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==Software==

This is a short guide to the software that is included in your '''Kubuntu''' installation.

=== Graphics ===

Some basic graphics applications are installed in '''Kubuntu''' by default,  which allow you to create, view, scan, and manipulate images. The following applications are installed by default:

*[[Special:myLanguage/Okular|Okular]] is a universal document viewer for many kinds of documents including PDF, Postscript, !DjVu, CHM, XPS, ePub, etc.

*[http://www.libreoffice.org/features/draw/ LibreOffice Draw] is an all-purpose diagramming and charting tool which lets you produce anything from a quick sketch to a complex plan, and gives you the means to use graphics and diagrams. With a maximum page size of 300cm by 300cm, Draw is an excellent package for producing technical drawings, general posters, and much more.

*[[Special:myLanguage/Skanlite|Skanlite]] is a simple image scanning application.

*[[Special:MyLanguage/Gwenview|Gwenview]] is an image viewer with many features.

*[[Special:MyLanguage/Kamoso|Kamoso]] is a webcam recorder from the KDE community.

*[[Special:MyLanguage/KSnapshot|KSnapshot]] is the best for desktop screenshots.

=== Internet ===

'''Kubuntu''' will get you online.

==== Browsers ====

'''Firefox''' is the default browser shipped with '''Kubuntu''', the most popular open-source browser in the world. For more information on how to use Firefox see the [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/products/firefox Firefox Help Page].

===== Export your bookmarks =====

To export your bookmarks from '''Firefox''':

# Click on the <menuchoice>Bookmarks</menuchoice> menu item
# Select <menuchoice>Show All Bookmarks</menuchoice> or <keycap>Ctrl+Shift+O</keycap>
# A new window will appear. Select <menuchoice>Import and Backup</menuchoice>
# Note where you save your bookmarks (by default in ~/yourfoldername)

===== Import your bookmarks into Firefox =====

A guide can be found here:  [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/import-bookmarks-html-file Importing your bookmarks into Firefox].

==== Email Clients ====

There are many options when it comes to email clients. In '''Kubuntu''', '''Kmail''' is the default email client, either as a stand-alone client or as part of the '''Kontact''' personal information manager (PIM). 
'''Kmail''' is the email component of '''Kontact''', the '''KDE''' personal information manager (PIM). '''Kmail''' by itself is similar in functionality to other popular email programs, while '''Kontact''' is as full-featured as the fanciest personal information managers (PIMs), as it can be configured with calendars, address books, notes, an RSS reader, time tracking, journals and simple project planning. The following are just some of the features of '''Kmail''':

* IMAP, POP3, SMTP support

* SSL, TLS, and Digest-md5 secure logon support

* PGP and GNUPG signatures and encryption support

* HTML reading, spam filtering, internal character sets, search and filter functions, spell checking, and 
robust searching. More information on Kmail can be found in the [[Special:myLanguage/KMail|KMail]] documentation.
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==== Chat Clients ====

Chatting with friends and family is a popular use of the internet, and '''Kubuntu''' provides the necessary applications. 
There are two default chat clients installed in '''Kubuntu''' - '''KDE Telepathy''' for instant messaging, and '''Quassel''' for chatting on IRC (Internet Relay Chat).

*'''KDE''' [[Special:MyLanguage/Telepathy|Telepathy]] is already installed and ready to configure.

*[[Special:MyLanguage/Konversation|Konversation]] is the IRC (Internet Relay Chat) client pre-installed in '''Kubuntu'''. Not only does it provide functions similar to those of other popular IRC clients such as ''''X-chat''', its  design emphasizes ease of use. '''Konversation''' includes tabbed browsing and notification of messages and other events.

'''KDE''' software connects you to the world. See [[Special:MyLanguage/Applications/Internet|Internet, Networking, & Communication]] for more information.

=== Multimedia ===

The best in multimedia is installed when you open your new '''Kubuntu''' installation. If you get an error message about "missing codecs" please install <code>kubuntu-restricted-extras</code>. You can find your Multimedia applications through <menuchoice>Kickoff->Applications->Multimedia</menuchoice>.

The following applications are installed by default:

*[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/PulseAudio Pulseaudio] keeps all your sound and video inputs and outputs working in harmony. If you need to direct your audio or video output to other devices, install the pavucontrol package, launch it by pressing <keycap>Alt + F2</keycap>, then type <code>pavucontrol</code>.

*Exploring your music in '''Kubuntu''' is exciting with the pre-installed '''Amarok''' music player. For more about how to use and customize it see [[Special:MyLanguage/Amarok|Amarok]].

*[[Special:MyLanguage/K3b|K3b]] is a simple, powerful and highly-configurable graphical optical disk burning application for audio, video, data projects.

*[[Special:MyLanguage/KMix|Kmix]] controls all your audio channels.

*[[Special:MyLanguage/Dragon_Player|Dragon Player]] is a simple interface for playing your movies, TV shows, and music.

=== Office ===

The default office suite installed in '''Kubuntu''' is [http://www.libreoffice.org/ LibreOffice]. It includes Calc, Draw, Impress, Math, Base and Writer. This suite is the open source equivalent of the Microsoft Office suite and each application corresponds to a similar product in that line.

* Calc = Excel

* Writer = Word

* Impress = Powerpoint

* Base = Access
 
'''LibreOffice''' works well with the files created by their Microsoft counterparts, with the exception of Microsoft Access files. 
For more information see [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LibreOffice LibreOffice].

====Personal Information Manager (PIM)====

Installed with your system is the '''KDE''' Personal Information Manager '''Kontact'''. This includes many tools
to help you manage your life.

*email

*contacts

*diary

*notes

*feeds

*to-do list

Please see [[Special:myLanguage/Kontact|Kontact]] for more details and help with this powerful set of tools.

=== System Settings ===

Information on adjusting system settings can be found at [[Special:myLanguage/System_Settings|System Settings]].

=== Utilities ===

Your newly installed '''Kubuntu''' system has some utilities already installed. One of the most useful is not in your menus; just press <keycap>Alt + F2</keycap>. Look at the top of your screen; there is one of your most powerful utilities, called '''Krunner'''. See more here: [[Special:myLanguage/Plasma/Krunner|Krunner]].

The following utility applications are installed by default:

*[[Special:MyLanguage/Kate|Kate]] is the default text editor for '''KDE'''. It has many great features for editing plain text or writing  code in many different languages.

*[[Special:MyLanguage/Ark|Ark]] is the default tool for handling archives of files such as '''''tar, gzip, bzip2, zip, rar and 7z'''''.

*[[Special:MyLanguage/Klipper|Klipper]] is a clipboard to hold copied text for later use. Unlike other clipboards it will hold your entire copied text, rather than just one line.

*[[Special:MyLanguage/KNotes|Knotes]] is a sticky-note application to post notes on your desktop.

*[[Special:MyLanguage/KCalc|KCalc]] offers basic calculator functions and much more.

*[[Special:MyLanguage/Konsole|Konsole]] is the KDE terminal emulator, it can be used to run console shells.

==== Bash ====

'''Bash''' is the default shell in '''Konsole''' and the terminals. Click for more on [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UsingTheTerminal using the Terminal].

=== Firewall configuration ===

'''Ufw''' is the default commandline configuration tool for the firewall. '''Ufw''' stands for Uncomplicated Firewall. It is developed to ease iptables firewall configuration. For more information about ufw see: [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UFW UFW]

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