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You can help make Ubuntu more accessible by contacting the Accessibility Team and reporting any problems you experience.
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Ubuntu is free and open-source. We will never charge you to install and use Ubuntu, and you can always access, modify, use and distribute our supported applications. In fact, you are encouraged to do so! Not only does this mean that you save money on your software, it also means that the software you use is completely transparent and open to scrutiny. Security problems are found faster, no nasty surprises can be included without your knowledge and you can even make changes to Ubuntu yourself. Freedom!
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If you deal with sensitive information, Ubuntu applications can be checked and vetted for security by you. Everything is in your control.
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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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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.
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