1- What is this?

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

	* Joomla! Official site: https://www.joomla.org

	* Joomla! 3.6 version history - https://docs.joomla.org/Joomla_3.6_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.

	You can find full technical requirements here: https://www.joomla.org/about-joomla/technical-requirements.html.



3- Is Joomla! for you?

	* Joomla! is the right solution for most content web projects: https://docs.joomla.org/Portal:Learn_More

	* See Joomla's core features - https://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: https://community.joomla.org/translations.html

	* You can also add languages directly to your website via your Joomla! administration panel: https://docs.joomla.org/J3.x:Setup_a_Multilingual_Site/Installing_New_Language

	* Learn how to setup a Multilingual Joomla! Site: https://docs.joomla.org/J3.x:Setup_a_Multilingual_Site



5- Learn Joomla!

	* Read Getting Started with Joomla to find out the basics: https://docs.joomla.org/J3.x:Getting_Started_with_Joomla!

	* Before installing, read the beginners guide: https://docs.joomla.org/Portal:Beginners



6- What are the benefits of Joomla?

	* The functionality of a Joomla! website can be extended by installing extensions that you can create (or download) to suit your needs.

	* There are many ready-made extensions that you can download and install.

	* Check out the Joomla! Extensions Directory (JED): https://extensions.joomla.org



7- Is it easy to change the layout display?

	* The layout is controlled by templates that you can edit.

	* There are a lot of ready-made professional templates that you can download.

	* Check out the template management information: https://docs.joomla.org/Portal:Template_Management



8- Ready to install Joomla?

	* Check the minimum requirements here: https://www.joomla.org/about-joomla/technical-requirements.html

	* How do you install Joomla - hhttps://docs.joomla.org/J3.x:Installing_Joomla

	* You could start your Joomla! experience building your site on a local test server.

	When ready it can be moved to an online hosting account of your choice.

	See the tutorial: https://docs.joomla.org/Installing_Joomla_locally



9- Updates are free!

	* Always use the latest version: https://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: https://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: https://www.joomla.org/3

	* What are the main differences from 2.5 to 3? https://docs.joomla.org/What_are_the_major_differences_between_Joomla!_2.5_and_3.x%3F

	* 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



12- Do you want to improve Joomla?

	* Where to request a feature? https://issues.joomla.org/

	* 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 https://volunteers.joomla.org/

	* Documentation for Developers: https://docs.joomla.org/Portal:Developers

	* Documentation for Web designers: https://docs.joomla.org/Web_designers



Copyright:

	* Copyright (C) 2005 - 2016 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