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   1  Joomla! CMS™
   2  
   3  1- Overview
   4      * This is a Joomla! 4.x installation/upgrade package.
   5      * Joomla! Official site: https://www.joomla.org
   6      * Joomla! 4.2 version history - https://docs.joomla.org/Special:MyLanguage/Joomla_4.2_version_history
   7      * Detailed changes in the Changelog: https://github.com/joomla/joomla-cms/commits/4.2-dev
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   9  2- What is Joomla?
  10      * Joomla! is a Content Management System (CMS) which enables you to build websites and powerful online applications.
  11      * It's a free and Open Source software, distributed under the GNU General Public License version 2 or later.
  12      * 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.
  13      You can find full technical requirements here: https://downloads.joomla.org/technical-requirements.
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  15  3- Is Joomla! for you?
  16      * Joomla! is the right solution for most content web projects: https://docs.joomla.org/Special:MyLanguage/Portal:Learn_More
  17      * See Joomla's core features - https://www.joomla.org/core-features.html
  18      * Try out our free hosting service: https://launch.joomla.org
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  20  4- How to find a Joomla! translation?
  21      * Repository of accredited language packs: https://downloads.joomla.org/language-packs
  22      * You can also add languages directly to your website via your Joomla! administration panel: https://docs.joomla.org/Special:MyLanguage/J4.x:Setup_a_Multilingual_Site/Installing_New_Language
  23      * Learn how to setup a Multilingual Joomla! Site: https://docs.joomla.org/Special:MyLanguage/J4.x:Setup_a_Multilingual_Site
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  25  5- Learn Joomla!
  26      * Read Getting Started with Joomla to find out the basics: https://docs.joomla.org/Special:MyLanguage/J4.x:Getting_Started_with_Joomla!
  27      * Before installing, read the beginners guide: https://docs.joomla.org/Special:MyLanguage/Portal:Beginners
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  29  6- What are the benefits of Joomla?
  30      * The functionality of a Joomla! website can be extended by installing extensions that you can create (or download) to suit your needs.
  31      * There are many ready-made extensions that you can download and install.
  32      * Check out the Joomla! Extensions Directory (JED): https://extensions.joomla.org
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  34  7- Is it easy to change the layout display?
  35      * The layout is controlled by templates that you can edit.
  36      * There are a lot of ready-made professional templates that you can download.
  37      * Check out the template management information: https://docs.joomla.org/Special:MyLanguage/Portal:Template_Management
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  39  8- Ready to install Joomla?
  40      * Check the minimum requirements here: https://downloads.joomla.org/technical-requirements
  41      * How do you install Joomla - https://docs.joomla.org/Special:MyLanguage/J4.x:Installing_Joomla
  42      * You could start your Joomla! experience building your site on a local test server.
  43      When ready it can be moved to an online hosting account of your choice.
  44      See the tutorial: https://docs.joomla.org/Special:MyLanguage/Installing_Joomla_locally
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  46  9- Updates are free!
  47      * Always use the latest version: https://downloads.joomla.org/latest
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  49  10- Where can you get support and help?
  50      * The Joomla! Documentation: https://docs.joomla.org/Special:MyLanguage/Main_Page
  51      * FAQ Frequently Asked Questions: https://docs.joomla.org/Special:MyLanguage/Category:FAQ
  52      * Find the information you need: https://docs.joomla.org/Special:MyLanguage/Start_here
  53      * Find help and other users: https://www.joomla.org/about-joomla/create-and-share.html
  54      * Post questions at our forums: https://forum.joomla.org
  55      * Joomla! Resources Directory (JRD): https://community.joomla.org/service-providers-directory/
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  57  11- Do you already have a Joomla! site that's not built with Joomla! 4.x ?
  58      * What's new in Joomla! 4.x: https://www.joomla.org/4
  59      * What are the main differences between 3.x and 4.x? https://docs.joomla.org/Special:MyLanguage/What_are_the_major_differences_between_Joomla!_3.x_and_4.x
  60      * How to migrate from 3.x to 4.x? Tutorial: https://docs.joomla.org/Special:MyLanguage/Joomla_3.x_to_4.x_Step_by_Step_Migration
  61      * How to migrate from 2.5.x to 3.x? Tutorial: https://docs.joomla.org/Special:MyLanguage/Joomla_2.5_to_3.x_Step_by_Step_Migration
  62      * How to migrate from 1.5.x to 3.x? Tutorial: https://docs.joomla.org/Special:MyLanguage/Joomla_1.5_to_3.x_Step_by_Step_Migration
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  64  12- Do you want to improve Joomla?
  65      * Where to request a feature? https://issues.joomla.org
  66      * How do you report a bug? https://docs.joomla.org/Special:MyLanguage/Filing_bugs_and_issues
  67      * Get Involved: Joomla! is a community developed software. Join the community at https://volunteers.joomla.org
  68      * Documentation for Developers: https://docs.joomla.org/Special:MyLanguage/Portal:Developers
  69      * Documentation for Web designers: https://docs.joomla.org/Special:MyLanguage/Web_designers
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  71  Copyright:
  72      * (C) 2005 Open Source Matters, Inc. <https://www.joomla.org>
  73      * Distributed under the GNU General Public License version 2 or later
  74      * See License details at https://docs.joomla.org/Special:MyLanguage/Joomla_Licenses