In addition to the Forum, there is excellent community participation in other important areas. [list][*]A complete and up-to-date [url=http://www.mepislovers.org/forums/user_manual8/]User's Manual[/url] is available off the desktop[*]There is a very active [url=http://www.mepiscommunity.org/en]Community website[/url][*]A [url=http://www.mepiscommunity.org/en/node/273]Packaging Team[/url] makes upgrades and new software available to keep applications on the cutting edge over the stable Debian base[/list]Have to admit: I am a great fan of this distro for everyday work (I run my whole office on it) and play!