Below, you'll find the documentation of the most important aspects of Haiku. Naturally, completing and extending the documentation is a continuing process (see the online version for updated pages and translations). If you find errors, would like to suggest topics or maybe even contribute yourself, please get in touch on the documentation mailing list. If you're interested in helping with translations, you'll find information on that at the i18n user guide wiki.
Haiku's GUI |
Learn about the basic elements of the graphical user interface. |
Deskbar |
Use and configure Haiku's version of the "Start" menu and taskbar. |
Tracker |
Learn all about navigating, working with files and folders and how to configure Haiku's file manager. |
Applications |
Learn how to un/install applications in general and how work with the ones that come with Haiku. |
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Workspaces |
Use virtual desktops for an uncluttered work environment. |
Twitcher |
Switch between running applications. |
Team Monitor |
Kill unresponsive applications or system components. |
Shortcuts and key combinations |
The most common shortcuts to speed up your workflow. |
Desktop Applets |
Simple tools to install on your Desktop and Deskbar. |
Preferences |
Configuring and setting up your system. |
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Queries |
Use Haiku's lightning fast queries to quickly find what you're looking for. |
Filetypes |
Set default applications, change file types and create your own. |
Attributes |
One of Haiku's main features lets you manage and add any kind of data to any file. |
Index |
Use indexing to be able to search for attributes. |
Filesystem layout |
Understand the filesystem hierarchy and get familiar with important file locations and folders. |
Workshop: Filetypes, Attributes, Index and Queries |
Learn to use some of Haiku's key features by organizing your DVDs. |
Workshop: Managing Email |
Learn to use Haiku's mail system with custom statuses and queries. |
Workshop: Wireless networking |
Set up your open or encrypted wireless network. |
Bash and Scripting |
Learn of some interesting scripts used by the system and about online resources for working in the shell and scripting. |
Boot Loader |
Set safe boot options to solve configuration problems. |