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   1  1- What is this?
   2      * This is a Joomla! installation/upgrade package to version 2.5.x
   3      * Joomla! Official site: http://www.joomla.org
   4      * Joomla 2.5 version history - http://docs.joomla.org/Joomla_2.5_version_history
   5      * Detailed changes in the Changelog: http://joomlacode.org/gf/project/joomla/scmsvn/?action=browse&path=/development/trunk/administrator/&view=log
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   7  2- What is Joomla?
   8      * Joomla it's a Content Management System (CMS) which enables you to build Web sites and powerful online applications.
   9      * It's a free and OpenSource software, distributed under the GNU General Public License version 2 or later
  10      * This is a simple and powerful web server application and it requires a server with PHP and MySQL to run it. 
  11      More details here: http://www.joomla.org/about-joomla.html
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  13  3- Is Joomla for you?
  14      * Joomla its the right solution for any content web project: http://docs.joomla.org/Joomla_Is_it_for-me%3F
  15      * See Features - http://docs.joomla.org/Joomla_Core_Features
  16      * Try out our online demo: http://demo.joomla.org/
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  18  4- How to find a Joomla! translation?
  19      * Joomla speak your language: http://docs.joomla.org/Joomla_and_languages/translations
  20      * Repository of accredited language packs: http://community.joomla.org/translations.html
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  22  5- Learn Joomla!
  23      * Read Getting Started with Joomla to find out the basics: http://docs.joomla.org/Getting_Started_with_Joomla!
  24      * Before installing, read the beginners guide: http://docs.joomla.org/Beginners
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  26  6- What are the limits of Joomla?
  27      * Joomla sites can be extended in functionalities with Extensions that you can create to suite your needs.
  28      * There are lots of ready made extensions that you can download and install.
  29      * See the Joomla! Extensions Directory (JED): http://extensions.joomla.org
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  31  7- Is it easy to change the layout display?
  32      * The layout its controlled by templates that you can edit.
  33      * There are lots of ready made templates that you can download.
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  35  8- Ready to install Joomla?
  36      * See minimum requirements here: http://www.joomla.org/technical-requirements.html
  37      * How do you install Joomla! ? - http://docs.joomla.org/Installing_Joomla!_1.7
  38      * Start your Joomla experience building your site with a local test server.
  39      When ready it can be moved to an on-line hosting account of your choice. 
  40      See the tutorial: http://docs.joomla.org/Tutorial:Joomla_Local_install
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  42  9- Updates are free!
  43      * Always use the latest version: http://www.joomla.org/download.html
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  45  10- Where can you get support and help?
  46      * FAQ Frequently Asked Questions: http://docs.joomla.org/Category:FAQ
  47      * Find the information you need: http://docs.joomla.org/Start_here
  48      * Find help and other users: http://www.joomla.org/about-joomla/create-and-share.html
  49      * Post questions at our forums: http://forum.joomla.org
  50      * Joomla Resources Directory (JRD): http://resources.joomla.org/tos.html
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  52  11- Already have a site but its not built with Joomla 2.5 ?
  53      * What's new in Joomla 2.5+ - http://docs.joomla.org/What%27s_new_in_Joomla_2.5
  54      * What are the main differences from 1.5 to 2.5+ ? Table of contents: http://docs.joomla.org/Differences_from_Joomla_1.5_to_Joomla_2.5
  55      * How to migrate from 1.5.x ? Tutorial: http://docs.joomla.org/Tutorial:Migrating_from_Joomla_1.5_to_Joomla_2.5
  56      * Upgrade Instructions: http://docs.joomla.org/Upgrade_Instructions
  57      * Convert an existing Web site to Joomla - http://docs.joomla.org/How_to_Convert_an_existing_Web_site_to_a_Joomla!_Web_site
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  59  12- Do you want to improve Joomla?
  60      * How do you request a feature? http://docs.joomla.org/How_do_you_request_a_feature%3F
  61      * How do you report a bug? http://docs.joomla.org/How_do_you_report_a_bug%3F
  62      * Get Involved: Joomla! its a community developed software. Join the community at http://www.joomla.org
  63      * Are you a Developer? http://docs.joomla.org/Developers
  64      * Are you a Web designer? http://docs.joomla.org/Web_designers
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  66  Copyright:
  67      * Copyright (C) 2005 - 2012 Open Source Matters. All rights reserved.
  68      * Credits: http://docs.joomla.org/Joomla_1.6_Credits
  69      * Distributed under the GNU General Public License version 2 or later
  70      * See Licenses details at http://docs.joomla.org/Joomla_Licenses