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I was first introduced to UNIX in the summer of 1995, and I started using
Linux in early 1999.
Quickly I fell in love with this OS. I began to study it and now I have a fair knowledge of the system.
If you have any desire to learn more about Linux, you've come to the right place. I have below a large number of excellent Linux resources for everyone. I found most of list on the Jan 2000 issue of PC Today.
The main page of the Linux Documentation project.
The Linux Documentation Project is working on developing free, high quality documentation for the GNU/Linux operating system. The overall goal of the LDP is to collaborate in all of the issues of Linux documentation... LDP's goal is to create the canonical set of free Linux documentation.
AppWatch.com provides the latest news and information about free software and opne source software for Linux. You can check an application's current version as well as its development history; most entries include a download link if you want to to try out the software of update your version.
CALEB15 specializes in links to tools for defeating Trojans, denial of service attacks, viruses, and other gremlins. In addition to security tools, CALEB15 offers downloads for many free opereting systems, including Linux.
New software releases and bug and security information. It also contains editorials and message boards.
This is a popular resource for new and update Linux releases. You can search for applications by name or keyword or browse the listings by category, date, popularity, or rating.
Offers a wide range of software downloads for the entire Linux community, from beginners to experts. Files are rated with one to five penguins, and the most popular files and recently update files are highlighted on the home page.
A one-stop solution for improving the appearance of your X Windows system. You will find pictures, icons, and themes as well as backgrounds for most window manages in existence.
TuxFinder is a search engine for locating files on various FTP sites around the world. You can specify the file format to look for as well as the program name.
This is the official Linux Kernel Archive. Here you will find the latest release of the kernel source, both stable and hacker versions.
LinuxPlanet offers active user discussions on many Linux subjects, including applications, drivers, and system setup. The site also features Linux news and information, as well as tools and technical support.
LinuxQuestions.org is a free forum for the exchange of information about Linux. Its focus is on experienced users answering the questions of new users. The site organizes the forums into six Linux-specific topics and to catchall topics for non-Linux questions or comments. There is also a feedback forum for comments about the site.
Both a destination and a portal for information about software development under Linux. The site includes a knowledge base, news, articles, classifieds, job listings, user discussions, and a bookstore.
Offers timely programming news and a large collection of resources, including code, development, libraries, toolkits, and hundreds of links to additional Linux information and resources.
MySQL is the most popular Open Source SQL database. MySQL is a relational database. That is, a database that stores data in separate tables rather than putting all the data in one big storeroom system. This makes it more flexible and efficient.
An important benefit of MySQL is that it is available under the GPL (GNU General Public License). Therefore it is free for all to use, modify and redistribute.
Geared toward open source Web development. Contains information about useing Linux or BSD with Apache Web server, MySQL, PHP, and Perl; code samples; HOWTOs, quick tips; and discussions.
If you're looking for source code or information for your next Linux project, you can usually count on finding it in Sourcebank's extensive collection of code, articles, and research papers. Sourcebank also includs community forums, e-mail newsletters, and links to some of the fnnier comments they have found in source code.
LinuxGames features extensive, well-organized lists of game reviews, news, and articles, as well as an active forum for discussing Linux gaming.
The Linux Game Development Centre is packed with interviews, editorials, and programming and design information for both the experienced game developers who are new to Linux and those who are new to game development in general.
This is a comercial website that tries to provide Linux users with good games at reasonable prices.
The Linux Game Tome offers a varied collection of gaming news and user-maintained database of Linux games. Site visitors can add game information and comments to the Tome. All game reviews include a rating based on user input.
Loki Games has set itself to porting many popular commercial games to Linux. That way you wan continue playing the same games you are used to uner Linux. You can purchase such games as:
Linux can run on many hardware platforms, not just Intel x86 architecture. If you have a PowerPC you will find everything you need to get Linux up and running on this site.
Linux Printing provides a number of printer resources, including HOWTOs, a support database, man pages, driver listings, and a printer vendor list.
This site ontains well-organized lists of articles, message boards, Linux newsgroups, Linux IRC chats, HOWTOs, FAQs, distributions, and other information and resources.
LinuxHelpOnline specializes in security news, distribution update alerts, FAQs, HOWTOs, forums, and links to other resources for finding information or answers to your questions.
Features a directory-like interface. The site is well organized by category and topic an dis completely indexed and searchable.
Claims to be the unbiased source of content, community, and commerce for the Open Source and Linux communities. Withe the acquisition of Slashdot and freshmeat, Andover.Net is a powerhouse of Linux news, tools, HOWTOs, and feature articles.
HardcoreLinux can help you pare down the unnecessary fluff that came with your Linux distribution. Use the Hardcore Linux Kernel Hacking HOWTO, to get a lean, mean operating machine.
Provides a comprehensive resource for learning about Linux. Users at all levels of experience are encouraged to participate in providing material and information to share with the Linux community.
Comprehensive directory where you can find Linux patches, updates, documentation, and other information related to the Linux kernel.
An in-depth, well-organized Linux portal that provides links to many Linux sites and resources. Information is grouped by category and indexed for quick searches. The site also includes news, forums, email, and a Web calendar.
Linux Online is a clearinghouse of information for almost all things Linux, including news, support, documentation, distributions, user groups, vendors, projects, and online lessons.
Extensive forums covering a wide range of topics are st one feature of LinuxStart.com. This site is a human-indexed directory that offers links to a long list of free, commercial, and open source Linux software, plus a free mail service, ad the latest Linux news.
Linux Voodoo specializes in hardware, drivers, games, and tutorials. The site has an active community of users and a 24-hour help desk to help you find or use the information available on the site.
A portal site for the Linux enthusiast. In addition to discussion forums, the site provides free email, chats, downloads, news, events, auctions, a free newsletter, a beginners' guide, and a bookstore.
At LinuxYes.com, you can share information, discuss Linux issues, and collaborate on projects. You cna also get comlete reviews of Linux distritutions and open source applications.
This is a monthly online magazine for Linux users. Includes regular columns for new users, Q&A, graphics, as well as feature articles from software developers.
This is a very good Linux magazine. It includes news, reviews, downloads and more. There is general help and information about Linux. Note, however, that the online version only contains a small portion of all the articles.
LinuxFocus is the first really international Linux Magazine. It is managed and produced by Linux volunteers, fans and developers. LF is free and available on the web all over the world.
Linux is a truly international endeavour. The programmers that develop Linux and it's applications are truly spread throughout the world, and no single country contains the majority of the development effort. LinuxFocus is a magazine that tries to address the needs of the entire linux community as a whole. It is available in Dutch, English, French, German, Russian, Spanish and Turkish. There are efforts being carried out to include Arabic, Korean, Chinese (both writings), Italian, and Portuguese.
LinuxFocus is devoted to supplying the emerging young and active Linux community with tips, information and recent news. It is freely availabe in its entirety on the web and can be purchased all over the wrold.
Another Linux magazine. It provides good information for the Linux community.
