Welcome to the Haiku User Guide
Below, you'll find the documentation of the most important aspects of Haiku. Naturally, completing and extending the documentation is a continuing process. If you find errors or would like to suggest topics or maybe even contribute yourself, please file a bugreport or get in touch on the documentation mailing list.
| Boot Loader | Set safe boot options to solve configuration problems. |
| Filesystem layout | Understand the filesystem hierarchy and get familiar with important file locations and folders. |
| Haiku's GUI | Learn about the basic elements of the graphical user interface. |
| Workspaces | Use virtual desktops for an uncluttered work environment. |
| Twitcher | Switch between running applications. |
| Team Monitor | Kill unresponsive applications or system components. |
| Tracker | Learn all about navigating, working with files and folders and how to configure Haiku's file manager. |
| Shortcuts and key combinations | The most common shortcuts to speed up your workflow. |
| Deskbar | Use and configure Haiku's version of the "Start" menu and taskbar. |
| Filetypes | Set default applications, change file types and create your own. |
| Attributes | One of Haiku's main features lets you manage and add any kind of data to any file. |
| Index | Use indexing to be able to search for attributes. |
| Queries | Use Haiku's lightning fast queries to quickly find what you're looking for. |
| Workshop: Filetypes, Attributes, Index and Queries | Learn to use some of Haiku's key features by organizing your DVDs. |
| Applications | Learn how to un/install applications in general and how work with the ones that come with Haiku. |
| Desktop Applets | Simple tools to install on your Desktop and Deskbar. |
| Preferences | Configuring and setting up your system. |
| Bash and Scripting | Learn of some interesting scripts used by the system and about online resources for working in the shell and scripting. |