README.md

Joomla! CMS

What is this?

• This is a Joomla! installation/upgrade package to version 3.0.x
• Joomla! Official site
• Joomla! 3.0 version history
• Detailed changes in the Changelog

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 MySQL to run it. More details here

Is Joomla! for you?

• Joomla! is the right solution for any content web project
• See Features
• Try out our online demo

How to find a Joomla! translation?

• Repository of accredited language packs
• Directory of non-accredited language packs (see above for accredited)

Learn Joomla!

• Read Getting Started with Joomla to find out the basics
• Before installing, read the beginners guide

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)

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.

Ready to install Joomla?

• See minimum requirements
• How do you install 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.

Updates are free!

• Always use the latest version

Where can you get support and help?

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• Find the information you need
• Find help and other users
• Post questions at our forums
• Joomla Resources Directory (JRD):

Do you already have a Joomla site that's not built with Joomla 3.0.x ?

• What's new in Joomla 3.0.x
• What are the main differences from 2.5 to 3.0?
• How to migrate from 2.5.x to 3.0.x?
• What are the main differences from 1.5 to 2.5?
• How to migrate from 1.5.x to 3.0.x?
• Convert an existing Web site to Joomla

Do you want to improve Joomla?

• How do you request a feature?
• How do you report a bug?
• Get Involved: Joomla! is a community developed software. Join the community
• Documentation for Developers
• Documentation for Web designers

Copyright:

• Copyright (C) 2005 - 2013 Open Source Matters. All rights reserved.
• Credits
• Distributed under the GNU General Public License version 2 or later
• See Licenses details