1- What is this?

* This is a Joomla! installation/upgrade package to version 3.x

* Joomla! Official site: http://www.joomla.org
* Joomla! 3.4 version history -
https://docs.joomla.org/Joomla_3.4_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:
https://docs.joomla.org/Joomla_Is_it_for_me%3F
* See Features - http://www.joomla.org/core-features.html
* Try out our online demo: https://demo.joomla.org/

4- How to find a Joomla! translation?

* Repository of accredited language packs:
http://community.joomla.org/translations.html
* You can also add languages directly to your website via your Joomla!
administration panel.

5- Learn Joomla!
* Read Getting Started with Joomla to find out the basics:
https://docs.joomla.org/Getting_Started_with_Joomla!
* Before installing, read the beginners guide:
https://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! ? - https://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: https://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?

* The Joomla! Documentation: https://docs.joomla.org/Main_Page
* FAQ Frequently Asked Questions: https://docs.joomla.org/Category:FAQ
 * Find the information you need: https://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
* Joomla Resources Directory (JRD): http://resources.joomla.org/

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:
https://docs.joomla.org/Differences_from_Joomla_2.5_to_Joomla_3.0
* How to migrate from 2.5.x to 3.x? Tutorial:
https://docs.joomla.org/Joomla_2.5_to_3.x_Step_by_Step_Migration
* How to migrate from 1.5.x to 3.x? Tutorial:
https://docs.joomla.org/Joomla_1.5_to_3.x_Step_by_Step_Migration
* Convert an existing Web site to Joomla:
https://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?
https://docs.joomla.org/How_do_you_request_a_feature%3F
* How do you report a bug? https://docs.joomla.org/Filing_bugs_and_issues
* Get Involved: Joomla! is a community developed software. Join the community
at http://volunteers.joomla.org/
* Are you a Developer? https://docs.joomla.org/Developers
* Are you a Web designer? https://docs.joomla.org/Web_designers

Copyright:
* Copyright (C) 2005 - 2015 Open Source Matters. All rights reserved.
* Special Thanks: https://docs.joomla.org/Joomla!_Credits_and_Thanks
* Distributed under the GNU General Public License version 2 or later
* See Licenses details at https://docs.joomla.org/Joomla_Licenses