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The community underlies everything that Ubuntu does; without the community, Ubuntu would not be the world-class operating system that it is today. From providing translations, testing and support to writing new software and fixing problems, the community is integral to the success of Ubuntu. Anyone can get involved, as much or as little as they like. You can help to shape the direction of the Ubuntu project and improve software for people all over the world.

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The Ubuntu Code of Conduct and Community Council help to guide the community and ensure everyone has a fair chance of having their say.

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While using Windows you will have probably stored a great deal of data, including documents, emails, photographs and music. The chances are that you will want to keep most of this information for use with Ubuntu after you have switched. This section provides instructions on how to prepare yourself and your data for making the switch.

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It is possible to test whether Ubuntu works on your computer, without altering or affecting your files in any way, before installing it permanently. You can do this using the Ubuntu Desktop CD, which is able to start a cut-down version of Ubuntu on your computer without installing it. This is a good idea for a number of reasons:

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It helps you to get a feel for how Ubuntu works, and will allow you to explore some of its features

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It helps you decide whether Ubuntu is the right solution for your computing needs, without permanently altering the way your system currently operates

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The Desktop CD contains a selection of applications which you can use without installing Ubuntu. However, because the entire system is being run from a CD, the computer will feel much slower than if Ubuntu were fully installed.

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In order to try out Ubuntu, you will either need access to a computer with Ubuntu already installed, or your own copy of Ubuntu. See <xref linkend="installing-get"/> for advice on how to get your own copy.

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Ubuntu offers support for a great deal of computer hardware and will run on most computers. However, some devices are currently unsupported and so cannot yet be used in Ubuntu. It is important to check that your hardware will work with Ubuntu before you make the switch, in order to avoid unnecessary frustration.

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The easiest way to check whether your hardware is compatible with Ubuntu is to make use of the Ubuntu Desktop CD, described in <xref linkend="preparing-trying"/>. This will temporarily load a cut-down version of Ubuntu which may be able to use the device in question. You might find that certain hardware devices do not function correctly; for example, you may find that sounds are inaudible, or that your printer does not function correctly. However, this does not necessarily mean that your sound card or printer is unsupported.