Joomla! CMS [![Build Status](https://travis-ci.org/joomla/joomla-cms.png)](https://travis-ci.org/joomla/joomla-cms) ==================== What is this? --------------------- * This is a Joomla! installation/upgrade package to version 3.x * Joomla! [Official site](http://www.joomla.org) * Joomla! 3.1 [version history](http://docs.joomla.org/Joomla_3.1_version_history) * Detailed changes in the [Changelog](http://joomlacode.org/gf/project/joomla/scmsvn/?action=browse&path=/development/trunk/administrator/&view=log) 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 it. More [details here](http://www.joomla.org/about-joomla.html) Is Joomla! for you? --------------------- * Joomla! is [the right solution for any content web project](http://docs.joomla.org/Joomla_Is_it_for_me%3F) * See [Features](http://www.joomla.org/core-features.html) * Try out our [online demo](http://demo.joomla.org) How to find a Joomla! translation? --------------------- * Repository of accredited [language packs](http://community.joomla.org/translations.html) * Directory of [non-accredited language packs](http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/languages/translations-for-joomla) (see above for accredited) Learn Joomla! --------------------- * Read [Getting Started with Joomla](http://docs.joomla.org/Getting_Started_with_Joomla!) to find out the basics * Before installing, read the [beginners guide](http://docs.joomla.org/Beginners) 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)](http://extensions.joomla.org) 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](http://www.joomla.org/technical-requirements.html) * How do you [install Joomla!](http://docs.joomla.org/Installing_Joomla!) ? * Start your Joomla! experience [building your site with a local test server](http://docs.joomla.org/Tutorial:Joomla_Local_install). When ready it can be moved to an on-line hosting account of your choice. Updates are free! --------------------- * Always use the [latest version](http://www.joomla.org/download.html) Where can you get support and help? --------------------- * [Frequently Asked Questions](http://docs.joomla.org/Category:FAQ) (FAQ) * Find the [information you need](http://docs.joomla.org/Start_here) * Find [help and other users](http://www.joomla.org/about-joomla/create-and-share.html) * Post questions at [our forums](http://forum.joomla.org) * [Joomla Resources Directory](http://resources.joomla.org/tos.html) (JRD): Do you already have a Joomla site that's not built with Joomla 3.x ? --------------------- * What's [new in Joomla 3.x](http://www.joomla.org/3) * What are the [main differences from 2.5 to 3.x](http://docs.joomla.org/Differences_from_Joomla_2.5_to_Joomla_3.0)? * How to [migrate from 2.5.x to 3.x](http://docs.joomla.org/Migrating_from_Joomla_2.5_to_Joomla_3.0)? * What are the [main differences from 1.5 to 2.5](http://docs.joomla.org/Differences_from_Joomla_1.5_to_Joomla_2.5)? * How to [migrate from 1.5.x to 3.x](http://docs.joomla.org/Migrating_from_Joomla_1.5_to_Joomla_3.0)? * [Convert an existing Web site to Joomla](http://docs.joomla.org/How_to_Convert_an_existing_Web_site_to_a_Joomla!_Web_site) Do you want to improve Joomla? --------------------- * How do you [request a feature](http://docs.joomla.org/How_do_you_request_a_feature%3F)? * How do you [report a bug](http://docs.joomla.org/Filing_bugs_and_issues)? * Get Involved: Joomla! is a community developed software. [Join the community](http://www.joomla.org) * Documentation for [Developers](http://docs.joomla.org/Developers) * Documentation for [Web designers](http://docs.joomla.org/Web_designers) Copyright: --------------------- * Copyright (C) 2005 - 2013 Open Source Matters. All rights reserved. * [Credits](http://docs.joomla.org/Joomla_3_Credits) * Distributed under the GNU General Public License version 2 or later * See [Licenses details](http://docs.joomla.org/Joomla_Licenses)