Mabox User Guide

Getting Started
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If you have just installed Mabox, the best place to get to know the system is the Mabox Linux User Guide.

It is still work in progress, but I will try to add any important informations there.

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Dear @napcok,

I think it will help others if we merge both your guide and the one Ben did (the manual). I can help you with that if you point me out where and how.

Both docs have have interesting and useful things to know.

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I think these are two separate things:
User guide → Mabox Linux User Guide | MaboxLinux is a short introduction focusing on the most important things to start using Mabox.
If anyone wants to know more, the Manual (Mabox Linux Manual and its Spanish translation contributed by @ben_chile → Mabox Linux Manual) gives more information.

I think it makes sense… short user guide to start and manual - if you want to know more.

If you would like to add or change something in the manual, you can do it → GitHub - Mabox-Linux/mabox-docs: Mabox Linux manual https://manual.maboxlinux.org/

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So, do you agree on the merging or not?

Even though they are different, they might be united and then, accessed through the Right CTRL Menu

I find myself looking into both of them

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I can agree, but … who will do the work?

Mabox is just a hobby project… created in my free time - after hours… although there are for sure enough tasks for full-time job :wink:
My priorities by importance:

  1. Maintenance (bugfixes, updates, packaging, servers, website, forum, repo, ISO images)
  2. Development
  3. Documentation

In 2023:

  • I’m keep doing great with maintenance,
  • it’s hard for me to find the right amount of time for development,
  • I don’t have time to even think about documentation :frowning:

I realize that Mabox’s documentation could be improved… but unfortunately, I don’t manage to find time for everything.

I think the separate User guide (short) and manual (more detailed) we currently have are fine.

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I told you on second message here that I want to help. I can do it. It’s my way to thank you for you great job.

That’s why I asked for guidelines and agreement.

I know you are busy with other Maboxian things :wink:

Just tell me if you still think it’s better to keep them separate or do I merge them. I can help with other things.

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User Guide is short and has everything important to get started quickly.
Manual is bigger and contains more details – good for users which need to know more.

Yes, I still think it is better to keep them separate.

I have a long list of fixes to do and an even longer list of improvements to come. I won’t have time to deal with documentation in the foreseeable future.

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Ok. Issue closed.