Merge lp:~bradputzier/ubuntu-za/getting-started into lp:ubuntu-za

[Bradley Putzier]

Added the "getting-started" page for review. Includes a poll for some feedback.

Again, no offence if this is not considered necessary. I enjoyed learning how to put it together.

[Gustav H Meyer (inetpro)]

Looks good to me

review: Approve

=== modified file 'conf.py'
--- conf.py	2015-02-04 18:24:30 +0000
+++ conf.py	2015-02-21 13:14:24 +0000
@@ -112,6 +112,7 @@
 NAVIGATION_LINKS = {
     DEFAULT_LANG: [
         ('/index.html', 'Home'),
+        ('/getting-started.html', 'Getting Started'),
         ('/getting-involved.html', 'Getting Involved'),
         ('/irc.html', 'IRC Channel'),
         (

=== added file 'pages/getting-started.rst'
--- pages/getting-started.rst	1970-01-01 00:00:00 +0000
+++ pages/getting-started.rst	2015-02-21 13:14:24 +0000
@@ -0,0 +1,57 @@
+.. title: Getting Started
+.. slug: getting-started
+.. date: 2014-12-18 20:58:59 UTC+02:00
+.. tags: 
+.. link: 
+.. description: 
+.. type: text
+
+Getting started with Ubuntu_ has never been easier.  Whether you are 
+wanting to get a few more years of good use out of an older piece of 
+hardware or are looking for a great secure and safe operating system to 
+use as your day to day workhorse, Ubuntu_ can meet your needs.
+
+Getting started involves a few steps, namely:
+
+-	Choose your distribution and download it
+-	Burn the distribution to DVD or to a USB Thumb Drive
+-	Boot your computer from the DVD or Thumb Drive and follow the on-screen instructions
+    
+Choose your distribution
+------------------------
+
+You may be wondering "What is a distribution?".  Simply put, it is a compilation of different software and in particular,
+a different graphical interface and user experience.  Many people have their views on the best distribution and interface, but
+at the end of the day, it comes down to your personal preference.  Some distributions work best on more modern hardware, while
+others will run on outdated hardware.
+
+Ubuntu has a default Ubuntu distribution, however, many Ubuntu based distributions exist.  Even Ubuntu is a distribution, 
+being based on Debian_ . 
+
+Choose the distribution_ that suits your needs and hardware and let us know `your choice </poll.html>`_!
+    
+Burn a DVD or make a bootable flash drive
+-----------------------------------------
+
+Depending on your hardware, a DVD or usb flash drive may be used to install.
+
+Instructions on setting these up can be found in the links below.  Remember, if you need help, just ask on
+our `IRC </irc.html>`_! channel.
+
+`General Installations`_
+
+`Burning a DVD`_
+
+`Making a Bootable USB Drive`_
+
+Have fun with your new operating system
+---------------------------------------
+Now that things are installed, start having fun.  `Get involved </getting-involved.html>`_! in the community or just come and
+`say hello </irc.html>`_!.
+    
+.. _Ubuntu : https://www.ubuntu.com
+.. _Debian : http://www.debian.org
+.. _distribution : http://www.ubuntu.com/about/about-ubuntu/flavours
+.. _Burning a DVD : https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto
+.. _General Installations : https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation
+.. _Making a Bootable USB Drive : https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/FromUSBStick

=== added file 'pages/poll.rst'
--- pages/poll.rst	1970-01-01 00:00:00 +0000
+++ pages/poll.rst	2015-02-21 13:14:24 +0000
@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+.. title: Poll
+.. slug: poll
+.. date: 2014-12-18 20:58:59 UTC+02:00
+.. tags: 
+.. link: 
+.. description: 
+.. type: text
+
+.. raw:: html
+
+    <div class="row text-center">
+        <div class="col-md-3">&nbsp;</div>
+        <div class="col-md-6 well">
+            <p><strong>Share your choice with us </strong></p>
+				<iframe src="http://strawpoll.me/embed_1/3695197" style="width: 550px; height: 610px; border: 0;">Loading poll...</iframe>
+        </div>
+        <div class="col-md-3">&nbsp;</div>
+    </div>
+.. raw:: html
+
+    <div class="row text-center">
+        <div class="col-md-3">&nbsp;</div>
+        <div class="col-md-6 well">
+            <p><strong>What others are using </strong></p>
+				<iframe src="http://strawpoll.me/embed_1/3695197/r" style="width: 550px; height: 610px; border: 0;">Loading poll...</iframe>
+         </div>
+        <div class="col-md-3">&nbsp;</div>
+    </div>