop down list (most computers have only one).<br />
<br />
3. Click the “Play” button (resembes a VCR) to start the test.<br />
[[File:LinSSID6.png|alt=LinSSID Setting Wireless Interface and Starting Scan|none|thumb|659x659px|LinSSID Setting Wireless Interface and Starting Scan]]<br />
<br />
4. Sort the networks by “Signal” - lower numbers first (like golf, a lower number is better!<br />
<br />
5. Ensure the “2.4 Ghz Channels” graph is showing! The channels with the most wifi networks represent the frequency bands with the most interference from other networks.<br />
<br />
6. Click your network’s name to highlight it.<br />
[[File:LinSSID7.png|alt=LinSSID Sorting Wireless Networks and Highlighting Your Network |none|thumb|751x751px|LinSSID Sorting Wireless Networks and Highlighting Your Network]]<br />
<br />
7. Leave the program to run for about 15 minutes and take a screenshot of the report. This will save the screenshot as an image in your “Pictures” file folder. Include the image in a reply to the most recent ticket email you received from [mailto:support@ncf.ca support@ncf.ca] as an attachment.<br />
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{{Template:WiFi_Analyzer_See_Also}}</div>Fn352https://help.ncf.ca/index.php?title=Xubuntu&diff=7153Xubuntu2020-02-23T00:47:17Z<p>Fn352: caption</p>
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<div>[[File:Xubuntu desktop.png|right|thumb|300px|Xubuntu desktop]]<br />
'''Xubuntu''' is a free Linux operating system that is easy to install. It has an interface that is similar to Windows and so is easy to learn for Windows users. It is a lightweight version of the [[Ubuntu]] operating system and makes a good Windows replacement.<br />
<br />
Being Linux-based, Xubuntu has very few issues with malware or spyware and is very stable. It is free software, issued under free licenses.<br />
<br />
Xubuntu comes with the Firefox web browser, LibreOffice word processor and spreadsheet, a text editor and many other applications most users need. It also has about 30,000 additional free software applications available at no charge, that can be installed using the included Gnome Software application.<br />
<br />
If your computer has a DVD drive you can [http://web.ncf.ca/fn352/linux.html pick up a Xubuntu DVD at the NCF office] or download the ISO file from [https://xubuntu.org/ Xubuntu.org] and burn it to a DVD yourself with an ISO writer. If your computer does not have an optical drive, you can install it from a USB drive, as described below. You can try Xubuntu out as a "live session" before you install it. You can install it in place of Windows or along side it, choosing which system to use on reboot.<br />
<br />
It is a good idea before replacing Windows to ensure that you will be able to open and edit your existing documents on your new operating system. Most commons formats, like .doc, .docx, xls, ppt, .pps, .txt, .pdf, etc are no problem. You can try this on a "live session", or, if you are unsure, you can ask on the [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]. That group is also a good place to ask general questions about Xubuntu and Linux.<br />
<br />
==Minimum System Requirements==<br />
* 1 GB of RAM<br />
* 7.5 GB of free disk space<br />
* A processor that supports PAE <br />
<br />
==Installing Xubuntu==<br />
This explains how to install Xubuntu from Windows:<br />
<br />
===Xubuntu installation (if you have a DVD already)===<br />
[[File:Back up methods.JPG|right|thumb|A sample of some methods of backing up your files: a DVD and three USB mass-storage devices ("Thumb drives").]]<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Xubuntu without installing") to ensure that Xubuntu will work properly with your hardware (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# Install Xubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Xubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Gnome Software application<br />
<br />
===Xubuntu installation (with your own DVD)===<br />
# Download the Xubuntu ISO file from https://xubuntu.org/download/<br />
# Download the ISO recorder at http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/#/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded Xubuntu ISO file by [https://bhoover.com/how-to-verify-checksum-windows/ comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch the ISO recorder and use it to burn the ISO image to your DVD<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to the DVD, and at the two icon screen, hit any key to take you to the menu. Test it using the DVD's built-in "Check disk for defects" to ensure the DVD was burnt correctly (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Xubuntu without installing") to ensure that Xubuntu will work properly with your hardware <br />
# Install Xubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Xubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Gnome Software application<br />
<br />
===Xubuntu installation (with your own USB)===<br />
# Download the Xubuntu ISO file from https://xubuntu.org/download/<br />
# Download the UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder at http://unetbootin.github.io/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded Xubuntu ISO file by [https://bhoover.com/how-to-verify-checksum-windows/ comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder and use it to unpack the ISO image onto your USB<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to the USB, and at the two icon screen, hit any key to take you to the menu. Test it using the USB image's built-in "Check disk for defects" to ensure the DVD was burnt correctly (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a USB before the hard drive)<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Xubuntu without installing") to ensure that Xubuntu will work properly with your hardware<br />
# Install Xubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Xubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Gnome Software application<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
*[[Lubuntu]]<br />
*[[Ubuntu]]<br />
*[[Puppy Linux]]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[https://xubuntu.org/ Xubuntu Official website]<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xubuntu Xubuntu on Wikipedia]<br />
*[https://askubuntu.com/ Ask Ubuntu help forum] help with Xubuntu<br />
*[https://ubuntuforums.org/ Ubuntu Forums] help with Xubuntu<br />
*[http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Linux]]<br />
[[Category:Computer Help]]</div>Fn352https://help.ncf.ca/index.php?title=File:Xubuntu_desktop.png&diff=7152File:Xubuntu desktop.png2020-02-23T00:46:49Z<p>Fn352: Fn352 uploaded a new version of File:Xubuntu desktop.png</p>
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<div>The Xubuntu desktop, showing the ''Whisker'' menu.</div>Fn352https://help.ncf.ca/index.php?title=Lubuntu&diff=7151Lubuntu2020-02-23T00:41:16Z<p>Fn352: updated image</p>
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<div>[[File:Lubuntu desktop.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Lubuntu desktop]]<br />
'''Lubuntu''' is a free Linux operating system that is easy to install. It has an interface that is similar to Windows and so is easy to learn for Windows users. It is a lightweight version of the [[Ubuntu]] operating system and makes a good Windows replacement.<br />
<br />
Being Linux-based, Lubuntu has very few issues with malware or spyware and is very stable. It is free software, issued under free licenses.<br />
<br />
Lubuntu comes with the Firefox web browser, LibreOffice suite, with a word processor, text editor, spreadsheet and many other applications most users need. It also has about 30,000 additional free software applications available at no charge, that can be installed using the included Discover Software Centre.<br />
<br />
If your computer has a DVD drive you can [http://web.ncf.ca/fn352/linux.html pick up a Lubuntu DVD at the NCF office] or download the ISO file from [http://lubuntu.me/ lubuntu.me] and burn it to a DVD yourself with an ISO writer. If your computer does not have an optical drive, you can install it from a USB drive, as described below. You can try Lubuntu out as a "live session" before you install it. You can install it in place of Windows or along side it, choosing which system to use on reboot.<br />
<br />
It is a good idea before replacing Windows to ensure that you will be able to open and edit your existing documents on your new operating system. Most commons formats, like .doc, .docx, xls, ppt, .pps, .txt, .pdf, etc are no problem. You can try this on a "live session", or, if you are unsure, you can ask on the [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]. That group is also a good place to ask general questions about Lubuntu and Linux.<br />
<br />
==Minimum System Requirements==<br />
If your PC used to run Windows Vista or newer it will run Lubuntu with out any issues.<br />
<br />
==Installing Lubuntu==<br />
This explains how to install Lubuntu from Windows:<br />
<br />
===Lubuntu installation (if you have a DVD already)===<br />
[[File:Back up methods.JPG|right|thumb|A sample of some methods of backing up your files: a DVD and three USB mass-storage devices ("Thumb drives").]]<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Lubuntu without installing") to ensure that Lubuntu will work properly with your hardware (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# Install Lubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Lubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Discover Software Centre<br />
<br />
===Lubuntu installation (with your own DVD)===<br />
# Download the Lubuntu ISO file from https://lubuntu.me/downloads/<br />
# Download the ISO recorder at http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/#/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded Lubuntu ISO file by [https://bhoover.com/how-to-verify-checksum-windows/ comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch the ISO recorder and use it to burn the ISO image to your DVD<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to the DVD and test it using the DVD's built-in "Check disk for defects" to ensure the DVD was burnt correctly (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Lubuntu without installing") to ensure that Lubuntu will work properly with your hardware <br />
# Install Lubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Lubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Discover Software Centre<br />
<br />
===Lubuntu installation (with your own USB)===<br />
# Download the Lubuntu ISO file from https://lubuntu.me/downloads/<br />
# Download the UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder at http://unetbootin.github.io/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded Lubuntu ISO file by [https://bhoover.com/how-to-verify-checksum-windows/ comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder and use it to unpack the ISO image onto your USB<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to the USB and test it using the USB image's built-in "Check disk for defects" to ensure the USB works correctly (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a USB before the hard drive)<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Lubuntu without installing") to ensure that Lubuntu will work properly with your hardware<br />
# Install Lubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Lubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Discover Software Centre<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
*[[Ubuntu]]<br />
*[[Xubuntu]]<br />
*[[Puppy Linux]]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://lubuntu.me Lubuntu Official website]<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lubuntu Lubuntu on Wikipedia]<br />
*[https://askubuntu.com/ Ask Ubuntu help forum] help with Lubuntu<br />
*[https://ubuntuforums.org/ Ubuntu Forums] help with Lubuntu<br />
*[http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Linux]]<br />
[[Category:Computer Help]]</div>Fn352https://help.ncf.ca/index.php?title=File:Lubuntu_desktop.jpg&diff=7150File:Lubuntu desktop.jpg2020-02-23T00:39:39Z<p>Fn352: Lubuntu desktop</p>
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<div>Lubuntu desktop</div>Fn352https://help.ncf.ca/index.php?title=File:Ubuntu_desktop.png&diff=7149File:Ubuntu desktop.png2020-02-23T00:34:16Z<p>Fn352: Fn352 uploaded a new version of File:Ubuntu desktop.png</p>
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<div>A screenshot of Ubuntu.</div>Fn352https://help.ncf.ca/index.php?title=Ubuntu&diff=7148Ubuntu2020-02-23T00:21:11Z<p>Fn352: /* Recommended System Requirements */ now 4 GB, see https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/SystemRequirements</p>
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<div>[[File:Ubuntu desktop.png|right|thumb|300px|Ubuntu desktop]]<br />
'''Ubuntu''' is a free Linux operating system that is easy to install. It has an interface that is similar to Mac OS, using a launch bar for applications.<br />
<br />
Being Linux-based, Ubuntu has very few issues with malware or spyware and is very stable. It is free software, issued under free licenses.<br />
<br />
Ubuntu comes with the Firefox web browser, LibreOffice word processor and spreadsheet, the Gedit text editor and many other applications most users need. It also has about 30,000 additional free software applications available at no charge, that can be installed using the included Ubuntu Software application.<br />
<br />
If your computer has a DVD drive you can [http://web.ncf.ca/fn352/linux.html pick up a Ubuntu DVD at the NCF office] or download the ISO file from [http://www.Ubuntu.com/ Ubuntu.com] and burn it to a DVD yourself with an ISO writer. If your computer does not have an optical drive, you can install it from a USB drive, as described below. You can try Ubuntu out as a "live session" before you install it. You can install it in place of Windows or along side it, choosing which system to use on reboot.<br />
<br />
It is a good idea before replacing Windows to ensure that you will be able to open and edit your existing documents on your new operating system. Most commons formats, like .doc, .docx, xls, ppt, .pps, .txt, .pdf, etc are no problem. You can try this on a "live session", or, if you are unsure, you can ask on the [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]. That group is also a good place to ask general questions about Ubuntu and Linux.<br />
<br />
==Recommended System Requirements==<br />
If your PC runs Windows Vista or later it will run Ubuntu well.<br />
<br />
Ubuntu minimum recommended hardware:<br />
*2 GHz dual core x86 processor<br />
*4 GB of system memory (RAM)<br />
*25 GB of disk space<br />
<br />
==Installing Ubuntu==<br />
This explains how to install Ubuntu from Windows:<br />
<br />
===Ubuntu installation (if you have a DVD already)===<br />
[[File:Back up methods.JPG|right|thumb|A sample of some methods of backing up your files: a DVD and three USB mass-storage devices ("Thumb drives").]]<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Ubuntu without installing") to ensure that Ubuntu will work properly with your hardware (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# Install Ubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Ubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Ubuntu Software<br />
<br />
===Ubuntu installation (with your own DVD)===<br />
# Download the Ubuntu ISO file from https://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded Ubuntu ISO file by [https://bhoover.com/how-to-verify-checksum-windows/ comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/releases/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch the ISO recorder and use it to burn the ISO image to your DVD<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to the DVD, and at the two icon screen, hit any key to take you to the menu. Test it using the DVD's built-in "Check disk for defects" to ensure the DVD was burnt correctly (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Ubuntu without installing") to ensure that Ubuntu will work properly with your hardware <br />
# Install Ubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Ubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Ubuntu Software<br />
<br />
===Ubuntu installation (with your own USB)===<br />
# Download the Ubuntu ISO file from https://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop<br />
# Download the UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder at http://unetbootin.github.io/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded Ubuntu ISO file by [https://bhoover.com/how-to-verify-checksum-windows/ comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/releases/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder and use it to unpack the ISO image onto your USB<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to the USB, and at the two icon screen, hit any key to take you to the menu. Test it using the USB image's built-in "Check disk for defects" to ensure the DVD was burnt correctly (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a USB before the hard drive)<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Ubuntu without installing") to ensure that Ubuntu will work properly with your hardware<br />
# Install Ubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Ubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Ubuntu Software<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
*[[Lubuntu]]<br />
*[[Xubuntu]]<br />
*[[Puppy Linux]]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://www.ubuntu.com Ubuntu Official website]<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu_(operating_system) Ubuntu on Wikipedia]<br />
*[https://askubuntu.com/ Ask Ubuntu help forum] help with Ubuntu<br />
*[https://ubuntuforums.org/ Ubuntu Forums] help with Ubuntu<br />
*[http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Linux]]<br />
[[Category:Computer Help]]</div>Fn352https://help.ncf.ca/index.php?title=Puppy_Linux&diff=7147Puppy Linux2020-02-19T15:52:04Z<p>Fn352: correct</p>
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<div>[[File:Puppy Linux Screenshot.png|right|thumb|300px|Puppy Linux desktop]]<br />
'''Puppy Linux''' is a free Linux operating system that is very easy to use. It has an interface that is similar to Windows and so is easy to learn for Windows users. It makes a good Windows replacement, especially on old Windows XP hardware.<br />
<br />
Puppy Linux is a very lightweight operating system that loads entirely into your PC's RAM. This makes it very fast, even on older computers. Its system requirements are low, too, which makes it compatible with old hardware.<br />
<br />
Being Linux-based, Puppy Linux has very few issues with malware or spyware and is very stable. It is free software, issued under free licenses.<br />
<br />
Puppy supports dial-up on external hardware modems very well and, best of all for dial up users, each release has no system updates to download.<br />
<br />
Puppy Linux comes with a web browser, a word processor, text editor, spreadsheet and many other applications most users need. It also has dozens of additional free software applications available at no charge, that can be installed.<br />
<br />
==Uses==<br />
Puppy Linux can be used for several purposes:<br />
<br />
* As a traditional desktop for getting work done on a desktop tower, laptop or netbook computer<br />
* As a tool for recovering data, by booting to Puppy Linux and clicking on the icon for the hard drive and then copying documents onto an external device, such as a USB drive<br />
* As a tool for testing hardware<br />
<br />
==Getting Puppy Linux==<br />
<br />
If your computer has a DVD drive you can [http://web.ncf.ca/fn352/linux.html pick up a Puppy Linux DVD at the NCF office] or download the ISO file from [http://puppylinux.org PuppyLinux.org] and burn it to a DVD yourself with an ISO writer. If your computer does not have an optical drive, you can run it from a USB drive, as described below. <br />
<br />
Puppy Linux actually does not need to be "installed" like a traditional operating system, instead it is normally run it from a DVD or a USB device. It all loads into your computer's RAM for use and the settings and documents all saved at the end of the session. You can run it on a Windows computer, without changing the Windows installation on the hard drive. In fact Puppy can be run on a computer that doesn't even have a hard drive installed.<br />
<br />
This article explains why it is best to not install Puppy like a traditional operating system and gives information on using it from a DVD, USB device or for a traditional installation: [http://puppylinux.org/main/How%20NOT%20to%20install%20Puppy.htm How NOT to install Puppy Linux].<br />
<br />
With applications such as LibreOffice installed you will be able to open and edit your existing documents on your new operating system. Most commons formats, like .doc, .docx, xls, ppt, .pps, .txt, .pdf, etc, are no problem. You can try this out by just booting to Puppy, or, if you are unsure, you can ask on the [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]. That group is also a good place to ask general questions about Puppy Linux and Linux in general.<br />
<br />
==Minimum System Requirements==<br />
Puppy has been tested on very old PCs but the best results for the current standard release of Puppy Linux to run at a reasonable pace have been achieved with:<br />
* CPU : Pentium 900 MHz<br />
* RAM : 300 MB RAM<br />
* Hard Drive : Optional<br />
* DVD-ROM : 20x and up or USB<br />
<br />
==Using Puppy Linux==<br />
This explains how to use Puppy Linux from a Windows PC:<br />
<br />
===Run Puppy Linux (if you have a DVD already)===<br />
# Complete a back-up of your bookmarks<br />
# Boot to Puppy Linux (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# You can access your existing documents from the hard drive, by clicking on the icon on the bottom of the desktop.<br />
# Install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Add desired applications from the "Install" icon on the desktop or by downloading .pet files directly from the [http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/ Puppy repositories].<br />
# Once you have it running you can create a USB to run it from instead of a DVD, by clicking on "Install" on the desktop.<br />
<br />
===Run Puppy Linux from your own DVD===<br />
# Download the Puppy Linux ISO file from the [http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/ Puppy repositories]<br />
# Download the ISO recorder at http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/#/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded ISO file by [https://bhoover.com/how-to-verify-checksum-windows/ comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch the ISO recorder and use it to burn the ISO image to your DVD<br />
# Complete a back-up of your bookmarks<br />
# Boot to Puppy Linux (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# You can access your existing documents from the hard drive, by clicking on the icon on the bottom of the desktop.<br />
# Install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Add desired applications from the "Install" icon on the desktop or by downloading .pet files directly from the [http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/ Puppy repositories].<br />
# Once you have it running you can create a USB to run it from instead of a DVD, by clicking on "Install" on the desktop.<br />
<br />
===Puppy Linux installation (with your own USB)===<br />
# Download the Puppy Linux ISO file from https://Puppy Linux.me/downloads/<br />
# Download the UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder at http://unetbootin.github.io/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded ISO file by [https://bhoover.com/how-to-verify-checksum-windows/ comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder and use it to unpack the ISO image onto your USB<br />
# Complete a back-up of your bookmarks<br />
# Boot to Puppy Linux (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# You can access your existing documents from the hard drive, by clicking on the icon on the bottom of the desktop.<br />
# Install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Add desired applications from the "Install" icon on the desktop or by downloading .pet files directly from the [http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/ Puppy repositories].<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
*[[Dial-up Connection Instructions for Puppy Linux]]<br />
*[[Lubuntu]]<br />
*[[Ubuntu]]<br />
*[[Xubuntu]]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://wikka.puppylinux.com/HomePage Puppy Linux Official website]<br />
*[http://puppylinux.org/main/How%20NOT%20to%20install%20Puppy.htm How NOT to install Puppy Linux]<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puppy_Linux Puppy Linux on Wikipedia]<br />
*[http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/ Linux forum] help with Puppy Linux<br />
*[http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Linux]]<br />
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<div>[[File:Puppy Linux Screenshot.png|right|thumb|300px|Puppy Linux desktop]]<br />
'''Puppy Linux''' is a free Linux operating system that is very easy to use. It has an interface that is similar to Windows and so is easy to learn for Windows users. It makes a good Windows replacement, especially on old Windows XP hardware.<br />
<br />
Puppy Linux is a very lightweight operating system that loads entirely into your PC's RAM. This makes it very fast, even on older computers. Its system requirements are low, too, which makes it compatible with old hardware.<br />
<br />
Being Linux-based, Puppy Linux has very few issues with malware or spyware and is very stable. It is free software, issued under free licenses.<br />
<br />
Puppy supports dial-up on external hardware modems very well and, best of all for dial up users, each release has no system updates to download.<br />
<br />
Puppy Linux comes with the Firefox web browser, a word processor, text editor, spreadsheet and many other applications most users need. It also has dozens of additional free software applications available at no charge, that can be installed.<br />
<br />
==Uses==<br />
Puppy Linux can be used for several purposes:<br />
<br />
* As a traditional desktop for getting work done on a desktop tower, laptop or netbook computer<br />
* As a tool for recovering data, by booting to Puppy Linux and clicking on the icon for the hard drive and then copying documents onto an external device, such as a USB drive<br />
* As a tool for testing hardware<br />
<br />
==Getting Puppy Linux==<br />
<br />
If your computer has a DVD drive you can [http://web.ncf.ca/fn352/linux.html pick up a Puppy Linux DVD at the NCF office] or download the ISO file from [http://puppylinux.org PuppyLinux.org] and burn it to a DVD yourself with an ISO writer. If your computer does not have an optical drive, you can run it from a USB drive, as described below. <br />
<br />
Puppy Linux actually does not need to be "installed" like a traditional operating system, instead it is normally run it from a DVD or a USB device. It all loads into your computer's RAM for use and the settings and documents all saved at the end of the session. You can run it on a Windows computer, without changing the Windows installation on the hard drive. In fact Puppy can be run on a computer that doesn't even have a hard drive installed.<br />
<br />
This article explains why it is best to not install Puppy like a traditional operating system and gives information on using it from a DVD, USB device or for a traditional installation: [http://puppylinux.org/main/How%20NOT%20to%20install%20Puppy.htm How NOT to install Puppy Linux].<br />
<br />
With applications such as LibreOffice installed you will be able to open and edit your existing documents on your new operating system. Most commons formats, like .doc, .docx, xls, ppt, .pps, .txt, .pdf, etc, are no problem. You can try this out by just booting to Puppy, or, if you are unsure, you can ask on the [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]. That group is also a good place to ask general questions about Puppy Linux and Linux in general.<br />
<br />
==Minimum System Requirements==<br />
Puppy has been tested on very old PCs but the best results for the current standard release of Puppy Linux to run at a reasonable pace have been achieved with:<br />
* CPU : Pentium 900 MHz<br />
* RAM : 300 MB RAM<br />
* Hard Drive : Optional<br />
* DVD-ROM : 20x and up or USB<br />
<br />
==Using Puppy Linux==<br />
This explains how to use Puppy Linux from a Windows PC:<br />
<br />
===Run Puppy Linux (if you have a DVD already)===<br />
# Complete a back-up of your bookmarks<br />
# Boot to Puppy Linux (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# You can access your existing documents from the hard drive, by clicking on the icon on the bottom of the desktop.<br />
# Install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Add desired applications from the "Install" icon on the desktop or by downloading .pet files directly from the [http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/ Puppy repositories].<br />
# Once you have it running you can create a USB to run it from instead of a DVD, by clicking on "Install" on the desktop.<br />
<br />
===Run Puppy Linux from your own DVD===<br />
# Download the Puppy Linux ISO file from the [http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/ Puppy repositories]<br />
# Download the ISO recorder at http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/#/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded ISO file by [https://bhoover.com/how-to-verify-checksum-windows/ comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch the ISO recorder and use it to burn the ISO image to your DVD<br />
# Complete a back-up of your bookmarks<br />
# Boot to Puppy Linux (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# You can access your existing documents from the hard drive, by clicking on the icon on the bottom of the desktop.<br />
# Install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Add desired applications from the "Install" icon on the desktop or by downloading .pet files directly from the [http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/ Puppy repositories].<br />
# Once you have it running you can create a USB to run it from instead of a DVD, by clicking on "Install" on the desktop.<br />
<br />
===Puppy Linux installation (with your own USB)===<br />
# Download the Puppy Linux ISO file from https://Puppy Linux.me/downloads/<br />
# Download the UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder at http://unetbootin.github.io/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded ISO file by [https://bhoover.com/how-to-verify-checksum-windows/ comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder and use it to unpack the ISO image onto your USB<br />
# Complete a back-up of your bookmarks<br />
# Boot to Puppy Linux (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# You can access your existing documents from the hard drive, by clicking on the icon on the bottom of the desktop.<br />
# Install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Add desired applications from the "Install" icon on the desktop or by downloading .pet files directly from the [http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/ Puppy repositories].<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
*[[Dial-up Connection Instructions for Puppy Linux]]<br />
*[[Lubuntu]]<br />
*[[Ubuntu]]<br />
*[[Xubuntu]]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://wikka.puppylinux.com/HomePage Puppy Linux Official website]<br />
*[http://puppylinux.org/main/How%20NOT%20to%20install%20Puppy.htm How NOT to install Puppy Linux]<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puppy_Linux Puppy Linux on Wikipedia]<br />
*[http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/ Linux forum] help with Puppy Linux<br />
*[http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Linux]]<br />
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<div>[[File:Puppy Linux Screenshot.png|right|thumb|300px|Puppy Linux desktop]]<br />
'''Puppy Linux''' is a free Linux operating system that is very easy to use. It has an interface that is similar to Windows and so is easy to learn for Windows users. It makes a good Windows replacement, especially on old Windows XP hardware.<br />
<br />
Puppy Linux is a very lightweight operating system that loads entirely into your PC's RAM. This makes it very fast, even on older computers. Its system requirements are low, too, which makes it compatible with old hardware.<br />
<br />
Being Linux-based, Puppy Linux has very few issues with malware or spyware and is very stable. It is free software, issued under free licenses.<br />
<br />
Puppy supports dial-up on external hardware modems very well and, best of all for dial up users, each release has no system updates to download.<br />
<br />
Puppy Linux comes with the Firefox web browser, a word processor, text editor, spreadsheet and many other applications most users need. It also has dozens of additional free software applications available at no charge, that can be installed.<br />
<br />
==Uses==<br />
Puppy Linux can be used for several purposes:<br />
<br />
* As a traditional desktop for getting work done on a desktop tower, laptop or netbook computer<br />
* As a tool for recovering data, by booting to Puppy Linux and clicking on the icon for the hard drive and then copying documents onto an external device, such as a USB drive<br />
* As a tool for testing hardware<br />
<br />
==Getting Puppy Linux==<br />
<br />
If your computer has a DVD drive you can [http://web.ncf.ca/fn352/linux.html pick up a Puppy Linux DVD at the NCF office] or download the ISO file from [http://puppylinux.org PuppyLinux.org] and burn it to a DVD yourself with an ISO writer. If your computer does not have an optical drive, you can run it from a USB drive, as described below. <br />
<br />
Puppy Linux actually does not need to be "installed" like a traditional operating system, instead it is normally run it from a DVD or a USB device. It all loads into your computer's RAM for use and the settings and documents all saved at the end of the session. You can run it on a Windows computer, without changing the Windows installation on the hard drive. In fact Puppy can be run on a computer that doesn't even have a hard drive installed.<br />
<br />
This article explains why it is best to not install Puppy like a traditional operating system and gives information on using it from a DVD, USB device or for a traditional installation: [http://puppylinux.org/main/How%20NOT%20to%20install%20Puppy.htm How NOT to install Puppy Linux].<br />
<br />
With applications such as LibreOffice installed you will be able to open and edit your existing documents on your new operating system. Most commons formats, like .doc, .docx, xls, ppt, .pps, .txt, .pdf, etc, are no problem. You can try this out by just booting to Puppy, or, if you are unsure, you can ask on the [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]. That group is also a good place to ask general questions about Puppy Linux and Linux in general.<br />
<br />
==Minimum System Requirements==<br />
Puppy has been tested on very old PCs but the best results for the current standard release of Puppy Linux to run at a reasonable pace have been achieved with:<br />
* CPU : Pentium 900 MHz<br />
* RAM : 300 MB RAM<br />
* Hard Drive : Optional<br />
* DVD-ROM : 20x and up or USB<br />
<br />
==Using Puppy Linux==<br />
This explains how to use Puppy Linux from a Windows PC:<br />
<br />
===Run Puppy Linux (if you have a DVD already)===<br />
# Complete a back-up of your bookmarks<br />
# Boot to Puppy Linux (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# You can access your existing documents from the hard drive, by clicking on the icon on the bottom of the desktop.<br />
# Install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Add desired applications from the "Install" icon on the desktop or by downloading .pet files directly from the [http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/ Puppy repositories].<br />
# Once you have it running you can create a USB to run it from instead of a DVD, by clicking on "Install" on the desktop.<br />
<br />
===Run Puppy Linux from your own DVD===<br />
# Download the Puppy Linux ISO file from the [http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/ Puppy repositories]<br />
# Download the ISO recorder at http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/#/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded ISO file by [https://bhoover.com/how-to-verify-checksum-windows/ comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch the ISO recorder and use it to burn the ISO image to your DVD<br />
# Complete a back-up of your bookmarks<br />
# Boot to Puppy Linux (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# You can access your existing documents from the hard drive, by clicking on the icon on the bottom of the desktop.<br />
# Install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Add desired applications from the "Install" icon on the desktop or by downloading .pet files directly from the [http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/ Puppy repositories].<br />
# Once you have it running you can create a USB to run it from instead of a DVD, by clicking on "Install" on the desktop.<br />
<br />
===Puppy Linux installation (with your own USB)===<br />
# Download the Puppy Linux ISO file from https://Puppy Linux.me/downloads/<br />
# Download the UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder at http://unetbootin.github.io/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded ISO file by [https://bhoover.com/how-to-verify-checksum-windows/ comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder and use it to unpack the ISO image onto your USB<br />
# Complete a back-up of your bookmarks<br />
# Boot to Puppy Linux (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# You can access your existing documents from the hard drive, by clicking on the icon on the bottom of the desktop.<br />
# Install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Add desired applications from the "Install" icon on the desktop or by downloading .pet files directly from the [http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/ Puppy repositories].<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
*[[Dial-up Connection Instructions for Puppy Linux]]<br />
*[[Lubuntu]]<br />
*[[Ubuntu]]<br />
*[[Xubuntu]]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://puppylinux.org Puppy Linux Official website]<br />
*[http://puppylinux.org/main/How%20NOT%20to%20install%20Puppy.htm How NOT to install Puppy Linux]<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puppy_Linux Puppy Linux on Wikipedia]<br />
*[http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/ Linux forum] help with Puppy Linux<br />
*[http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Linux]]<br />
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<div><div class="ncfrightbox w-25"> {{Template:SmartRG SR516ac}} </div><br />
<br />
'''Recommended Firmware Version: 2.6.2.2'''<br />
<br />
{{Firmware Caution}}<br />
<br />
You can verify your firmware by checking the software version on the Device Info page.<br />
[[File:SR516ac-firmware-version.png|alt=SmartRG SR516ac Firmware version check on Device Info Page|none|frame|SmartRG SR516ac Firmware version check on Device Info Page]]<br />
<br />
To request a copy of this firmware email [mailto:support@ncf.ca support@ncf.ca]. To install this new firmware onto your modem perform the following steps:<br />
<br />
# Download the firmware file and save it to a location on your computer that you can find easily.<br />
# Open a web browser and go to the address http://192.168.1.1 <br />
# Select '''Manage Gateway (Advanced)''' and log in (by default the username is admin and password admin if on factory setting or your DSL password)<br />
# Click on '''Management''' &rarr; '''Update Software'''<br />
# Click on '''Browse'''<br />
# Upload the firmware file that you downloaded in step 1.<br />
# Click '''Update Software'''<br />
[[File:SR506n-firmware-update.png|alt=SR506n firmware update|none|thumb|579x579px|SmartRG firmware update]]<br />
'''Note:''' the modem will reboot once the new firmware has been uploaded. This process may take up to 15 minutes to resync (DSL light returns to solid green) and reconnect (the internet light starts blinking again).<br />
<br />
=See Also=<br />
{{Template:Back_to_the_Top}}<br />
*[[Modem Configuration]] - Instructions for all NCF modems<br />
*[[Modem Lights#SmartRG|About SmartRG modem lights]]<br />
*[[:File:Changing_Wireless_Channels_on_SmartRG_SR505N.pdf|SmartRG SR505N Changing Wi-Fi Channels]]<br />
*[[Dynamic DNS]]<br />
*[[Port forwarding#Port_forwarding_on_SmartRG_Modems|Port forwarding with the SmartRG SR505N]]<br />
<br />
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<div><div class="ncfrightbox w-25"> {{Template:SmartRG SR516ac}} </div><br />
<br />
'''Recommended Firmware Version: 2.6.2.2'''<br />
<br />
'''<span style="color: red"><big><u>Note: We do not supply Smart RG firmware updates to non-NCF members!</u></big></span>'''<br />
<br />
{{Template:Firmware Caution}}<br />
<br />
You can verify your firmware by checking the software version on the Device Info page.<br />
[[File:SR516ac-firmware-version.png|alt=SmartRG SR516ac Firmware version check on Device Info Page|none|frame|SmartRG SR516ac Firmware version check on Device Info Page]]<br />
<br />
To request a copy of this firmware email [mailto:support@ncf.ca support@ncf.ca]. To install this new firmware onto your modem perform the following steps:<br />
<br />
# Download the firmware file and save it to a location on your computer that you can find easily.<br />
# Open a web browser and go to the address http://192.168.1.1 <br />
# Select '''Manage Gateway (Advanced)''' and log in (by default the username is admin and password admin if on factory setting or your dsl password)<br />
# Click on '''Management''' &rarr; '''Update Software'''<br />
# Click on '''Browse'''<br />
# Upload the firmware file that you downloaded in step 1.<br />
# Click '''Update Software'''<br />
[[File:SR506n-firmware-update.png|alt=SR506n firmware update|none|thumb|579x579px|SmartRG firmware update]]<br />
'''Note:''' the modem will reboot once the new firmware has been uploaded. This process may take up to 15 minutes to resync (DSL light returns to solid green) and reconnect (the internet light starts blinking again).<br />
<br />
=See Also=<br />
{{Template:Back_to_the_Top}}<br />
*[[Modem Configuration]] - Instructions for all NCF modems<br />
*[[Modem Lights#SmartRG|About SmartRG modem lights]]<br />
*[[:File:Changing_Wireless_Channels_on_SmartRG_SR505N.pdf|SmartRG SR505N Changing WiFi Channels]]<br />
*[[Dynamic DNS]]<br />
*[[Port forwarding#Port_forwarding_on_SmartRG_Modems|Port forwarding with the SmartRG SR505N]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:DSL]]<br />
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<hr />
<div>Creating your own website can be a great deal of fun and a good way to share pictures, text and ideas with the whole world. All NCF accounts automatically include web space.<br />
<br />
==General==<br />
There is no limit on the size of your web space as long as there is enough space for everybody. If space becomes an issue, NCF will contact the people who use the most space.<br />
<br />
To create a website you need to do four things:<br />
<br />
# Create the web pages offline and link them together to form a website<br />
# Test your web pages offline to make sure they work<br />
# Upload them to your space on the NCF web server and then they will be visible to everyone on the internet<br />
# Validate your web pages to identify any errors<br />
<br />
==Creating web pages==<br />
When someone visits your website their browser will ask the server for the home page first, which is called ''index.html'' or ''index.htm''. If that file does not exist, the web server will display a list of the files in the directory. <br />
<br />
When you design your website make sure you create a home page and call it ''index.html'', so people visiting your website will start by seeing that page.<br />
<br />
Web pages are written in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTML Hyper Text Markup Language] (HTML). There are basically two ways to write HTML files:<br />
<br />
# Writing them by hand <br />
# Using a WYSIWYG (What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get) HTML page creator.<br />
<br />
===Hand coding HTML===<br />
Hand coding HTML requires some skill and practice to learn, but can be quick and rewarding to do, once you have learned how. Most professionally-designed websites these days are hand-written. There are many guides available on the internet, in bookstores and libraries to help you learn to write HTML. <br />
<br />
HTML is just text, so any plain text editor can be used to write HTML by hand, although the best ones are those that offer syntax highlighting to show mistakes quickly with text colours. <br />
<br />
Some good free software text editors with syntax highlighting include:<br />
<br />
* [http://jedit.org/ jEdit] (for Windows, Mac, Linux and BSD)<br />
* [https://notepad-plus-plus.org/ NotePad++] (for Windows)<br />
<br />
===WYSIWYG HTML page creators===<br />
There are also many software applications to automate the task of making HTML pages which allow beginners to make beautiful web pages without learning how to hand code HTML. If you are designing a complex web site with many components or want to save the time learning hand coding HTML, these tools can be helpful. <br />
<br />
Commercial, proprietary web page creation software applications, like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adobe_Dreamweaver Adobe Dreamweaver CC], can be purchased or rented by the month, but many office applications, such as word processors, can also produce documents in HTML format. To write a web page just select "save as HTML".<br />
<br />
One word processor that can do this is the free software, cross platform LibreOffice Writer:<br />
<br />
* [http://www.libreoffice.org/download/libreoffice-fresh/ LibreOffice]<br />
<br />
==Testing webpages==<br />
Once you have written your web pages, open them in your [[web browser]] while still offline, to test them and see how they look and make sure that they link together.<br />
<br />
==Upload your web pages==<br />
The process of transferring a file from your computer to your web space (on NCF's computer) is called ''uploading''.<br />
<br />
=== How to upload files ===<br />
There are several ways to upload files, including:<br />
<br />
*'''NCF's Web File Manager''' - We suggest using NCF's "Web File Manager" (because it requires no set-up) to upload your files. Go to the [http://start.ncf.ca StartPage] and click on [https://www.ncf.ca/ncf/home/tools/fileManager.jsp Web File Manager] under 'Tools' in the right column. It is kind of basic, but you'll see simple tools for uploading files. There's an FAQ link on its page that explains how it works. <br />
<br />
'''Note''': The Web File Manager cannot transfer files larger than 2MB. For large files, use FTP.<br />
<br />
*'''File Transfer Protocol''' (FTP) - If you are using an FTP program, use the following settings:<br />
**Host Name/Address: ftp.ncf.ca (IP 206.47.12.13)<br />
**User ID: accountID-1 (that's your NCF account ID followed by 'dash one'), e.g. ab123-1<br />
**If a selection is available then choose "passive mode".<br />
<br />
===FTP clients===<br />
Some FTP clients that have been tested and work well with NCF web hosting are:<br />
<br />
;Free software<br />
*[http://filezilla-project.org/ FileZilla] for BSD, Linux, Mac OSX and Windows<br />
*[http://gftp.seul.org/ gFTP] for Linux.<br />
<br />
Notes: <br />
#Linux users should download these from their distribution repositories.<br />
#gFTP users should set ''FTP&rarr; Preferences&rarr; Preserve File Permissions&rarr; uncheck this box'', or else the uploaded files will not be able to be viewed.<br />
<br />
==== Secure FTP ====<br />
The NCF FTP server now supports TLS explicit mode. If you previously used NCF FTP to upload to your web space, you may wish to enable TLS in your client, if it is supported.<br />
<br />
If you are using FileZilla, this is as simple as changing the encryption type from "Use Plain FTP" to "Require explicit FTP over TLS".<br />
<br />
[[File:Filezilla_explicit_tls.png|400px]]<br />
<br />
If you use the FileZilla Quickconnect bar, just specify "ftpes://ftp.ncf.ca" for the Host: field:<br />
<br />
[[File:Filezilla_explicit_tls_quickconnect.png|400px]]<br />
<br />
Note: If you are using an older FTP client that only supports legacy SSL on port 990, that will not work. You must use a client that understands how to use "Explicit TLS" on port 21.<br />
<br />
==FTP certificates==<br />
The first time you connect with an FTP client, or when the certificate has been updated, you will receive a warning from your FTP client about an "unknown certificate". If the certificate date is correct and the host is ftp.ncf.ca then you can accept the certificate and continue to upload your files.<br />
<br />
[[File:FileZilla certificate warning.png|400px]]<br />
<br />
==Viewing your website on the internet==<br />
===Location of your web pages (URL)===<br />
Your web space is at '''<nowiki>http://web.ncf.ca/youraccountID</nowiki>''', where ''youraccountID'' is replaced by your NCF accountID. If you have an email alias, you can use that too. For example, if your accountID is ab123 and your email alias is 'fred', then your web space would be at:<br />
<br />
*'''<nowiki>http://web.ncf.ca/ab123</nowiki>'''<br />
<br />
and also at:<br />
<br />
*'''<nowiki>http://web.ncf.ca/fred</nowiki>'''<br />
<br />
==Validating your pages==<br />
Newly uploaded pages should be validated to make sure the coding on them is correct and will display correctly in reader's browsers. You can do this using a free online tool at:<br />
<br />
*[https://validator.w3.org/nu/ W3C validator]<br />
<br />
Just copy your page's URL into the box, hit "return" and it will test your page and list any errors that need correcting. If there are errors, fix them on the original file and then upload the newly corrected version.<br />
<br />
== Organizational Accounts at NCF ==<br />
To transfer files to your organization web space, use the following settings on your FTP program:<br />
* Host Name/Address: ftp.ncf.ca<br />
* User ID: accountID-n ('n' is a letter code assigned to the organization, usually the first letter of the directory name)<br />
<br />
Your web site will be found at:<br />
<br />
*'''<nowiki>http://yourOrg.ncf.ca</nowiki>'''<br />
<br />
== Tools for web page authors ==<br />
NCF's "comment-taker" utility provides a way for readers of your web page to send you email without you having to expose your email address to spammers. Have a look at the [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/faqMaker.jsp?faq=7 Comment-Taker FAQ] for more information.<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
*[[Website Statistics]]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://www.techsoup.org/support/articles-and-how-tos/nonprofits-guide-to-building-simple-low-cost-websites A Nonprofit's Guide to Building Simple, Low-Cost Websites]<br />
*[http://www.websitesthatsuck.com/ Websites That Suck] - a guide a what to avoid in website design<br />
<br />
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<hr />
<div>Creating your own website can be a great deal of fun and a good way to share pictures, text and ideas with the whole world. All NCF accounts automatically include web space.<br />
<br />
==General==<br />
There is no limit on the size of your web space as long as there is enough space for everybody. If space becomes an issue, NCF will contact the people who use the most space.<br />
<br />
To create a website you need to do four things:<br />
<br />
# Create the web pages offline and link them together to form a website<br />
# Test your web pages offline to make sure they work<br />
# Upload them to your space on the NCF web server and then they will be visible to everyone on the internet<br />
# Validate your web pages to identify any errors<br />
<br />
==Creating web pages==<br />
When someone visits your website their browser will ask the server for the home page first, which is called ''index.html'' or ''index.htm''. If that file does not exist, the web server will display a list of the files in the directory. <br />
<br />
When you design your website make sure you create a home page and call it ''index.html'', so people visiting your website will start by seeing that page.<br />
<br />
Web pages are written in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTML Hyper Text Markup Language] (HTML). There are basically two ways to write HTML files:<br />
<br />
# Writing them by hand <br />
# Using a WYSIWYG (What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get) HTML page creator.<br />
<br />
===Hand coding HTML===<br />
Hand coding HTML requires some skill and practice to learn, but can be quick and rewarding to do, once you have learned how. Most professionally-designed websites these days are hand-written. There are many guides available on the internet, in bookstores and libraries to help you learn to write HTML. <br />
<br />
HTML is just text, so any plain text editor can be used to write HTML by hand, although the best ones are those that offer syntax highlighting to show mistakes quickly with text colours. <br />
<br />
Some good free software text editors with syntax highlighting include:<br />
<br />
* [http://jedit.org/ jEdit] (for Windows, Mac, Linux and BSD)<br />
* [https://notepad-plus-plus.org/ NotePad++] (for Windows)<br />
<br />
===WYSIWYG HTML page creators===<br />
There are also many software applications to automate the task of making HTML pages which allow beginners to make beautiful web pages without learning how to hand code HTML. If you are designing a complex web site with many components or want to save the time learning hand coding HTML, these tools can be helpful. <br />
<br />
Commercial, proprietary web page creation software applications, like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adobe_Dreamweaver Adobe Dreamweaver CC], can be purchased or rented by the month, but many office applications, such as word processors, can also produce documents in HTML format. To write a web page just select "save as HTML".<br />
<br />
One word processor that can do this is the free software, cross platform LibreOffice Writer:<br />
<br />
* [http://www.libreoffice.org/download/libreoffice-fresh/ LibreOffice]<br />
<br />
==Testing webpages==<br />
Once you have written your web pages, open them in your [[web browser]] while still offline, to test them and see how they look and make sure that they link together.<br />
<br />
==Upload your web pages==<br />
The process of transferring a file from your computer to your web space (on NCF's computer) is called ''uploading''.<br />
<br />
=== How to upload files ===<br />
There are several ways to upload files, including:<br />
<br />
*'''NCF's Web File Manager''' - We suggest using NCF's "Web File Manager" (because it requires no set-up) to upload your files. Go to the [http://start.ncf.ca StartPage] and click on [https://www.ncf.ca/ncf/home/tools/fileManager.jsp Web File Manager] under 'Tools' in the right column. It is kind of basic, but you'll see simple tools for uploading files. There's an FAQ link on its page that explains how it works. <br />
<br />
'''Note''': The Web File Manager cannot transfer files larger than 2MB. For large files, use FTP.<br />
<br />
*'''File Transfer Protocol''' (FTP) - If you are using an FTP program, use the following settings:<br />
**Host Name/Address: ftp.ncf.ca (IP 206.47.12.13)<br />
**User ID: accountID-1 (that's your NCF account ID followed by 'dash one'), e.g. ab123-1<br />
**If a selection is available then choose "passive mode".<br />
<br />
===FTP clients===<br />
Some FTP clients that have been tested and work well with NCF web hosting are:<br />
<br />
;Free software<br />
*[http://filezilla-project.org/ FileZilla] for BSD, Linux, Mac OSX and Windows<br />
*[http://gftp.seul.org/ gFTP] for Linux.<br />
<br />
Notes: <br />
#Linux users should download these from their distribution repositories.<br />
#gFTP users should set ''FTP&rarr; Preferences&rarr; Preserve File Permissions&rarr; uncheck this box'', or else the uploaded files will not be able to be viewed.<br />
<br />
==== Secure FTP ====<br />
The NCF FTP server now supports TLS explicit mode. If you previously used NCF FTP to upload to your web space, you may wish to enable TLS in your client, if it is supported.<br />
<br />
If you are using FileZilla, this is as simple as changing the encryption type from "Use Plain FTP" to "Require explicit FTP over TLS".<br />
<br />
[[File:Filezilla_explicit_tls.png|400px]]<br />
<br />
If you use the FileZilla Quickconnect bar, just specify "ftpes://ftp.ncf.ca" for the Host: field:<br />
<br />
[[File:Filezilla_explicit_tls_quickconnect.png|400px]]<br />
<br />
Note: If you are using an older FTP client that only supports legacy SSL on port 990, that will not work. You must use a client that understands how to use "Explicit TLS" on port 21.<br />
<br />
==FTP certificates==<br />
The first time you connect with an FTP client or when the certificate has been updated you will receive a warning from your FTP client about an "unknown certificate". If the certificate date is correct and the host is ftp,ncf.ca then you can accept the certificate and continue to upload your file.<br />
<br />
[[File:FileZilla certificate warning.png|400px]]<br />
<br />
==Viewing your website on the internet==<br />
===Location of your web pages (URL)===<br />
Your web space is at '''<nowiki>http://web.ncf.ca/youraccountID</nowiki>''', where ''youraccountID'' is replaced by your NCF accountID. If you have an email alias, you can use that too. For example, if your accountID is ab123 and your email alias is 'fred', then your web space would be at:<br />
<br />
*'''<nowiki>http://web.ncf.ca/ab123</nowiki>'''<br />
<br />
and also at:<br />
<br />
*'''<nowiki>http://web.ncf.ca/fred</nowiki>'''<br />
<br />
==Validating your pages==<br />
Newly uploaded pages should be validated to make sure the coding on them is correct and will display correctly in reader's browsers. You can do this using a free online tool at:<br />
<br />
*[https://validator.w3.org/nu/ W3C validator]<br />
<br />
Just copy your page's URL into the box, hit "return" and it will test your page and list any errors that need correcting. If there are errors, fix them on the original file and then upload the newly corrected version.<br />
<br />
== Organizational Accounts at NCF ==<br />
To transfer files to your organization web space, use the following settings on your FTP program:<br />
* Host Name/Address: ftp.ncf.ca<br />
* User ID: accountID-n ('n' is a letter code assigned to the organization, usually the first letter of the directory name)<br />
<br />
Your web site will be found at:<br />
<br />
*'''<nowiki>http://yourOrg.ncf.ca</nowiki>'''<br />
<br />
== Tools for web page authors ==<br />
NCF's "comment-taker" utility provides a way for readers of your web page to send you email without you having to expose your email address to spammers. Have a look at the [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/faqMaker.jsp?faq=7 Comment-Taker FAQ] for more information.<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
*[[Website Statistics]]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://www.techsoup.org/support/articles-and-how-tos/nonprofits-guide-to-building-simple-low-cost-websites A Nonprofit's Guide to Building Simple, Low-Cost Websites]<br />
*[http://www.websitesthatsuck.com/ Websites That Suck] - a guide a what to avoid in website design<br />
<br />
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<hr />
<div>Creating your own website can be a great deal of fun and a good way to share pictures, text and ideas with the whole world. All NCF accounts automatically include web space.<br />
<br />
==General==<br />
There is no limit on the size of your web space as long as there is enough space for everybody. If space becomes an issue, NCF will contact the people who use the most space.<br />
<br />
To create a website you need to do four things:<br />
<br />
# Create the web pages offline and link them together to form a website<br />
# Test your web pages offline to make sure they work<br />
# Upload them to your space on the NCF web server and then they will be visible to everyone on the internet<br />
# Validate your web pages to identify any errors<br />
<br />
==Creating web pages==<br />
When someone visits your website their browser will ask the server for the home page first, which is called ''index.html'' or ''index.htm''. If that file does not exist, the web server will display a list of the files in the directory. <br />
<br />
When you design your website make sure you create a home page and call it ''index.html'', so people visiting your website will start by seeing that page.<br />
<br />
Web pages are written in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTML Hyper Text Markup Language] (HTML). There are basically two ways to write HTML files:<br />
<br />
# Writing them by hand <br />
# Using a WYSIWYG (What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get) HTML page creator.<br />
<br />
===Hand coding HTML===<br />
Hand coding HTML requires some skill and practice to learn, but can be quick and rewarding to do, once you have learned how. Most professionally-designed websites these days are hand-written. There are many guides available on the internet, in bookstores and libraries to help you learn to write HTML. <br />
<br />
HTML is just text, so any plain text editor can be used to write HTML by hand, although the best ones are those that offer syntax highlighting to show mistakes quickly with text colours. <br />
<br />
Some good free software text editors with syntax highlighting include:<br />
<br />
* [http://jedit.org/ jEdit] (for Windows, Mac, Linux and BSD)<br />
* [https://notepad-plus-plus.org/ NotePad++] (for Windows)<br />
<br />
===WYSIWYG HTML page creators===<br />
There are also many software applications to automate the task of making HTML pages which allow beginners to make beautiful web pages without learning how to hand code HTML. If you are designing a complex web site with many components or want to save the time learning hand coding HTML, these tools can be helpful. <br />
<br />
Commercial, proprietary web page creation software applications, like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adobe_Dreamweaver Adobe Dreamweaver CC], can be purchased or rented by the month, but many office applications, such as word processors, can also produce documents in HTML format. To write a web page just select "save as HTML".<br />
<br />
One word processor that can do this is the free software, cross platform LibreOffice Writer:<br />
<br />
* [http://www.libreoffice.org/download/libreoffice-fresh/ LibreOffice]<br />
<br />
==Testing webpages==<br />
Once you have written your web pages, open them in your [[web browser]] while still offline, to test them and see how they look and make sure that they link together.<br />
<br />
==Upload your web pages==<br />
The process of transferring a file from your computer to your web space (on NCF's computer) is called ''uploading''.<br />
<br />
=== How to upload files ===<br />
There are several ways to upload files, including:<br />
<br />
*'''NCF's Web File Manager''' - We suggest using NCF's "Web File Manager" (because it requires no set-up) to upload your files. Go to the [http://start.ncf.ca StartPage] and click on [https://www.ncf.ca/ncf/home/tools/fileManager.jsp Web File Manager] under 'Tools' in the right column. It is kind of basic, but you'll see simple tools for uploading files. There's an FAQ link on its page that explains how it works. <br />
<br />
'''Note''': The Web File Manager cannot transfer files larger than 2MB. For large files, use FTP.<br />
<br />
*'''File Transfer Protocol''' (FTP) - If you are using an FTP program, use the following settings:<br />
**Host Name/Address: ftp.ncf.ca (IP 206.47.12.13)<br />
**User ID: accountID-1 (that's your NCF account ID followed by 'dash one'), e.g. ab123-1<br />
**If a selection is available then choose "passive mode".<br />
<br />
===FTP clients===<br />
Some FTP clients that have been tested and work well with NCF web hosting are:<br />
<br />
;Free software<br />
*[http://filezilla-project.org/ FileZilla] for BSD, Linux, Mac OSX and Windows<br />
*[http://gftp.seul.org/ gFTP] for Linux.<br />
<br />
Notes: <br />
#Linux users should download these from their distribution repositories.<br />
#gFTP users should set ''FTP&rarr; Preferences&rarr; Preserve File Permissions&rarr; uncheck this box'', or else the uploaded files will not be able to be viewed.<br />
<br />
==== Secure FTP ====<br />
The NCF FTP server now supports TLS explicit mode. If you previously used NCF FTP to upload to your web space, you may wish to enable TLS in your client, if it is supported.<br />
<br />
If you are using FileZilla, this is as simple as changing the encryption type from "Use Plain FTP" to "Require explicit FTP over TLS".<br />
<br />
[[File:Filezilla_explicit_tls.png|400px]]<br />
<br />
If you use the FileZilla Quickconnect bar, just specify "ftpes://ftp.ncf.ca" for the Host: field:<br />
<br />
[[File:Filezilla_explicit_tls_quickconnect.png|400px]]<br />
<br />
Note: If you are using an older FTP client that only supports legacy SSL on port 990, that will not work. You must use a client that understands how to use "Explicit TLS" on port 21.<br />
<br />
==FTP certificates==<br />
The first time you connect with an FTP client or when the certificate has been updated you will receive a warning from your FTP client about an "unknown certificate". If the certificate date is correct and the host is ftp,ncf.ca then you can accept the certificate and continue to upload your file.<br />
[[File:FileZilla certificate warning.png|400px]]<br />
<br />
==Viewing your website on the internet==<br />
===Location of your web pages (URL)===<br />
Your web space is at '''<nowiki>http://web.ncf.ca/youraccountID</nowiki>''', where ''youraccountID'' is replaced by your NCF accountID. If you have an email alias, you can use that too. For example, if your accountID is ab123 and your email alias is 'fred', then your web space would be at:<br />
<br />
*'''<nowiki>http://web.ncf.ca/ab123</nowiki>'''<br />
<br />
and also at:<br />
<br />
*'''<nowiki>http://web.ncf.ca/fred</nowiki>'''<br />
<br />
==Validating your pages==<br />
Newly uploaded pages should be validated to make sure the coding on them is correct and will display correctly in reader's browsers. You can do this using a free online tool at:<br />
<br />
*[https://validator.w3.org/nu/ W3C validator]<br />
<br />
Just copy your page's URL into the box, hit "return" and it will test your page and list any errors that need correcting. If there are errors, fix them on the original file and then upload the newly corrected version.<br />
<br />
== Organizational Accounts at NCF ==<br />
To transfer files to your organization web space, use the following settings on your FTP program:<br />
* Host Name/Address: ftp.ncf.ca<br />
* User ID: accountID-n ('n' is a letter code assigned to the organization, usually the first letter of the directory name)<br />
<br />
Your web site will be found at:<br />
<br />
*'''<nowiki>http://yourOrg.ncf.ca</nowiki>'''<br />
<br />
== Tools for web page authors ==<br />
NCF's "comment-taker" utility provides a way for readers of your web page to send you email without you having to expose your email address to spammers. Have a look at the [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/faqMaker.jsp?faq=7 Comment-Taker FAQ] for more information.<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
*[[Website Statistics]]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://www.techsoup.org/support/articles-and-how-tos/nonprofits-guide-to-building-simple-low-cost-websites A Nonprofit's Guide to Building Simple, Low-Cost Websites]<br />
*[http://www.websitesthatsuck.com/ Websites That Suck] - a guide a what to avoid in website design<br />
<br />
[[Category: Web space]]</div>Fn352https://help.ncf.ca/index.php?title=Publishing_Web_Pages&diff=7011Publishing Web Pages2019-09-16T02:31:11Z<p>Fn352: /* FTP certificates */ shift image down</p>
<hr />
<div>Creating your own website can be a great deal of fun and a good way to share pictures, text and ideas with the whole world. All NCF accounts automatically include web space.<br />
<br />
==General==<br />
There is no limit on the size of your web space as long as there is enough space for everybody. If space becomes an issue, NCF will contact the people who use the most space.<br />
<br />
To create a website you need to do four things:<br />
<br />
# Create the web pages offline and link them together to form a website<br />
# Test your web pages offline to make sure they work<br />
# Upload them to your space on the NCF web server and then they will be visible to everyone on the internet<br />
# Validate your web pages to identify any errors<br />
<br />
==Creating web pages==<br />
When someone visits your website their browser will ask the server for the home page first, which is called ''index.html'' or ''index.htm''. If that file does not exist, the web server will display a list of the files in the directory. <br />
<br />
When you design your website make sure you create a home page and call it ''index.html'', so people visiting your website will start by seeing that page.<br />
<br />
Web pages are written in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTML Hyper Text Markup Language] (HTML). There are basically two ways to write HTML files:<br />
<br />
# Writing them by hand <br />
# Using a WYSIWYG (What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get) HTML page creator.<br />
<br />
===Hand coding HTML===<br />
Hand coding HTML requires some skill and practice to learn, but can be quick and rewarding to do, once you have learned how. Most professionally-designed websites these days are hand-written. There are many guides available on the internet, in bookstores and libraries to help you learn to write HTML. <br />
<br />
HTML is just text, so any plain text editor can be used to write HTML by hand, although the best ones are those that offer syntax highlighting to show mistakes quickly with text colours. <br />
<br />
Some good free software text editors with syntax highlighting include:<br />
<br />
* [http://jedit.org/ jEdit] (for Windows, Mac, Linux and BSD)<br />
* [https://notepad-plus-plus.org/ NotePad++] (for Windows)<br />
<br />
===WYSIWYG HTML page creators===<br />
There are also many software applications to automate the task of making HTML pages which allow beginners to make beautiful web pages without learning how to hand code HTML. If you are designing a complex web site with many components or want to save the time learning hand coding HTML, these tools can be helpful. <br />
<br />
Commercial, proprietary web page creation software applications, like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adobe_Dreamweaver Adobe Dreamweaver CC], can be purchased or rented by the month, but many office applications, such as word processors, can also produce documents in HTML format. To write a web page just select "save as HTML".<br />
<br />
One word processor that can do this is the free software, cross platform LibreOffice Writer:<br />
<br />
* [http://www.libreoffice.org/download/libreoffice-fresh/ LibreOffice]<br />
<br />
==Testing webpages==<br />
Once you have written your web pages, open them in your [[web browser]] while still offline, to test them and see how they look and make sure that they link together.<br />
<br />
==Upload your web pages==<br />
The process of transferring a file from your computer to your web space (on NCF's computer) is called ''uploading''.<br />
<br />
=== How to upload files ===<br />
There are several ways to upload files, including:<br />
<br />
*'''NCF's Web File Manager''' - We suggest using NCF's "Web File Manager" (because it requires no set-up) to upload your files. Go to the [http://start.ncf.ca StartPage] and click on [https://www.ncf.ca/ncf/home/tools/fileManager.jsp Web File Manager] under 'Tools' in the right column. It is kind of basic, but you'll see simple tools for uploading files. There's an FAQ link on its page that explains how it works. <br />
<br />
'''Note''': The Web File Manager cannot transfer files larger than 2MB. For large files, use FTP.<br />
<br />
*'''File Transfer Protocol''' (FTP) - If you are using an FTP program, use the following settings:<br />
**Host Name/Address: ftp.ncf.ca (IP 206.47.12.13)<br />
**User ID: accountID-1 (that's your NCF account ID followed by 'dash one'), e.g. ab123-1<br />
**If a selection is available then choose "passive mode".<br />
<br />
===FTP clients===<br />
Some FTP clients that have been tested and work well with NCF web hosting are:<br />
<br />
;Free software<br />
*[http://filezilla-project.org/ FileZilla] for BSD, Linux, Mac OSX and Windows<br />
*[http://gftp.seul.org/ gFTP] for Linux.<br />
<br />
Notes: <br />
#Linux users should download these from their distribution repositories.<br />
#gFTP users should set ''FTP&rarr; Preferences&rarr; Preserve File Permissions&rarr; uncheck this box'', or else the uploaded files will not be able to be viewed.<br />
<br />
==== Secure FTP ====<br />
The NCF FTP server now supports TLS explicit mode. If you previously used NCF FTP to upload to your web space, you may wish to enable TLS in your client, if it is supported.<br />
<br />
If you are using FileZilla, this is as simple as changing the encryption type from "Use Plain FTP" to "Require explicit FTP over TLS".<br />
<br />
[[File:Filezilla_explicit_tls.png|400px]]<br />
<br />
If you use the FileZilla Quickconnect bar, just specify "ftpes://ftp.ncf.ca" for the Host: field:<br />
<br />
[[File:Filezilla_explicit_tls_quickconnect.png|400px]]<br />
<br />
Note: If you are using an older FTP client that only supports legacy SSL on port 990, that will not work. You must use a client that understands how to use "Explicit TLS" on port 21.<br />
<br />
==FTP certificates==<br />
The first time you connect with an FTP client or when the certificate has been updated you will receive a warning from your FTP client about an "unknown certificate". If the certificate date is correct and the host is ftp,ncf.ca then you can accept the certificate and continue to upload your file.<br />
[[File:FileZilla certificate warning.png|500px]]<br />
<br />
==Viewing your website on the internet==<br />
===Location of your web pages (URL)===<br />
Your web space is at '''<nowiki>http://web.ncf.ca/youraccountID</nowiki>''', where ''youraccountID'' is replaced by your NCF accountID. If you have an email alias, you can use that too. For example, if your accountID is ab123 and your email alias is 'fred', then your web space would be at:<br />
<br />
*'''<nowiki>http://web.ncf.ca/ab123</nowiki>'''<br />
<br />
and also at:<br />
<br />
*'''<nowiki>http://web.ncf.ca/fred</nowiki>'''<br />
<br />
==Validating your pages==<br />
Newly uploaded pages should be validated to make sure the coding on them is correct and will display correctly in reader's browsers. You can do this using a free online tool at:<br />
<br />
*[https://validator.w3.org/nu/ W3C validator]<br />
<br />
Just copy your page's URL into the box, hit "return" and it will test your page and list any errors that need correcting. If there are errors, fix them on the original file and then upload the newly corrected version.<br />
<br />
== Organizational Accounts at NCF ==<br />
To transfer files to your organization web space, use the following settings on your FTP program:<br />
* Host Name/Address: ftp.ncf.ca<br />
* User ID: accountID-n ('n' is a letter code assigned to the organization, usually the first letter of the directory name)<br />
<br />
Your web site will be found at:<br />
<br />
*'''<nowiki>http://yourOrg.ncf.ca</nowiki>'''<br />
<br />
== Tools for web page authors ==<br />
NCF's "comment-taker" utility provides a way for readers of your web page to send you email without you having to expose your email address to spammers. Have a look at the [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/faqMaker.jsp?faq=7 Comment-Taker FAQ] for more information.<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
*[[Website Statistics]]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://www.techsoup.org/support/articles-and-how-tos/nonprofits-guide-to-building-simple-low-cost-websites A Nonprofit's Guide to Building Simple, Low-Cost Websites]<br />
*[http://www.websitesthatsuck.com/ Websites That Suck] - a guide a what to avoid in website design<br />
<br />
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<hr />
<div>Creating your own website can be a great deal of fun and a good way to share pictures, text and ideas with the whole world. All NCF accounts automatically include web space.<br />
<br />
==General==<br />
There is no limit on the size of your web space as long as there is enough space for everybody. If space becomes an issue, NCF will contact the people who use the most space.<br />
<br />
To create a website you need to do four things:<br />
<br />
# Create the web pages offline and link them together to form a website<br />
# Test your web pages offline to make sure they work<br />
# Upload them to your space on the NCF web server and then they will be visible to everyone on the internet<br />
# Validate your web pages to identify any errors<br />
<br />
==Creating web pages==<br />
When someone visits your website their browser will ask the server for the home page first, which is called ''index.html'' or ''index.htm''. If that file does not exist, the web server will display a list of the files in the directory. <br />
<br />
When you design your website make sure you create a home page and call it ''index.html'', so people visiting your website will start by seeing that page.<br />
<br />
Web pages are written in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTML Hyper Text Markup Language] (HTML). There are basically two ways to write HTML files:<br />
<br />
# Writing them by hand <br />
# Using a WYSIWYG (What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get) HTML page creator.<br />
<br />
===Hand coding HTML===<br />
Hand coding HTML requires some skill and practice to learn, but can be quick and rewarding to do, once you have learned how. Most professionally-designed websites these days are hand-written. There are many guides available on the internet, in bookstores and libraries to help you learn to write HTML. <br />
<br />
HTML is just text, so any plain text editor can be used to write HTML by hand, although the best ones are those that offer syntax highlighting to show mistakes quickly with text colours. <br />
<br />
Some good free software text editors with syntax highlighting include:<br />
<br />
* [http://jedit.org/ jEdit] (for Windows, Mac, Linux and BSD)<br />
* [https://notepad-plus-plus.org/ NotePad++] (for Windows)<br />
<br />
===WYSIWYG HTML page creators===<br />
There are also many software applications to automate the task of making HTML pages which allow beginners to make beautiful web pages without learning how to hand code HTML. If you are designing a complex web site with many components or want to save the time learning hand coding HTML, these tools can be helpful. <br />
<br />
Commercial, proprietary web page creation software applications, like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adobe_Dreamweaver Adobe Dreamweaver CC], can be purchased or rented by the month, but many office applications, such as word processors, can also produce documents in HTML format. To write a web page just select "save as HTML".<br />
<br />
One word processor that can do this is the free software, cross platform LibreOffice Writer:<br />
<br />
* [http://www.libreoffice.org/download/libreoffice-fresh/ LibreOffice]<br />
<br />
==Testing webpages==<br />
Once you have written your web pages, open them in your [[web browser]] while still offline, to test them and see how they look and make sure that they link together.<br />
<br />
==Upload your web pages==<br />
The process of transferring a file from your computer to your web space (on NCF's computer) is called ''uploading''.<br />
<br />
=== How to upload files ===<br />
There are several ways to upload files, including:<br />
<br />
*'''NCF's Web File Manager''' - We suggest using NCF's "Web File Manager" (because it requires no set-up) to upload your files. Go to the [http://start.ncf.ca StartPage] and click on [https://www.ncf.ca/ncf/home/tools/fileManager.jsp Web File Manager] under 'Tools' in the right column. It is kind of basic, but you'll see simple tools for uploading files. There's an FAQ link on its page that explains how it works. <br />
<br />
'''Note''': The Web File Manager cannot transfer files larger than 2MB. For large files, use FTP.<br />
<br />
*'''File Transfer Protocol''' (FTP) - If you are using an FTP program, use the following settings:<br />
**Host Name/Address: ftp.ncf.ca (IP 206.47.12.13)<br />
**User ID: accountID-1 (that's your NCF account ID followed by 'dash one'), e.g. ab123-1<br />
**If a selection is available then choose "passive mode".<br />
<br />
===FTP clients===<br />
Some FTP clients that have been tested and work well with NCF web hosting are:<br />
<br />
;Free software<br />
*[http://filezilla-project.org/ FileZilla] for BSD, Linux, Mac OSX and Windows<br />
*[http://gftp.seul.org/ gFTP] for Linux.<br />
<br />
Notes: <br />
#Linux users should download these from their distribution repositories.<br />
#gFTP users should set ''FTP&rarr; Preferences&rarr; Preserve File Permissions&rarr; uncheck this box'', or else the uploaded files will not be able to be viewed.<br />
<br />
==== Secure FTP ====<br />
The NCF FTP server now supports TLS explicit mode. If you previously used NCF FTP to upload to your web space, you may wish to enable TLS in your client, if it is supported.<br />
<br />
If you are using FileZilla, this is as simple as changing the encryption type from "Use Plain FTP" to "Require explicit FTP over TLS".<br />
<br />
[[File:Filezilla_explicit_tls.png|400px]]<br />
<br />
If you use the FileZilla Quickconnect bar, just specify "ftpes://ftp.ncf.ca" for the Host: field:<br />
<br />
[[File:Filezilla_explicit_tls_quickconnect.png|400px]]<br />
<br />
Note: If you are using an older FTP client that only supports legacy SSL on port 990, that will not work. You must use a client that understands how to use "Explicit TLS" on port 21.<br />
<br />
==FTP certificates==<br />
[[File:FileZilla certificate warning.png|thumb|An FileZilla certificate warning]]<br />
The first time you connect with an FTP client or when the certificate has been updated you will receive a warning from your FTP client about an "unknown certificate". If the certificate date is correct and the host is ftp,ncf.ca then you can accept the certificate and continue to upload your file.<br />
<br />
==Viewing your website on the internet==<br />
===Location of your web pages (URL)===<br />
Your web space is at '''<nowiki>http://web.ncf.ca/youraccountID</nowiki>''', where ''youraccountID'' is replaced by your NCF accountID. If you have an email alias, you can use that too. For example, if your accountID is ab123 and your email alias is 'fred', then your web space would be at:<br />
<br />
*'''<nowiki>http://web.ncf.ca/ab123</nowiki>'''<br />
<br />
and also at:<br />
<br />
*'''<nowiki>http://web.ncf.ca/fred</nowiki>'''<br />
<br />
==Validating your pages==<br />
Newly uploaded pages should be validated to make sure the coding on them is correct and will display correctly in reader's browsers. You can do this using a free online tool at:<br />
<br />
*[https://validator.w3.org/nu/ W3C validator]<br />
<br />
Just copy your page's URL into the box, hit "return" and it will test your page and list any errors that need correcting. If there are errors, fix them on the original file and then upload the newly corrected version.<br />
<br />
== Organizational Accounts at NCF ==<br />
To transfer files to your organization web space, use the following settings on your FTP program:<br />
* Host Name/Address: ftp.ncf.ca<br />
* User ID: accountID-n ('n' is a letter code assigned to the organization, usually the first letter of the directory name)<br />
<br />
Your web site will be found at:<br />
<br />
*'''<nowiki>http://yourOrg.ncf.ca</nowiki>'''<br />
<br />
== Tools for web page authors ==<br />
NCF's "comment-taker" utility provides a way for readers of your web page to send you email without you having to expose your email address to spammers. Have a look at the [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/faqMaker.jsp?faq=7 Comment-Taker FAQ] for more information.<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
*[[Website Statistics]]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://www.techsoup.org/support/articles-and-how-tos/nonprofits-guide-to-building-simple-low-cost-websites A Nonprofit's Guide to Building Simple, Low-Cost Websites]<br />
*[http://www.websitesthatsuck.com/ Websites That Suck] - a guide a what to avoid in website design<br />
<br />
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<div>[[File:Windows store display 3150.JPG|thumb|300px|right|A Windows 10 store display]]<br />
This article is designed to collect together identified issues with Microsoft's Windows 10 from experts and the tech media, so that NCF members can make informed decisions as to whether they wish to use this operating system, or install an alternative one on their computer hardware instead.<br />
<br />
All new versions of Windows meet some user resistance, although some have genuine concerns that users need to know about before they choose to install it or use it. Vista and Windows 8 did not win widespread support from Windows fans, but all indications are that Windows 10 has some much more serious issues for users to consider prior to installing it than any previous Windows version.<br />
<br />
By the end of 2015 issues with Windows 10 encountered by NCF members were causing increased staff and volunteer workload trying to solve them. It is hoped this article will reduce those problems and allow NCF staff and volunteers to concentrate on getting members on-line rather than dealing with the problems generated by members' choice of operating systems.<br />
<br />
==Background==<br />
Windows 10 is the follow-on operating system to Windows 8 that was released to the public on 29 July 2015. <br />
<br />
There was no Windows 9, as [http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/microsoft-s-windows-10-some-issues-to-consider-before-you-upgrade-1.3159581 CBC] explains, "The Redmond, Wash.-based software giant earned scathing reviews for its previous OS, the buggy and awkward Windows 8 (yes, they're skipping version 9)."<br />
<br />
==Identified Issues==<br />
<br />
===Privacy and Security===<br />
In November 2015 [http://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2015/11/02/microsoft-confirms-unstoppable-windows-10-tracking/ Microsoft Corporate Vice President Joe Belfiore] confirmed that Windows 10 collects a large amount of data on its users and that most of these features [http://news.thewindowsclub.com/windows-10-data-collection-cannot-stopped-microsoft-80697/ cannot be turned off]. Gordon Kelly of Forbes said, "so how concerned should users be about Windows 10’s default data collection policies? I would say very. By default Windows 10 Home is allowed to control your bandwidth usage, install any software it wants whenever it wants (without providing detailed information on what these updates do), display ads in the Start Menu (currently it has been limited to app advertisements), send your hardware details and any changes you make to Microsoft and even log your browser history and keystrokes which the Windows End User Licence Agreement (EULA) states you allow Microsoft to use for analysis."<br />
<br />
Keystroke loggers are a common feature in viruses and other malware, but Microsoft includes one in Windows 10. This means that Microsoft has every bit of data you type in your computer, including your credit card numbers, all your sign-ins and passwords, your bank accounts, your love letters, email, everything. Because of its policy of cooperating fully with the US National Security Agency (NSA) this means the US government likely has all your data as well. The [http://i.imgur.com/iHge6RJ.jpg keystroke logger] cannot be turned off. In the EULA the user agrees that Microsoft can share this information with third parties like advertisers and law enforcement.<br />
<br />
During the [http://i.imgur.com/iHge6RJ.jpg installation process] the user agrees to have their contacts, calender events, speech and handwriting patterns and typing history all recorded by Microsoft, along with your web browsing history, too.<br />
<br />
By [http://i.imgur.com/iHge6RJ.jpg default] when it was first released Windows 10 automatically connected you with any wifi network that it could detect and automatically shared the passwords with your Facebook friends, Skype contacts and Outlook.com contacts, although this could be selected off. This Wifi Sense features also shared your location. In May 2016 this privacy issue [https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2016/05/13/microsoft-is-going-to-stop-sharing-your-passwords-through-wi-fi-sense/ was fixed] as the feature was "discontinued". <br />
<br />
By default Windows 10 secures your hard drive data with a disk encryption key, but as [https://theintercept.com/2015/12/28/recently-bought-a-windows-computer-microsoft-probably-has-your-encryption-key/ noted] Microsoft has the encryption key as it is transmitted to them. [https://theintercept.com/2015/12/28/recently-bought-a-windows-computer-microsoft-probably-has-your-encryption-key/ Micah Lee] wrote "As soon as your recovery key leaves your computer, you have no way of knowing its fate. A hacker could have already hacked your Microsoft account and can make a copy of your recovery key before you have time to delete it. Or Microsoft itself could get hacked, or could have hired a rogue employee with access to user data. Or a law enforcement or spy agency could send Microsoft a request for all data in your account, which would legally compel it to hand over your recovery key, which it could do even if the first thing you do after setting up your computer is delete it."<br />
<br />
Windows 10 generates [http://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2015/07/29/wind-nos/ a unique advertising ID] for each user on each computer. The ID is used by developers and advertising networks to create and maintain a profile about each user. You can turn this off, but you need to know where to look to do that in the settings.<br />
<br />
Although it can be turned off [http://i.imgur.com/iHge6RJ.jpg the Cortana] voice activated assistant sends everything you say, that is picked up by the computer's microphone, to Microsoft for analysis. [http://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2015/07/29/wind-nos/ Mic Wright of The Next Web] says: "because Cortana analyzes speech data, Microsoft collects “your voice input, as well as your name and nickname, your recent calendar events and the names of people in your appointments, and information about your contacts including names and nicknames."<br />
<br />
[http://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2015/07/29/wind-nos/ Mic Wright of The Next Web] says: "This is the part you should be most concerned about: Microsoft’s new privacy policy is very loose when it comes to when it will or won’t access and disclose your personal data:<br />
<br />
:''We will access, disclose and preserve personal data, including your content (such as the content of your emails, other private communications or files in private folders), when we have a good faith belief that doing so is necessary to protect our customers or enforce the terms governing the use of the services.''<br />
<br />
I’m not suggesting Microsoft and its lawyers are alone in making provision for such sweeping power over your data, but we should all be very careful about relying on the “good faith” of corporations. I’m not even sure such a thing exists."<br />
<br />
[http://www.thenewamerican.com/tech/computers/item/21400-windows-10-is-spyware C. Mitchell Shaw of The New American] says "When Microsoft announced the "free" upgrade, many were left wondering why the Redmond giant would give away licenses to use the new operating system. Now it appears that the reason is simple: greater data-mining opportunities. Windows operating systems have long included security weaknesses that leave users vulnerable to spying and data-mining from others. What is different with the newest iteration of Windows is that Microsoft is directly involved in that spying and data-mining and has built the entire operating system in such a way as to allow it."<br />
<br />
[https://medium.com/backchannel/i-moved-to-linux-and-it-s-even-better-than-i-expected-9f2dcac3f8fb#.v1q0uosk7 Dan Gillmor of Medium.com] said "Microsoft’s Windows 10 ... looks more and more like spyware masquerading as an operating system (a characterization that may be unfair, but not by much). Yes, the upgrade from widely installed earlier versions is "free" (as in beer), but it takes some amazing liberties with users’ data and control, according to people who’ve analyzed its inner workings."<br />
<br />
An update [http://www.techradar.com/news/software/operating-systems/microsoft-admits-windows-10-autumn-update-bug-reinstates-full-download-1309707 to Windows 10 in November 2015] returned user's privacy settings to the default without their knowledge. Darren Allan of TechRadar reported "The bug apparently caused Windows 10 to reset four settings to default values. These were privacy settings, which explains why Microsoft was so sensitive about the affair, and they included options to let apps make use of the user's advertising ID, and to let apps run in the background, as well as turning the SmartScreen web filter on." Microsofts' initial communication about the problem seemed to be designed to dismiss the issue, but a later press release admitted the mistake. Darren Allan of TechRadar said "In the future, hopefully Microsoft will come clean on any issues in a swifter manner, and not trot out meaningless statements like the first one the company issued on this matter – frankly, radio silence would have been more palatable than that initial communication."<br />
<br />
In late December 2015 Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft's Corporate Vice President, Windows and Devices Group [http://www.techradar.com/news/software/operating-systems/microsoft-must-do-better-more-questions-raised-over-windows-10-privacy-1312443 indicated] that Windows 10 had passed the milestone of 200 million computers running the operating system. While attempting to show its popularity he raised more privacy concerns, stating "Windows 10 users have spent over 44.5 billion minutes using the Microsoft Edge browser that debuted with the new operating system, asked 2.5 billion questions using Cortana, viewed 82 billion photos in the Windows 10 Photo app, spent over 4 billion hours playing PC games on Windows 10 and streamed more than 6.6 million hours of Xbox One games to Windows 10 PCs." This is all data that Windows 10 devices reported on their users. Darren Allan of TechRadar noted, "the real issue here is the uncertainty over what data is being recorded, and the fact that the user has no control or real say in the process". Martin Brinkmann of [http://www.ghacks.net/2016/01/05/microsoft-may-be-collecting-more-data-than-initially-thought/ GHacks] noted of this, "The statistics indicate that Microsoft may be collecting more data than initially thought. While it is unclear what data is exactly collected, it is clear that the company is collecting information about the use of individual applications and programs on Windows at the very least. The real question is how fine grained the data collecting actually is. For instance, is Windows 10 recording what users do in Edge or the actual questions that individual users ask Cortana?"<br />
<br />
There is now a whole industry showing users how to reduce the invasive privacy problems in Windows 10, like [http://www.pcworld.com/article/2971725/windows/how-to-reclaim-your-privacy-in-windows-10-piece-by-piece.html this article by Ian Paul of PCWorld].<br />
<br />
Canada's federal privacy commissioner is concerned about Windows 10 privacy issues and has launched [http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/windows-10-1.3223168 an investigation] into it.<br />
<br />
Russian government members are also concerned about Windows 10 passing information to the US government and have [https://www.rt.com/politics/313032-senior-russian-lawmaker-seeks-ban/ proposed banning it] for Russian government use. [http://fossbytes.com/russians-demand-windows-10-ban-because-it-spies-on-users/ Adarsh Verma writing on Foss Bytes] says "Russian lawyers have filed a complaint with the Prosecutor General’s Office, demanding strict actions against the OS and consider the option of Windows 10 ban in Russia. They have claimed that Windows 10 is being used to collect user information and it infringes the local Russian laws."<br />
<br />
In July 2016 the French National Data Protection Commission (CNIL) [https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2016/07/21/microsoft-given-3-months-to-fix-windows-10-security-and-privacy/ cited Microsoft] for multiple issues with Windows 10 and gave the company three months to fix the issues or face large fines. The areas of violation of French law identified included: Irrelevant or excessive data collected, lack of security, lack of individual consent and that data still being transferred outside EU on a “safe harbour” basis, even after that was ruled by courts as illegal.<br />
<br />
[http://www.reuters.com/article/us-microsoft-dataprotection-eu-idUSKBN15Z1UI In February 2017] the European Union data protection watchdogs (Article 29 Working Party) still had concerns about privacy settings in Windows 10 and how data being collected from user's computers was being stored and used. The group said "Microsoft should clearly explain what kinds of personal data are processed for what purposes. Without such information, consent cannot be informed, and therefore, not valid." Microsoft has not responded to inquiries on this subject.<br />
<br />
===Software-as-a-service===<br />
In July 2016 it [http://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2016/07/14/microsoft-confirms-windows-10-new-monthly-charge/#6f752cabdfab came to light] that Windows 10 will include a US$7 per month subscription fee, starting with enterprise users. It is expected that this fee will eventually be extended to all users, including consumers.<br />
<br />
Microsoft indicated from the introduction of Windows 10 that it would be the last version of Windows and would be just continuously updated, rather than replaced by future versions. The company also indicated that it was moving to a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_as_a_service "software-as-a-service"] model, which usually involves subscription fees for users.<br />
<br />
===Windows Defender===<br />
If you turn this off for any reason, such as a malfunction in it or it gives a false positive, [https://i.imgur.com/iHge6RJ.jpg it will turn itself back on]. <br />
<br />
===Browser choices===<br />
Windows 10, when installed as an upgrade, [http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/07/30/mozillas_beard_gets_in_nadellas_face_says_microsoft_kills_choice/ will change your browser] to Microsoft Edge, even if you had another browser installed, like Firefox or Chrome. <br />
<br />
Mozilla chief executive Chris Beard said that Microsoft is using the upgrade process to "throw away the choice your customers have made about the Internet experience they want, and replace it with the Internet experience Microsoft wants them to have."<br />
<br />
===Forced updates===<br />
Making all updates automatic and mandatory has some benefits in that it reduces vulnerabilities in the system that have been identified and patches issued for, but many experts have problems with what goes along with this. <br />
<br />
Computer book author [http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/microsoft-s-windows-10-some-issues-to-consider-before-you-upgrade-1.3159581 Adrian Kingsley-Hughes notes] that in the past Microsoft has tried to force unwanted "junkware", as he terms it, on users through updates, including the Bing toolbar and Skype, both of which are owned by Microsoft.<br />
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As [https://i.imgur.com/iHge6RJ.jpg part of the update process] the computer will automatically reboot itself.<br />
<br />
Updates [http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/211208-windows-10s-default-privacy-settings-and-controls-leave-much-to-be-desired are delivered via a sharing process like bit torrent] and are all cached on your computer. This means that you not only download the updates, but you [http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2015/08/windows-10-doesnt-offer-much-privacy-by-default-heres-how-to-fix-it/ are sharing them] with other Windows users, as well, which may use up a lot of your monthly bandwidth cap, depending on the size of the updates. This can be disabled, but the default is "on".<br />
<br />
Another [http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/07/29/windows_10_sysadmin_says_average_joe_will_be_happy?page=3 issue] with forced updates is that in the past Microsoft has sent out updates that disable the operating system or cause other problems. [http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/windows-10-microsoft-update-breaks-computers-and-forces-them-to-keep-rebooting-10449790.html This includes updates for Windows 10].<br />
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[http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/211208-windows-10s-default-privacy-settings-and-controls-leave-much-to-be-desired Joel Hruska of Extreme Tech] said, "for decades, one of the anchor points in the Apple vs. Microsoft debate was that Microsoft gave you more control over your OS than Apple did, even if it layered that control in obtuse menus and difficult-to-parse options. With Windows 10, the balance of power has clearly shifted. The company that brought us the “Scroogled” campaign now hoovers up your data in ways that would make Google jealous. It selects defaults that allow it to use your bandwidth to distribute its own software without any exposed option for how and when that sharing takes place."<br />
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In March 2016 it was identified that Microsoft has included several non-security updates within a single critical security update for Internet Explorer 11 ([https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3139929 KB3139929]). Most of these bundled updates seem reasonable but hiding them inside a security updated is deceptive. The update to be wary of is "Updated Internet Explorer 11 capabilities to upgrade Windows 8.1 and Windows 7" ([https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3146449 KB3146449]). As described in the update article: "This update adds functionality to Internet Explorer 11 on some computers that lets users learn about Windows 10 or start an upgrade to Windows 10". Users need to be aware that this may lead to an unintentional upgrade to Windows 10, whether you use IE11 or an alternate browser, as IE is integrated into the operating system.<br />
<br />
===Hardware Issues===<br />
Microsoft [http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/making-windows-mandatory-apple-itunes-radio-tech-news-digest/ has announced] that new computers with Intel’s Kaby Lake processor, Qualcomm’s 8996 processor, or AMD’s Bristol Ridge processor will not support earlier versions of Windows and must use Windows 10.<br />
<br />
Also the Windows 10 [http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-hardware/windows-10-installer-never-finds-chipset-drivers/a2b55957-ff67-472b-b046-92697ec16679?auth=1 installer often does not find Intel chipset drivers] resulting in some motherboard devices not functioning properly or that they may not be detected under Windows without the correct chipset drivers being present.<br />
<br />
Furthermore the [http://lucianwebservice.com/how-to-tutorials/broadcom-netlink-tm-gigabit-ethernet-windows-10-driver.html default Windows 10 driver for Broadcom Ethernet] does not work properly at all.<br />
<br />
===Pricing===<br />
Windows 10 [http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/microsoft-s-windows-10-some-issues-to-consider-before-you-upgrade-1.3159581 was free] if you upgraded from Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 home or professional editions prior to 29 July 2016. If your earlier version was a non-genuine version (ie: pirated) then your version of Windows 10 will also be non-genuine. Enterprise editions are not eligible for the free upgrade.<br />
<br />
===Solitaire isn't exactly free===<br />
The [http://time.com/3977862/windows-10-solitaire/ long-packaged solitaire card game] that has always come with Windows is still included, but it includes lots of advertising. If you want to get rid of the ads it will cost you US$1.49 per month or US$9.99 per year.<br />
<br />
[http://www.pcworld.com/article/2953158/windows/microsoft-wants-you-to-pay-for-solitaire-again-in-windows-10.html Mark Hachman, Senior Editor at PC World] said "it does seem a bit odd that Microsoft can make Windows 10—an entire operating system, mind you—a free upgrade, while asking you to pay to remove ads. If this is the future of Windows as a service, count me out." <br />
<br />
===Dual booting===<br />
If you have a dual boot computer with one partition running Windows and another running a Linux distribution [http://techrights.org/2015/07/31/vista-10-anticompetitive/ you may lose the ability] to boot to the Linux distribution after upgrading to Windows 10 as it seems to disable GRUB, the Linux bootloader.<br />
<br />
===External dial-up modems===<br />
:See [[USB dialup modem problems in Windows 10]]<br />
The [https://support.usr.com/support/product-template.asp?prod=5637 US Robotics model 5637] has been recommended as a good external modem for Linux, Mac and Windows versions except Windows 10. US Robotics has indicated that there is an issue with Windows 10 that prevents it from working with this modem. As of 10 November 2017, the modem will work with Windows 10, but there may be some initial [[USB dialup modem problems in Windows 10|problems]].<br />
<br />
===Driver issues===<br />
To run some applications, like the [http://www.audacityteam.org/ Audacity free software audio editor] Windows 10 may require [http://www.audacityteam.org/windows#sysreq new audio drivers], since with upgrades to Windows 10 from earlier versions of Windows not all hardware may be properly supported.<br />
<br />
===Broken internet connection===<br />
In early December 2016 Microsoft issued an update to Windows 10 that in some cases has broken its connection to the DSL modem and hence to the internet. Windows 10 seems to assign the computer a DHCP address of 169.254.157.29 instead of a modem-assigned network DHCP address, such as 192.168.1.101. <br />
<br />
This can be confirmed by using another device or operating system on the same device to connect to the modem. If an internet connection still works then Windows 10 settings are most likely the issue. <br />
<br />
To fix this go to "Network Settings" in the Windows 10 computer and see if the IP address is marked as "DHCP" or "Fixed" and switch them from the one to the other. Changing to static IP will automatically toggle the DNS check box and you will then have to return both manually to the automatic setting.<br />
<br />
This Microsoft help article [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/299357 How to reset TCP/IP by using the NetShell utility] may be of use in solving this issue as well.<br />
<br />
==Preventing a Windows 10 Upgrade to Windows 7 & 8==<br />
If you are running Windows 7 or 8 Microsoft will try to upgrade it to Windows 10. You can prevent this using the [http://ultimateoutsider.com/downloads/ GWX Control Panel tool] from Ultimate Outsider or [https://www.grc.com/never10.htm Never Ten] from Gibson Research Associates.<br />
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Another method is [http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-shut-up-windows-10-notifications-once-and-for-all/ editing the registry values] to prevent upgrades and the "nag" notices.<br />
<br />
See also [http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/microsoft-strikes-not-upgrade-windows-10/ Microsoft Strikes Again – How to NOT Upgrade to Windows 10]<br />
<br />
By May 2016 Microsoft had [http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-say-no-to-windows-10-on-your-pc/ made it easier to refuse an upgrade to Windows 10], providing a dialogue box option that says, "Click here to change the upgrade schedule or cancel the scheduled update." Then in late May 2016 they changed how the upgrade screen worked in a seeming bid to fool users into upgrading. [http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/microsoft-tricks-upgrades-windows-phone-dead-tech-news-digest/ Make Use of] writer Dave Parrack described it, "Microsoft is getting increasingly desperate in its bid to persuade us all to upgrade to Windows 10. And its latest effort employs dirty tactics, essentially fooling people into upgrading to Windows 10 by changing how the nagscreen works. Up to now, users who don’t want to upgrade to Windows 10 could just keep Microsoft happy by closing the nagscreen whenever it popped up. But that’s no longer the case. Now, closing the nagscreen means you’re giving Microsoft permission to upgrade your computer to Windows 10."<br />
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If you do get tricked into installing Windows 10 [http://www.startribune.com/alexander-windows-10-upgrade-can-be-reversed-easily/320688182/ it can be easily reverted] if done within a month.<br />
<br />
==Preventing Windows 10-style Tracking in Windows 7 & 8==<br />
Microsoft also tries to add the user tracking from Windows 10 to users of Windows 7 and 8. This can be fixed as explained at [http://techne.alaya.net/?p=12499 Stop Windows Telemetry/Tracking/Upgrading to Win10]. That article advises "The advice from many experts now is to not go near Windows 10. Do not install it. Retain your privacy and control over your systems."<br />
<br />
==Installing Windows 10 with a Windows 7 or 8 product key==<br />
For the time being, you can [http://www.howtogeek.com/224342/how-to-clean-install-windows-10/ still install Windows 10 if you have a valid copy of Windows 7 or 8] You have to [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 download the Microsoft installer] for the same version (Home or Professional) as the version of Windows you already have.<br />
<br />
If you don't know your product key, you can get it form your current version (7 or 8) of Windows by using the [https://www.magicaljellybean.com/ Magical Jelly Bean Product Key Finder].<br />
<br />
You [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 download download the installer], in USB or DVD format, put it on a USB or DVD, boot from it, and give the product key when requested.<br />
<br />
==Alternatives==<br />
[[File:Linux DVDs At NCF.JPG|thumb|right|Free Linux DVDs in the rack at the NCF office.]]<br />
If you have reviewed the information on Windows 10 and decided that you do not want to use it, then there are many alternatives available. <br />
<br />
If you are already running Windows 7 or 8 and wish to keep using it then just avoid upgrading or having the Windows 10 privacy-violating software installed in your Windows 7 or 8 software, as described above.<br />
<br />
If you have hardware already running Windows 10 then you can replace the software with another operating system instead. There are [http://distrowatch.com/dwres.php?resource=popularity hundreds of Linux distributions] available for free that will run on Windows 10 hardware and that provide good privacy, stability and functionality. The NCF office has stocks of [http://web.ncf.ca/fn352/linux.html free Linux DVDs] for installation. <br />
<br />
Available at the office are DVDs for:<br />
<br />
*[[Ubuntu]]<br />
*[[Lubuntu]]<br />
*[[Xubuntu]]<br />
*[[Puppy Linux]]<br />
*plus the [[All in One - System Rescue Toolkit]] for Windows<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
===General===<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_10 Windows 10] on Wikipedia<br />
*[https://i.imgur.com/iHge6RJ.jpg Windows 10 concerns graphic]<br />
*[http://mashable.com/2017/04/14/nsa-hacking-tools-shadowbrokers/ Windows users should be really worried about the latest NSA leak]<br />
<br />
===Reviews and tips===<br />
*[http://arstechnica.co.uk/gadgets/2015/07/review-windows-10-is-the-best-version-yet-once-the-bugs-get-fixed/ Review: Windows 10 is the best version yet—once the bugs get fixed] by Peter Bright on Ars Technica<br />
*[http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2015/08/windows-10-doesnt-offer-much-privacy-by-default-heres-how-to-fix-it/ Windows 10 doesn’t offer much privacy by default: Here’s how to fix it] by Sebastian Anthony on Ars Technica<br />
*[http://www.osnews.com/story/28809/Windows_it_s_always_the_next_version Windows: it's always the next version] by Thom Holwerda on OS News<br />
*[http://www.anandtech.com/show/9543/the-windows-10-review The Windows 10 Review: The Old & New Face of Windows] by Brett Howse on Anandtech<br />
*[http://blog.emsisoft.com/2015/09/02/the-truth-about-windows-10-spying-on-almost-everything-you-do/ The truth about Windows 10 spying on almost everything you do] on Emisoft Blog<br />
*[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/07/29/windows_10_sysadmin_says_average_joe_will_be_happy Windows 10: A SYSADMIN speaks his brains – and says MEH - Average Joe will be happy with it. So long as he hasn't used Windows 7] by Trevor Pott on The Register<br />
*[http://www.pcworld.com/article/2971725/windows/how-to-reclaim-your-privacy-in-windows-10-piece-by-piece.html How to reclaim your privacy in Windows 10, piece by piece], by Ian Paul, PCWorld<br />
*[http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r30222844-Stop-Windows-10-From-Spying-On-You-36-DNS-Addresses-to-host-file Stop Windows 10 From Spying On You? 36 DNS Addresses to host file] on DSL Reports<br />
*[http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/7-things-really-annoy-us-windows-10/ 7 Things That Really Annoy Us About Windows 10] by Bryan Wolfe, Make Use Of<br />
*[http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/7-best-worst-windows-10-features/ 7 Best & Worst Windows 10 Features] by Bryan Wolfe, Make Use Of<br />
*[http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/7-features-wish-windows-10-done-right/ 7 Features I Wish Windows 10 Had (Done Right)] by Joe Keeley, Make Use Of<br />
*[http://www.computerworld.com/article/2953307/microsoft-windows/windows-10-is-for-suckers.html Windows 10 is for suckers - Windows 10 is new, shiny and best avoided - for now] by Michael Horowitz, ComputerWorld<br />
*[http://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-10-telemetry-secrets/ Windows 10 telemetry secrets: Where, when, and why Microsoft collects your data] by Ed Bott, ZDNet<br />
*[http://www.thewindowsclub.com/tools-tweak-privacy-settings-windows-10 10 Tools to tweak Privacy settings in Windows 10 and fix privacy issues] by Anand Khanse, The Windows Club<br />
*[http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/windows-10-mobile-tech-launch-failure/ This Is Why Windows 10 Mobile Was a Tech Launch Failure] by Matthew Hughes, Make Use Of<br />
*[http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/8-annoying-windows-10-issues-fix/ 8 Annoying Windows 10 Issues & How to Fix Them], by Joe Keeley, Make Use Of<br />
*[http://itvision.altervista.org/why-windows-10-sucks.html Why Windows 10 Sucks or Everything Wrong with Windows 10] by Artem S. Tashkinov, ITvision<br />
*[http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-ban-app-suggestions-from-windows-10s-start-menu/ How to Ban App Suggestions From Windows 10’s Start Menu] by Joel Lee, Make Use Of<br />
*[http://betanews.com/2016/04/27/windows-10-interrupts-live-tv-broadcast/ Windows 10 interrupts a live TV broadcast with an unwanted upgrade], by Wayne Williams, Beta News<br />
*[https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2016/05/03/windows-10-upgrade-now-how-to-avoid-embarrassing-popups-in-presentations/ “Windows 10 – Upgrade Now!” – How to avoid embarrassing popups in presentations] by Paul Duklin, Naked Security<br />
*[http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/6-tools-tweak-windows-10-start-menu/ 6 Tools to Tweak the Windows 10 Start Menu], by Dan Price, Make Use Of<br />
*[http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/block-windows-10-upgrade-everything-know/ How to Block the Windows 10 Upgrade, Everything We Know], by Tina Sieber, Make Use Of<br />
*[https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2016/06/28/microsoft-pays-woman-10k-after-unauthorized-windows-10-update/ Microsoft pays woman $10K after ‘unauthorized’ Windows 10 update], by Lisa Vaas, Naked Security<br />
*[http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/9-windows-10-features-can-safely-disable/ 9 Windows 10 Features You Can Safely Disable], by Ben Stegner, Make Use Of<br />
*[http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2016/08/windows-10-anniversary-update-delete-partition Some Users Say Windows 10 Anniversary Update Hosed Their Partitions] by Joey-Elijah Sneddon, OMG Ubuntu<br />
*[https://privacyblog.com/2016/08/18/windows-10-has-numerous-privacy-shortcomings/ Windows 10 Has Numerous Privacy Shortcomings], by Dick Eastman, Privacy Blog<br />
*[https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2016/08/22/has-microsoft-broken-millions-of-webcams-and-how-to-fix-yours/ Has Microsoft “broken” millions of webcams? (And how to fix yours.)] by Paul Ducklin, Naked Security<br />
*[http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/windows-10-freeze-computer-try/ Does Windows 10 Freeze Your Computer? Try This!], by Joe Keeley, Make Use Of<br />
*[https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2016/08/windows-10-microsoft-blatantly-disregards-user-choice-and-privacy-deep-dive With Windows 10, Microsoft Blatantly Disregards User Choice and Privacy: A Deep Dive] By Amul Kalia, Electronic Frontier Foundation<br />
*[http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/complete-guide-windows-10-privacy-settings/ The Complete Guide to Windows 10 Privacy Settings] (after the Anniversary Update) by Gavin Phillips, Make Use Of<br />
*[http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-windows-10-features-can-turn-off/ 10 More Windows 10 Features You Can Turn Off], by Dan Price, Make Use Of<br />
*[https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2017/12/01/microsoft-defends-windows-10-against-aslr-criticism/ Microsoft defends Windows 10 against ASLR criticism], by John E Dunn, Naked Security<br />
*[https://spreadprivacy.com/windows-10-privacy-tips/ How to Protect Your Privacy on Windows 10], from DuckDuckGo, 2017<br />
<br />
===Free Software===<br />
*[[Best Of Free Windows Software]]<br />
<br />
===Dial-up===<br />
*[https://iihelp.iinet.net.au/Dialup_setup_for_Windows_10 Setting up dial-up on Windows 10]<br />
<br />
===Alternatives===<br />
*[http://www.zdnet.com/article/sick-of-windows-spying-on-you-go-linux/ Sick of Windows spying on you? Go Linux] by Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols, ZDNet<br />
*[http://linux.about.com/od/howtos/tp/How-To-Install-Lubuntu-1604-Alongside-Windows-10.htm How To Install Lubuntu 16.04 Alongside Windows 10] by Gary Newell, About Tech<br />
*[https://sites.google.com/site/easylinuxtipsproject/windows Windows 8.x and 10: how to prepare it for dual boot with Ubuntu or Linux Mint], by the Easy Linux tips project<br />
*[http://getgnulinux.org/ Get GNU/Linux]<br />
*[http://www.whylinuxisbetter.net/ Linux is better]<br />
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[[Category:Windows]]<br />
[[Category:Computer Help]]<br />
[[Category:Privacy and Security]]</div>Fn352https://help.ncf.ca/index.php?title=Best_Of_Free_Windows_Software&diff=7003Best Of Free Windows Software2019-08-05T20:58:46Z<p>Fn352: added mtPaint, now also on http://web.ncf.ca/fn352/wincd.html</p>
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<div>Since 2008 NCF has been giving out copies of the [http://web.ncf.ca/fn352/wincd.html Best Of Free Windows Software DVD] to help members learn about some of the great [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_software free software] available and let them give it a try. The DVD is mostly aimed at users on dial-up for whom downloading large application files is difficult.<br />
<br />
With fewer NCF members now using dial-up and most with unlimited DSL service, it makes sense for people to just download the software directly. An additional factor is that few laptops or even desktop computers come with optical drives that can use CDs or DVDs these days.<br />
<br />
This page explains some of the most popular free software for Windows and gives links to to download the applications directly. All the software here has been tested and recommended by NCF members.<br />
<br />
==Audacity==<br />
[[File:Audacity screenshot.png|thumb|Audacity]]<br />
*'''What it is''': audio recorder and editor<br />
*'''Licence''': GNU General Public License V2+<br />
*'''Why you want it''': It enables you to record any sound that can be fed into your sound card, as a digital file, microphone or analog input, edit and save in a wide variety of formats.<br />
*'''Caveats''': Only works if you have a sound card installed. Windows Vista and newer are supported. For Windows 10 you will need to have proper drivers to run your audio devices. <br />
*There is a beginners user guide on [http://en.flossmanuals.net/audacity/ FLOSS Manuals].<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audacity_(audio_editor) Wikipedia page]<br />
*[https://www.audacityteam.org/ Application home website]<br />
*[https://www.audacityteam.org/download/windows/ Direct link to Windows download page]<br />
<br />
==Avidemux==<br />
[[File:Avidemux screenshot.png|thumb|Avidemux]]<br />
*'''What it is''': video editor<br />
*'''Licence''': GNU General Public License<br />
*'''Why you want it''': A simple linear editor that enables you to edit videos, splice clips together, add transitions and save as ".avi" or ".mpeg" files for uploading to You Tube or other video hosting services. Compared to more complex non-linear video editors that require high-powered computers to run, Avidemux will run on much older hardware.<br />
*'''Caveats''': Starting with version 2.6.10 Avidemux will no longer run on Windows XP. There is [http://www.avidemux.org/admWiki/index.php?title=Main_Page documentation] available on how to use this application but it is a bit incomplete. There is a far better manual on [http://write.flossmanuals.net/avidemux/introduction/ FLOSS Manuals].<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avidemux Wikipedia page]<br />
*[https://www.avidemux.org/ Application home website]<br />
*[https://fixounet.free.fr/avidemux/download.html Direct link to Windows download page]<br />
<br />
==ClamWin==<br />
[[File:ClamWin screenshot.png|thumb|ClamWin]]<br />
*'''What it is''': Anti-virus scanner<br />
*'''Licence''': GNU General Public License<br />
*'''Why you want it''': Free software virus scanner.<br />
*'''Caveats''': ClamWin is pretty good and improving all the time, but unless you are using MS Outlook it does not do e-mail scanning. It can be set to update itself daily and also to do a complete scan each day. It is suggested that it be used as a secondary or back-up virus scanner, perhaps using a freeware scanner like [https://www.avg.com/en-ca/free-antivirus-download AVG Free] as your primary virus protection.<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ClamWin Wikipedia page]<br />
*[https://www.clamwin.com/ Application home website]<br />
*[https://www.clamwin.com/content/view/18/46/ Direct link to Windows download page]<br />
<br />
==FileZilla==<br />
[[File:FileZilla screenshot.png|thumb|FileZilla]]<br />
*'''What it is''': File Transfer Protocol (FTP) client<br />
*'''Licence''': GNU General Public License V2<br />
*'''Why you want it''': If you design websites then this FTP client will enable you to upload them and manage your uploaded files.<br />
*'''Caveats''': If you don't create websites then you won't need this. Windows XP and newer only are supported.<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FileZilla Wikipedia page]<br />
*[https://filezilla-project.org/ Application home website]<br />
*[https://filezilla-project.org/download.php?show_all=1 Direct link to Windows download page]<br />
<br />
==Firefox==<br />
[[File:Firefox screenshot.png|thumb|Firefox]]<br />
*'''What it is''': web browser and PDF reader<br />
*'''Licence''': Mozilla Public License<br />
*'''Why you want it''': The best free software browser available today. Provides far better security than using Internet Explorer, is W3C standards compliant and displays websites better. It includes a built-in PDF reader as well.<br />
*'''Caveats''': Windows XP and newer only are supported. There is a beginners user guide on [http://en.flossmanuals.net/firefox/ FLOSS Manuals].<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mozilla_Firefox Wikipedia page]<br />
*[https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/ Application home website] <br />
*[https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/all/ Direct link to Windows download page]<br />
<br />
==GIMP==<br />
[[File:GIMP screenshot.png|thumb|GIMP]]<br />
*'''What it is''': image editor<br />
*'''Licence''': GNU Lesser General Public License V3+ and GNU General Public License V3+<br />
*'''Why you want it''': Great free image editing application, similar to Photoshop, but has many better features.<br />
*'''Caveats''': GIMP requires Windows 2000 or newer; it will not work on Windows 9x/ME and NT 4. The interface is a bit different from Photoshop, but works well. They have a very complete [http://docs.gimp.org/en/ user manual] on-line.<br />
*There is a beginners user guide on [http://write.flossmanuals.net/gimp/introduction/ FLOSS Manuals].<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GIMP Wikipedia page]<br />
*[https://www.gimp.org/ Application home website] <br />
*[https://www.gimp.org/downloads/ Direct link to Windows download page]<br />
<br />
==InfraRecorder==<br />
[[File:InfraRecorder screenshot.png|thumb|InfraRecorder]]<br />
*'''What it is''': CD and DVD burning<br />
*'''Licence''': GNU General Public License 3<br />
*'''Why you want it''': Easy to use, free software CD and DVD burner.<br />
*'''Caveats''': You will only need this if your PC has an optical drive.<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/InfraRecorder Wikipedia page]<br />
*[http://infrarecorder.org/ Application home website] <br />
*[http://infrarecorder.org/?page_id=5 Direct link to Windows download page]<br />
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==Inkscape==<br />
[[File:Inkscape screenshot.png|thumb|Inkscape]]<br />
*'''What it is''': vector image creator<br />
*'''Licence''': GNU General Public License<br />
*'''Why you want it''': Easy to use free vector graphics image creation application, similar to Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw, or Xara X, using the W3C standard Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) file format.<br />
*'''Caveats''': None. They have very complete [https://inkscape.org/en/learn/ documentation and tutorials] on-line and also at [http://write.flossmanuals.net/inkscape/about-inkscape/ FLOSS Manuals].<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inkscape Wikipedia page]<br />
*[https://inkscape.org/ Application home website]<br />
*[https://inkscape.org/en/release/0.92.2/windows/ Direct link to Windows download page]<br />
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==jEdit==<br />
[[File:jEdit screenshot.png|thumb|jEdit]]<br />
*'''What it is''': text editor<br />
*'''Licence''': GNU GPLv2<br />
*'''Why you want it''': A very complete text editor that has many plug-ins and customizations available. Includes syntax highlighting for writing code and html.<br />
*'''Caveats''': Spell checking must be enabled as a plugin.<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JEdit Wikipedia page]<br />
*[http://www.jedit.org/ Application home website] <br />
*[https://sourceforge.net/projects/jedit/ Direct link to Windows download page]<br />
<br />
==Kdenlive==<br />
[[File:Kdenlive screenshot.png|thumb|Kdenlive]]<br />
*'''What it is''': non-linear video editor<br />
*'''Licence''': GNU GPLv2+<br />
*'''Why you want it''': A simple-to-use, but powerful and full-featured non-linear video editor that enables you to edit videos, splice clips together, add transitions and save as open format ".webm" files for uploading to You Tube or other video hosting services. It can also save in other formats with [https://kdenlive.org/download/ additional codecs].<br />
*'''How to install it''': Download the zip file and unzip it using [http://www.7-zip.org/a/7z1604.exe 7-Zip]. Transfer the directory folder to your home directory. Open the folder and click on the "kdenlive.exe" file to launch it. You can also create a desktop shortcut via a right click on "kdenlive.exe" to allow launching it more easily.<br />
*'''Caveats''': The Windows version is a beta version.<br />
*There is an excellent [https://userbase.kde.org/Kdenlive/Manual user manual] available and there is also a guide on [http://write.flossmanuals.net/kdenlive/about-this-guide/ FLOSS Manuals].<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kdenlive Wikipedia page]<br />
*[https://kdenlive.org/ Application home website]<br />
*[https://kdenlive.org/download/ Direct link to Windows download page]<br />
<br />
==KeePass==<br />
[[File:KeePass screenshot.png|thumb|KeyPass]]<br />
*'''What it is''': secure password manager<br />
*'''Licence''': GNU GPLv2+<br />
*'''Why you want it''': Keep your passwords in a secure database so they won't get stolen. Works with all browsers, including Firefox.<br />
*'''Caveats''': None.<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KeePass Wikipedia page]<br />
*[https://keepass.info/ Application home website] <br />
*[https://keepass.info/download.html Direct link to Windows download page]<br />
<br />
==LibreOffice==<br />
[[File:LibreOffice screenshot.png|thumb|LibreOffice]]<br />
*'''What it is''': complete office suite, including word processor and desktop publisher, spreadsheet, database, slide show, vector drawing application and math formula writer.<br />
*'''Licence''': GNU General Public License V3, with new contributions under the Mozilla Public License<br />
*'''Why you want it''': Free complete office suite that is better than MS Office and is derived from OpenOffice.org. Has some unique features, such as it can save documents as PDFs. You can save in native open formats or in MS Office formats such as ".doc" and ".xls".<br />
*'''Caveats''': The minimum system requirements are:<br />
**Microsoft Windows XP SP3 or newer<br />
**Pentium-compatible PC (Pentium III, Athlon or more-recent system recommended)<br />
**256 Mb RAM (512 Mb RAM recommended)<br />
**Up to 1.5 Gb available hard disk space<br />
**1024x768 resolution (higher resolution recommended), with at least 256 colours<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LibreOffice Wikipedia page]<br />
*[https://www.libreoffice.org/ Application home website]<br />
*[https://www.libreoffice.org/download/download/ Direct link to Windows download page]<br />
<br />
==mtPaint==<br />
[[File:Mtpaint screenshot.png|thumb|mtPaint]]<br />
*'''What it is''': a simple image editor for making drawings and editing photos.<br />
*'''Licence''': GNU General Public License V3 or later<br />
*'''Why you want it''': an easy to use and light weight mage editor, ideal for photo editing.<br />
*'''Caveats''': To save a lot of time, read the [http://mtpaint.sourceforge.net/handbook/en_GB/chap_00.html official user manual] rather than trying to figure out how to use it on your own<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MtPaint Wikipedia page]<br />
*[http://mtpaint.sourceforge.net/ Application home website]<br />
*[https://sourceforge.net/projects/mtpaint/files/mtpaint/3.40/mtpaint-3.40-setup.exe/download Direct link to the Windows download]<br />
<br />
==Stellarium==<br />
[[File:Stellarium screenshot.png|thumb|Stellarium]]<br />
*'''What it is''': desktop planetarium.<br />
*'''Licence''': GNU General Public License<br />
*'''Why you want it''': Amazing graphics, better than almost all the commercial software available. Allows you to explore the night sky and plan your telescope viewing sessions.<br />
*'''Caveats''': None.<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stellarium_(computer_program) Wikipedia page]<br />
*[http://stellarium.org/ Application home website] <br />
*[http://stellarium.org/ Direct link to Windows download page]<br />
<br />
==Sumatra==<br />
[[File:Sumatra screenshot.png|thumb|Sumatra]]<br />
*'''What it is''': PDF reader.<br />
*'''License''': GNU General Public License v3<br />
*'''Why you want it''': Extremely light weight and fast PDF reader. Unlike Adobe Reader, Sumatra opens in a fraction of a second, without having to wait for all the splash screens and credits to scroll by.<br />
*'''Caveats''': None<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumatra_PDF Wikipedia page]<br />
*[https://www.sumatrapdfreader.org/free-pdf-reader.html Application home website] <br />
*[https://www.sumatrapdfreader.org/download-free-pdf-viewer.html Direct link to Windows download page]<br />
<br />
==Thunderbird==<br />
[[File:Thunderbird screenshot.png|thumb|Thunderbird]]<br />
*'''What it is''': e-mail client.<br />
*'''Licence''': Mozilla Public License<br />
*'''Why you want it''': Highly customizable e-mail application with many useful features, such as advanced search and tabbed e-mail. Much better usability and security than MS Outlook or Outlook Express.<br />
*'''Caveats''': None. <br />
*There is a beginners user guide on [http://write.flossmanuals.net/thunderbird/about-thunderbird/ FLOSS Manuals].<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mozilla_Thunderbird Wikipedia page]<br />
*[https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/ Application home website] <br />
*[https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/all/ Direct link to Windows download page]<br />
<br />
==VLC==<br />
[[File:VLC screenshot.png|thumb|VLC]]<br />
*'''What it is''': media player.<br />
*'''Licence''': GNU General Public License V2+ (player) and GNU Lesser General Public License V2.1+ (engine)<br />
*'''Why you want it''': VLC is the best media player available and will play pretty much every type of audio and movie file. It has a simple interface, useful features like a graphic equalizer and is very easy to use.<br />
*'''Caveats''': None. <br />
*There is a beginner's user guide on [http://write.flossmanuals.net/vlc/introduction/ FLOSS Manuals].<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VLC_media_player Wikipedia page]<br />
*[https://www.videolan.org/vlc/ Application home website] <br />
*[https://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html Direct link to Windows download page]<br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[Lubuntu]]<br />
*[[Ubuntu]]<br />
*[[Xubuntu]]<br />
*[[Puppy Linux]]<br />
*[[All in One - System Rescue Toolkit]]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
* [https://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 The NCF Free Software Discussion Group], for help and questions about free software<br />
* [http://web.ncf.ca/fn352/wincd.html Best Of Free Windows Software DVD]<br />
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_software Free software] on Wikipedia<br />
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Free_software Wikipedia free software listing]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Windows]]<br />
[[Category:Computer Help]]<br />
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<div>[[File:Lubuntu 14.04 LTS English.png|right|thumb|300px|Lubuntu ''Live session'' desktop]]<br />
'''Lubuntu''' is a free Linux operating system that is easy to install. It has an interface that is similar to Windows and so is easy to learn for Windows users. It is a lightweight version of the [[Ubuntu]] operating system and makes a good Windows replacement.<br />
<br />
Being Linux-based, Lubuntu has very few issues with malware or spyware and is very stable. It is free software, issued under free licenses.<br />
<br />
Lubuntu comes with the Firefox web browser, LibreOffice suite, with a word processor, text editor, spreadsheet and many other applications most users need. It also has about 30,000 additional free software applications available at no charge, that can be installed using the included Discover Software Centre.<br />
<br />
If your computer has a DVD drive you can [http://web.ncf.ca/fn352/linux.html pick up a Lubuntu DVD at the NCF office] or download the ISO file from [http://lubuntu.me/ lubuntu.me] and burn it to a DVD yourself with an ISO writer. If your computer does not have an optical drive, you can install it from a USB drive, as described below. You can try Lubuntu out as a "live session" before you install it. You can install it in place of Windows or along side it, choosing which system to use on reboot.<br />
<br />
It is a good idea before replacing Windows to ensure that you will be able to open and edit your existing documents on your new operating system. Most commons formats, like .doc, .docx, xls, ppt, .pps, .txt, .pdf, etc are no problem. You can try this on a "live session", or, if you are unsure, you can ask on the [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]. That group is also a good place to ask general questions about Lubuntu and Linux.<br />
<br />
==Minimum System Requirements==<br />
If your PC used to run Windows Vista or newer it will run Lubuntu with out any issues.<br />
<br />
==Installing Lubuntu==<br />
This explains how to install Lubuntu from Windows:<br />
<br />
===Lubuntu installation (if you have a DVD already)===<br />
[[File:Back up methods.JPG|right|thumb|A sample of some methods of backing up your files: a DVD and three USB mass-storage devices ("Thumb drives").]]<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Lubuntu without installing") to ensure that Lubuntu will work properly with your hardware (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# Install Lubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Lubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Discover Software Centre<br />
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===Lubuntu installation (with your own DVD)===<br />
# Download the Lubuntu ISO file from https://lubuntu.me/downloads/<br />
# Download the ISO recorder at http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/#/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded Lubuntu ISO file by [https://bhoover.com/how-to-verify-checksum-windows/ comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch the ISO recorder and use it to burn the ISO image to your DVD<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to the DVD and test it using the DVD's built-in "Check disk for defects" to ensure the DVD was burnt correctly (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Lubuntu without installing") to ensure that Lubuntu will work properly with your hardware <br />
# Install Lubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Lubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Discover Software Centre<br />
<br />
===Lubuntu installation (with your own USB)===<br />
# Download the Lubuntu ISO file from https://lubuntu.me/downloads/<br />
# Download the UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder at http://unetbootin.github.io/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded Lubuntu ISO file by [https://bhoover.com/how-to-verify-checksum-windows/ comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder and use it to unpack the ISO image onto your USB<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to the USB and test it using the USB image's built-in "Check disk for defects" to ensure the USB works correctly (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a USB before the hard drive)<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Lubuntu without installing") to ensure that Lubuntu will work properly with your hardware<br />
# Install Lubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Lubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Discover Software Centre<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
*[[Ubuntu]]<br />
*[[Xubuntu]]<br />
*[[Puppy Linux]]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://lubuntu.me Lubuntu Official website]<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lubuntu Lubuntu on Wikipedia]<br />
*[https://askubuntu.com/ Ask Ubuntu help forum] help with Lubuntu<br />
*[https://ubuntuforums.org/ Ubuntu Forums] help with Lubuntu<br />
*[http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Linux]]<br />
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Most DSL modems sold by NCF are capable of serving as a base station for wireless connections to Wi-Fi-equipped devices. The wireless capability can be turned off (disabled) by configuring the modem. If off, the WLAN or WiFi light will be unlit. If enabled, the modem will support wireless connections based on how it has been configured. <br />
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= NCF Configuration =<br />
{{Back to the Top}}<br />
NCF recommends using the highest security mode that your devices can support; generally, this means WPA2-PSK with AES encryption.<br />
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For information about configuring the modem and your computer for wireless, please consult the [[Modem Manuals|manual for your modem]].<br />
* TP-Link, Sagemcom & SmartRG modems with wireless capability are configured by NCF are also configured with wireless enabled in WPA2 with AES encryption. The default password is your NCF [[DSL password]], which was provided to you on a sheet that came with the modem.<br />
* SpeedTouch modems with wireless capability configured by NCF are configured with wireless enabled in the highest security mode (WPA-PSK, version WPA2), with the '''default password''', which is '''printed on the label on the bottom of the modem''' or your NCF [[DSL password]].<br />
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= Troubleshooting WiFi=<br />
{{Back to the Top}}<br />
Most problems with wireless have to do with interference from other wireless or electronic devices, or signal strength problems (e.g., due to obstructions or distance).<br />
<br />
==Antennae==<br />
{{Back to the Top}}<br />
As a first step make sure your modem's antennae is installed and that the connection is tight. The antennae should be oriented vertically, too.<br />
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==Signal strength problems==<br />
{{Back to the Top}}<br />
If you have a good solid signal in some parts of your home but not in others, then obstructions or just distance may be playing a role.<br />
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Large appliances, such as refrigerators, can block Wi-Fi signals if the appliance is between your device and the modem. This can sometimes be resolved easily by moving you and your device from one part of the room to another, by moving your chair or similar solutions.<br />
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If your home is large and you are just running out of range, then a Wi-Fi repeater (also called a range extender) may be required to be located to a middle floor. These can be purchased at most computer supply shops.<br />
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==Interference==<br />
{{Back to the Top}}<br />
The most common problem with wireless is intermittent and unexplained dropped connections. This is often caused by interference from other wireless networks in your neighbourhood.<br />
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In North America there are only eleven 802.11n 2.4GHz wireless channels available on which to broadcast Wi-Fi signals. Other than convincing most of your neighbours to turn off their networks, the best strategy is to look for a channel that has less interference with a Wi-Fi Analyzer and manually changing to it.<br />
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=== Using Wi-Fi Analyzers===<br />
{{Back to the Top}}<br />
When troubleshooting inference on Wi-Fi networks (especially 2.4Ghz) it is good to first check to see which channels are busiest at your premise. You can use any of the following tools to make that assessment: <br />
*[[WiFi Analyzer for Windows]]<br />
*[[WiFi Analyzer for Windows 10]]<br />
*[[WiFi Analyzer for Android]]<br />
*[[WiFi Analyzer for iOS]]<br />
*[[WiFi Analyzer for MacOS]]<br />
*[[WiFi Analyzer for Linux]]<br />
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===Changing Wi-Fi Channels===<br />
{{Back to the Top}}<br />
Once you know which channels are the least busy, you can change your Wi-Fi channel on your modem to potential improve it's signal strength and coverage. The following documents will help you make those changes some of our most commonly used modems:<br />
[[File:TP-Link 8950 Change Channel.png|right|thumb|How to change the wireless channel on a TP-Link 8950ND]]<br />
*[[Changing WiFi Channels on SmartRG modems]]<br />
*[[Changing WiFi Channels on TP-Link TD-W9970]]<br />
*[[Changing WiFi Channels on Sagemcom 2864]]<br />
*[[Changing WiFi Channels on SpeedTouch ST585]]<br />
*[[:File:CHANGING_THE_WIRELESS_CHANNEL_ON_TP-LINK_TD-8951ND.pdf|Changing WiFi Channels on TP-Link TD-W8951ND]] <br />
*'''TP-Link 8950ND'''.You can manually change the channel by [[Modem Web Interface|signing into the interface]] and doing the following:<br />
**''Wireless&rarr;Basic'' and then ''Channel'', select a new one and then ''Save/Apply''.<br />
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You will probably have to try out a few before you find one that results in the minimum number of dropped connections. In some situations, like apartment buildings, there may be 30 or 40 networks all competing for the same eleven channels. In this case you may need more capable Wi-Fi equipment or may just have to be connected by Ethernet cable to access the internet.<br />
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For hints on this see [[Home Wiring]].<br />
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Note: The TP-Link TD-W8951N and TD-W8961ND both automatically change wireless channel to the least congested one. Turning the modem off and on should trigger this change if it's not occurring soon enough. You can confirm this change with the Wi-Fi analyzer tools above.<br />
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=See also=<br />
*[[Copyright Infringement]]<br />
*[[KRACK Vulnerability]]<br />
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=External links=<br />
*[http://electronicdesign.com/communications/wireless-spectrum-conundrum Wireless Spectrum Conundrum] Basic Wireless Spectrum Information, by Lou Frenzel, Electronic Design<br />
*[http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/4-reasons-wi-fi-slow-fix/ 4 Reasons Why Your Wi-Fi Is So Slow (And How to Fix Them)] by James Frew, Make Use Of<br />
*[http://blog.macsales.com/36669-rocket-yard-guide-how-to-stay-safe-when-using-public-wi-fi How to Stay Safe When Using Public Wi-Fi], by Steve Sande, Rocketyard<br />
*[http://www.androidauthority.com/capture-data-open-wi-fi-726356/ How easy is it to capture data on public free Wi-Fi?] by Gary Sims, Android Authority<br />
*[https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/4-things-that-might-be-slowing-down-your-home-network/ 9 Things That Might Be Slowing Down Your Home Wi-Fi Network] by James Bruce, Make Use Of<br />
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[[Category:Troubleshooting]]<br />
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<div>:[https://www.youtube.com/zimbra ''Also see the official Zimbra tutorial videos'']<br />
[[File:ZimbraLogo.png|right]]<br />
Zimbra is a free, open source software webmail system that was developed by VMware of Palo Alto, California. In July 2013, it was sold by VMware to Telligent Systems and that company than changed its name to Zimbra, Inc. in September 2013. The webmail system continues to be actively developed.<br />
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Zimbra version 7 was extensively tested at NCF during 2011 and rolled out as NCF's new e-mail system in February, 2012. Zimbra replaced the old "Messenger Express" interface which was becoming unsupportable due to its age and also which did not support modern mobile devices, such as smart phones and tablets very well. On 5 February 2015 Zimbra version 7 was replaced by version 8, with the initial deployed version 8.6.0. Zimbra 8 introduces some minor interface improvements, new themes, as well as back-end efficiencies.<br />
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The Zimbra mail system provides many features not previously available at NCF. For a brief rundown of some of those features, read the [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/home/zimbraIntro.jsp Introduction to Zimbra] page.<br />
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==Accessing the Zimbra Web Client==<br />
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The Zimbra Web Client can be accessed by clicking on [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/home/zimbra.jsp Get Your NCF Webmail] on the [http://start.ncf.ca/ NCF Startpage].<br />
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The standard webmail features are all there - read, reply, compose new e-mail, and manage addresses. However, Zimbra has much more to offer.<br />
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There are three versions of Zimbra: <br />
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;Standard<br />
:for users with slow connections such as dial-up (no spell-checking)<br />
;Advanced<br />
:for users with highspeed (with spell-checking that can be enabled at ''Preferences&rarr; Mail&rarr; Composing&rarr; Mandatory spellcheck'')<br />
;Mobile<br />
:for phones, tablets and other mobile devices using 3G and other phone networks for connection<br />
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You can select between standard and advanced versions at ''Zimbra Preferences&rarr;General&rarr;Login Options''.<br />
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[[File:Zimbra8_advanced_preferences_client.png|800px]]<br />
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Zimbra should automatically detect mobile devices and provide the mobile version to them. If it does not detect the device, try accessing Zimbra directly at [https://mail.ncf.ca/ https://mail.ncf.ca/].<br />
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[[File:Zimbra Mobile Log-in.png]]<br />
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==Timing out==<br />
The NCF implementation of Zimbra is set to time out after 45 minutes of inactivity, meditated by cookies set on your computer. The time out feature is for security, so that an unattended computer won't compromise your email account.<br />
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Zimbra will automatically log you out if you open it in two or more different browser tabs at the same time. Instead of doing that you can have multiple Zimbra tabs open in one browser tab, such as having several emails under composition at once and you are able to click between them.<br />
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==Help files==<br />
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Zimbra includes a large number of built-in help files that explain many features and how they work, which can be found at "Help".<br />
<br />
[[File:Zimbra8_help.png|800px]]<br />
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==Zimbra doesn't look right==<br />
If the Zimbra webmail interface doesn't look right, with elements overlapped, "squashed", interfering with each other, or just plain don't work then the problem is likely that you are using a very old [[browser]], such as Internet Explorer 6, 7 or 8, Firefox 3 or similar old browsers. Zimbra has a modern web-standards-compliant interface and will only display properly in modern standards-compliant browsers. <br />
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Zimbra has been tested and works very well in the current versions of the following browsers:<br />
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{{Recommended browsers}}<br />
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All of these are recommended for use with Zimbra.<br />
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Testing with Internet Explorer 9, 10 and 11 has shown that these browsers don't always display properly even though Zimbra is standards compliant and IE9, 10 and 11 are supposed to be standards compliant browsers as well. According to member reports Zimbra 8 seems to work better with IE11, although it may be necessary to add https://mail.ncf.ca to "trusted sites" and also add it in ''Tools''&rarr;''Compatibility View'' as well. <br />
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If you are using IE9, 10 or 11 and and Zimbra doesn't display properly do try one of the browsers listed above - they are all free downloads.<br />
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===Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and other very old browsers===<br />
If you try to sign into Zimbra with an old web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 (IE6), which was first released on 27 August 2001, you will get a warning page like this:<br />
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[[File:Zimbra IE Warning.png]]<br />
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If you proceed anyway by clicking "Skip To Webmail" you will find that it loads the "standard" version and that many features don't work, like pane resizing. Also, in our testing, trying to use features, such as adding attachments, results in the browser crashing.<br />
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Zimbra in IE6:<br />
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[[File:Zimbra in IE6.png]] <br />
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'''NOTE:''' Due to a serious security vulnerability found on 14 February 2014 and [[Browsers#Internet_Explorer_10_and_earlier|described here]] no one should be using IE10 and earlier versions after that date.<br />
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Basically IE6 is too old a browser to use with modern webpages and services, such as Zimbra. Get a newer free browser, such as:<br />
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{{Recommended browsers}}<br />
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===Missing Zimbra folders in Firefox===<br />
In December 2016 a new issue appeared where Zimbra's folders, usually displayed on the left side of the interface, had disappeared in Firefox. NCF's Sysadmin determined that the issue was the popular add-on, [https://www.eff.org/privacybadger Privacy Badger], that many people use with Firefox. A new version of Privacy Badger, version 2016.12.8, seemed to be the culprit here and it was reported to the developers. An update to Privacy Badger on 16 December 2016 to version 2016.12.15.1 fixed this, but if it reoccurs it can be also temporarily fixed by disabling Privacy Badger.<br />
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==I can't find my messages, or I can't see the message size!==<br />
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Zimbra by default groups messages into conversations, just like Google's Gmail does. This is called "By Conversation" and can be confusing to people who have not used this before. In some cases, you won't see as much detail for each message.<br />
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In conversation view you can expand a conversation (collection of related e-mails) to see the individual e-mails, by just double clicking them. You can then restore them to a single conversation by clicking "Inbox" again. You can also show them by clicking on the arrow on the left side of the conversation to open the list of messages and then click the arrow again to collapse them. Conversation view actually works quite well once you get used to it.<br />
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If you are having trouble with conversation view, try changing the view to the more traditional "By Message" view. <br />
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Standard Client:<br />
[[File:Zimbra8_standard_mail_preferences.png|800px]]<br />
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Advanced Client:<br />
[[File:Zimbra8_advanced_view.png|800px]]<br />
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Message size (in KB) is now shown in Zimbra for all messages when in "by message" view and single messages when in "by conversation" view. In "by conversation" view when a conversation consists of more than one message Zimbra will show the number of messages in brackets under "size". The message sizes can easily be seen in "by conversation" view by clicking the left arrow for the conversation, which expands to show each message and its size.<br />
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[[File:Zimbra8_advanced_conversation.png|800px]]<br />
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==Language==<br />
Zimbra enables a number of language choices at ''Perferences&rarr;General&rarr;Login Options''.<br />
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[[File:Zimbra8_advanced_language.png|800px]]<br />
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==Spelling==<br />
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The advanced version of Zimbra includes spell-checking, which can be selected on at ''Preferences&rarr;Mail&rarr;Composing&rarr;Mandatory spellcheck''<br />
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Users with slow connections, using the standard version of Zimbra, who desire spell checking should use a [[browser]] that provides built-in spell checking, such as:<br />
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{{Recommended browsers}}<br />
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or basically any modern browser except Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge.<br />
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[[File:Zimbra8_advanced_spellcheck.png|800px]]<br />
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==Contact and Calendar Sync==<br />
Zimbra provides CalDAV and CardDAV services for 2-way synchronization of contacts and calendars. This allows you to benefit from network-accessible calendars viewable in the Zimbra web client while still using your favourite native clients.<br />
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Examples of clients that support CalDAV (for calendar sync):<br />
* Mozilla Thunderbird (with the Lightning calender extension)<br />
* Mozilla Sunbird<br />
* Apple iCal<br />
* Apple iPhone, iPad, iPod<br />
* Evolution<br />
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Unfortunately, Microsoft Outlook does not include support for CalDAV. Windows users will need to use a specialized calendar app (eg. Mozilla Sunbird), or consider switching to Mozilla Thunderbird.<br />
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Examples of clients that support CardDAV (for contacts sync):<br />
* Mozilla Thunderbird (see [[Zimbra: Thunderbird Contacts]])<br />
* Apple Address Book<br />
* [[IPhone|Apple iPhone, iPad, iPod]]<br />
* Evolution<br />
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===Client Configuration===<br />
Generally, the details are as follows.<br />
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CardDAV URL: <pre>https://mail.ncf.ca/dav/ab123@ncf.ca/Contacts</pre><br />
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CalDAV URL: <pre>https://mail.ncf.ca/dav/ab123@ncf.ca/Calendar</pre><br />
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Note that the final bit of the URL is important, it denotes the name of the Contact or Calendar folder. If you have a Contact folder named "Work", the URL would be:<br />
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<pre>https://mail.ncf.ca/dav/ab123@ncf.ca/Work</pre><br />
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If you have a Calendar named "Soccer Practice", the URL would be:<br />
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<pre>https://mail.ncf.ca/dav/ab123@ncf.ca/Soccer Practice</pre><br />
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===Step-by-step Instructions===<br />
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* [[Zimbra: Thunderbird Contacts]]<br />
* [[Zimbra: Thunderbird Calendar]]<br />
* [[IPhone|Apple iPhone, iPad, iPod]]<br />
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==Zimbra address book==<br />
Zimbra includes an address book with no limits on the number of addresses you can enter.<br />
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See [[Zimbra: Thunderbird Contacts]] for information on synchronizing lists of contacts in Thunderbird and Zimbra using the Zindus add-on for early versions of Thunderbird and the CardBook add-on for later versions of Thunderbird.<br />
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===Importing contacts===<br />
Contacts can be imported into Zimbra from other e-mail clients quickly.<br />
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Save the contacts from your existing e-mail client in a common Comma Separated Variable (CSV) format, such as "Outlook Contacts". To import them into Zimbra go to ''Preferences&rarr;Import/Export&rarr;Import''. From here you can click though to the CSV file, designate what type of file format it is in (ie "Outlook Contacts" format) and then which address book you want the contacts to go into, such as "Contacts".<br />
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You should note that some formats work better than others. For instance if you are exporting an address book from Gmail to import it into Zimbra, do not use "Google CSV format" as it will result in all your Zimra contacts having no names attached to them. Instead, export the contacts from Gmail in "Outlook CSV Format", and then import them into Zimbra as "Outlook Contacts".<br />
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[[File:Zimbra8_advanced_import.png|800px]]<br />
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===Moving contacts===<br />
Every e-mail address that you exchange e-mail with will be automatically saved under "Emailed contacts". You can leave them there or transfer them to your "Contacts" address book by going to ''Address book&rarr;Emailed contacts&rarr; Check name to be move&rarr;"Move selected item" (folder with arrow icon)&rarr; select address book''.<br />
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[[File:Zimbra8_advanced_contact_move.png|800px]]<br />
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===Deleting contacts===<br />
To delete contacts in Zimbra just go to ''Address Book&rarr;Emailed Contacts (or Contacts)&rarr;right click'' on the desired email address and select "delete". Alternatively you can also check the contact to be deleted and then click "delete".<br />
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[[File:Zimbra8_advanced_contact_delete.png|800px]]<br />
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Sometimes when composing an email, Zimbra will suggest a contact that was once in your address book but has been deleted. These can be removed by hovering over the suggested name and clicking "forget", when that option appears.<br />
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===If you don't want new contacts added to "Emailed Contacts"===<br />
By default Zimbra collects the addresses of new people who you send emails to to in "Emailed Contacts". If you don't want it to do this you can select it off at ''Preferences&rarr;Address Book&rarr;Options&rarr;uncheck: Add new contacts to "Emailed Contacts"''.<br />
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If you already have collected email addresses in "Emailed Contacts", you can delete them at ''Address Book&rarr;Emailed Contacts&rarr;Ctrl+A&rarr;Delete''. You can also move all these contacts to you address book by selecting them all and them ''right click&rarr;Move&rarr;Contacts''.<br />
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[[File:Zimbra8_advanced_preferences_contacts.png|800px]]<br />
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===Exporting contacts===<br />
You may want to export your contacts to install them in a different mail client, such as Microsoft Outlook, or just to back them up. You can export your contacts in Comma-Separated Variable (CSV) format by going to ''Preferences&rarr;Import/Export&rarr;Export''" and then selecting what to export (contacts), format (for example ''Outlook Contacts'') and then the source ''Contacts'' or ''Emailed Contacts''. Note that the general selection of ''All Folders'' is inoperative and will produce an error "Not allowed to export from root folder for this type".<br />
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[[File:Zimbra8_advanced_export.png|800px]]<br />
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==Composing an e-mail with formatting==<br />
E-mails can be composed in plain text or in HTML. HTML allows underlining, bold text, changing text size and font and other formatting to be used. <br />
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===Advanced version===<br />
To select HTML as your default for composing an e-mail in the advanced version of Zimbra go to ''Preferences&rarr;Mail&rarr;Composing''.<br />
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[[File:Zimbra8_advanced_preferences_composing.png|800px]]<br />
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===Standard version===<br />
To select HTML as your default for composing an e-mail in the standard version of Zimbra go to ''Preferences&rarr;Composing&rarr;Compose&rarr;As HTML''.<br />
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[[File:Zimbra8_standard_preferences_composing.png|800px]]<br />
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==Adding addresses to a message==<br />
In Zimbra addresses can be added to an outgoing e-mail message by typing the address in manually or by clicking on "To", "CC" or "Show BCC" and then "BCC", which opens your address list and allows selecting the addresses.<br />
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[[File:Zimbra8_advanced_addressing.png|800px]]<br />
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==Adding groups of addresses to a message==<br />
Adding a group of contacts to an e-mail is easy in Zimbra. First create a contact group, by going to ''Address Book&rarr;Emailed Contacts (or Contacts)'' and then select ''New&rarr;down arrow&rarr;Contact Group'' and complete the form to select members and name for your group. When composing an e-mail you may now select the group as if it were a single address, by clicking "To", "CC" or "BCC" in the e-mail.<br />
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[[File:Zimbra8_advanced_contact_group.png|800px]]<br />
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==Saving and sending drafts==<br />
Zimbra allows saving partially completed e-mails so you can work on them and send them later. When you are ready to save, just click "Save Draft". When you want to work on the e-mail again select the "Drafts" folder, double click on the e-mail and it will open for editing. When you are ready to send it just click "Send", or "Save Draft" again to continue working on it later.<br />
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[[File:Zimbra8_advanced_draft.png|800px]]<br />
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==Adding attachments==<br />
Adding an attachment is very simple in Zimbra. In the message composition view just click on "Add Attachment" and select where the attachment is to be added from your computer, your briefcase or your contacts. When located click "attach" and the attachment will be sent with the e-mail.<br />
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Once attached, an attachment can be omitted from being sent with the e-mail by simply unchecking the attachment in the message composition view.<br />
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[[File:Zimbra8_advanced_attach.png|800px]]<br />
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==Requesting e-mail receipts==<br />
E-mail receipts are generally not used anymore, but Zimbra does have the capability to request receipts from the person receiving the e-mail. To enable this for a specific e-mail being composed, while editing the e-mail go to ''Options&rarr;Down Arrow&rarr;Request Read Receipt''.<br />
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[[File:Zimbra8_advanced_read_receipt.png|800px]]<br />
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==Using aliases==<br />
Zimbra allows sending from registered [[Email Alias]]. When composing a message simply click the down arrow under "from" and select which address Zimbra should show the message as coming from.<br />
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[[File:Zimbra 8 Using aliases.png|800px]]<br />
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==Using NCF disposable e-mail addresses==<br />
Disposable e-mail addresses that you create on the [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/home/spamfilter/disposables.jsp NCF website] can then be managed in Zimbra from ''Preferences&rarr;Accounts''.<br />
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[[File:Using NCF disposable e-mail addresses on Zimbra 8.png|800px]]<br />
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==Have Zimbra get your e-mail from other accounts==<br />
Zimbra can get your e-mail from your Gmail, Hotmail or other POP or IMAP accounts. You can set this up at ''Preferences&rarr;Accounts&rarr;Add External Account''.<br />
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Of course you can always go into your external account and just it forward your mail from there to your NCF e-mail address as well.<br />
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[[File:Have Zimbra get your e-mail from other accounts on Zimbra8.png|800px]]<br />
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==Have Zimbra forward your e-mail==<br />
Zimbra can forward your e-mail to your Gmail, Hotmail or other mail accounts. You can set this up at ''Preferences&rarr;Mail&rarr;Message Arrival&rarr;Forward a copy to''. You can also select "Don't keep a local copy of messages", if desired.<br />
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[[File:Forward mail in Zimbra 8.png|800px]]<br />
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==Changing your "from" name used in outgoing e-mail==<br />
Zimbra allows changing who the e-mail is from, so you can show only your first name, last name or any other text you like. To select this in Zimbra just go to ''Preferences&rarr;Accounts&rarr;Persona Settings'' and enter your preferred text.<br />
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[[File:Changing your "from" name used in outgoing e-mail on Zimbra 8.png|800px]]<br />
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==Searching==<br />
One of Zimbra's strongest features is its ability to find e-mail, people in your address book, briefcase items and other things using its built-in search function. No more manually poring though your inbox, sent message lists or trash for messages!<br />
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To search for something just enter the search term (for example, an e-mail address) in the search box on any page. Select where you want to search on the pull-down menus (All Item types, Mail, Contacts, Appointments, Files and can include shared items) and then click "search".<br />
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Searches you want to run again in the future can also be saved, by just clicking "save".<br />
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[[File:Zimbra8_advanced_search.png|800px]]<br />
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===Searching for unread messages===<br />
Zimbra makes it easy to list your unread messages.<br />
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In the Zimbra mail search box enter "in:inbox is:unread" and this will show all unread messages in your inbox.<br />
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You can also click on 'Save' to save the search, and call it "Inbox Unread". Next time you want this search view, I just click on "Inbox Unread" under saved searches.<br />
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You can also just click on the search magnifying glass to access the Search window, and then check off the Basic Filters checkboxes to quickly filter by unread, or flagged, or whether the email has an attachment.<br />
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Additionally, you can access advanced filters which provide a high level of searching power to find messages you thought you'd lost!<br />
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[[File:Zimbra8_advanced_search_options.png|800px]]<br />
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==Attachments==<br />
===Downloading attachments===<br />
When an e-mail arriving in Zimbra includes an attachment this may be downloaded and then opened by reading the e-mail and then in that view at the top of the e-mail, between the addresses and the text, by clicking on "Download". You can also choose to "Remove" it from the e-mail or send it to the "Briefcase" for saving or sharing.<br />
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When there are multiple attachments, there will also be "Download all attachments" and "Remove all attachments" links.<br />
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[[File:Zimbra8_advanced_download_attachments.png|800px]]<br />
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===Zimbra indicates an attachment but the e-mail doesn't have one===<br />
Zimbra may sometimes indicate an attachment is present when the sender has embedded a small file in the e-mail, like an emoticon. When the receiver tries to locate the attachment it seems to be missing, but it is actually there, embedded in the e-mail. ;-)<br />
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In the example below Zimbra shows an attachment, but the e-mail only has embedded emoticons. Also because the e-mail contains no text, the "fragment" preview feature only shows [?] for each emoticon.<br />
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[[File:Zimbra indicates an attachment but the e-mail doesn't have one on Zimbra 8.png|800px]]<br />
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==Saving messages==<br />
NCF provides 400 MB of storage with your e-mail account. For the average user this is probably enough for four months worth of mail, so you may want to keep some mail and delete other items. Some members have been storing mail they want to keep in their "Trash" file. The problem with doing this is trash is auto-deleted after 30 days. It may make more sense to save the e-mail that you want to keep in a new folder. <br />
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New folders are easy to create, just click on the new folder icon in the folder pane, as shown and then name it and decide where to put the new folder in relation to the existing folders. The illustration below shows where to click to create a new folder and shows a new custom folder that was created called "Archive".<br />
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By right clicking on any existing e-mail message you can select "Move" and send it to your new folder for safe keeping.<br />
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[[File:Saving messages on Zimbra 8.png|800px]]<br />
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==Exporting your e-mail==<br />
You can easily export some or all of your e-mail to your own computer, to free up space in your Zimbra account without losing your e-mail. You can export mail between certain dates this way as well.<br />
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To do this go to ''Preferences&rarr; Import/Export&rarr; Account&rarr; Check Advanced settings&rarr; Mail'' and then dates as desired&rarr; ''Export''. The file will be downloaded from your browser as a .tgz archive file which can be extacted and the individual .eml e-mail files read in any text editor.<br />
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[[File:Exporting email on Zimbra 8.png|800px]]<br />
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==Spam handling==<br />
The current NCF implementation of Zimbra has the spam control, found at ''Preferences&rarr;Mail'', disabled so that e-mail messages will not be delivered to Junk folders, or otherwise blocked when sent through from NCF yellowmail.<br />
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[[File:Spam handling on Zimbra 8.png|800px]]<br />
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==Showing message headers==<br />
Headers for e-mail can give you a lot of information about where the e-mail came from, like its originating IP address. To see the raw MIME format text: mouse over the message ''title&rarr;right click&rarr;Show Original'' and the raw text and headers will open in a new text-only browser window.<br />
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[[File:Zimbra8_advanced_show_original.png|800px]]<br />
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==Vacation messages==<br />
Setting vacation messages is not recommended for security reasons. Complete information on this is found in the [[Tips (Email)]] article.<br />
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==How much storage space are you using?==<br />
In Zimbra this is easy to see! Just "mouse-over" the place at the top where you name appears and it will display your quota and how much of it you are using, expressed in MB and as a percentage of space available.<br />
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[[File:Zimbra8_advanced_usage.png|800px]]<br />
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==Deleting mail==<br />
Currently NCF provides 1000 MB of storage space for your email. When you use this up you will want to delete some old and large messages to make room for newer ones. The easiest way to do this is to sort the messages in each folder by size and then delete the largest ones, normally those with lots of attachments.<br />
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This is most easily accomplished by using the "Reading Pane At The Bottom" view, as it allows sorting by message size. This is the default view, but if you are using another view you can switch to this view at ''View&rarr;Reading Pane At The Bottom''.<br />
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Once you have this view, sort by message size in each folder, by clicking ''Size'' and then selecting the arrow ''down'' to show largest at the top. The messages you want to delete can then be checked in the check-box on the left of the message line and deleted, by clicking ''delete''.<br />
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To complete deleting email, you will need to check all the email folders you have and delete any messages desired. Mail in trash will be deleted automatically after 30 days, but to take advantage of the space freed up you will need to empty your trash right away.<br />
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'''Note''': In some cases particular message threads cannot be deleted and just keep reappearing. If this occurs try changing the view from "by conversation" to "by message" and delete them in that view. Once deleted the view can be changed back.<br />
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[[File:Zimbra8_advanced_sort_by_size.png|800px]]<br />
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===Deleting Large Messages===<br />
It is also convenient in Zimbra 8 to access Search and search by message size.<br />
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To do so:<br />
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Click on the Search magnifying glass on the right of the Search box, and then click on Size... is larger than... and then type in a size, say, 1000 KB, and hit enter. Zimbra will list all messages larger than 1000KB.<br />
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You may notice the search filters listed near the top, it will say something like:<br />
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Found 100+ results for: in:inbox larger:1000KB <br />
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If you click on the 'x' over "in:inbox" that will remove that filter. This may be helpful, if you want to find large messages across all folders, not just the inbox.<br />
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[[File:Zimbra8_advanced_search_size.png|800px]]<br />
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==Recovering deleted e-mail==<br />
E-mail that has been deleted from Zimbra or that has been taken off the server by a POP client can usually be recovered at ''Trash&rarr;right click&rarr;recover deleted items''.<br />
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[[File:Zimbra8_advanced_recover_deleted.png|800px]]<br />
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==Mini calendar==<br />
By default Zimbra shows a mini calendar in its bottom left corner. If you want to turn this off you can at ''Preferences&rarr;Calender&rarr;Always Show the Mini Calender&rarr;uncheck''.<br />
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[[File:Zimbra8_advanced_minicalendar.png|800px]]<br />
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==Briefcase==<br />
Zimbra allows you to share files or access your own files remotely via a briefcase. For complete information see [[Zimbra: Briefcase]].<br />
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==Zimbra Limits at NCF==<br />
There are several limits you may encounter in your use of Zimbra.<br />
# '''Mail storage size''' - members are allocated 1000MB of storage. This contains all the mail and briefcase data. Members must manage their space within that limit. See [[#How much storage space are you using?|how to check your storage space.]]<br />
# '''Mail message size''' - a maximum of of 56MB per message is allowed. The actual file size of the attachment is 20-30% less as special encoding is required to send it via email. If you have large files that you wish to share, there are a number of other file sharing approaches that may be better than attachments. One of those is using the Zimbra Briefcase - see [[Zimbra: Briefcase]].<br />
# '''Sending rate''' - NCF limits the rate at which members can send out email to protect against spamming. A limit of 200 messages over a 4 hour span is in place. If you have large distribution lists that will exceed this, please contact the office - we have a solution.<br />
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==I don't like the way Zimbra looks==<br />
Then change it. Zimbra 8 has 19 new colour themes you can choose from, ranging from dull and serious, to whimsical, to colourful, like the ''Hot Rod'' theme shown below. Next time you sign in Zimbra will remember your preferences and display your chosen theme.<br />
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To select a new theme go to ''Preferences&rarr;General&rarr;Login Options&rarr;Theme'' and chose one from the pull-down menu. They mostly look like what they sound like.<br />
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Incidentally, if you try them all and forget which one is the basic default theme, it is called ''Carbon''.<br />
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[[File:Zimbra8_advanced_theme.png|800px]]<br />
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==Why is it called that?==<br />
Rumour has it that Zimbra webmail and the Zimbra Collaboration Server is named for the ''Talking Heads'' song [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Zimbra I Zimbra] ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-RDJ4Z4XrQ video]) and that the song is in turn an adaptation of Dada poet Hugo Ball's poem "Gadji beri bimba."<br />
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==See also==<br />
*[http://web.ncf.ca/aw958/mail_help_files/zimbra/index.html Instructions on setting up Zimbra Desktop client for NCF email] by Graeme Beckett, NCF<br />
*[[Email blacklisting]]<br />
*[[Email]] - configuring e-mail clients for POP and other general e-mail information<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zimbra Zimbra on Wikipedia]<br />
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Other pages with information about the '''Zimbra''' mail client:<br />
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* [https://www.youtube.com/zimbra Official Zimbra tutorial videos on YouTube]<br />
* [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/home/zimbraIntro.jsp Introduction to Zimbra] - the basics and how-to screenshots<br />
* [[Zimbra: Google Calendar]] - information on using Google calendars in Zimbra<br />
* [[Zimbra: Thunderbird Calendar]] - information on importing a calendar from Zimbra to Thunderbird<br />
* [[Zimbra: Thunderbird Contacts]] - information on synchronizing lists of contacts in Thunderbird and Zimbra using the ''Zindus'' add-on for early versions of Thunderbird and the ''CardBook'' add-on for later versions of Thunderbird.<br />
* [[PlayBook|Blackberry PlayBook]] - configuring for email<br />
* [[Blackberry 10]] - configuring for email and calender<br />
* [https://mx3.ncf.ca:1443/cgi-bin/queuegraph.cgi Graph of the current NCF mail queue]<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[https://www.zimbra.com/open-source-email-overview/ Official Zimbra Collaboration Server Open Source website]<br />
*[https://files.zimbra.com/website/docs/8.6/ZCS_860_OS_ReleaseNotes_UpgradeInst.pdf Zimbra 8.6 release notes]<br />
[[Category: Zimbra]]</div>Fn352https://help.ncf.ca/index.php?title=Replacing_Unsupported_Version_of_Windows&diff=6941Replacing Unsupported Version of Windows2019-05-09T11:23:40Z<p>Fn352: /* Lubuntu */ updated</p>
<hr />
<div>This article is aimed at people still using Windows XP after 8 April 2014 when all support for that operating system ended. It explains what the risks are and offers some solutions.<br />
<br />
==Background==<br />
As Microsoft announced many years ago [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle?x=10&y=16&p1=3221 Windows XP support ended on 8 April 2014]. This means there are no more system security updates for Windows XP and new system vulnerabilities now go unaddressed.<br />
<br />
Because Windows XP still has a substantial user base it remains a target for exploitation. Since the end of support in April 2014 malware writers and criminals have been targeting Windows XP users, knowing that any exploits will not be corrected. There have been numerous reports of wide-ranging vulnerabilities being exploited. All of this means that Windows XP is no longer safe to use and cannot be reliably secured.<br />
<br />
==Risks==<br />
If you continue to use Windows XP there is a good chance that:<br />
<br />
*you will have your computer compromised by malware, taking advantage of known, but unpatched, exploits<br />
*you will have your data stolen, including credit card and banking information<br />
*your computer will be used under remote control as part of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botnet botnet] for purposes of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spamming spamming] and that will result in NCF's mail server being [[Email blacklisting|blacklisted]], interrupting all NCF user's mail.<br />
<br />
==Form==<br />
These days the choice of desktop computers is more limited than it was in 2001 when Windows XP came out, as many people have moved to portable devices. If you are looking for new hardware you need to consider what form computer would suit your needs best now.<br />
[[File:Acer Aspire Netbook Ubuntu.JPG|right|thumb|An Acer Aspire netbook running Ubuntu]]<br />
;Desktop tower<br />
:Has the largest and most complete keyboards, mouse and is easy to set up with printers, scanners and other peripherals, usually connected by ethernet, although some modern ones support wifi.<br />
;Laptop<br />
:More portable, usually connected via wifi, enables you to work in your living room, bedroom, etc<br />
;Netbook<br />
:These were very popular a few years ago and there are still a few models available, essentially a small laptop, with a scaled down screen and keyboard.<br />
;Tablet<br />
:Smaller and lighter than a laptop, but lacks a real keyboard. Most people use these for watching video rather than for writing with.<br />
;Smart phone<br />
:These are really small computers more than phones and may be handy due to their portability, although their keyboards and screens are small.<br />
<br />
==Solutions==<br />
There are a number of possible solutions, with costs ranging from ''free'' to many thousands of dollars. Here are some possible solutions.<br />
<br />
===Buy a new computer running Windows 10===<br />
[[File:Windows store in Future Shop.JPG|thumb|right|Windows 8 computers for sale in a store display]]<br />
This is [http://windows.microsoft.com/eos Microsoft's officially preferred solution] for users still running Windows XP. A new desktop tower or laptop running [[Windows 10]] will cost $450 and up. These are generally available at all electronics stores that sell computers.<br />
<br />
If you are using Windows then avoid using Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser. Use an alternative browser and install AdBlock+ to reduce risks. [[Using_Windows_safely#Don.27t_use_Internet_Explorer|This article explains why and offers better alternatives]].<br />
<br />
===Buy a used computer running Windows 7 or 8===<br />
In general computers that came with Windows XP will not run newer versions of Windows due to slow processors and lack of RAM. Used computers running Windows 7 or 8 are available at most used computer outlets, like [http://www.factorydirect.ca FactoryDirect.ca] in Ottawa for $100 and up.<br />
<br />
If you are using Windows then avoid using Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser. Use an alternative browser and install AdBlock+ to reduce risks. [[Using_Windows_safely#Don.27t_use_Internet_Explorer|This article explains why and offers better alternatives]].<br />
<br />
===Buy a Mac===<br />
[[File:Mac Store in Montreal.JPG|thumb|right|A dedicated Mac store]]<br />
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macintosh Apple Macs] are in general better protected against malware than Windows computers are, but they are more expensive. New desktop and laptop Macs start at about $1200, but used ones will be cheaper where available. Macs are available at dedicated Mac stores in Ottawa and some electronics stores that have in-store Mac shops.<br />
<br />
===Buy a Chromebook===<br />
[[File:Chromebook display 1684.JPG|thumb|left|A Chromebook display in a shop in Ottawa]]<br />
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromebook Google Chromebooks] have been on the market for a few years. These simple computers are Linux-based and primarily run the Google Chrome web browser. Most document processing tasks are carried out using Google Drive (formerly called Google Docs). Their main advantages are that they are well protected against malware, require little outside technical support or knowledge, update automatically and, for people with simple computing needs, may provide a cost-effective and safer computing experience. Chromebooks start at about $270.<br />
<br />
===Buy a Linux computer===<br />
Some computer vendors, such as [http://www.dell.com/ubuntu Dell], [https://system76.com/ System76] and others build new computers that come with Linux-based operating systems, such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu_%28operating_system%29 Ubuntu], pre-installed. In general these have to be ordered through web sales. Linux-based systems are better protected against malware, more stable and these days are easy to use.<br />
<br />
===Install a new operating system on your Windows XP hardware===<br />
While old hardware that came with Windows XP will not generally run newer Windows operating systems there are still some lightweight Linux-based operating systems that will run well on that hardware. The main advantages of Linux based systems are that they are well protected against malware, easy to install and learn and are generally available free of charge. That means if you already own a computer running Windows XP there are solutions that will cost nothing.<br />
<br />
Pretty much all Linux-based systems will run [http://www.libreoffice.org/ LibreOffice], a free software office suite similar to Microsoft Office, that enables you to edit, create and save the usual Microsoft format documents, like .doc, .docx, xls and .ppt files. [https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Feature_Comparison:_LibreOffice_-_Microsoft_Office Here is a comparison of LibreOffice features versus Microsoft Office]. <br />
<br />
Many other familiar applications are available for Linux, too, like the Firefox and Chrome web browsers. Generally there are Linux applications to replace Windows applications and do almost all computing tasks. If you absolutely must use specific Windows applications many can be run using a compatibility layer, like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine_%28software%29 Wine]. <br />
<br />
Linux operating systems will generally meet the needs of most computer users, unless there are specific Windows programs or games that have no Linux equivalent or cannot be run through Wine or other similar solutions.<br />
<br />
==Puppy Linux==<br />
[[File:Puppy Linux Screenshot.png|right|thumb|Puppy Linux desktop]]<br />
Windows XP computers are now so old (the last ones were sold in about 2006), are 32-bit and have such limited RAM and CPUs by modern standards, that they will only run lightweight 32-bit Linux systems, such as Puppy Linux.<br />
<br />
Complete instructions on how to install it are at: [[Puppy Linux]].<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
*[[Best Of Free Windows Software]]<br />
*[[All in One - System Rescue Toolkit]]<br />
*[[Using Windows safely]]<br />
*[[Windows 10]]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://windows.microsoft.com/eos Windows XP support has ended] - Microsoft article<br />
*[http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/end-of-windows-xp-tech-support-how-it-will-affect-you-1.2584259 End of Windows XP tech support: How it will affect you] 25 March 2014, on CBC<br />
*[http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/windows-xp-holdouts-vulnerable-to-hackers-1.2532609 Windows XP holdouts vulnerable to hackers] - CBC article<br />
*[http://linux.oneandoneis2.org/wrongms.htm What's wrong with Microsoft?] by Dominic Humphries<br />
*[http://www.itworld.com/security/440707/russian-cybercrime-group-compromised-half-million-computers Russian cybercrime group compromised half a million computers] Article that shows an example of why users should not still be using Windows XP or Internet Explorer, 7 October 2014<br />
*[http://shop.oreilly.com/product/9780596157630.do Windows 7 Annoyances] by David Karp, a book that details the limitations of the various versions of Windows 7 and offers advice on how to make the operating system more secure and perform better.<br />
*[http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2014/08/ubuntu-can-play-games-replace-windows-questions Can Ubuntu…? — 4 Questions New Users Ask] by Joey-Elijah Sneddon on OMG Ubuntu<br />
*[http://www.gizmag.com/windows-xp-support-end-options/31218/ Windows XP support ends April 8: What are your options?] on Gizmag<br />
*[http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2014/02/windows-xp-users-may-switch-linux 11 Percent of Windows XP Users Will Switch to Linux, Survey Claims], OMG Ubuntu, 21 February 2014<br />
*[http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2014/02/four-reasons-why-windows-xp-users-should-switch-to-lubuntu-this-april Windows XP User? Here’s 4 Reasons to Switch to Lubuntu This April] By Joey-Elijah Sneddon, OMG Ubuntu<br />
*[http://www.pcworld.com/article/2107641/3-easy-linux-alternatives-for-windows-xp-refugees-who-dont-want-a-new-pc.html 3 easy Linux alternatives for Windows XP refugees who don't want a new PC] on PC World<br />
*[https://www.howtogeek.com/392976/what-it-means-when-microsoft-stops-supporting-your-version-of-windows/ What It Means When Microsoft Stops Supporting Your Version of Windows] - on How-To-Geek<br />
<br />
[[Category:Computer Help]]<br />
[[Category: Windows]]<br />
[[Category:Privacy and Security]]</div>Fn352https://help.ncf.ca/index.php?title=Replacing_Unsupported_Version_of_Windows&diff=6940Replacing Unsupported Version of Windows2019-05-09T11:18:42Z<p>Fn352: /* Install a new operating system on your Windows XP hardware */ updated</p>
<hr />
<div>This article is aimed at people still using Windows XP after 8 April 2014 when all support for that operating system ended. It explains what the risks are and offers some solutions.<br />
<br />
==Background==<br />
As Microsoft announced many years ago [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle?x=10&y=16&p1=3221 Windows XP support ended on 8 April 2014]. This means there are no more system security updates for Windows XP and new system vulnerabilities now go unaddressed.<br />
<br />
Because Windows XP still has a substantial user base it remains a target for exploitation. Since the end of support in April 2014 malware writers and criminals have been targeting Windows XP users, knowing that any exploits will not be corrected. There have been numerous reports of wide-ranging vulnerabilities being exploited. All of this means that Windows XP is no longer safe to use and cannot be reliably secured.<br />
<br />
==Risks==<br />
If you continue to use Windows XP there is a good chance that:<br />
<br />
*you will have your computer compromised by malware, taking advantage of known, but unpatched, exploits<br />
*you will have your data stolen, including credit card and banking information<br />
*your computer will be used under remote control as part of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botnet botnet] for purposes of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spamming spamming] and that will result in NCF's mail server being [[Email blacklisting|blacklisted]], interrupting all NCF user's mail.<br />
<br />
==Form==<br />
These days the choice of desktop computers is more limited than it was in 2001 when Windows XP came out, as many people have moved to portable devices. If you are looking for new hardware you need to consider what form computer would suit your needs best now.<br />
[[File:Acer Aspire Netbook Ubuntu.JPG|right|thumb|An Acer Aspire netbook running Ubuntu]]<br />
;Desktop tower<br />
:Has the largest and most complete keyboards, mouse and is easy to set up with printers, scanners and other peripherals, usually connected by ethernet, although some modern ones support wifi.<br />
;Laptop<br />
:More portable, usually connected via wifi, enables you to work in your living room, bedroom, etc<br />
;Netbook<br />
:These were very popular a few years ago and there are still a few models available, essentially a small laptop, with a scaled down screen and keyboard.<br />
;Tablet<br />
:Smaller and lighter than a laptop, but lacks a real keyboard. Most people use these for watching video rather than for writing with.<br />
;Smart phone<br />
:These are really small computers more than phones and may be handy due to their portability, although their keyboards and screens are small.<br />
<br />
==Solutions==<br />
There are a number of possible solutions, with costs ranging from ''free'' to many thousands of dollars. Here are some possible solutions.<br />
<br />
===Buy a new computer running Windows 10===<br />
[[File:Windows store in Future Shop.JPG|thumb|right|Windows 8 computers for sale in a store display]]<br />
This is [http://windows.microsoft.com/eos Microsoft's officially preferred solution] for users still running Windows XP. A new desktop tower or laptop running [[Windows 10]] will cost $450 and up. These are generally available at all electronics stores that sell computers.<br />
<br />
If you are using Windows then avoid using Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser. Use an alternative browser and install AdBlock+ to reduce risks. [[Using_Windows_safely#Don.27t_use_Internet_Explorer|This article explains why and offers better alternatives]].<br />
<br />
===Buy a used computer running Windows 7 or 8===<br />
In general computers that came with Windows XP will not run newer versions of Windows due to slow processors and lack of RAM. Used computers running Windows 7 or 8 are available at most used computer outlets, like [http://www.factorydirect.ca FactoryDirect.ca] in Ottawa for $100 and up.<br />
<br />
If you are using Windows then avoid using Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser. Use an alternative browser and install AdBlock+ to reduce risks. [[Using_Windows_safely#Don.27t_use_Internet_Explorer|This article explains why and offers better alternatives]].<br />
<br />
===Buy a Mac===<br />
[[File:Mac Store in Montreal.JPG|thumb|right|A dedicated Mac store]]<br />
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macintosh Apple Macs] are in general better protected against malware than Windows computers are, but they are more expensive. New desktop and laptop Macs start at about $1200, but used ones will be cheaper where available. Macs are available at dedicated Mac stores in Ottawa and some electronics stores that have in-store Mac shops.<br />
<br />
===Buy a Chromebook===<br />
[[File:Chromebook display 1684.JPG|thumb|left|A Chromebook display in a shop in Ottawa]]<br />
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromebook Google Chromebooks] have been on the market for a few years. These simple computers are Linux-based and primarily run the Google Chrome web browser. Most document processing tasks are carried out using Google Drive (formerly called Google Docs). Their main advantages are that they are well protected against malware, require little outside technical support or knowledge, update automatically and, for people with simple computing needs, may provide a cost-effective and safer computing experience. Chromebooks start at about $270.<br />
<br />
===Buy a Linux computer===<br />
Some computer vendors, such as [http://www.dell.com/ubuntu Dell], [https://system76.com/ System76] and others build new computers that come with Linux-based operating systems, such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu_%28operating_system%29 Ubuntu], pre-installed. In general these have to be ordered through web sales. Linux-based systems are better protected against malware, more stable and these days are easy to use.<br />
<br />
===Install a new operating system on your Windows XP hardware===<br />
While old hardware that came with Windows XP will not generally run newer Windows operating systems there are still some lightweight Linux-based operating systems that will run well on that hardware. The main advantages of Linux based systems are that they are well protected against malware, easy to install and learn and are generally available free of charge. That means if you already own a computer running Windows XP there are solutions that will cost nothing.<br />
<br />
Pretty much all Linux-based systems will run [http://www.libreoffice.org/ LibreOffice], a free software office suite similar to Microsoft Office, that enables you to edit, create and save the usual Microsoft format documents, like .doc, .docx, xls and .ppt files. [https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Feature_Comparison:_LibreOffice_-_Microsoft_Office Here is a comparison of LibreOffice features versus Microsoft Office]. <br />
<br />
Many other familiar applications are available for Linux, too, like the Firefox and Chrome web browsers. Generally there are Linux applications to replace Windows applications and do almost all computing tasks. If you absolutely must use specific Windows applications many can be run using a compatibility layer, like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine_%28software%29 Wine]. <br />
<br />
Linux operating systems will generally meet the needs of most computer users, unless there are specific Windows programs or games that have no Linux equivalent or cannot be run through Wine or other similar solutions.<br />
<br />
==Lubuntu==<br />
[[File:Lubuntu 14.04 LTS English.png|right|thumb|Lubuntu 14.04 LTS ''Live CD'' desktop]]<br />
One recommended Linux operating system that is easy to install and has an interface that is similar to Windows is Lubuntu, a lightweight version of the Ubuntu operating system.<br />
<br />
Complete instructions on how to install it are at: [[Lubuntu]].<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
*[[Best Of Free Windows Software]]<br />
*[[All in One - System Rescue Toolkit]]<br />
*[[Using Windows safely]]<br />
*[[Windows 10]]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://windows.microsoft.com/eos Windows XP support has ended] - Microsoft article<br />
*[http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/end-of-windows-xp-tech-support-how-it-will-affect-you-1.2584259 End of Windows XP tech support: How it will affect you] 25 March 2014, on CBC<br />
*[http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/windows-xp-holdouts-vulnerable-to-hackers-1.2532609 Windows XP holdouts vulnerable to hackers] - CBC article<br />
*[http://linux.oneandoneis2.org/wrongms.htm What's wrong with Microsoft?] by Dominic Humphries<br />
*[http://www.itworld.com/security/440707/russian-cybercrime-group-compromised-half-million-computers Russian cybercrime group compromised half a million computers] Article that shows an example of why users should not still be using Windows XP or Internet Explorer, 7 October 2014<br />
*[http://shop.oreilly.com/product/9780596157630.do Windows 7 Annoyances] by David Karp, a book that details the limitations of the various versions of Windows 7 and offers advice on how to make the operating system more secure and perform better.<br />
*[http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2014/08/ubuntu-can-play-games-replace-windows-questions Can Ubuntu…? — 4 Questions New Users Ask] by Joey-Elijah Sneddon on OMG Ubuntu<br />
*[http://www.gizmag.com/windows-xp-support-end-options/31218/ Windows XP support ends April 8: What are your options?] on Gizmag<br />
*[http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2014/02/windows-xp-users-may-switch-linux 11 Percent of Windows XP Users Will Switch to Linux, Survey Claims], OMG Ubuntu, 21 February 2014<br />
*[http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2014/02/four-reasons-why-windows-xp-users-should-switch-to-lubuntu-this-april Windows XP User? Here’s 4 Reasons to Switch to Lubuntu This April] By Joey-Elijah Sneddon, OMG Ubuntu<br />
*[http://www.pcworld.com/article/2107641/3-easy-linux-alternatives-for-windows-xp-refugees-who-dont-want-a-new-pc.html 3 easy Linux alternatives for Windows XP refugees who don't want a new PC] on PC World<br />
*[https://www.howtogeek.com/392976/what-it-means-when-microsoft-stops-supporting-your-version-of-windows/ What It Means When Microsoft Stops Supporting Your Version of Windows] - on How-To-Geek<br />
<br />
[[Category:Computer Help]]<br />
[[Category: Windows]]<br />
[[Category:Privacy and Security]]</div>Fn352https://help.ncf.ca/index.php?title=Copyright_Infringement&diff=6913Copyright Infringement2019-04-17T17:20:34Z<p>Fn352: added link</p>
<hr />
<div>This page provides information about how copyright infringement is handled at NCF.<br />
<br />
:'''''Note:''' This information is not a substitute for legal advice. If you need more information please consult a lawyer who deals in copyright law.''<br />
<br />
==New Law==<br />
On 1 January 2015 ''The Copyright Act'' in Canada was amended to introduce new rules for people alleged to have infringed copyrights. This new procedure, termed a "Notice and Notice System", changes the obligations for Internet Service Providers (ISPs), like NCF, as well as for its members.<br />
<br />
The new rules require members to be notified by NCF when copyright infringement is alleged and NCF would be subject to fines if we fail to comply. Copyright holders can request proof of compliance, too, although that proof will not identify the person the notice was sent to.<br />
<br />
==When A Copyright Infringement Occurs==<br />
It is important to know that it is against the law to download copyrighted material without permission of the copyright holder. This applies to all forms of copyrighted material, including books, articles, movies and music.<br />
<br />
===How ISPs Respond to Infringement Notices===<br />
[[File:Copyright Infringement Notice.jpeg|thumb|right|A sample infringement notice]]<br />
[[File:NCF Copyright Infringement Notice.jpeg|thumb|right|A sample NCF letter to accompany an infringement notice]]<br />
<br />
#Copyright holders or their agents (usually legal firms representing the copyright holder) monitor internet downloads and determine the IP address of people involving in alleged illegal downloading.<br />
#The copyright holder then looks up which ISP holds that IP address and sends them an email<br />
#The email is parsed by NCF's automated script, which checks the logs to see which member had that IP address at the time of the infringement<br />
#The complaint is then forwarded to the NCF member by NCF with an explanation<br />
<br />
It is worth noting that no personally-identifying details are sent back to copyright holder without a court order. So at this point the copyright holder does not know the name or other identifying information of the alleged infringer, just your IP address.<br />
<br />
==Your IP Address==<br />
An IP address is your digital address. Generally, a new address is assigned to you whenever your modem connects to your ISP. Every request you make on the internet comes from your digital address and all your online activity traces back to your IP address. <br />
<br />
Because IP addresses change regularly, rights holders generally cannot tell whether two different infringements happened from the same account and rights holders cannot use your IP addresses to identify you personally. They can however determine which ISP the address is from. Only the ISP will know who was assigned that IP address at that time and the rights holder can only get your name through a court order, unless you write back to them and thus identify yourself.<br />
<br />
==Penalties==<br />
Under the new rules the fines are less than penalties for non-digital infringement. The aim of the ''Act'' is to reduce copyright piracy, while focusing on major culprits and it distinguishes consumers from those involved in commercial piracy. In other words there are harsher penalties levied at those who run or facilitate mass file sharing systems (eg, Pirate Bay)<br />
<br />
===Maximum Penalties===<br />
Specifically for consumers penalties range from $100-5000 in total damages. There are higher penalties for multiple infringements, capped at $5000. <br />
<br />
The awards of damages could be higher if multiple copyright holders are involved or multiple downloads.<br />
<br />
==Protecting Your Privacy==<br />
Please be aware, your ISP forwards notices as they are received, and does not verify the accuracy of the information<br />
contained in them. <br />
<br />
Some enforcement agents have been known to provide misleading information, to try to frighten users into a quick settlement. They sometimes demand you contact them immediately, but contacting the rights holder will make them aware of your identity, which they would otherwise need a court order to obtain.<br />
<br />
==How Is Copyright Infringement Tracked?==<br />
Because downloads (including streaming) from websites require a court order to search server logs and courts do not routinely allow warrants without evidence of infringement, most copyright holders do not concern themselves with website downloads, but instead concentrate on BitTorrent and other peer-to-peer file sharing. With these services there is no central server and the files are hosted on users' computers, allowing users connect to each other to download files.<br />
<br />
With peer-to-peer file sharing a central server may list files available, but does not host any files directly. Peer-to-peer file sharing essentially creates a swarm of computers to share files and everyone can see everyone else on it by IP address. This makes it easy for enforcement agencies join a swarm and begin<br />
downloading a file. Any client that exchanges bytes with them can be identified as a possible copyright infringer.<br />
<br />
==What does NCF know about my connection?==<br />
When you connect to the internet, your ISP assigns you an IP address and it is used for every connection you make online. NCF logs which IP address it assigns to whom and when. This is necessary to direct traffic to you, but can also be used to identify you.<br />
<br />
NCF does not see everything you do on your internet connection. This requires equipment to do deep-packet inspection, which is expensive and requires real-time analysis. NCF does not opt to invest in this technology, although some of the larger ISPs are known to carry out deep-packet inspection on their customers.<br />
<br />
==ISP Enforcement==<br />
So far, ISPs are not being called to be enforcers on the internet. The ''Act'' says that ISPs will "not be held liable for the copyright infringements of their subscribers, to the extent that they are acting as neutral intermediaries".<br />
<br />
ISPs are only subject to fines only for failure to comply with notice-and-notice policy. This means that it falls to rights holders to enforce their copyrights through litigation in court (law suits).<br />
<br />
==Members Responses==<br />
When they receive infringement notices some members are concerned and confused, because they don't think they've<br />
done anything wrong. They often think that they haven't broken the law or that it must have been someone else. <br />
<br />
According to Canadian law, any download of copyrighted content without permission is illegal. These notices are legitimate legal notices and rights holders are entitled take civil action. Rights holders are entitled to<br />
seek legal recourse, even just for the first offence. The current implementation relies on warnings and NCF has not received any court orders yet, as of October 2015, so it is likely that after you receive a notice that if you take steps to prevent future infringements, should be safe from law suits, at this point in time.<br />
<br />
The best way to avoid being sued is to prevent infringements by your account:<br />
<br />
*If you have been downloading from P2P services, or other pirated sources, stop immediately<br />
*If you have not, find out how they occurred, and take steps to prevent it<br />
<br />
===If you don't think it was you===<br />
Many people who get these notices think there must have been a mistake, but if you're certain you didn't download anything illegally, try to figure out who did. <br />
<br />
Check:<br />
*Is your wireless network secured? Don't run open wireless networks<br />
*Is there anyone else using your internet account who might have?<br />
*Do you have other people in your house making illegal downloads?<br />
<br />
===Securing your wireless===<br />
Don't run open wireless. If you run unsecured WIFI, anyone can access your connection. This makes it possible for other people to use your internet connection to download copyrighted material and other illegal uses. It is not easy to prove your innocence with regards to downloads and you are responsible if they trace to your IP address.<br />
<br />
Secure your wireless network, make sure that it is protected with a password to sign in. Then your traffic is encrypted and cannot be intercepted by computers that are within your network's range. This prevents unauthorized persons from using your internet connection.<br />
<br />
If your wireless network is secured then it will require a password the first time you connected to it. Some operating systems show a "lock icon" next to the network connection symbol, too. You can also [[Modem Web Interface|log into your modem]] and check your settings. If a password is not set, you can create one.<br />
<br />
Note that [[Modem Manuals|all modems]] sold by NCF are secured automatically.<br />
<br />
===Authorized Users In Your Home===<br />
Sometimes authorized users may be downloading copyrighted materials without your knowledge (e.g., children who aren't aware of the laws they may be breaking). The account holder may still be held responsible for their actions. It is important to talk with your family members about respecting copyrights and the penalties for infringement.<br />
<br />
How can you tell if someone in your household is downloading copyrighted material? Try asking them, but if they deny it, then look for someone who:<br />
<br />
*Watches lots of movies, but has no Netflix or iTunes subscription<br />
*Plays a variety of games, but has no packaging for bought games<br />
*Has a stack of burned DVDs, labeled with a Sharpie<br />
*Uses file sharing software such as BitTorrent<br />
*Has open windows on computer screens with a long list of progress bars<br />
*Has files with strange file names like ''True.Detective.S02E05.HDT V.x264-ASAP[ettv]''<br />
*Or if you receive a notice of infringement from your ISP<br />
<br />
===Provide Alternatives===<br />
The best way to keep people from engaging in illegal downloading, is to provide them with legal options. If they have access to Netflix and Spotify, they may be less likely to be tempted by illegal downloading.<br />
<br />
*[https://www.netflix.com/ca/ Netflix], [http://www.cbc.ca/ CBC], [https://www.spotify.com/ca-en/ Spotify], [https://www.apple.com/music/ Apple Music], [https://www.cravetv.ca/ CraveTV] and [https://archive.org/ The Internet Archive] all provide lots of legal video and music content <br />
*Your local library has DVDs to borrow<br />
*Creative Commons licenced sites, like [https://www.jamendo.com/ Jamendo] have free and legal music.<br />
*Google's [https://www.youtube.com/ YouTube] has licenced music and video. <br />
<br />
'''Note:''' Keep in mind that you are not liable for watching something on YouTube that the right's holder has made publicly available. If the video is infringing, it's up to YouTube or the individual who posted the video to take it down.<br />
<br />
==Public Open Wireless==<br />
While it may be tempting just to use public wireless and try to circumvent the law, this is not a good idea. It is possible to monitor open WIFI traffic, so one should refrain from any activity you wouldn't want others to see<br />
<br />
It is still the downloading of copyrighted materials that is illegal.<br />
<br />
While harder for rights holders to track down public wireless users, not impossible, and you would still be liable for damages.<br />
<br />
Many WIFI providers require you to accept terms of service that put the legal burden on to you, the end user, rather than the internet account holder.<br />
<br />
==Virtual Private Networks==<br />
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) may help protect against identification, or to provide access to out-of-country services, but using VPNs to hide possibly-illegal activity may not be the best idea. <br />
<br />
The VPN company will have to be subject to a court-ordered search in order to reveal the real IP that they then follow up with the ISP. Some VPN companies may claim they don't track IPs, but they could also be lying, and they could even be tracking you. What do you really know about your VPN provider?<br />
<br />
Some people use a VPN service for defeating country-locks, such as accessing Pandora, US Netflix or Hulu. This may not be illegal, but it will violate terms of use. In recent years many of these VPN providers have been blocked by content providers, too, making their services ineffective.<br />
<br />
==The Impact to Date at NCF==<br />
NCF has not yet been contacted by any of the enforcement agencies, except through automatic notices. We have to keep the logs of the emails in case they ever do contact us or make any requests. This is not a guarantee that no action will be taken. Logs must be kept for at least a year, so rights holders don't need to take immediate action, it can take some time.<br />
<br />
The copyrights holder industry has a history of waiting before taking action, so as to build up a larger case. So don't think that just because you have only received a few notices that a law suit will not follow at some point in the future.<br />
<br />
===Statistics===<br />
Here are some statistics from the first nine months that the new "notice-and-notice" system was in effect in Canada in 2015. <br />
<br />
* 44% of infringement notices were received by NCF and delivered to account holders within one day of incident<br />
* 22% take more than a week to be received by NCF and delivered to member<br />
* The maximum time from date of infringement has been 16 days<br />
* More than 700 notices have been sent out to over 8% of NCF members<br />
<br />
==Who Cares?==<br />
Who should care about these regulations? <br />
<br />
You should if:<br />
* You have copyright material that you wish to protect<br />
* You use material from the internet that may be copyright protected, without permission (music, photos, games, etc.)<br />
* You allow others to access the internet through your connection<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/movie-studios-bittorrent-users-lawsuits-norwich-order-1.5100700 Film, TV studios filing lawsuits against Canadian BitTorrent users] on CBC, 17 April 2019<br />
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[[Category:DSL]]<br />
[[Category:Computer Help]]<br />
[[Category:Privacy and Security]]<br />
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<div>*[http://www.apple.com/safari/ Apple Safari] for Mac OSX<br />
*[http://www.chromium.org/Home Chromium] for BSD and Linux<br />
*[https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Web Gnome Web] (formerly called "Epiphany") for Linux<br />
*[https://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/browser/ Google Chrome] for BSD, Linux, Mac OSX, and Windows<br />
*[http://midori-browser.org/ Midori] for BSD, Linux and Windows<br />
*[https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/ Mozilla Firefox] for BSD, Linux, Mac OSX, and Windows<br />
*[http://www.seamonkey-project.org/ Mozilla SeaMonkey] for BSD, Linux, Mac OSX, and Windows<br />
*[http://www.srware.net/en/software_srware_iron_download.php SRWare Iron] for BSD, Linux, Mac OSX, and Windows<br />
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<div>[[Zimbra]] is NCF's WebMail server.<br />
<br />
NCF supports '''IMAP''' (recommended) and '''POP''' (alternative) access via [https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/all/ Mozilla Thunderbird] to the NCF Zimbra ('''NCF WebMail''') server.<br />
<br />
Zimbra also supports synchronization of the Zimbra Calendar (your NCF calendar) with a Thunderbird calendar.<br />
<br />
The synchronization interface is subject to change and NCF members should obtain up-to-date information directly from Zimbra:<br />
<br />
* [https://wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Accessing_Zimbra_Collaboration_Server_with_Thunderbird#Viewing_your_Zimbra_Calendar_using_Lightning Viewing your Zimbra Calendar using Lightning]<br />
* [https://wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Accessing_Zimbra_Collaboration_Server_with_Thunderbird Accessing Zimbra Collaboration with Thunderbird]<br />
<br />
As of 2-18-08-09, these links carry two warnings:<br />
* "This article is a '''Work in Progress''', and may be unfinished or missing sections."<br />
* "This article is a Community contribution and may include unsupported customizations."<br />
<br />
Additional information can be obtained via a Google search of the Zimbra site: '''thunderbird sync calendar site:zimbra.com'''<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
*[[Zimbra: Thunderbird Contacts]]<br />
*[[Thunderbird Setup: Email Account and Email Alias]]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[https://www.zimbra.com/ Zimbra]<br />
*[https://wiki.zimbra.com/ Zimbra Wiki]<br />
<br />
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<div>Since 2008 NCF has been giving out copies of the [http://web.ncf.ca/fn352/wincd.html Best Of Free Windows Software DVD] to help members learn about some of the great [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_software free software] available and let them give it a try. The DVD is mostly aimed at users on dial-up for whom downloading large application files is difficult.<br />
<br />
With fewer NCF members now using dial-up and most with unlimited DSL service, it makes sense for people to just download the software directly. An additional factor is that few laptops or even desktop computers come with optical drives that can use CDs or DVDs these days.<br />
<br />
This page explains some of the most popular free software for Windows and gives links to to download the applications directly. All the software here has been tested and recommended by NCF members.<br />
<br />
==Audacity==<br />
[[File:Audacity screenshot.png|thumb|Audacity]]<br />
*'''What it is''': audio recorder and editor<br />
*'''Licence''': GNU General Public License V2+<br />
*'''Why you want it''': It enables you to record any sound that can be fed into your sound card, as a digital file, microphone or analog input, edit and save in a wide variety of formats.<br />
*'''Caveats''': Only works if you have a sound card installed. Windows Vista and newer are supported. For Windows 10 you will need to have proper drivers to run your audio devices. <br />
*There is a beginners user guide on [http://en.flossmanuals.net/audacity/ FLOSS Manuals].<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audacity_(audio_editor) Wikipedia page]<br />
*[https://www.audacityteam.org/ Application home website]<br />
*[https://www.audacityteam.org/download/windows/ Direct link to Windows download page]<br />
<br />
==Avidemux==<br />
[[File:Avidemux screenshot.png|thumb|Avidemux]]<br />
*'''What it is''': video editor<br />
*'''Licence''': GNU General Public License<br />
*'''Why you want it''': A simple linear editor that enables you to edit videos, splice clips together, add transitions and save as ".avi" or ".mpeg" files for uploading to You Tube or other video hosting services. Compared to more complex non-linear video editors that require high-powered computers to run, Avidemux will run on much older hardware.<br />
*'''Caveats''': Starting with version 2.6.10 Avidemux will no longer run on Windows XP. There is [http://www.avidemux.org/admWiki/index.php?title=Main_Page documentation] available on how to use this application but it is a bit incomplete. There is a far better manual on [http://write.flossmanuals.net/avidemux/introduction/ FLOSS Manuals].<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avidemux Wikipedia page]<br />
*[https://www.avidemux.org/ Application home website]<br />
*[https://fixounet.free.fr/avidemux/download.html Direct link to Windows download page]<br />
<br />
==ClamWin==<br />
[[File:ClamWin screenshot.png|thumb|ClamWin]]<br />
*'''What it is''': Anti-virus scanner<br />
*'''Licence''': GNU General Public License<br />
*'''Why you want it''': Free software virus scanner.<br />
*'''Caveats''': ClamWin is pretty good and improving all the time, but unless you are using MS Outlook it does not do e-mail scanning. It can be set to update itself daily and also to do a complete scan each day. It is suggested that it be used as a secondary or back-up virus scanner, perhaps using a freeware scanner like [https://www.avg.com/en-ca/free-antivirus-download AVG Free] as your primary virus protection.<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ClamWin Wikipedia page]<br />
*[https://www.clamwin.com/ Application home website]<br />
*[https://www.clamwin.com/content/view/18/46/ Direct link to Windows download page]<br />
<br />
==FileZilla==<br />
[[File:FileZilla screenshot.png|thumb|FileZilla]]<br />
*'''What it is''': File Transfer Protocol (FTP) client<br />
*'''Licence''': GNU General Public License V2<br />
*'''Why you want it''': If you design websites then this FTP client will enable you to upload them and manage your uploaded files.<br />
*'''Caveats''': If you don't create websites then you won't need this. Windows XP and newer only are supported.<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FileZilla Wikipedia page]<br />
*[https://filezilla-project.org/ Application home website]<br />
*[https://filezilla-project.org/download.php?show_all=1 Direct link to Windows download page]<br />
<br />
==Firefox==<br />
[[File:Firefox screenshot.png|thumb|Firefox]]<br />
*'''What it is''': web browser and PDF reader<br />
*'''Licence''': Mozilla Public License<br />
*'''Why you want it''': The best free software browser available today. Provides far better security than using Internet Explorer, is W3C standards compliant and displays websites better. It includes a built-in PDF reader as well.<br />
*'''Caveats''': Windows XP and newer only are supported. There is a beginners user guide on [http://en.flossmanuals.net/firefox/ FLOSS Manuals].<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mozilla_Firefox Wikipedia page]<br />
*[https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/ Application home website] <br />
*[https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/all/ Direct link to Windows download page]<br />
<br />
==GIMP==<br />
[[File:GIMP screenshot.png|thumb|GIMP]]<br />
*'''What it is''': image editor<br />
*'''Licence''': GNU Lesser General Public License V3+ and GNU General Public License V3+<br />
*'''Why you want it''': Great free image editing application, similar to Photoshop, but has many better features.<br />
*'''Caveats''': GIMP requires Windows 2000 or newer; it will not work on Windows 9x/ME and NT 4. The interface is a bit different from Photoshop, but works well. They have a very complete [http://docs.gimp.org/en/ user manual] on-line.<br />
*There is a beginners user guide on [http://write.flossmanuals.net/gimp/introduction/ FLOSS Manuals].<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GIMP Wikipedia page]<br />
*[https://www.gimp.org/ Application home website] <br />
*[https://www.gimp.org/downloads/ Direct link to Windows download page]<br />
<br />
==InfraRecorder==<br />
[[File:InfraRecorder screenshot.png|thumb|InfraRecorder]]<br />
*'''What it is''': CD and DVD burning<br />
*'''Licence''': GNU General Public License 3<br />
*'''Why you want it''': Easy to use, free software CD and DVD burner.<br />
*'''Caveats''': You will only need this if your PC has an optical drive.<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/InfraRecorder Wikipedia page]<br />
*[http://infrarecorder.org/ Application home website] <br />
*[http://infrarecorder.org/?page_id=5 Direct link to Windows download page]<br />
<br />
==Inkscape==<br />
[[File:Inkscape screenshot.png|thumb|Inkscape]]<br />
*'''What it is''': vector image creator<br />
*'''Licence''': GNU General Public License<br />
*'''Why you want it''': Easy to use free vector graphics image creation application, similar to Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw, or Xara X, using the W3C standard Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) file format.<br />
*'''Caveats''': None. They have very complete [https://inkscape.org/en/learn/ documentation and tutorials] on-line and also at [http://write.flossmanuals.net/inkscape/about-inkscape/ FLOSS Manuals].<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inkscape Wikipedia page]<br />
*[https://inkscape.org/ Application home website]<br />
*[https://inkscape.org/en/release/0.92.2/windows/ Direct link to Windows download page]<br />
<br />
==jEdit==<br />
[[File:jEdit screenshot.png|thumb|jEdit]]<br />
*'''What it is''': text editor<br />
*'''Licence''': GNU GPLv2<br />
*'''Why you want it''': A very complete text editor that has many plug-ins and customizations available. Includes syntax highlighting for writing code and html.<br />
*'''Caveats''': Spell checking must be enabled as a plugin.<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JEdit Wikipedia page]<br />
*[http://www.jedit.org/ Application home website] <br />
*[https://sourceforge.net/projects/jedit/ Direct link to Windows download page]<br />
<br />
==Kdenlive==<br />
[[File:Kdenlive screenshot.png|thumb|Kdenlive]]<br />
*'''What it is''': non-linear video editor<br />
*'''Licence''': GNU GPLv2+<br />
*'''Why you want it''': A simple-to-use, but powerful and full-featured non-linear video editor that enables you to edit videos, splice clips together, add transitions and save as open format ".webm" files for uploading to You Tube or other video hosting services. It can also save in other formats with [https://kdenlive.org/download/ additional codecs].<br />
*'''How to install it''': Download the zip file and unzip it using [http://www.7-zip.org/a/7z1604.exe 7-Zip]. Transfer the directory folder to your home directory. Open the folder and click on the "kdenlive.exe" file to launch it. You can also create a desktop shortcut via a right click on "kdenlive.exe" to allow launching it more easily.<br />
*'''Caveats''': The Windows version is a beta version.<br />
*There is an excellent [https://userbase.kde.org/Kdenlive/Manual user manual] available and there is also a guide on [http://write.flossmanuals.net/kdenlive/about-this-guide/ FLOSS Manuals].<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kdenlive Wikipedia page]<br />
*[https://kdenlive.org/ Application home website]<br />
*[https://kdenlive.org/download/ Direct link to Windows download page]<br />
<br />
==KeePass==<br />
[[File:KeePass screenshot.png|thumb|KeyPass]]<br />
*'''What it is''': secure password manager<br />
*'''Licence''': GNU GPLv2+<br />
*'''Why you want it''': Keep your passwords in a secure database so they won't get stolen. Works with all browsers, including Firefox.<br />
*'''Caveats''': None.<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KeePass Wikipedia page]<br />
*[https://keepass.info/ Application home website] <br />
*[https://keepass.info/download.html Direct link to Windows download page]<br />
<br />
==LibreOffice==<br />
[[File:LibreOffice screenshot.png|thumb|LibreOffice]]<br />
*'''What it is''': complete office suite, including word processor and desktop publisher, spreadsheet, database, slide show, vector drawing application and math formula writer.<br />
*'''Licence''': GNU General Public License V3, with new contributions under the Mozilla Public License<br />
*'''Why you want it''': Free complete office suite that is better than MS Office and is derived from OpenOffice.org. Has some unique features, such as it can save documents as PDFs. You can save in native open formats or in MS Office formats such as ".doc" and ".xls".<br />
*'''Caveats''': The minimum system requirements are:<br />
**Microsoft Windows XP SP3 or newer<br />
**Pentium-compatible PC (Pentium III, Athlon or more-recent system recommended)<br />
**256 Mb RAM (512 Mb RAM recommended)<br />
**Up to 1.5 Gb available hard disk space<br />
**1024x768 resolution (higher resolution recommended), with at least 256 colours<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LibreOffice Wikipedia page]<br />
*[https://www.libreoffice.org/ Application home website]<br />
*[https://www.libreoffice.org/download/download/ Direct link to Windows download page]<br />
<br />
==Stellarium==<br />
[[File:Stellarium screenshot.png|thumb|Stellarium]]<br />
*'''What it is''': desktop planetarium.<br />
*'''Licence''': GNU General Public License<br />
*'''Why you want it''': Amazing graphics, better than almost all the commercial software available. Allows you to explore the night sky and plan your telescope viewing sessions.<br />
*'''Caveats''': None.<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stellarium_(computer_program) Wikipedia page]<br />
*[http://stellarium.org/ Application home website] <br />
*[http://stellarium.org/ Direct link to Windows download page]<br />
<br />
==Sumatra==<br />
[[File:Sumatra screenshot.png|thumb|Sumatra]]<br />
*'''What it is''': PDF reader.<br />
*'''License''': GNU General Public License v3<br />
*'''Why you want it''': Extremely light weight and fast PDF reader. Unlike Adobe Reader, Sumatra opens in a fraction of a second, without having to wait for all the splash screens and credits to scroll by.<br />
*'''Caveats''': None<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumatra_PDF Wikipedia page]<br />
*[https://www.sumatrapdfreader.org/free-pdf-reader.html Application home website] <br />
*[https://www.sumatrapdfreader.org/download-free-pdf-viewer.html Direct link to Windows download page]<br />
<br />
==Thunderbird==<br />
[[File:Thunderbird screenshot.png|thumb|Thunderbird]]<br />
*'''What it is''': e-mail client.<br />
*'''Licence''': Mozilla Public License<br />
*'''Why you want it''': Highly customizable e-mail application with many useful features, such as advanced search and tabbed e-mail. Much better usability and security than MS Outlook or Outlook Express.<br />
*'''Caveats''': None. <br />
*There is a beginners user guide on [http://write.flossmanuals.net/thunderbird/about-thunderbird/ FLOSS Manuals].<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mozilla_Thunderbird Wikipedia page]<br />
*[https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/ Application home website] <br />
*[https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/all/ Direct link to Windows download page]<br />
<br />
==VLC==<br />
[[File:VLC screenshot.png|thumb|VLC]]<br />
*'''What it is''': media player.<br />
*'''Licence''': GNU General Public License V2+ (player) and GNU Lesser General Public License V2.1+ (engine)<br />
*'''Why you want it''': VLC is the best media player available and will play pretty much every type of audio and movie file. It has a simple interface, useful features like a graphic equalizer and is very easy to use.<br />
*'''Caveats''': None. <br />
*There is a beginner's user guide on [http://write.flossmanuals.net/vlc/introduction/ FLOSS Manuals].<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VLC_media_player Wikipedia page]<br />
*[https://www.videolan.org/vlc/ Application home website] <br />
*[https://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html Direct link to Windows download page]<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
*[[Lubuntu]]<br />
*[[Ubuntu]]<br />
*[[Xubuntu]]<br />
*[[Puppy Linux]]<br />
*[[All in One - System Rescue Toolkit]]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
* [https://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 The NCF Free Software Discussion Group], for help and questions about free software<br />
* [http://web.ncf.ca/fn352/wincd.html Best Of Free Windows Software DVD]<br />
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_software Free software] on Wikipedia<br />
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Free_software Wikipedia free software listing]<br />
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[[Category:Windows]]<br />
[[Category:Computer Help]]<br />
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<div>This article is aimed at people still using Windows XP after 8 April 2014 when all support for that operating system ended. It explains what the risks are and offers some solutions.<br />
<br />
==Background==<br />
As Microsoft announced many years ago [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle?x=10&y=16&p1=3221 Windows XP support ended on 8 April 2014]. This means there are no more system security updates for Windows XP and new system vulnerabilities now go unaddressed.<br />
<br />
Because Windows XP still has a substantial user base it remains a target for exploitation. Since the end of support in April 2014 malware writers and criminals have been targeting Windows XP users, knowing that any exploits will not be corrected. There have been numerous reports of wide-ranging vulnerabilities being exploited. All of this means that Windows XP is no longer safe to use and cannot be reliably secured.<br />
<br />
==Risks==<br />
If you continue to use Windows XP there is a good chance that:<br />
<br />
*you will have your computer compromised by malware, taking advantage of known, but unpatched, exploits<br />
*you will have your data stolen, including credit card and banking information<br />
*your computer will be used under remote control as part of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botnet botnet] for purposes of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spamming spamming] and that will result in NCF's mail server being [[Email blacklisting|blacklisted]], interrupting all NCF user's mail.<br />
<br />
==Form==<br />
These days the choice of desktop computers is more limited than it was in 2001 when Windows XP came out, as many people have moved to portable devices. If you are looking for new hardware you need to consider what form computer would suit your needs best now.<br />
[[File:Acer Aspire Netbook Ubuntu.JPG|right|thumb|An Acer Aspire netbook running Ubuntu]]<br />
;Desktop tower<br />
:Has the largest and most complete keyboards, mouse and is easy to set up with printers, scanners and other peripherals, usually connected by ethernet, although some modern ones support wifi.<br />
;Laptop<br />
:More portable, usually connected via wifi, enables you to work in your living room, bedroom, etc<br />
;Netbook<br />
:These were very popular a few years ago and there are still a few models available, essentially a small laptop, with a scaled down screen and keyboard.<br />
;Tablet<br />
:Smaller and lighter than a laptop, but lacks a real keyboard. Most people use these for watching video rather than for writing with.<br />
;Smart phone<br />
:These are really small computers more than phones and may be handy due to their portability, although their keyboards and screens are small.<br />
<br />
==Solutions==<br />
There are a number of possible solutions, with costs ranging from ''free'' to many thousands of dollars. Here are some possible solutions.<br />
<br />
===Buy a new computer running Windows 10===<br />
[[File:Windows store in Future Shop.JPG|thumb|right|Windows 8 computers for sale in a store display]]<br />
This is [http://windows.microsoft.com/eos Microsoft's officially preferred solution] for users still running Windows XP. A new desktop tower or laptop running [[Windows 10]] will cost $450 and up. These are generally available at all electronics stores that sell computers.<br />
<br />
If you are using Windows then avoid using Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser. Use an alternative browser and install AdBlock+ to reduce risks. [[Using_Windows_safely#Don.27t_use_Internet_Explorer|This article explains why and offers better alternatives]].<br />
<br />
===Buy a used computer running Windows 7 or 8===<br />
In general computers that came with Windows XP will not run newer versions of Windows due to slow processors and lack of RAM. Used computers running Windows 7 or 8 are available at most used computer outlets, like [http://www.factorydirect.ca FactoryDirect.ca] in Ottawa for $100 and up.<br />
<br />
If you are using Windows then avoid using Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser. Use an alternative browser and install AdBlock+ to reduce risks. [[Using_Windows_safely#Don.27t_use_Internet_Explorer|This article explains why and offers better alternatives]].<br />
<br />
===Buy a Mac===<br />
[[File:Mac Store in Montreal.JPG|thumb|right|A dedicated Mac store]]<br />
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macintosh Apple Macs] are in general better protected against malware than Windows computers are, but they are more expensive. New desktop and laptop Macs start at about $1200, but used ones will be cheaper where available. Macs are available at dedicated Mac stores in Ottawa and some electronics stores that have in-store Mac shops.<br />
<br />
===Buy a Chromebook===<br />
[[File:Chromebook display 1684.JPG|thumb|left|A Chromebook display in a shop in Ottawa]]<br />
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromebook Google Chromebooks] have been on the market for a few years. These simple computers are Linux-based and primarily run the Google Chrome web browser. Most document processing tasks are carried out using Google Drive (formerly called Google Docs). Their main advantages are that they are well protected against malware, require little outside technical support or knowledge, update automatically and, for people with simple computing needs, may provide a cost-effective and safer computing experience. Chromebooks start at about $270.<br />
<br />
===Buy a Linux computer===<br />
Some computer vendors, such as [http://www.dell.com/ubuntu Dell], [https://system76.com/ System76] and others build new computers that come with Linux-based operating systems, such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu_%28operating_system%29 Ubuntu], pre-installed. In general these have to be ordered through web sales. Linux-based systems are better protected against malware, more stable and these days are easy to use.<br />
<br />
===Install a new operating system on your Windows XP hardware===<br />
While old hardware that came with Windows XP will not generally run newer Windows operating systems there is a wide range of Linux-based operating systems that will run well on that hardware. The main advantages of Linux based systems are that they are well protected against malware, easy to install and learn and are generally available free of charge. That means if you already own a computer running Windows XP there are solutions that will cost nothing.<br />
<br />
Pretty much all Linux-based systems will run [http://www.libreoffice.org/ LibreOffice], a free software office suite similar to Microsoft Office, that enables you to edit, create and save the usual Microsoft format documents, like .doc, .docx, xls and .ppt files. [https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Feature_Comparison:_LibreOffice_-_Microsoft_Office Here is a comparison of LibreOffice features versus Microsoft Office]. <br />
<br />
Many other familiar applications are available for Linux, too, like the Firefox and Chrome web browsers. Generally there are Linux applications to replace Windows applications and do almost all computing tasks. If you absolutely must use specific Windows applications many can be run using a compatibility layer, like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine_%28software%29 Wine]. <br />
<br />
Linux operating systems will generally meet the needs of most computer users, unless there are specific Windows programs or games that have no Linux equivalent or cannot be run through Wine or other similar solutions.<br />
<br />
==Lubuntu==<br />
[[File:Lubuntu 14.04 LTS English.png|right|thumb|Lubuntu 14.04 LTS ''Live CD'' desktop]]<br />
One recommended Linux operating system that is easy to install and has an interface that is similar to Windows is Lubuntu, a lightweight version of the Ubuntu operating system.<br />
<br />
Complete instructions on how to install it are at: [[Lubuntu]].<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
*[[Best Of Free Windows Software]]<br />
*[[All in One - System Rescue Toolkit]]<br />
*[[Using Windows safely]]<br />
*[[Windows 10]]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://windows.microsoft.com/eos Windows XP support has ended] - Microsoft article<br />
*[http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/end-of-windows-xp-tech-support-how-it-will-affect-you-1.2584259 End of Windows XP tech support: How it will affect you] 25 March 2014, on CBC<br />
*[http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/windows-xp-holdouts-vulnerable-to-hackers-1.2532609 Windows XP holdouts vulnerable to hackers] - CBC article<br />
*[http://linux.oneandoneis2.org/wrongms.htm What's wrong with Microsoft?] by Dominic Humphries<br />
*[http://www.itworld.com/security/440707/russian-cybercrime-group-compromised-half-million-computers Russian cybercrime group compromised half a million computers] Article that shows an example of why users should not still be using Windows XP or Internet Explorer, 7 October 2014<br />
*[http://shop.oreilly.com/product/9780596157630.do Windows 7 Annoyances] by David Karp, a book that details the limitations of the various versions of Windows 7 and offers advice on how to make the operating system more secure and perform better.<br />
*[http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2014/08/ubuntu-can-play-games-replace-windows-questions Can Ubuntu…? — 4 Questions New Users Ask] by Joey-Elijah Sneddon on OMG Ubuntu<br />
*[http://www.gizmag.com/windows-xp-support-end-options/31218/ Windows XP support ends April 8: What are your options?] on Gizmag<br />
*[http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2014/02/windows-xp-users-may-switch-linux 11 Percent of Windows XP Users Will Switch to Linux, Survey Claims], OMG Ubuntu, 21 February 2014<br />
*[http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2014/02/four-reasons-why-windows-xp-users-should-switch-to-lubuntu-this-april Windows XP User? Here’s 4 Reasons to Switch to Lubuntu This April] By Joey-Elijah Sneddon, OMG Ubuntu<br />
*[http://www.pcworld.com/article/2107641/3-easy-linux-alternatives-for-windows-xp-refugees-who-dont-want-a-new-pc.html 3 easy Linux alternatives for Windows XP refugees who don't want a new PC] on PC World<br />
*[https://www.howtogeek.com/392976/what-it-means-when-microsoft-stops-supporting-your-version-of-windows/ What It Means When Microsoft Stops Supporting Your Version of Windows] - on How-To-Geek<br />
<br />
[[Category:Computer Help]]<br />
[[Category: Windows]]<br />
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<div>This article is aimed at people still using Windows XP after 8 April 2014 when all support for that operating system ended. It explains what the risks are and offers some solutions.<br />
<br />
==Background==<br />
As Microsoft announced many years ago [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle?x=10&y=16&p1=3221 Windows XP support ended on 8 April 2014]. This means there are no more system security updates for Windows XP and new system vulnerabilities now go unaddressed.<br />
<br />
Because Windows XP still has a substantial user base it remains a target for exploitation. Since the end of support in April 2014 malware writers and criminals have been targeting Windows XP users, knowing that any exploits will not be corrected. There have been numerous reports of wide-ranging vulnerabilities being exploited. All of this means that Windows XP is no longer safe to use and cannot be reliably secured.<br />
<br />
==Risks==<br />
If you continue to use Windows XP there is a good chance that:<br />
<br />
*you will have your computer compromised by malware, taking advantage of known, but unpatched, exploits<br />
*you will have your data stolen, including credit card and banking information<br />
*your computer will be used under remote control as part of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botnet botnet] for purposes of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spamming spamming] and that will result in NCF's mail server being [[Email blacklisting|blacklisted]], interrupting all NCF user's mail.<br />
<br />
==Form==<br />
These days the choice of desktop computers is more limited than it was in 2001 when Windows XP came out, as many people have moved to portable devices. If you are looking for new hardware you need to consider what form computer would suit your needs best now.<br />
[[File:Acer Aspire Netbook Ubuntu.JPG|right|thumb|An Acer Aspire netbook running Ubuntu]]<br />
;Desktop tower<br />
:Has the largest and most complete keyboards, mouse and is easy to set up with printers, scanners and other peripherals, usually connected by ethernet, although some modern ones support wifi.<br />
;Laptop<br />
:More portable, usually connected via wifi, enables you to work in your living room, bedroom, etc<br />
;Netbook<br />
:These were very popular a few years ago and there are still a few models available, essentially a small laptop, with a scaled down screen and keyboard.<br />
;Tablet<br />
:Smaller and lighter than a laptop, but lacks a real keyboard. Most people use these for watching video rather than for writing with.<br />
;Smart phone<br />
:These are really small computers more than phones and may be handy due to their portability, although their keyboards and screens are small.<br />
<br />
==Solutions==<br />
There are a number of possible solutions, with costs ranging from ''free'' to many thousands of dollars. Here are some possible solutions.<br />
<br />
===Buy a new computer running Windows 10===<br />
[[File:Windows store in Future Shop.JPG|thumb|right|Windows 8 computers for sale in a store display]]<br />
This is [http://windows.microsoft.com/eos Microsoft's officially preferred solution] for users still running Windows XP. A new desktop tower or laptop running [[Windows 10]] will cost $450 and up. These are generally available at all electronics stores that sell computers.<br />
<br />
If you are using Windows then avoid using Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser. Use an alternative browser and install AdBlock+ to reduce risks. [[Using_Windows_safely#Don.27t_use_Internet_Explorer|This article explains why and offers better alternatives]].<br />
<br />
===Buy a used computer running Windows 7 or 8===<br />
In general computers that came with Windows XP will not run newer versions of Windows due to slow processors and lack of RAM. Used computers running Windows 7 or 8 are available at most used computer outlets, like [http://www.factorydirect.ca FactoryDirect.ca] in Ottawa for $100 and up.<br />
<br />
If you are using Windows then avoid using Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser. Use an alternative browser and install AdBlock+ to reduce risks. [[Using_Windows_safely#Don.27t_use_Internet_Explorer|This article explains why and offers better alternatives]].<br />
<br />
===Buy a Mac===<br />
[[File:Mac Store in Montreal.JPG|thumb|right|A dedicated Mac store]]<br />
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macintosh Apple Macs] are in general better protected against malware than Windows computers are, but they are more expensive. New desktop and laptop Macs start at about $1200, but used ones will be cheaper where available. Macs are available at dedicated Mac stores in Ottawa and some electronics stores that have in-store Mac shops.<br />
<br />
===Buy a Chromebook===<br />
[[File:Chromebook display 1684.JPG|thumb|left|A Chromebook display in a shop in Ottawa]]<br />
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromebook Google Chromebooks] have been on the market for a few years. These simple computers are Linux-based and primarily run the Google Chrome web browser. Most document processing tasks are carried out using Google Drive (formerly called Google Docs). Their main advantages are that they are well protected against malware, require little outside technical support or knowledge, update automatically and, for people with simple computing needs, may provide a cost-effective and safer computing experience. Chromebooks start at about $270.<br />
<br />
===Buy a Linux computer===<br />
Some computer vendors, such as [http://www.dell.com/ubuntu Dell], [https://system76.com/ System76] and others build new computers that come with Linux-based operating systems, such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu_%28operating_system%29 Ubuntu], pre-installed. In general these have to be ordered through web sales. Linux-based systems are better protected against malware, more stable and these days are easy to use.<br />
<br />
===Install a new operating system on your Windows XP hardware===<br />
While old hardware that came with Windows XP will not generally run newer Windows operating systems there is a wide range of Linux-based operating systems that will run well on that hardware. The main advantages of Linux based systems are that they are well protected against malware, easy to install and learn and are generally available free of charge. That means if you already own a computer running Windows XP there are solutions that will cost nothing.<br />
<br />
Pretty much all Linux-based systems will run [http://www.libreoffice.org/ LibreOffice], a free software office suite similar to Microsoft Office, that enables you to edit, create and save the usual Microsoft format documents, like .doc, .docx, xls and .ppt files. [https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Feature_Comparison:_LibreOffice_-_Microsoft_Office Here is a comparison of LibreOffice features versus Microsoft Office]. <br />
<br />
Many other familiar applications are available for Linux, too, like the Firefox and Chrome web browsers. Generally there are Linux applications to replace Windows applications and do almost all computing tasks. If you absolutely must use specific Windows applications many can be run using a compatibility layer, like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine_%28software%29 Wine]. <br />
<br />
Linux operating systems will generally meet the needs of most computer users, unless there are specific Windows programs or games that have no Linux equivalent or cannot be run through Wine or other similar solutions.<br />
<br />
==Lubuntu==<br />
[[File:Lubuntu 14.04 LTS English.png|right|thumb|Lubuntu 14.04 LTS ''Live CD'' desktop]]<br />
One recommended Linux operating system that is easy to install and has an interface that is similar to Windows is Lubuntu, a lightweight version of the Ubuntu operating system.<br />
<br />
Complete instructions on how to install it are at: [[Lubuntu]].<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
*[[Best Of Free Windows Software]]<br />
*[[All in One - System Rescue Toolkit]]<br />
*[[Using Windows safely]]<br />
*[[Windows 10]]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://windows.microsoft.com/eos Windows XP support has ended] - Microsoft article<br />
*[http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/end-of-windows-xp-tech-support-how-it-will-affect-you-1.2584259 End of Windows XP tech support: How it will affect you] 25 March 2014, on CBC<br />
*[http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/windows-xp-holdouts-vulnerable-to-hackers-1.2532609 Windows XP holdouts vulnerable to hackers] - CBC article<br />
*[http://linux.oneandoneis2.org/wrongms.htm What's wrong with Microsoft?] by Dominic Humphries<br />
*[http://www.itworld.com/security/440707/russian-cybercrime-group-compromised-half-million-computers Russian cybercrime group compromised half a million computers] Article that shows an example of why users should not still be using Windows XP or Internet Explorer, 7 October 2014<br />
*[http://shop.oreilly.com/product/9780596157630.do Windows 7 Annoyances] by David Karp, a book that details the limitations of the various versions of Windows 7 and offers advice on how to make the operating system more secure and perform better.<br />
*[http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2014/08/ubuntu-can-play-games-replace-windows-questions Can Ubuntu…? — 4 Questions New Users Ask] by Joey-Elijah Sneddon on OMG Ubuntu<br />
*[http://www.gizmag.com/windows-xp-support-end-options/31218/ Windows XP support ends April 8: What are your options?] on Gizmag<br />
*[http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2014/02/windows-xp-users-may-switch-linux 11 Percent of Windows XP Users Will Switch to Linux, Survey Claims], OMG Ubuntu, 21 February 2014<br />
*[http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2014/02/four-reasons-why-windows-xp-users-should-switch-to-lubuntu-this-april Windows XP User? Here’s 4 Reasons to Switch to Lubuntu This April] By Joey-Elijah Sneddon, OMG Ubuntu<br />
*[http://www.pcworld.com/article/2107641/3-easy-linux-alternatives-for-windows-xp-refugees-who-dont-want-a-new-pc.html 3 easy Linux alternatives for Windows XP refugees who don't want a new PC] on PC World<br />
*[https://www.howtogeek.com/392976/what-it-means-when-microsoft-stops-supporting-your-version-of-windows/ What It Means When Microsoft Stops Supporting Your Version of Windows]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Computer Help]]<br />
[[Category: Windows]]<br />
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<div>[[File:Puppy Linux Screenshot.png|right|thumb|300px|Puppy Linux desktop]]<br />
'''Puppy Linux''' is a free Linux operating system that is very easy to use. It has an interface that is similar to Windows and so is easy to learn for Windows users. It makes a good Windows replacement, especially on old Windows XP hardware.<br />
<br />
Puppy Linux is a very lightweight operating system that loads entirely into your PC's RAM. This makes it very fast, even on older computers. Its system requirements are low, too, which makes it compatible with old hardware.<br />
<br />
Being Linux-based, Puppy Linux has very few issues with malware or spyware and is very stable. It is free software, issued under free licenses.<br />
<br />
Puppy supports dial-up on external hardware modems very well and, best of all for dial up users, each release has no system updates to download.<br />
<br />
Puppy Linux comes with the Firefox web browser, a word processor, text editor, spreadsheet and many other applications most users need. It also has dozens of additional free software applications available at no charge, that can be installed.<br />
<br />
==Uses==<br />
Puppy Linux can be used for several purposes:<br />
<br />
* As a traditional desktop for getting work done on a desktop tower, laptop or netbook computer<br />
* As a tool for recovering data, by booting to Puppy Linux and clicking on the icon for the hard drive and then copying documents onto an external device, such as a USB drive<br />
* As a tool for testing hardware<br />
<br />
==Getting Puppy Linux==<br />
<br />
If your computer has a DVD drive you can [http://web.ncf.ca/fn352/linux.html pick up a Puppy Linux DVD at the NCF office] or download the ISO file from [http://puppylinux.org PuppyLinux.org] and burn it to a DVD yourself with an ISO writer. If your computer does not have an optical drive, you can run it from a USB drive, as described below. <br />
<br />
Puppy Linux actually does not need to be "installed" like a traditional operating system, instead it is normally run it from a DVD or a USB device. It all loads into your computer's RAM for use and the settings and documents all saved at the end of the session. You can run it on a Windows computer, without changing the Windows installation on the hard drive. In fact Puppy can be run on a computer that doesn't even have a hard drive installed.<br />
<br />
This article explains why it is best to not install Puppy like a traditional operating system and gives information on using it from a DVD, USB device or for a traditional installation: [http://puppylinux.org/main/How%20NOT%20to%20install%20Puppy.htm How NOT to install Puppy Linux].<br />
<br />
With applications such as LibreOffice installed you will be able to open and edit your existing documents on your new operating system. Most commons formats, like .doc, .docx, xls, ppt, .pps, .txt, .pdf, etc, are no problem. You can try this out by just booting to Puppy, or, if you are unsure, you can ask on the [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]. That group is also a good place to ask general questions about Puppy Linux and Linux in general.<br />
<br />
==Minimum System Requirements==<br />
Puppy has been tested on very old PCs but the best results for the standard release of Puppy Linux to run at a reasonable pace have been achieved with:<br />
* CPU : Pentium 900 MHz<br />
* RAM : 256 MB RAM<br />
* Hard Drive : Optional<br />
* DVD-ROM : 20x and up or USB<br />
<br />
==Using Puppy Linux==<br />
This explains how to use Puppy Linux from a Windows PC:<br />
<br />
===Run Puppy Linux (if you have a DVD already)===<br />
# Complete a back-up of your bookmarks<br />
# Boot to Puppy Linux (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# You can access your existing documents from the hard drive, by clicking on the icon on the bottom of the desktop.<br />
# Install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Add desired applications from the "Install" icon on the desktop or by downloading .pet files directly from the [http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/ Puppy repositories].<br />
# Once you have it running you can create a USB to run it from instead of a DVD, by clicking on "Install" on the desktop.<br />
<br />
===Run Puppy Linux from your own DVD===<br />
# Download the Puppy Linux ISO file from the [http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/ Puppy repositories]<br />
# Download the ISO recorder at http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/#/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded ISO file by [https://bhoover.com/how-to-verify-checksum-windows/ comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch the ISO recorder and use it to burn the ISO image to your DVD<br />
# Complete a back-up of your bookmarks<br />
# Boot to Puppy Linux (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# You can access your existing documents from the hard drive, by clicking on the icon on the bottom of the desktop.<br />
# Install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Add desired applications from the "Install" icon on the desktop or by downloading .pet files directly from the [http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/ Puppy repositories].<br />
# Once you have it running you can create a USB to run it from instead of a DVD, by clicking on "Install" on the desktop.<br />
<br />
===Puppy Linux installation (with your own USB)===<br />
# Download the Puppy Linux ISO file from https://Puppy Linux.me/downloads/<br />
# Download the UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder at http://unetbootin.github.io/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded ISO file by [https://bhoover.com/how-to-verify-checksum-windows/ comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder and use it to unpack the ISO image onto your USB<br />
# Complete a back-up of your bookmarks<br />
# Boot to Puppy Linux (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# You can access your existing documents from the hard drive, by clicking on the icon on the bottom of the desktop.<br />
# Install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Add desired applications from the "Install" icon on the desktop or by downloading .pet files directly from the [http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/ Puppy repositories].<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
*[[Dial-up Connection Instructions for Puppy Linux]]<br />
*[[Lubuntu]]<br />
*[[Ubuntu]]<br />
*[[Xubuntu]]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://puppylinux.org Puppy Linux Official website]<br />
*[http://puppylinux.org/main/How%20NOT%20to%20install%20Puppy.htm How NOT to install Puppy Linux]<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puppy_Linux Puppy Linux on Wikipedia]<br />
*[http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/ Linux forum] help with Puppy Linux<br />
*[http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Linux]]<br />
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<div>[[File:Puppy Linux Screenshot.png|right|thumb|300px|Puppy Linux desktop]]<br />
'''Puppy Linux''' is a free Linux operating system that is very easy to use. It has an interface that is similar to Windows and so is easy to learn for Windows users. It makes a good Windows replacement, especially on old Windows XP hardware.<br />
<br />
Puppy Linux is a very lightweight operating system that loads entirely into your PC's RAM. This makes it very fast, even on older computers. Its system requirements are low, too, which makes it compatible with old hardware.<br />
<br />
Being Linux-based, Puppy Linux has very few issues with malware or spyware and is very stable. It is free software, issued under free licenses.<br />
<br />
Puppy supports dial-up on external hardware modems very well and, best of all for dial up users, each release has no system updates to download.<br />
<br />
Puppy Linux comes with the Firefox web browser, a word processor, text editor, spreadsheet and many other applications most users need. It also has dozens of additional free software applications available at no charge, that can be installed.<br />
<br />
==Uses==<br />
Puppy Linux can be used for several purposes:<br />
<br />
* As a traditional desktop for getting work done on a desktop tower, laptop or netbook computer<br />
* As a tool for recovering data, by booting to Puppy Linux and clicking on the icon for the hard drive and then copying documents onto an external device, such as a USB drive<br />
* As a tool for testing hardware<br />
<br />
==Getting Puppy Linux==<br />
<br />
If your computer has a DVD drive you can [http://web.ncf.ca/fn352/linux.html pick up a Puppy Linux DVD at the NCF office] or download the ISO file from [http://puppylinux.org PuppyLinux.org] and burn it to a DVD yourself with an ISO writer. If your computer does not have an optical drive, you can run it from a USB drive, as described below. <br />
<br />
Puppy Linux actually does not need to be "installed" like a traditional operating system, instead it is normally run it from a DVD or a USB device. It all loads into your computer's RAM for use and the settings and documents all saved at the end of the session. You can run it on a Windows computer, without changing the Windows installation on the hard drive. In fact Puppy can be run on a computer that doesn't even have a hard drive installed.<br />
<br />
This article explains why it is best to not install Puppy like a traditional operating system and gives information on using it from a DVD, USB device or for a traditional installation: [http://puppylinux.org/main/How%20NOT%20to%20install%20Puppy.htm How NOT to install Puppy Linux].<br />
<br />
With applications such as LibreOffice installed you will be able to open and edit your existing documents on your new operating system. Most commons formats, like .doc, .docx, xls, ppt, .pps, .txt, .pdf, etc, are no problem. You can try this out by just booting to Puppy, or, if you are unsure, you can ask on the [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]. That group is also a good place to ask general questions about Puppy Linux and Linux in general.<br />
<br />
==Minimum System Requirements==<br />
Puppy has been tested on very old PCs but the best results for the standard release of Puppy Linux to run at a reasonable pace have been achieved with:<br />
* CPU : Pentium 900 MHz<br />
* RAM : 256 MB RAM<br />
* Hard Drive : Optional<br />
* DVD-ROM : 20x and up or USB<br />
<br />
==Using Puppy Linux==<br />
This explains how to use Puppy Linux from a Windows PC:<br />
<br />
===Run Puppy Linux (if you have a DVD already)===<br />
# Complete a back-up of your bookmarks<br />
# Boot to Puppy Linux (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# You can access your existing documents from the hard drive, by clicking on the icon on the bottom of the desktop.<br />
# Install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Add desired applications from the "Install" icon on the desktop or by downloading .pet files directly from the [http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/ Puppy repositories].<br />
# Once you have it running you can create a USB to run it from instead of a DVD, by clicking on "Install" on the desktop.<br />
<br />
===Run Puppy Linux from your own DVD===<br />
# Download the Puppy Linux ISO file from the [http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/ Puppy repositories]<br />
# Download the ISO recorder at http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/#/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded Lubuntu ISO file by [https://bhoover.com/how-to-verify-checksum-windows/ comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch the ISO recorder and use it to burn the ISO image to your DVD<br />
# Complete a back-up of your bookmarks<br />
# Boot to Puppy Linux (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# You can access your existing documents from the hard drive, by clicking on the icon on the bottom of the desktop.<br />
# Install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Add desired applications from the "Install" icon on the desktop or by downloading .pet files directly from the [http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/ Puppy repositories].<br />
# Once you have it running you can create a USB to run it from instead of a DVD, by clicking on "Install" on the desktop.<br />
<br />
===Puppy Linux installation (with your own USB)===<br />
# Download the Puppy Linux ISO file from https://Puppy Linux.me/downloads/<br />
# Download the UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder at http://unetbootin.github.io/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded ISO file by [https://bhoover.com/how-to-verify-checksum-windows/ comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder and use it to unpack the ISO image onto your USB<br />
# Complete a back-up of your bookmarks<br />
# Boot to Puppy Linux (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# You can access your existing documents from the hard drive, by clicking on the icon on the bottom of the desktop.<br />
# Install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Add desired applications from the "Install" icon on the desktop or by downloading .pet files directly from the [http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/ Puppy repositories].<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
*[[Dial-up Connection Instructions for Puppy Linux]]<br />
*[[Lubuntu]]<br />
*[[Ubuntu]]<br />
*[[Xubuntu]]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://puppylinux.org Puppy Linux Official website]<br />
*[http://puppylinux.org/main/How%20NOT%20to%20install%20Puppy.htm How NOT to install Puppy Linux]<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puppy_Linux Puppy Linux on Wikipedia]<br />
*[http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/ Linux forum] help with Puppy Linux<br />
*[http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]<br />
<br />
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<hr />
<div>[[File:Puppy Linux Screenshot.png|right|thumb|300px|Puppy Linux desktop]]<br />
'''Puppy Linux''' is a free Linux operating system that is very easy to use. It has an interface that is similar to Windows and so is easy to learn for Windows users. It makes a good Windows replacement, especially on old Windows XP hardware.<br />
<br />
Puppy Linux is a very lightweight operating system that loads entirely into your PC's RAM. This makes it very fast, even on older computers. Its system requirements are low, too, which makes it compatible with old hardware.<br />
<br />
Being Linux-based, Puppy Linux has very few issues with malware or spyware and is very stable. It is free software, issued under free licenses.<br />
<br />
Puppy supports dial-up on external hardware modems very well and, best of all for dial up users, each release has no system updates to download.<br />
<br />
Puppy Linux comes with the Firefox web browser, a word processor, text editor, spreadsheet and many other applications most users need. It also has dozens of additional free software applications available at no charge, that can be installed.<br />
<br />
==Uses==<br />
Puppy Linux can be used for several purposes:<br />
<br />
* As a traditional desktop for getting work done on a desktop tower, laptop or netbook computer<br />
* As a tool for recovering data, by booting to Puppy Linux and clicking on the icon for the hard drive and then copying documents onto an external device, such as a USB drive<br />
* As a tool for testing hardware<br />
<br />
==Getting Puppy Linux==<br />
<br />
If your computer has a DVD drive you can [http://web.ncf.ca/fn352/linux.html pick up a Puppy Linux DVD at the NCF office] or download the ISO file from [http://puppylinux.org PuppyLinux.org] and burn it to a DVD yourself with an ISO writer. If your computer does not have an optical drive, you can run it from a USB drive, as described below. <br />
<br />
Puppy Linux actually does not need to be "installed" like a traditional operating system, instead it is normally run it from a DVD or a USB device. It all loads into your computer's RAM for use and the settings and documents all saved at the end of the session. You can run it on a Windows computer, without changing the Windows installation on the hard drive. In fact Puppy can be run on a computer that doesn't even have a hard drive installed.<br />
<br />
This article explains why it is best to not install Puppy like a traditional operating system and gives information on using it from a DVD, USB device or for a traditional installation: [http://puppylinux.org/main/How%20NOT%20to%20install%20Puppy.htm How NOT to install Puppy Linux].<br />
<br />
With applications such as LibreOffice installed you will be able to open and edit your existing documents on your new operating system. Most commons formats, like .doc, .docx, xls, ppt, .pps, .txt, .pdf, etc, are no problem. You can try this out by just booting to Puppy, or, if you are unsure, you can ask on the [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]. That group is also a good place to ask general questions about Puppy Linux and Linux in general.<br />
<br />
==Minimum System Requirements==<br />
Puppy has been tested on very old PCs but the best results for the standard release of Puppy Linux to run at a reasonable pace have been achieved with:<br />
* CPU : Pentium 900 MHz<br />
* RAM : 256 MB RAM<br />
* Hard Drive : Optional<br />
* DVD-ROM : 20x and up or USB<br />
<br />
==Using Puppy Linux==<br />
This explains how to use Puppy Linux from a Windows PC:<br />
<br />
===Run Puppy Linux (if you have a DVD already)===<br />
# Complete a back-up of your bookmarks<br />
# Boot to Puppy Linux (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# You can access your existing documents from the hard drive, by clicking on the icon on the bottom of the desktop.<br />
# Install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Add desired applications from the "Install" icon on the desktop or by downloading .pet files directly from the [http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/ Puppy repositories].<br />
# Once you have it running you can create a USB to run it from instead of a DVD, by clicking on "Install" on the desktop.<br />
<br />
===Run Puppy Linux from your own DVD===<br />
# Download the Puppy Linux ISO file from the [http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/ Puppy repositories]<br />
# Download the ISO recorder at http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/#/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded Lubuntu ISO file by [https://bhoover.com/how-to-verify-checksum-windows/ comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch the ISO recorder and use it to burn the ISO image to your DVD<br />
# Complete a back-up of your bookmarks<br />
# Boot to Puppy Linux (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# You can access your existing documents from the hard drive, by clicking on the icon on the bottom of the desktop.<br />
# Install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Add desired applications from the "Install" icon on the desktop or by downloading .pet files directly from the [http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/ Puppy repositories].<br />
# Once you have it running you can create a USB to run it from instead of a DVD, by clicking on "Install" on the desktop.<br />
<br />
===Puppy Linux installation (with your own USB)===<br />
# Download the Puppy Linux ISO file from https://Puppy Linux.me/downloads/<br />
# Download the Null River WinMD5Sum checker from http://www.nullriver.com/downloads/Install-winMd5Sum.exe<br />
# Download the UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder at http://unetbootin.github.io/<br />
# Launch the WinMD5Sum checker and test the downloaded Puppy Linux ISO file against the MD5SUM for the specific release at http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/Puppy Linux/releases/ (This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted)<br />
# Launch UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder and use it to unpack the ISO image onto your USB<br />
# Complete a back-up of your bookmarks<br />
# Boot to Puppy Linux (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# You can access your existing documents from the hard drive, by clicking on the icon on the bottom of the desktop.<br />
# Install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Add desired applications from the "Install" icon on the desktop or by downloading .pet files directly from the [http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/ Puppy repositories].<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
*[[Dial-up Connection Instructions for Puppy Linux]]<br />
*[[Lubuntu]]<br />
*[[Ubuntu]]<br />
*[[Xubuntu]]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://puppylinux.org Puppy Linux Official website]<br />
*[http://puppylinux.org/main/How%20NOT%20to%20install%20Puppy.htm How NOT to install Puppy Linux]<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puppy_Linux Puppy Linux on Wikipedia]<br />
*[http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/ Linux forum] help with Puppy Linux<br />
*[http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Linux]]<br />
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<hr />
<div>[[File:Lubuntu 14.04 LTS English.png|right|thumb|300px|Lubuntu ''Live session'' desktop]]<br />
'''Lubuntu''' is a free Linux operating system that is easy to install. It has an interface that is similar to Windows and so is easy to learn for Windows users. It is a lightweight version of the [[Ubuntu]] operating system and makes a good Windows replacement.<br />
<br />
Being Linux-based, Lubuntu has very few issues with malware or spyware and is very stable. It is free software, issued under free licenses.<br />
<br />
Lubuntu comes with the Firefox web browser, LibreOffice suite, with a word processor, text editor, spreadsheet and many other applications most users need. It also has about 30,000 additional free software applications available at no charge, that can be installed using the included Discover Software Centre.<br />
<br />
If your computer has a DVD drive you can [http://web.ncf.ca/fn352/linux.html pick up a Lubuntu DVD at the NCF office] or download the ISO file from [http://lubuntu.me/ lubuntu.me] and burn it to a DVD yourself with an ISO writer. If your computer does not have an optical drive, you can install it from a USB drive, as described below. You can try Lubuntu out as a "live session" before you install it. You can install it in place of Windows or along side it, choosing which system to use on reboot.<br />
<br />
It is a good idea before replacing Windows to ensure that you will be able to open and edit your existing documents on your new operating system. Most commons formats, like .doc, .docx, xls, ppt, .pps, .txt, .pdf, etc are no problem. You can try this on a "live session", or, if you are unsure, you can ask on the [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]. That group is also a good place to ask general questions about Lubuntu and Linux.<br />
<br />
==Minimum System Requirements==<br />
* Pentium 4, Pentium M or AMD K8 or faster CPU<br />
* 1 GB of system memory (RAM) (2 GB recommended) <br />
* 6 GB of hard drive space<br />
<br />
==Installing Lubuntu==<br />
This explains how to install Lubuntu from Windows:<br />
<br />
===Lubuntu installation (if you have a DVD already)===<br />
[[File:Back up methods.JPG|right|thumb|A sample of some methods of backing up your files: a DVD and three USB mass-storage devices ("Thumb drives").]]<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Lubuntu without installing") to ensure that Lubuntu will work properly with your hardware (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# Install Lubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Lubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Discover Software Centre<br />
<br />
===Lubuntu installation (with your own DVD)===<br />
# Download the Lubuntu ISO file from https://lubuntu.me/downloads/<br />
# Download the ISO recorder at http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/#/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded Lubuntu ISO file by [https://bhoover.com/how-to-verify-checksum-windows/ comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch the ISO recorder and use it to burn the ISO image to your DVD<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to the DVD and test it using the DVD's built-in "Check disk for defects" to ensure the DVD was burnt correctly (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Lubuntu without installing") to ensure that Lubuntu will work properly with your hardware <br />
# Install Lubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Lubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Discover Software Centre<br />
<br />
===Lubuntu installation (with your own USB)===<br />
# Download the Lubuntu ISO file from https://lubuntu.me/downloads/<br />
# Download the UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder at http://unetbootin.github.io/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded Lubuntu ISO file by [https://bhoover.com/how-to-verify-checksum-windows/ comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder and use it to unpack the ISO image onto your USB<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to the USB and test it using the USB image's built-in "Check disk for defects" to ensure the USB works correctly (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a USB before the hard drive)<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Lubuntu without installing") to ensure that Lubuntu will work properly with your hardware<br />
# Install Lubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Lubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Discover Software Centre<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
*[[Ubuntu]]<br />
*[[Xubuntu]]<br />
*[[Puppy Linux]]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://lubuntu.me Lubuntu Official website]<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lubuntu Lubuntu on Wikipedia]<br />
*[https://askubuntu.com/ Ask Ubuntu help forum] help with Lubuntu<br />
*[https://ubuntuforums.org/ Ubuntu Forums] help with Lubuntu<br />
*[http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Linux]]<br />
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<hr />
<div>[[File:Lubuntu 14.04 LTS English.png|right|thumb|300px|Lubuntu ''Live session'' desktop]]<br />
'''Lubuntu''' is a free Linux operating system that is easy to install. It has an interface that is similar to Windows and so is easy to learn for Windows users. It is a lightweight version of the [[Ubuntu]] operating system and makes a good Windows replacement.<br />
<br />
Being Linux-based, Lubuntu has very few issues with malware or spyware and is very stable. It is free software, issued under free licenses.<br />
<br />
Lubuntu comes with the Firefox web browser, LibreOffice suite, with a word processor, text editor, spreadsheet and many other applications most users need. It also has about 30,000 additional free software applications available at no charge, that can be installed using the included Discover Software Centre.<br />
<br />
If your computer has a DVD drive you can [http://web.ncf.ca/fn352/linux.html pick up a Lubuntu DVD at the NCF office] or download the ISO file from [http://lubuntu.me/ lubuntu.me] and burn it to a DVD yourself with an ISO writer. If your computer does not have an optical drive, you can install it from a USB drive, as described below. You can try Lubuntu out as a "live session" before you install it. You can install it in place of Windows or along side it, choosing which system to use on reboot.<br />
<br />
It is a good idea before replacing Windows to ensure that you will be able to open and edit your existing documents on your new operating system. Most commons formats, like .doc, .docx, xls, ppt, .pps, .txt, .pdf, etc are no problem. You can try this on a "live session", or, if you are unsure, you can ask on the [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]. That group is also a good place to ask general questions about Lubuntu and Linux.<br />
<br />
==Minimum System Requirements==<br />
* Pentium 4, Pentium M or AMD K8 or faster CPU<br />
* 1 GB of system memory (RAM) (2 GB recommended) <br />
* 6 GB of hard drive space<br />
<br />
==Installing Lubuntu==<br />
This explains how to install Lubuntu from Windows:<br />
<br />
===Lubuntu installation (if you have a DVD already)===<br />
[[File:Back up methods.JPG|right|thumb|A sample of some methods of backing up your files: a DVD and three USB mass-storage devices ("Thumb drives").]]<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Lubuntu without installing") to ensure that Lubuntu will work properly with your hardware (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# Install Lubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Lubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Discover Software Centre<br />
<br />
===Lubuntu installation (with your own DVD)===<br />
# Download the Lubuntu ISO file from https://lubuntu.me/downloads/<br />
# Download the ISO recorder at http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/#/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded Lubuntu ISO file by [https://bhoover.com/how-to-verify-checksum-windows/ comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch the ISO recorder and use it to burn the ISO image to your DVD<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to the DVD and test it using the DVD's built-in "Check disk for defects" to ensure the DVD was burnt correctly (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Lubuntu without installing") to ensure that Lubuntu will work properly with your hardware <br />
# Install Lubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Lubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Discover Software Centre<br />
<br />
===Lubuntu installation (with your own USB)===<br />
# Download the Lubuntu ISO file from https://lubuntu.me/downloads/<br />
# Download the UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder at http://unetbootin.github.io/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded Lubuntu ISO file by [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/VerifyIsoHowto#On_hard_disk comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder and use it to unpack the ISO image onto your USB<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to the USB and test it using the USB image's built-in "Check disk for defects" to ensure the USB works correctly (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a USB before the hard drive)<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Lubuntu without installing") to ensure that Lubuntu will work properly with your hardware<br />
# Install Lubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Lubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Discover Software Centre<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
*[[Ubuntu]]<br />
*[[Xubuntu]]<br />
*[[Puppy Linux]]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://lubuntu.me Lubuntu Official website]<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lubuntu Lubuntu on Wikipedia]<br />
*[https://askubuntu.com/ Ask Ubuntu help forum] help with Lubuntu<br />
*[https://ubuntuforums.org/ Ubuntu Forums] help with Lubuntu<br />
*[http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Linux]]<br />
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<div>[[File:Ubuntu desktop.png|right|thumb|300px|Ubuntu desktop]]<br />
'''Ubuntu''' is a free Linux operating system that is easy to install. It has an interface that is similar to Mac OS, using a launch bar for applications.<br />
<br />
Being Linux-based, Ubuntu has very few issues with malware or spyware and is very stable. It is free software, issued under free licenses.<br />
<br />
Ubuntu comes with the Firefox web browser, LibreOffice word processor and spreadsheet, the Gedit text editor and many other applications most users need. It also has about 30,000 additional free software applications available at no charge, that can be installed using the included Ubuntu Software application.<br />
<br />
If your computer has a DVD drive you can [http://web.ncf.ca/fn352/linux.html pick up a Ubuntu DVD at the NCF office] or download the ISO file from [http://www.Ubuntu.com/ Ubuntu.com] and burn it to a DVD yourself with an ISO writer. If your computer does not have an optical drive, you can install it from a USB drive, as described below. You can try Ubuntu out as a "live session" before you install it. You can install it in place of Windows or along side it, choosing which system to use on reboot.<br />
<br />
It is a good idea before replacing Windows to ensure that you will be able to open and edit your existing documents on your new operating system. Most commons formats, like .doc, .docx, xls, ppt, .pps, .txt, .pdf, etc are no problem. You can try this on a "live session", or, if you are unsure, you can ask on the [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]. That group is also a good place to ask general questions about Ubuntu and Linux.<br />
<br />
==Recommended System Requirements==<br />
If your PC runs Windows Vista or later it will run Ubuntu well.<br />
<br />
Ubuntu minimum recommended hardware:<br />
*2 GHz dual core x86 processor<br />
*2 GB of system memory (RAM)<br />
*25 GB of disk space<br />
<br />
==Installing Ubuntu==<br />
This explains how to install Ubuntu from Windows:<br />
<br />
===Ubuntu installation (if you have a DVD already)===<br />
[[File:Back up methods.JPG|right|thumb|A sample of some methods of backing up your files: a DVD and three USB mass-storage devices ("Thumb drives").]]<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Ubuntu without installing") to ensure that Ubuntu will work properly with your hardware (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# Install Ubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Ubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Ubuntu Software<br />
<br />
===Ubuntu installation (with your own DVD)===<br />
# Download the Ubuntu ISO file from https://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded Ubuntu ISO file by [https://bhoover.com/how-to-verify-checksum-windows/ comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/releases/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch the ISO recorder and use it to burn the ISO image to your DVD<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to the DVD, and at the two icon screen, hit any key to take you to the menu. Test it using the DVD's built-in "Check disk for defects" to ensure the DVD was burnt correctly (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Ubuntu without installing") to ensure that Ubuntu will work properly with your hardware <br />
# Install Ubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Ubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Ubuntu Software<br />
<br />
===Ubuntu installation (with your own USB)===<br />
# Download the Ubuntu ISO file from https://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop<br />
# Download the UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder at http://unetbootin.github.io/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded Ubuntu ISO file by [https://bhoover.com/how-to-verify-checksum-windows/ comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/releases/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder and use it to unpack the ISO image onto your USB<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to the USB, and at the two icon screen, hit any key to take you to the menu. Test it using the USB image's built-in "Check disk for defects" to ensure the DVD was burnt correctly (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a USB before the hard drive)<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Ubuntu without installing") to ensure that Ubuntu will work properly with your hardware<br />
# Install Ubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Ubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Ubuntu Software<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
*[[Lubuntu]]<br />
*[[Xubuntu]]<br />
*[[Puppy Linux]]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://www.ubuntu.com Ubuntu Official website]<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu_(operating_system) Ubuntu on Wikipedia]<br />
*[https://askubuntu.com/ Ask Ubuntu help forum] help with Ubuntu<br />
*[https://ubuntuforums.org/ Ubuntu Forums] help with Ubuntu<br />
*[http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Linux]]<br />
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<div>[[File:Ubuntu desktop.png|right|thumb|300px|Ubuntu desktop]]<br />
'''Ubuntu''' is a free Linux operating system that is easy to install. It has an interface that is similar to Mac OS, using a launch bar for applications.<br />
<br />
Being Linux-based, Ubuntu has very few issues with malware or spyware and is very stable. It is free software, issued under free licenses.<br />
<br />
Ubuntu comes with the Firefox web browser, LibreOffice word processor and spreadsheet, the Gedit text editor and many other applications most users need. It also has about 30,000 additional free software applications available at no charge, that can be installed using the included Ubuntu Software application.<br />
<br />
If your computer has a DVD drive you can [http://web.ncf.ca/fn352/linux.html pick up a Ubuntu DVD at the NCF office] or download the ISO file from [http://www.Ubuntu.com/ Ubuntu.com] and burn it to a DVD yourself with an ISO writer. If your computer does not have an optical drive, you can install it from a USB drive, as described below. You can try Ubuntu out as a "live session" before you install it. You can install it in place of Windows or along side it, choosing which system to use on reboot.<br />
<br />
It is a good idea before replacing Windows to ensure that you will be able to open and edit your existing documents on your new operating system. Most commons formats, like .doc, .docx, xls, ppt, .pps, .txt, .pdf, etc are no problem. You can try this on a "live session", or, if you are unsure, you can ask on the [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]. That group is also a good place to ask general questions about Ubuntu and Linux.<br />
<br />
==Recommended System Requirements==<br />
If your PC runs Windows Vista or later it will run Ubuntu well.<br />
<br />
Ubuntu minimum recommended hardware:<br />
*2 GHz dual core x86 processor<br />
*2 GB of system memory (RAM)<br />
*25 GB of disk space<br />
<br />
==Installing Ubuntu==<br />
This explains how to install Ubuntu from Windows:<br />
<br />
===Ubuntu installation (if you have a DVD already)===<br />
[[File:Back up methods.JPG|right|thumb|A sample of some methods of backing up your files: a DVD and three USB mass-storage devices ("Thumb drives").]]<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Ubuntu without installing") to ensure that Ubuntu will work properly with your hardware (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# Install Ubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Ubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Ubuntu Software<br />
<br />
===Ubuntu installation (with your own DVD)===<br />
# Download the Ubuntu ISO file from https://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded Ubuntu ISO file by [https://bhoover.com/how-to-verify-checksum-windows/ comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/releases/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch the ISO recorder and use it to burn the ISO image to your DVD<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to the DVD, and at the two icon screen, hit any key to take you to the menu. Test it using the DVD's built-in "Check disk for defects" to ensure the DVD was burnt correctly (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Ubuntu without installing") to ensure that Ubuntu will work properly with your hardware <br />
# Install Ubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Ubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Ubuntu Software<br />
<br />
===Ubuntu installation (with your own USB)===<br />
# Download the Ubuntu ISO file from https://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop<br />
# Download the UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder at http://unetbootin.github.io/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded Ubuntu ISO file by [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/VerifyIsoHowto#On_hard_disk comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/releases/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder and use it to unpack the ISO image onto your USB<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to the USB, and at the two icon screen, hit any key to take you to the menu. Test it using the USB image's built-in "Check disk for defects" to ensure the DVD was burnt correctly (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a USB before the hard drive)<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Ubuntu without installing") to ensure that Ubuntu will work properly with your hardware<br />
# Install Ubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Ubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Ubuntu Software<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
*[[Lubuntu]]<br />
*[[Xubuntu]]<br />
*[[Puppy Linux]]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://www.ubuntu.com Ubuntu Official website]<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu_(operating_system) Ubuntu on Wikipedia]<br />
*[https://askubuntu.com/ Ask Ubuntu help forum] help with Ubuntu<br />
*[https://ubuntuforums.org/ Ubuntu Forums] help with Ubuntu<br />
*[http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Linux]]<br />
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<hr />
<div>[[File:Xubuntu desktop.png|right|thumb|300px|Xubuntu ''Live session'' desktop]]<br />
'''Xubuntu''' is a free Linux operating system that is easy to install. It has an interface that is similar to Windows and so is easy to learn for Windows users. It is a lightweight version of the [[Ubuntu]] operating system and makes a good Windows replacement.<br />
<br />
Being Linux-based, Xubuntu has very few issues with malware or spyware and is very stable. It is free software, issued under free licenses.<br />
<br />
Xubuntu comes with the Firefox web browser, LibreOffice word processor and spreadsheet, a text editor and many other applications most users need. It also has about 30,000 additional free software applications available at no charge, that can be installed using the included Gnome Software application.<br />
<br />
If your computer has a DVD drive you can [http://web.ncf.ca/fn352/linux.html pick up a Xubuntu DVD at the NCF office] or download the ISO file from [https://xubuntu.org/ Xubuntu.org] and burn it to a DVD yourself with an ISO writer. If your computer does not have an optical drive, you can install it from a USB drive, as described below. You can try Xubuntu out as a "live session" before you install it. You can install it in place of Windows or along side it, choosing which system to use on reboot.<br />
<br />
It is a good idea before replacing Windows to ensure that you will be able to open and edit your existing documents on your new operating system. Most commons formats, like .doc, .docx, xls, ppt, .pps, .txt, .pdf, etc are no problem. You can try this on a "live session", or, if you are unsure, you can ask on the [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]. That group is also a good place to ask general questions about Xubuntu and Linux.<br />
<br />
==Minimum System Requirements==<br />
* 1 GB of RAM<br />
* 7.5 GB of free disk space<br />
* A processor that supports PAE <br />
<br />
==Installing Xubuntu==<br />
This explains how to install Xubuntu from Windows:<br />
<br />
===Xubuntu installation (if you have a DVD already)===<br />
[[File:Back up methods.JPG|right|thumb|A sample of some methods of backing up your files: a DVD and three USB mass-storage devices ("Thumb drives").]]<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Xubuntu without installing") to ensure that Xubuntu will work properly with your hardware (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# Install Xubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Xubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Gnome Software application<br />
<br />
===Xubuntu installation (with your own DVD)===<br />
# Download the Xubuntu ISO file from https://xubuntu.org/download/<br />
# Download the ISO recorder at http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/#/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded Xubuntu ISO file by [https://bhoover.com/how-to-verify-checksum-windows/ comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch the ISO recorder and use it to burn the ISO image to your DVD<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to the DVD, and at the two icon screen, hit any key to take you to the menu. Test it using the DVD's built-in "Check disk for defects" to ensure the DVD was burnt correctly (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Xubuntu without installing") to ensure that Xubuntu will work properly with your hardware <br />
# Install Xubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Xubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Gnome Software application<br />
<br />
===Xubuntu installation (with your own USB)===<br />
# Download the Xubuntu ISO file from https://xubuntu.org/download/<br />
# Download the UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder at http://unetbootin.github.io/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded Xubuntu ISO file by [https://bhoover.com/how-to-verify-checksum-windows/ comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder and use it to unpack the ISO image onto your USB<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to the USB, and at the two icon screen, hit any key to take you to the menu. Test it using the USB image's built-in "Check disk for defects" to ensure the DVD was burnt correctly (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a USB before the hard drive)<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Xubuntu without installing") to ensure that Xubuntu will work properly with your hardware<br />
# Install Xubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Xubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Gnome Software application<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
*[[Lubuntu]]<br />
*[[Ubuntu]]<br />
*[[Puppy Linux]]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[https://xubuntu.org/ Xubuntu Official website]<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xubuntu Xubuntu on Wikipedia]<br />
*[https://askubuntu.com/ Ask Ubuntu help forum] help with Xubuntu<br />
*[https://ubuntuforums.org/ Ubuntu Forums] help with Xubuntu<br />
*[http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Linux]]<br />
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<hr />
<div>[[File:Xubuntu desktop.png|right|thumb|300px|Xubuntu ''Live session'' desktop]]<br />
'''Xubuntu''' is a free Linux operating system that is easy to install. It has an interface that is similar to Windows and so is easy to learn for Windows users. It is a lightweight version of the [[Ubuntu]] operating system and makes a good Windows replacement.<br />
<br />
Being Linux-based, Xubuntu has very few issues with malware or spyware and is very stable. It is free software, issued under free licenses.<br />
<br />
Xubuntu comes with the Firefox web browser, LibreOffice word processor and spreadsheet, a text editor and many other applications most users need. It also has about 30,000 additional free software applications available at no charge, that can be installed using the included Gnome Software application.<br />
<br />
If your computer has a DVD drive you can [http://web.ncf.ca/fn352/linux.html pick up a Xubuntu DVD at the NCF office] or download the ISO file from [https://xubuntu.org/ Xubuntu.org] and burn it to a DVD yourself with an ISO writer. If your computer does not have an optical drive, you can install it from a USB drive, as described below. You can try Xubuntu out as a "live session" before you install it. You can install it in place of Windows or along side it, choosing which system to use on reboot.<br />
<br />
It is a good idea before replacing Windows to ensure that you will be able to open and edit your existing documents on your new operating system. Most commons formats, like .doc, .docx, xls, ppt, .pps, .txt, .pdf, etc are no problem. You can try this on a "live session", or, if you are unsure, you can ask on the [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]. That group is also a good place to ask general questions about Xubuntu and Linux.<br />
<br />
==Minimum System Requirements==<br />
* 1 GB of RAM<br />
* 7.5 GB of free disk space<br />
* A processor that supports PAE <br />
<br />
==Installing Xubuntu==<br />
This explains how to install Xubuntu from Windows:<br />
<br />
===Xubuntu installation (if you have a DVD already)===<br />
[[File:Back up methods.JPG|right|thumb|A sample of some methods of backing up your files: a DVD and three USB mass-storage devices ("Thumb drives").]]<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Xubuntu without installing") to ensure that Xubuntu will work properly with your hardware (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# Install Xubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Xubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Gnome Software application<br />
<br />
===Xubuntu installation (with your own DVD)===<br />
# Download the Xubuntu ISO file from https://xubuntu.org/download/<br />
# Download the ISO recorder at http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/#/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded Xubuntu ISO file by [https://bhoover.com/how-to-verify-checksum-windows/ comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch the ISO recorder and use it to burn the ISO image to your DVD<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to the DVD, and at the two icon screen, hit any key to take you to the menu. Test it using the DVD's built-in "Check disk for defects" to ensure the DVD was burnt correctly (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Xubuntu without installing") to ensure that Xubuntu will work properly with your hardware <br />
# Install Xubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Xubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Gnome Software application<br />
<br />
===Xubuntu installation (with your own USB)===<br />
# Download the Xubuntu ISO file from https://xubuntu.org/download/<br />
# Download the UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder at http://unetbootin.github.io/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded Xubuntu ISO file by [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/VerifyIsoHowto#On_hard_disk comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder and use it to unpack the ISO image onto your USB<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to the USB, and at the two icon screen, hit any key to take you to the menu. Test it using the USB image's built-in "Check disk for defects" to ensure the DVD was burnt correctly (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a USB before the hard drive)<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Xubuntu without installing") to ensure that Xubuntu will work properly with your hardware<br />
# Install Xubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Xubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Gnome Software application<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
*[[Lubuntu]]<br />
*[[Ubuntu]]<br />
*[[Puppy Linux]]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[https://xubuntu.org/ Xubuntu Official website]<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xubuntu Xubuntu on Wikipedia]<br />
*[https://askubuntu.com/ Ask Ubuntu help forum] help with Xubuntu<br />
*[https://ubuntuforums.org/ Ubuntu Forums] help with Xubuntu<br />
*[http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Linux]]<br />
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<div>[[File:Lubuntu 14.04 LTS English.png|right|thumb|300px|Lubuntu ''Live session'' desktop]]<br />
'''Lubuntu''' is a free Linux operating system that is easy to install. It has an interface that is similar to Windows and so is easy to learn for Windows users. It is a lightweight version of the [[Ubuntu]] operating system and makes a good Windows replacement.<br />
<br />
Being Linux-based, Lubuntu has very few issues with malware or spyware and is very stable. It is free software, issued under free licenses.<br />
<br />
Lubuntu comes with the Firefox web browser, LibreOffice suite, with a word processor, text editor, spreadsheet and many other applications most users need. It also has about 30,000 additional free software applications available at no charge, that can be installed using the included Discover Software Centre.<br />
<br />
If your computer has a DVD drive you can [http://web.ncf.ca/fn352/linux.html pick up a Lubuntu DVD at the NCF office] or download the ISO file from [http://lubuntu.me/ lubuntu.me] and burn it to a DVD yourself with an ISO writer. If your computer does not have an optical drive, you can install it from a USB drive, as described below. You can try Lubuntu out as a "live session" before you install it. You can install it in place of Windows or along side it, choosing which system to use on reboot.<br />
<br />
It is a good idea before replacing Windows to ensure that you will be able to open and edit your existing documents on your new operating system. Most commons formats, like .doc, .docx, xls, ppt, .pps, .txt, .pdf, etc are no problem. You can try this on a "live session", or, if you are unsure, you can ask on the [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]. That group is also a good place to ask general questions about Lubuntu and Linux.<br />
<br />
==Minimum System Requirements==<br />
* Pentium 4, Pentium M or AMD K8 or faster CPU<br />
* 1 GB of system memory (RAM) (2 GB recommended) <br />
* 6 GB of hard drive space<br />
<br />
==Installing Lubuntu==<br />
This explains how to install Lubuntu from Windows:<br />
<br />
===Lubuntu installation (if you have a DVD already)===<br />
[[File:Back up methods.JPG|right|thumb|A sample of some methods of backing up your files: a DVD and three USB mass-storage devices ("Thumb drives").]]<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Lubuntu without installing") to ensure that Lubuntu will work properly with your hardware (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# Install Lubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Lubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Discover Software Centre<br />
<br />
===Lubuntu installation (with your own DVD)===<br />
# Download the Lubuntu ISO file from https://lubuntu.me/downloads/<br />
# Download the ISO recorder at http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/#/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded Lubuntu ISO file by [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/VerifyIsoHowto#On_hard_disk comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch the ISO recorder and use it to burn the ISO image to your DVD<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to the DVD and test it using the DVD's built-in "Check disk for defects" to ensure the DVD was burnt correctly (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Lubuntu without installing") to ensure that Lubuntu will work properly with your hardware <br />
# Install Lubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Lubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Discover Software Centre<br />
<br />
===Lubuntu installation (with your own USB)===<br />
# Download the Lubuntu ISO file from https://lubuntu.me/downloads/<br />
# Download the UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder at http://unetbootin.github.io/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded Lubuntu ISO file by [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/VerifyIsoHowto#On_hard_disk comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder and use it to unpack the ISO image onto your USB<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to the USB and test it using the USB image's built-in "Check disk for defects" to ensure the USB works correctly (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a USB before the hard drive)<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Lubuntu without installing") to ensure that Lubuntu will work properly with your hardware<br />
# Install Lubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Lubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Discover Software Centre<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
*[[Ubuntu]]<br />
*[[Xubuntu]]<br />
*[[Puppy Linux]]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://lubuntu.me Lubuntu Official website]<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lubuntu Lubuntu on Wikipedia]<br />
*[https://askubuntu.com/ Ask Ubuntu help forum] help with Lubuntu<br />
*[https://ubuntuforums.org/ Ubuntu Forums] help with Lubuntu<br />
*[http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Linux]]<br />
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<hr />
<div>[[File:Ubuntu desktop.png|right|thumb|300px|Ubuntu desktop]]<br />
'''Ubuntu''' is a free Linux operating system that is easy to install. It has an interface that is similar to Mac OS, using a launch bar for applications.<br />
<br />
Being Linux-based, Ubuntu has very few issues with malware or spyware and is very stable. It is free software, issued under free licenses.<br />
<br />
Ubuntu comes with the Firefox web browser, LibreOffice word processor and spreadsheet, the Gedit text editor and many other applications most users need. It also has about 30,000 additional free software applications available at no charge, that can be installed using the included Ubuntu Software application.<br />
<br />
If your computer has a DVD drive you can [http://web.ncf.ca/fn352/linux.html pick up a Ubuntu DVD at the NCF office] or download the ISO file from [http://www.Ubuntu.com/ Ubuntu.com] and burn it to a DVD yourself with an ISO writer. If your computer does not have an optical drive, you can install it from a USB drive, as described below. You can try Ubuntu out as a "live session" before you install it. You can install it in place of Windows or along side it, choosing which system to use on reboot.<br />
<br />
It is a good idea before replacing Windows to ensure that you will be able to open and edit your existing documents on your new operating system. Most commons formats, like .doc, .docx, xls, ppt, .pps, .txt, .pdf, etc are no problem. You can try this on a "live session", or, if you are unsure, you can ask on the [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]. That group is also a good place to ask general questions about Ubuntu and Linux.<br />
<br />
==Recommended System Requirements==<br />
If your PC runs Windows Vista or later it will run Ubuntu well.<br />
<br />
Ubuntu minimum recommended hardware:<br />
*2 GHz dual core x86 processor<br />
*2 GB of system memory (RAM)<br />
*25 GB of disk space<br />
<br />
==Installing Ubuntu==<br />
This explains how to install Ubuntu from Windows:<br />
<br />
===Ubuntu installation (if you have a DVD already)===<br />
[[File:Back up methods.JPG|right|thumb|A sample of some methods of backing up your files: a DVD and three USB mass-storage devices ("Thumb drives").]]<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Ubuntu without installing") to ensure that Ubuntu will work properly with your hardware (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# Install Ubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Ubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Ubuntu Software<br />
<br />
===Ubuntu installation (with your own DVD)===<br />
# Download the Ubuntu ISO file from https://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop<br />
# Download the Null River WinMD5Sum checker from http://www.nullriver.com/downloads/Install-winMd5Sum.exe<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded Ubuntu ISO file by [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/VerifyIsoHowto#On_hard_disk comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/releases/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch the ISO recorder and use it to burn the ISO image to your DVD<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to the DVD, and at the two icon screen, hit any key to take you to the menu. Test it using the DVD's built-in "Check disk for defects" to ensure the DVD was burnt correctly (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Ubuntu without installing") to ensure that Ubuntu will work properly with your hardware <br />
# Install Ubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Ubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Ubuntu Software<br />
<br />
===Ubuntu installation (with your own USB)===<br />
# Download the Ubuntu ISO file from https://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop<br />
# Download the UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder at http://unetbootin.github.io/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded Ubuntu ISO file by [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/VerifyIsoHowto#On_hard_disk comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/releases/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder and use it to unpack the ISO image onto your USB<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to the USB, and at the two icon screen, hit any key to take you to the menu. Test it using the USB image's built-in "Check disk for defects" to ensure the DVD was burnt correctly (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a USB before the hard drive)<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Ubuntu without installing") to ensure that Ubuntu will work properly with your hardware<br />
# Install Ubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Ubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Ubuntu Software<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
*[[Lubuntu]]<br />
*[[Xubuntu]]<br />
*[[Puppy Linux]]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://www.ubuntu.com Ubuntu Official website]<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu_(operating_system) Ubuntu on Wikipedia]<br />
*[https://askubuntu.com/ Ask Ubuntu help forum] help with Ubuntu<br />
*[https://ubuntuforums.org/ Ubuntu Forums] help with Ubuntu<br />
*[http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Linux]]<br />
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<hr />
<div>[[File:Ubuntu desktop.png|right|thumb|300px|Ubuntu desktop]]<br />
'''Ubuntu''' is a free Linux operating system that is easy to install. It has an interface that is similar to Mac OS, using a launch bar for applications.<br />
<br />
Being Linux-based, Ubuntu has very few issues with malware or spyware and is very stable. It is free software, issued under free licenses.<br />
<br />
Ubuntu comes with the Firefox web browser, LibreOffice word processor and spreadsheet, the Gedit text editor and many other applications most users need. It also has about 30,000 additional free software applications available at no charge, that can be installed using the included Ubuntu Software application.<br />
<br />
If your computer has a DVD drive you can [http://web.ncf.ca/fn352/linux.html pick up a Ubuntu DVD at the NCF office] or download the ISO file from [http://www.Ubuntu.com/ Ubuntu.com] and burn it to a DVD yourself with an ISO writer. If your computer does not have an optical drive, you can install it from a USB drive, as described below. You can try Ubuntu out as a "live session" before you install it. You can install it in place of Windows or along side it, choosing which system to use on reboot.<br />
<br />
It is a good idea before replacing Windows to ensure that you will be able to open and edit your existing documents on your new operating system. Most commons formats, like .doc, .docx, xls, ppt, .pps, .txt, .pdf, etc are no problem. You can try this on a "live session", or, if you are unsure, you can ask on the [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]. That group is also a good place to ask general questions about Ubuntu and Linux.<br />
<br />
==Recommended System Requirements==<br />
If your PC runs Windows Vista or later it will run Ubuntu well.<br />
<br />
Ubuntu minimum recommended hardware:<br />
*2 GHz dual core x86 processor<br />
*2 GB of system memory (RAM)<br />
*25 GB of disk space<br />
<br />
==Installing Ubuntu==<br />
This explains how to install Ubuntu from Windows:<br />
<br />
===Ubuntu installation (if you have a DVD already)===<br />
[[File:Back up methods.JPG|right|thumb|A sample of some methods of backing up your files: a DVD and three USB mass-storage devices ("Thumb drives").]]<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Ubuntu without installing") to ensure that Ubuntu will work properly with your hardware (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# Install Ubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Ubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Ubuntu Software<br />
<br />
===Ubuntu installation (with your own DVD)===<br />
# Download the Ubuntu ISO file from https://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop<br />
# Download the Null River WinMD5Sum checker from http://www.nullriver.com/downloads/Install-winMd5Sum.exe<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded Ubuntu ISO file by [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/VerifyIsoHowto#On_hard_disk comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/releases/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch the ISO recorder and use it to burn the ISO image to your DVD<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to the DVD, and at the two icon screen, hit any key to take you to the menu. Test it using the DVD's built-in "Check disk for defects" to ensure the DVD was burnt correctly (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Ubuntu without installing") to ensure that Ubuntu will work properly with your hardware <br />
# Install Ubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Ubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Ubuntu Software<br />
<br />
===Ubuntu installation (with your own USB)===<br />
# Download the Ubuntu ISO file from https://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop<br />
# Download the Null River WinMD5Sum checker from http://www.nullriver.com/downloads/Install-winMd5Sum.exe<br />
# Download the UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder at http://unetbootin.github.io/<br />
# Launch the WinMD5Sum checker and test the downloaded Ubuntu ISO file against the MD5SUM for the specific release at http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/releases/ (This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted)<br />
# Launch UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder and use it to unpack the ISO image onto your USB<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to the USB, and at the two icon screen, hit any key to take you to the menu. Test it using the USB image's built-in "Check disk for defects" to ensure the DVD was burnt correctly (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a USB before the hard drive)<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Ubuntu without installing") to ensure that Ubuntu will work properly with your hardware<br />
# Install Ubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Ubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Ubuntu Software<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
*[[Lubuntu]]<br />
*[[Xubuntu]]<br />
*[[Puppy Linux]]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://www.ubuntu.com Ubuntu Official website]<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu_(operating_system) Ubuntu on Wikipedia]<br />
*[https://askubuntu.com/ Ask Ubuntu help forum] help with Ubuntu<br />
*[https://ubuntuforums.org/ Ubuntu Forums] help with Ubuntu<br />
*[http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Linux]]<br />
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<hr />
<div>[[File:Xubuntu desktop.png|right|thumb|300px|Xubuntu ''Live session'' desktop]]<br />
'''Xubuntu''' is a free Linux operating system that is easy to install. It has an interface that is similar to Windows and so is easy to learn for Windows users. It is a lightweight version of the [[Ubuntu]] operating system and makes a good Windows replacement.<br />
<br />
Being Linux-based, Xubuntu has very few issues with malware or spyware and is very stable. It is free software, issued under free licenses.<br />
<br />
Xubuntu comes with the Firefox web browser, LibreOffice word processor and spreadsheet, a text editor and many other applications most users need. It also has about 30,000 additional free software applications available at no charge, that can be installed using the included Gnome Software application.<br />
<br />
If your computer has a DVD drive you can [http://web.ncf.ca/fn352/linux.html pick up a Xubuntu DVD at the NCF office] or download the ISO file from [https://xubuntu.org/ Xubuntu.org] and burn it to a DVD yourself with an ISO writer. If your computer does not have an optical drive, you can install it from a USB drive, as described below. You can try Xubuntu out as a "live session" before you install it. You can install it in place of Windows or along side it, choosing which system to use on reboot.<br />
<br />
It is a good idea before replacing Windows to ensure that you will be able to open and edit your existing documents on your new operating system. Most commons formats, like .doc, .docx, xls, ppt, .pps, .txt, .pdf, etc are no problem. You can try this on a "live session", or, if you are unsure, you can ask on the [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]. That group is also a good place to ask general questions about Xubuntu and Linux.<br />
<br />
==Minimum System Requirements==<br />
* 1 GB of RAM<br />
* 7.5 GB of free disk space<br />
* A processor that supports PAE <br />
<br />
==Installing Xubuntu==<br />
This explains how to install Xubuntu from Windows:<br />
<br />
===Xubuntu installation (if you have a DVD already)===<br />
[[File:Back up methods.JPG|right|thumb|A sample of some methods of backing up your files: a DVD and three USB mass-storage devices ("Thumb drives").]]<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Xubuntu without installing") to ensure that Xubuntu will work properly with your hardware (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# Install Xubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Xubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Gnome Software application<br />
<br />
===Xubuntu installation (with your own DVD)===<br />
# Download the Xubuntu ISO file from https://xubuntu.org/download/<br />
# Download the ISO recorder at http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/#/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded Xubuntu ISO file by [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/VerifyIsoHowto#On_hard_disk comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch the ISO recorder and use it to burn the ISO image to your DVD<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to the DVD, and at the two icon screen, hit any key to take you to the menu. Test it using the DVD's built-in "Check disk for defects" to ensure the DVD was burnt correctly (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Xubuntu without installing") to ensure that Xubuntu will work properly with your hardware <br />
# Install Xubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Xubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Gnome Software application<br />
<br />
===Xubuntu installation (with your own USB)===<br />
# Download the Xubuntu ISO file from https://xubuntu.org/download/<br />
# Download the UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder at http://unetbootin.github.io/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded Xubuntu ISO file by [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/VerifyIsoHowto#On_hard_disk comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder and use it to unpack the ISO image onto your USB<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to the USB, and at the two icon screen, hit any key to take you to the menu. Test it using the USB image's built-in "Check disk for defects" to ensure the DVD was burnt correctly (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a USB before the hard drive)<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Xubuntu without installing") to ensure that Xubuntu will work properly with your hardware<br />
# Install Xubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Xubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Gnome Software application<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
*[[Lubuntu]]<br />
*[[Ubuntu]]<br />
*[[Puppy Linux]]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[https://xubuntu.org/ Xubuntu Official website]<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xubuntu Xubuntu on Wikipedia]<br />
*[https://askubuntu.com/ Ask Ubuntu help forum] help with Xubuntu<br />
*[https://ubuntuforums.org/ Ubuntu Forums] help with Xubuntu<br />
*[http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Linux]]<br />
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<hr />
<div>[[File:Xubuntu desktop.png|right|thumb|300px|Xubuntu ''Live session'' desktop]]<br />
'''Xubuntu''' is a free Linux operating system that is easy to install. It has an interface that is similar to Windows and so is easy to learn for Windows users. It is a lightweight version of the [[Ubuntu]] operating system and makes a good Windows replacement.<br />
<br />
Being Linux-based, Xubuntu has very few issues with malware or spyware and is very stable. It is free software, issued under free licenses.<br />
<br />
Xubuntu comes with the Firefox web browser, LibreOffice word processor and spreadsheet, a text editor and many other applications most users need. It also has about 30,000 additional free software applications available at no charge, that can be installed using the included Gnome Software application.<br />
<br />
If your computer has a DVD drive you can [http://web.ncf.ca/fn352/linux.html pick up a Xubuntu DVD at the NCF office] or download the ISO file from [https://xubuntu.org/ Xubuntu.org] and burn it to a DVD yourself with an ISO writer. If your computer does not have an optical drive, you can install it from a USB drive, as described below. You can try Xubuntu out as a "live session" before you install it. You can install it in place of Windows or along side it, choosing which system to use on reboot.<br />
<br />
It is a good idea before replacing Windows to ensure that you will be able to open and edit your existing documents on your new operating system. Most commons formats, like .doc, .docx, xls, ppt, .pps, .txt, .pdf, etc are no problem. You can try this on a "live session", or, if you are unsure, you can ask on the [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]. That group is also a good place to ask general questions about Xubuntu and Linux.<br />
<br />
==Minimum System Requirements==<br />
* 1 GB of RAM<br />
* 7.5 GB of free disk space<br />
* A processor that supports PAE <br />
<br />
==Installing Xubuntu==<br />
This explains how to install Xubuntu from Windows:<br />
<br />
===Xubuntu installation (if you have a DVD already)===<br />
[[File:Back up methods.JPG|right|thumb|A sample of some methods of backing up your files: a DVD and three USB mass-storage devices ("Thumb drives").]]<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Xubuntu without installing") to ensure that Xubuntu will work properly with your hardware (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# Install Xubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Xubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Gnome Software application<br />
<br />
===Xubuntu installation (with your own DVD)===<br />
# Download the Xubuntu ISO file from https://xubuntu.org/download/<br />
# Download the Null River WinMD5Sum checker from http://www.nullriver.com/downloads/Install-winMd5Sum.exe<br />
# Download the ISO recorder at http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/#/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded Xubuntu ISO file by [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/VerifyIsoHowto#On_hard_disk comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch the ISO recorder and use it to burn the ISO image to your DVD<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to the DVD, and at the two icon screen, hit any key to take you to the menu. Test it using the DVD's built-in "Check disk for defects" to ensure the DVD was burnt correctly (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Xubuntu without installing") to ensure that Xubuntu will work properly with your hardware <br />
# Install Xubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Xubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Gnome Software application<br />
<br />
===Xubuntu installation (with your own USB)===<br />
# Download the Xubuntu ISO file from https://xubuntu.org/download/<br />
# Download the UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder at http://unetbootin.github.io/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded Xubuntu ISO file by [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/VerifyIsoHowto#On_hard_disk comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder and use it to unpack the ISO image onto your USB<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to the USB, and at the two icon screen, hit any key to take you to the menu. Test it using the USB image's built-in "Check disk for defects" to ensure the DVD was burnt correctly (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a USB before the hard drive)<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Xubuntu without installing") to ensure that Xubuntu will work properly with your hardware<br />
# Install Xubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Xubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Gnome Software application<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
*[[Lubuntu]]<br />
*[[Ubuntu]]<br />
*[[Puppy Linux]]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[https://xubuntu.org/ Xubuntu Official website]<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xubuntu Xubuntu on Wikipedia]<br />
*[https://askubuntu.com/ Ask Ubuntu help forum] help with Xubuntu<br />
*[https://ubuntuforums.org/ Ubuntu Forums] help with Xubuntu<br />
*[http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Linux]]<br />
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<hr />
<div>[[File:Xubuntu desktop.png|right|thumb|300px|Xubuntu ''Live session'' desktop]]<br />
'''Xubuntu''' is a free Linux operating system that is easy to install. It has an interface that is similar to Windows and so is easy to learn for Windows users. It is a lightweight version of the [[Ubuntu]] operating system and makes a good Windows replacement.<br />
<br />
Being Linux-based, Xubuntu has very few issues with malware or spyware and is very stable. It is free software, issued under free licenses.<br />
<br />
Xubuntu comes with the Firefox web browser, LibreOffice word processor and spreadsheet, a text editor and many other applications most users need. It also has about 30,000 additional free software applications available at no charge, that can be installed using the included Gnome Software application.<br />
<br />
If your computer has a DVD drive you can [http://web.ncf.ca/fn352/linux.html pick up a Xubuntu DVD at the NCF office] or download the ISO file from [https://xubuntu.org/ Xubuntu.org] and burn it to a DVD yourself with an ISO writer. If your computer does not have an optical drive, you can install it from a USB drive, as described below. You can try Xubuntu out as a "live session" before you install it. You can install it in place of Windows or along side it, choosing which system to use on reboot.<br />
<br />
It is a good idea before replacing Windows to ensure that you will be able to open and edit your existing documents on your new operating system. Most commons formats, like .doc, .docx, xls, ppt, .pps, .txt, .pdf, etc are no problem. You can try this on a "live session", or, if you are unsure, you can ask on the [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]. That group is also a good place to ask general questions about Xubuntu and Linux.<br />
<br />
==Minimum System Requirements==<br />
* 1 GB of RAM<br />
* 7.5 GB of free disk space<br />
* A processor that supports PAE <br />
<br />
==Installing Xubuntu==<br />
This explains how to install Xubuntu from Windows:<br />
<br />
===Xubuntu installation (if you have a DVD already)===<br />
[[File:Back up methods.JPG|right|thumb|A sample of some methods of backing up your files: a DVD and three USB mass-storage devices ("Thumb drives").]]<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Xubuntu without installing") to ensure that Xubuntu will work properly with your hardware (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# Install Xubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Xubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Gnome Software application<br />
<br />
===Xubuntu installation (with your own DVD)===<br />
# Download the Xubuntu ISO file from https://xubuntu.org/download/<br />
# Download the Null River WinMD5Sum checker from http://www.nullriver.com/downloads/Install-winMd5Sum.exe<br />
# Download the ISO recorder at http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/#/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded Xubuntu ISO file by [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/VerifyIsoHowto#On_hard_disk comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch the ISO recorder and use it to burn the ISO image to your DVD<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to the DVD, and at the two icon screen, hit any key to take you to the menu. Test it using the DVD's built-in "Check disk for defects" to ensure the DVD was burnt correctly (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Xubuntu without installing") to ensure that Xubuntu will work properly with your hardware <br />
# Install Xubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Xubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Gnome Software application<br />
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===Xubuntu installation (with your own USB)===<br />
# Download the Xubuntu ISO file from https://xubuntu.org/download/<br />
# Download the Null River WinMD5Sum checker from http://www.nullriver.com/downloads/Install-winMd5Sum.exe<br />
# Download the UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder at http://unetbootin.github.io/<br />
# Launch the WinMD5Sum checker and test the downloaded Xubuntu ISO file against the MD5SUM for the specific release at http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/ (This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted)<br />
# Launch UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder and use it to unpack the ISO image onto your USB<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to the USB, and at the two icon screen, hit any key to take you to the menu. Test it using the USB image's built-in "Check disk for defects" to ensure the DVD was burnt correctly (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a USB before the hard drive)<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Xubuntu without installing") to ensure that Xubuntu will work properly with your hardware<br />
# Install Xubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Xubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Gnome Software application<br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[Lubuntu]]<br />
*[[Ubuntu]]<br />
*[[Puppy Linux]]<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[https://xubuntu.org/ Xubuntu Official website]<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xubuntu Xubuntu on Wikipedia]<br />
*[https://askubuntu.com/ Ask Ubuntu help forum] help with Xubuntu<br />
*[https://ubuntuforums.org/ Ubuntu Forums] help with Xubuntu<br />
*[http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]<br />
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<div>[[File:Lubuntu 14.04 LTS English.png|right|thumb|300px|Lubuntu ''Live session'' desktop]]<br />
'''Lubuntu''' is a free Linux operating system that is easy to install. It has an interface that is similar to Windows and so is easy to learn for Windows users. It is a lightweight version of the [[Ubuntu]] operating system and makes a good Windows replacement.<br />
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Being Linux-based, Lubuntu has very few issues with malware or spyware and is very stable. It is free software, issued under free licenses.<br />
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Lubuntu comes with the Firefox web browser, LibreOffice suite, with a word processor, text editor, spreadsheet and many other applications most users need. It also has about 30,000 additional free software applications available at no charge, that can be installed using the included Discovery Software Centre.<br />
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If your computer has a DVD drive you can [http://web.ncf.ca/fn352/linux.html pick up a Lubuntu DVD at the NCF office] or download the ISO file from [http://lubuntu.me/ lubuntu.me] and burn it to a DVD yourself with an ISO writer. If your computer does not have an optical drive, you can install it from a USB drive, as described below. You can try Lubuntu out as a "live session" before you install it. You can install it in place of Windows or along side it, choosing which system to use on reboot.<br />
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It is a good idea before replacing Windows to ensure that you will be able to open and edit your existing documents on your new operating system. Most commons formats, like .doc, .docx, xls, ppt, .pps, .txt, .pdf, etc are no problem. You can try this on a "live session", or, if you are unsure, you can ask on the [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]. That group is also a good place to ask general questions about Lubuntu and Linux.<br />
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==Minimum System Requirements==<br />
* Pentium 4, Pentium M or AMD K8 or faster CPU<br />
* 1 GB of system memory (RAM) (2 GB recommended) <br />
* 6 GB of hard drive space<br />
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==Installing Lubuntu==<br />
This explains how to install Lubuntu from Windows:<br />
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===Lubuntu installation (if you have a DVD already)===<br />
[[File:Back up methods.JPG|right|thumb|A sample of some methods of backing up your files: a DVD and three USB mass-storage devices ("Thumb drives").]]<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Lubuntu without installing") to ensure that Lubuntu will work properly with your hardware (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# Install Lubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Lubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Discovery Software Centre<br />
<br />
===Lubuntu installation (with your own DVD)===<br />
# Download the Lubuntu ISO file from https://lubuntu.me/downloads/<br />
# Download the ISO recorder at http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/#/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded Lubuntu ISO file by [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/VerifyIsoHowto#On_hard_disk comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch the ISO recorder and use it to burn the ISO image to your DVD<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to the DVD and test it using the DVD's built-in "Check disk for defects" to ensure the DVD was burnt correctly (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a DVD before the hard drive)<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Lubuntu without installing") to ensure that Lubuntu will work properly with your hardware <br />
# Install Lubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Lubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Discovery Software Centre<br />
<br />
===Lubuntu installation (with your own USB)===<br />
# Download the Lubuntu ISO file from https://lubuntu.me/downloads/<br />
# Download the UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder at http://unetbootin.github.io/<br />
# Verify the integrity of the downloaded Lubuntu ISO file by [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/VerifyIsoHowto#On_hard_disk comparing its SHA256 sum] to the one for your release on http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/. This ensures that the ISO has not been compromised or corrupted.<br />
# Launch UNetBootIn ISO USB recorder and use it to unpack the ISO image onto your USB<br />
# Complete a back-up of all documents and bookmarks<br />
# Boot to the USB and test it using the USB image's built-in "Check disk for defects" to ensure the USB works correctly (many computers require entering the computer set-up on boot to allow it to boot to a USB before the hard drive)<br />
# Boot to a "live session" ("Try Lubuntu without installing") to ensure that Lubuntu will work properly with your hardware<br />
# Install Lubuntu from live session desktop "Install" or from boot screen "Install Lubuntu" <br />
# Re-install documents from back-ups<br />
# Re-install bookmarks in Firefox Ctrl-Shift-O &rarr; Import and back up<br />
# Set up and test printer, if you have one<br />
# Add desired applications from System Tools &rarr; Discovery Software Centre<br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[Ubuntu]]<br />
*[[Xubuntu]]<br />
*[[Puppy Linux]]<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://lubuntu.me Lubuntu Official website]<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lubuntu Lubuntu on Wikipedia]<br />
*[https://askubuntu.com/ Ask Ubuntu help forum] help with Lubuntu<br />
*[https://ubuntuforums.org/ Ubuntu Forums] help with Lubuntu<br />
*[http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/dg/index.jsp?dg=109 NCF Free Software Discussion Group]<br />
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