From 9119bba439129f5d0b85dc78034bf4be9be9b029 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Andrew David Wong Date: Sun, 13 Sep 2020 08:52:31 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Improve cross-linking of important documentation pages --- user/common-tasks/getting-started.md | 34 ++++++++++--------- .../installation-guide.md | 5 ++- 2 files changed, 22 insertions(+), 17 deletions(-) diff --git a/user/common-tasks/getting-started.md b/user/common-tasks/getting-started.md index 50838a15..321a859a 100644 --- a/user/common-tasks/getting-started.md +++ b/user/common-tasks/getting-started.md @@ -137,21 +137,24 @@ Still not sure? You might find it helpful to read [this article][partitioning], which describes how one of the Qubes OS architects partitions her digital life into security domains. -Common tasks ------------- +Important tasks +--------------- -Here are the documentation pages for some of the main actions you'll want to perform. -A full list is available in the [Common Tasks] section of the documentation. +It's very important to [keep Qubes updated][update] to ensure you have the latest security updates. +Frequently updating is one of the best ways to remain secure against new threats. + +It's also very important to make regular backups so that you don't lose your data unexpectedly. +The [Qubes backup system] allows you to do this securely and easily. + +Here are some other tasks you're likely to want to perform. +(A full list is available in the [Common Tasks] section of the documentation.) * [Copying and Pasting Text Between Domains][copy-paste] * [Copying and Moving Files Between Domains][copy-files] * [Copying from (and to) dom0] - * [Updating Software in dom0] - * [Updating and Installing Software in VMs] - * [Backup, Restoration, and Migration] - * [Enabling Fullscreen Mode] - * [Using DisposableVMs] - * [Using and Managing USB Devices] + * [Fullscreen Mode] + * [DisposableVMs] + * [Device Handling] (block, USB, and PCI devices) If you encounter any problems, please visit the [Help, Support, and Mailing Lists] page. @@ -167,16 +170,15 @@ If you encounter any problems, please visit the [Help, Support, and Mailing List [dom0-precautions]: /doc/security-guidelines/#dom0-precautions [tools]: /doc/tools/ [partitioning]: https://blog.invisiblethings.org/2011/03/13/partitioning-my-digital-life-into.html +[update]: /doc/updating-qubes-os/ +[Qubes backup system]: /doc/backup-restore/ [Common Tasks]: /doc/#common-tasks [copy-files]: /doc/copying-files/ [copy-paste]: /doc/copy-paste/ [Copying from (and to) dom0]: /doc/copy-from-dom0/ -[Updating Software in dom0]: /doc/software-update-dom0/ -[Updating and Installing Software in VMs]: /doc/software-update-vm/ -[Backup, Restoration, and Migration]: /doc/backup-restore/ -[Enabling Fullscreen Mode]: /doc/full-screen-mode/ -[Using DisposableVMs]: /doc/disposablevm/ -[Using and Managing USB Devices]: /doc/usb/ +[Fullscreen Mode]: /doc/full-screen-mode/ +[DisposableVMs]: /doc/disposablevm/ +[Device Handling]: /doc/device-handling/ [Help, Support, and Mailing Lists]: /support/ diff --git a/user/downloading-installing-upgrading/installation-guide.md b/user/downloading-installing-upgrading/installation-guide.md index 01d3d5c0..0d41901d 100644 --- a/user/downloading-installing-upgrading/installation-guide.md +++ b/user/downloading-installing-upgrading/installation-guide.md @@ -348,7 +348,9 @@ Frequently updating is one of the best ways to remain secure against new threats It is extremely important to make regular backups so that you don't lose your data unexpectedly. The [Qubes backup system] allows you to do this securely and easily. -Read more about [Common Tasks] and [Managing Operating Systems within Qubes]. +### Get Started + +[Get Started] with Qubes, and read more about [Common Tasks] and [Managing Operating Systems within Qubes]. ## Getting help @@ -390,4 +392,5 @@ Read more about [Common Tasks] and [Managing Operating Systems within Qubes]. [Tor]: https://www.torproject.org/ [TemplateVMs]: /doc/templates/ [advanced configuration]: /doc/#advanced-configuration +[Get Started]: /getting-started/