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This document is maintained by the Ubuntu documentation team (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DocumentationTeam). For a list of contributors, see the <ulink type="help" url="help:/kubuntu/contributors.html">contributors page</ulink>

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Welcome to Kubuntu 8.04: the Hardy Heron Release. Kubuntu is a user-friendly Linux operating system that utilizes KDE, the K Desktop Environment. With a predictable 6 month release cycle as part of the Ubuntu project, Kubuntu is the Linux distribution for everyone. The entire Kubuntu team would like to thank you for using Kubuntu.

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Kubuntu includes more than 1,000 pieces of software and has access to more than 25,000 other applications to suit your needs. Kubuntu starts with Linux version 2.6.24 and KDE 3.5.9, and then covers every standard desktop application from word processing and spreadsheet to Internet access applications, web server software, email software, programming languages and tools, and more.

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If you have not initiated the install of Kubuntu, and are just running the Live CD to see what Kubuntu has to offer, then your data is safe. This Live CD will not harm your data unless you intend to do so by clicking the <guibutton>Install</guibutton> icon and utilize the entire hard disk during the install.

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Welcome to the Kubuntu Live CD. The Live CD provides you with a test run of Kubuntu without destroying the data that is currently on your computer. The Live CD also provides you the option to install Kubuntu onto your system in a variety of ways. You can install it as a standalone system by utilizing your entire hard drive or you can set it up as an option in a multi-boot system.

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When you are finished viewing Kubuntu from the Live CD, simply reboot your computer and remove the CD from the drive. This will allow you to boot normally back into your default operating system.

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Kubuntu comes with a variety of applications that will allow you to get up and running right from the start. Whether you plan on using your system for browsing the web, word processing and office use, multimedia, email, and more, Kubuntu has a great variety of applications that you might be used to coming from another operating system such as Mac OS X or Windows. The following is a common list of equivalents in hope of getting you up and running faster.

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The Microsoft Outlook and Apple's Mail equivalent is <application>Kontact</application>. If <application>Kontact</application> is more than you need and you are used to Microsoft Outlook Express, then you can use <application>KMail</application>. Mozilla's <application>Thunderbird</application> is also available for installation. Further information is available in the <ulink type="help" url="help:/kubuntu/internet">Internet</ulink> section of the Kubuntu documentation.

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Linux is an operating system kernel that resembles the Unix operating system. The kernel is the main software required for free operating systems such as Kubuntu. Linux has come to define the worldwide movement to embrace free and open source software. GNU/Linux is another way in which many refer to the Linux kernel. The GNU/Linux term was created by the <ulink url="http://www.fsf.org">Free Software Foundation</ulink> since the Linux kernel was created with the many components from the <ulink url="http://www.gnu.org">GNU Project</ulink>.

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The default desktop environment for Kubuntu is KDE, a powerful Free Software graphical desktop environment for Linux and Unix workstations. It combines ease of use, contemporary functionality, and outstanding graphical design with the technological superiority of the Unix operating system. KDE is one of many desktop environments for Linux users. KDE sports an impressive array of easy to use, but powerful, graphical interface applications for users of all ages in both home and work environments. For developers, KDE provides a robust application development framework that enables rapid creation of first rate applications implementing cutting-edge technology.