1. 1- What is this?
* This is a Joomla! installation/upgrade package to version 3.x
* Joomla! Official site: http://www.joomla.org
* Joomla 3.3 version history -
http://docs.joomla.org/Joomla_3.3_version_history
* Detailed changes in the Changelog: https://github.com/joomla/joomla-
cms/commits/master
2- What is Joomla?
* Joomla is a Content Management System (CMS) which enables you to build
Web sites and powerful online applications.
* It's a free and OpenSource software, distributed under the GNU General
Public License version 2 or later
* This is a simple and powerful web server application and it requires a
server with PHP and either MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server to run it.
More details here: http://www.joomla.org/about-joomla.html
3- Is Joomla for you?
* Joomla is the right solution for any content web project:
http://docs.joomla.org/Joomla_Is_it_for_me%3F
* See Features - http://www.joomla.org/core-features.html
* Try out our online demo: http://demo.joomla.org/
4- How to find a Joomla! translation?
* Repository of accredited language packs:
http://community.joomla.org/translations.html
* Directory of non-accredited language packs (see above for accredited):
http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/languages/translations-for-joomla
5- Learn Joomla!
* Read Getting Started with Joomla to find out the basics:
http://docs.joomla.org/Getting_Started_with_Joomla!
* Before installing, read the beginners guide:
http://docs.joomla.org/Beginners
6- What are the limits of Joomla?
* Joomla sites can be extended in functionalities with Extensions that you
can create (or download) to suite your needs.
* There are lots of ready made extensions that you can download and
install.
* See the Joomla! Extensions Directory (JED): http://extensions.joomla.org
7- Is it easy to change the layout display?
* The layout is controlled by templates that you can edit.
* There are lots of ready made templates that you can download.
8- Ready to install Joomla?
* See minimum requirements here: http://www.joomla.org/technical-
requirements.html
* How do you install Joomla! ? - http://docs.joomla.org/Installing_Joomla!
* Start your Joomla experience building your site with a local test
server.
When ready it can be moved to an on-line hosting account of your choice.
See the tutorial: http://docs.joomla.org/Tutorial:Joomla_Local_install
9- Updates are free!
* Always use the latest version: http://www.joomla.org/download.html
10- Where can you get support and help?
* FAQ Frequently Asked Questions: http://docs.joomla.org/Category:FAQ
* Find the information you need: http://docs.joomla.org/Start_here
* Find help and other users: http://www.joomla.org/about-joomla/create-
and-share.html
* Post questions at our forums: http://forum.joomla.org

2. * Joomla Resources Directory (JRD): http://resources.joomla.org/tos.html
11- Do you already have a Joomla site that's not built with Joomla 3.x ?
* What's new in Joomla 3.x - http://www.joomla.org/3
* What are the main differences from 2.5 to 3? Table of contents:
http://docs.joomla.org/Differences_from_Joomla_2.5_to_Joomla_3.0
* How to migrate from 2.5.x to 3.x? Tutorial:
http://docs.joomla.org/Migrating_from_Joomla_2.5_to_Joomla_3.0
* 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
* How to migrate from 1.5.x to 3.x? Tutorial:
http://docs.joomla.org/Migrating_from_Joomla_1.5_to_Joomla_3.0
* Convert an existing Web site to Joomla -
http://docs.joomla.org/How_to_Convert_an_existing_Web_site_to_a_Joomla!_Web_site
12- Do you want to improve Joomla?
* How do you request a feature?
http://docs.joomla.org/How_do_you_request_a_feature%3F
* How do you report a bug? http://docs.joomla.org/Filing_bugs_and_issues
* Get Involved: Joomla! is a community developed software. Join the
community at http://www.joomla.org
* Are you a Developer? http://docs.joomla.org/Developers
* Are you a Web designer? http://docs.joomla.org/Web_designers
Copyright:
* Copyright (C) 2005 - 2014 Open Source Matters. All rights reserved.
* Credits: http://docs.joomla.org/Joomla!_Credits_and_Thanks
* Distributed under the GNU General Public License version 2 or later
* See Licenses details at http://docs.joomla.org/Joomla_Licenses