launchpad helpLaunchpad is a suite of web-based tools that help people and projects to collaborate in the creation of free software.
Several high-profile free software projects use Launchpad, including:
- Ubuntu - Linux-based operating system.
- Bazaar - distributed version control.
- Zope 3 - web application server.
- Jokosher - easy to use audio recorder and editor.
What you can do with Launchpad
You run a free software project
- Track your project's bugs.
- Host your project's code and downloadable files.
- Plan and track work on your project.
- Translate your project into different languages.
- Provide an easy way for users to ask for and give help.
- Package experimental versions of your software for Ubuntu and host them using Launchpad.
As an individual
- Report and find out more about bugs in free software.
- Translate free software into your language.
- Find the source code for free software projects.
- Propose and develop ideas for new features in free software projects.
- Ask for help if you get stuck when using free software.
- Offer help to other users of free software.
- Download installers and documentation for free software projects.
- Package software for Ubuntu and make it available in a Launchpad apt repository.
Getting started with Launchpad
The first step to using Launchpad is to register your user account. Follow our guide to [:CreatingYourLaunchpadAccount:creating your Launchpad account].
If you want to use Launchpad for your free software project, following our guide to [:RegisteringANewProject:registering your project].
