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 What is GeoNode
 ===============
 
+.. image:: img/logo.png
+
 GeoNode is a geospatial content management system, a platform for the management and publication of geospatial data. It brings together mature and stable open-source software projects under a consistent and easy-to-use interface allowing non-specialized users to share data and create interactive maps.
 
 Data management tools built into GeoNode allow for integrated creation of data, metadata, and map visualization. Each dataset in the system can be shared publicly or restricted to allow access to only specific users. Social features like user profiles and commenting and rating systems allow for the development of communities around each platform to facilitate the use, management, and quality control of the data the GeoNode instance contains.

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-Usage of the GeoNode's Django Administration Panel
-==================================================
+GeoNode Admins Guide
+====================
 
 GeoNode has an administration panel, based on the Django admin, which can be used to do some database operations.
 Although most of the operations can and should be done through the normal GeoNode interface,

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+.. _geonode_basics:
+
 GeoNode Basics
 ==============
 
+  .. figure:: img/geonode.png
+        :align: center
+
+is a platform for the management and publication of geospatial data.
+It brings together mature open-source software projects under an easy to use interface. 
+
+  .. figure:: img/gn_simplified_architecture.png
+        :align: center
+
+        *GeoNode simplified architecture*
+
+*With GeoNode, non-speclallzed users can share data and create interactive maps.*
+^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+
+  .. figure:: img/gn_is_made_for.png
+        :align: center
+  .. figure:: img/gn_publication_data.png
+        :align: center
+  .. figure:: img/gn_publication_data_2.png
+        :align: center
+
+Geospatial data storage
+^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+
+GeoNode allows users to upload vector data (currently shapefiles, json, csv, kml and kmz) and raster data in their original projections 
+using a web form.
+
+Vector data is converted into geospatial tables on a DB, satellite imagery and other kinds of raster data are retained as GeoTIFFs.
+
+Special importance is given to standard metadata formats like ISO 19139:2007 / ISO 19115 metadata standards.
+
+As soon as the upload is finished, the user can fill the resource metadata in order to make it suddenly available through the `CSW`_ (OGC Catalogue Service)
+endpoints and apis. 
+
+Users may also upload a metadata XML document (ISO, FGDC, and Dublin Core format) to fill key GeoNode metadata elements automatically.
+
+Similarly, GeoNode provides a web based styler that lets the users to change the data portryals and preview the changes at real time.
+
+.. _CSW: http://www.opengeospatial.org/standards/cat
+
+
+Data mixing, maps creation
+^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+
+Once the data has been uploaded, GeoNode lets the user search for it geographically or via keywords in order to create fancy maps.
+
+All the layers are automatically re-projected to web mercator for maps display, making it possible to use different popular base layers, 
+like Open Street Map, Google Satellite or Bing layers.
+
+Once the maps are saved, it is possible to embed them in any web page or get a PDF version for printing.
+
+GeoNode as a building block
+^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+
+A handful of other Open Source projects extend GeoNode's functionality by tapping into the re-usability of Django applications. 
+
+Visit our gallery to see how the community uses GeoNode: `GeoNode Projects <http://geonode.org/gallery/>`_.
+
+The development community is very supportive of new projects and contributes ideas and guidance for newcomers.
+
+Convinced! Where do I sign?
+^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+
+The next steps are:
+
+1. Make a ride on the :ref:`online_demo`
+
+2. Follow the :ref:`quick_setup_guide` in order to play with your own local instance and access all the admin functionalities
+
+3. Read the documentation starting from the :doc:`user guide </usage/index>` to the :doc:`admin guide </admin/index>`
+
+4. Subscribe to the `geonode-users`_ and/or `geonode-devel`_ mailing lists to join the community.
+   See also the section :ref:`get_in_touch` for more info.
+
+Thanks for your interest!
+
+.. _geonode-users: https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/geonode-users
+.. _geonode-devel: https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/geonode-devel
+
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     This is a demo only not to be considered a really production ready system.
     For a complete list of settings, refer to the section: :ref:`settings`
 
+.. _quick_setup_guide:
+
 Quick Installation Guide
 ========================
 

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+GeoNode Users Guide
+===================
+
 .. toctree::
     :maxdepth: 2