Joomla! is an open source CMS distributed through a GNU (free) license that enables you to place your content online and thereby offer your customers services and products (forum, online store, photo gallery etc.) without any prior technical knowledge.

 It's the simplicity of using such a wide assortment of functionalities. At the end of the day, non-technical staff can manage their sites themselves and avoid expensive dependency on outside technical help.

If you're a JOOMLA! beginner, here's some information to get you started:

Situation n°1: you are a total newcomer to web site development and technology

• Read the document Joomla! for dummies!
• When you're aquainted with the basic steps, you can consult the tutorials.
• If you don't find the answers to your questions, call Modulis and we'll lend a hand

Situation n°2: you already have some experience with web design and development

• You can nonetheless check out JOOMLA! for dummies for a valuable review of CMS basics
• Next, you will likely find certain answers on the FAQ and forum, and don't overlook the tutorials!
• Lastly, if you still need an answer to your question, just contact Modulis

• Joomla.org
• Forum Joomla.org
• Forge Joomla.org
• Dev Joomla.org
• OpenSource Matters