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"Must See!"
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- SecurityFocus
- Focus on Linux Mailing List - This mailing list is strictly
for Linux, and is recommended by computer security experts. There
are lots of intelligent users that subscribe to this list so this
is the site to visit if you have any security-related
questions.
Bookmark created on 2009-1-4.
  
- SecurityFocus
- Focus on Linux Mailing List - This mailing list is strictly
for Linux, and is recommended by computer security experts. There
are lots of intelligent users that subscribe to this list so this
is the site to visit if you have any security-related
questions.
Bookmark created on 2009-1-4.
- LinuxPlanet
- Reports - How to Help New Linux Users - If It's Not Obvious to
Them, It's Not Obvious - This is an excellent article which
offers great advice on helping new Linux users. It was originally
published in 2001, but is still relevant today
Bookmark created on 2008-11-26.
- LinuxPlanet
- Reports - How to Help New Linux Users - If It's Not Obvious to
Them, It's Not Obvious - This is an excellent article which
offers great advice on helping new Linux users. It was originally
published in 2001, but is still relevant today
Bookmark created on 2008-11-26.
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A Practical Guide to GPL Compliance - Software Freedom Law
Center - A guide to effective compliance with the GNU General
Public License (GPL) and related licenses. It focuses on avoiding
compliance actions and minimizing the negative impact when
enforcement actions occur. (2008)
Bookmark created on 2008-8-25.
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A Practical Guide to GPL Compliance - Software Freedom Law
Center - A guide to effective compliance with the GNU General
Public License (GPL) and related licenses. It focuses on avoiding
compliance actions and minimizing the negative impact when
enforcement actions occur. (2008)
Bookmark created on 2008-8-25.
- Regular-Expressions.info
- A resource site for regular expressions (regexes), including
tutorials, specialized tools and utilities for working with
regexes, as well as samples, books, and reference tools about
regexes.
Bookmark created on 2008-6-22.
- Regular-Expressions.info
- A resource site for regular expressions (regexes), including
tutorials, specialized tools and utilities for working with
regexes, as well as samples, books, and reference tools about
regexes.
Bookmark created on 2008-6-22.
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The Definitive Guide to VoIP for Linux Users | VoIP Now - A
comprehensive guide to the best VoIP resources. (2008)
Bookmark created on 2008-6-17.
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The Definitive Guide to VoIP for Linux Users | VoIP Now - A
comprehensive guide to the best VoIP resources. (2008)
Bookmark created on 2008-6-17.
- Phoronix Test
Suite - Linux Testing & Benchmarking Platform - A
Linux-based testing platform for hardware and software validation.
It is the most comprehensive testing and benchmarking platform
available for Linux, and is designed to carry out qualitative and
quantitative benchmarks in a clean, reproducible, and easy-to-use
manner. Users can also write test profiles for their own
applications following a well-documented XML schema.
Bookmark created on 2008-6-10.
- Phoronix Test
Suite - Linux Testing & Benchmarking Platform - A
Linux-based testing platform for hardware and software validation.
It is the most comprehensive testing and benchmarking platform
available for Linux, and is designed to carry out qualitative and
quantitative benchmarks in a clean, reproducible, and easy-to-use
manner. Users can also write test profiles for their own
applications following a well-documented XML schema.
Bookmark created on 2008-6-10.
- Phoronix Test
Suite - Linux Testing & Benchmarking Platform - A
Linux-based testing platform for hardware and software validation.
It is the most comprehensive testing and benchmarking platform
available for Linux, and is designed to carry out qualitative and
quantitative benchmarks in a clean, reproducible, and easy-to-use
manner. Users can also write test profiles for their own
applications following a well-documented XML schema.
Bookmark created on 2008-6-10.
- A
Legal Issues Primer for Open Source and Free Software Projects -
Software Freedom Law Center - This concise publication is a
"must read" for those starting or managing free and open source
software projects. (2008)
Bookmark created on 2008-3-4.
- A
Legal Issues Primer for Open Source and Free Software Projects -
Software Freedom Law Center - This concise publication is a
"must read" for those starting or managing free and open source
software projects. (2008)
Bookmark created on 2008-3-4.
- IT news, features and
forums - heise online UK - A technology news and portal site
that provides in-depth coverage of the world of IT, communications,
data security, open source, and the politics of technology.
Bookmark created on 2008-2-23.
- IT news, features and
forums - heise online UK - A technology news and portal site
that provides in-depth coverage of the world of IT, communications,
data security, open source, and the politics of technology.
Bookmark created on 2008-2-23.
- Everything USB - *
A huge USB site with tons of information on USB hardware,
applications, and the latest news. There is also a user forum.
Bookmark created on 2008-1-13.
- LWN: Security
Index - This index covers articles that appeared in LWN on
various security-related topics. Articles from 2007 onwards are
indexed here.
Bookmark created on 2008-1-10.
- SAGE: Open Source Mathematics
Software - A Free and Open Source software application for
studying a huge range of mathematics, including algebra, calculus,
elementary to advanced number theory, cryptography, numerical
computation, graph theory, and exact linear algebra. It also has
interfaces to non-free software (e.g., MAGMA, Maple,
Mathematica).
Bookmark created on 2007-12-9.
- CompareComponents - An
excellent hardware compatibility site which enables the user to
find and compare products and prices related to computing,
including hard drives, motherboards, RAM, printers, VoIP and much
more.
Bookmark created on 2007-10-19.
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Groklaw - GPL Resources - An excellent resource site for
information about the General Public License (GPL). Includes links
to Groklaw articles, information on the GPLv1, GPLv2, and the GPLv3
(including the preliminary drafts), legal cases, history of GPL
development, and relevant external resources.
Bookmark created on 2007-9-29.
- Groklaw:
Eben Moglen: "The Global Software Industry in Transformation: After
GPLv3" - Intellectual freedom is an enormous subject but Eben
Moglen ties it all together in an inspiring way. Read, enjoy, and
reread! (2007)
Bookmark created on 2007-7-3.
- LinuxQuestions.org
HCL - Hardware Compatibility List - A searchable, Linux
hardware compatibility database organized by category.
Bookmark created on 2007-6-24.
- Qt-Apps.org - A database of
free and open QT-based applications.
Bookmark created on 2007-6-9.
- 3D Graphics hardware performance
using Free Software drivers (X.Org DRI) - A site loaded with
information and performance statistics for free software 3D
graphics card drivers.
Bookmark created on 2007-4-23.
- How to
Report Bugs Effectively - One of the best documents available
on making bug reports. Read it, use it, and make developers happy
campers! Available in many languages.
Bookmark created on 2007-4-23.
- IPTables
Tutorial - One of the best iptables tutorials available.
(2007)
Bookmark created on 2007-3-29.
- IPTables
Tutorial - One of the best iptables tutorials available.
(2007)
Bookmark created on 2007-3-29.
- The Hardware Book
(HwB) - A free reference guide to electronics. It contains a
huge collection of hardware specifications and information for
connectors, computers, adapters, cables, and circuits.
Bookmark created on 2007-2-18.
- The Hardware Book
(HwB) - A free reference guide to electronics. It contains a
huge collection of hardware specifications and information for
connectors, computers, adapters, cables, and circuits.
Bookmark created on 2007-2-18.
- FSF - Hardware
Devices that Support GNU/Linux - A searchable database of
hardware that supports free software. The database is organized
into device categories. There is also a list of drivers that
require proprietary firmware.
Bookmark created on 2007-1-1.
- The Linux Kernel Archives
- The primary site for the Linux kernel source, and the best site
for Linux kernel information.
Bookmark created on 2006-12-26.
- Ubuntu Clips - Video HOWTOS
for Human Beings - This site combines the best of Linux
screencasting tools and video-sharing portals to offer audio/video
clips that lead users new to Ubuntu through common tasks.
Bookmark created on 2006-12-18.
- Ubuntu Clips - Video HOWTOS
for Human Beings - This site combines the best of Linux
screencasting tools and video-sharing portals to offer audio/video
clips that lead users new to Ubuntu through common tasks.
Bookmark created on 2006-12-18.
- Linuxtopia - On-line Linux
and Open Source Technology Books and HOWTO Guides - Extensive
online, technical resources for Linux users; includes guides and
books on the Linux desktop, GUI toolkits, security, installation,
development tools, books for beginners, HOWTOs, and books on
programming and databases.
Bookmark created on 2006-12-4.
- Linuxtopia - On-line Linux
and Open Source Technology Books and HOWTO Guides - Extensive
online, technical resources for Linux users; includes guides and
books on the Linux desktop, GUI toolkits, security, installation,
development tools, books for beginners, HOWTOs, and books on
programming and databases.
Bookmark created on 2006-12-4.
- LXer: The
Pre-Installed Linux Vendor Database - A database of companies
that sell Linux pre-installed on desktop PCs or
notebooks/laptops.
Bookmark created on 2006-11-18.
- The Comprehensive TeX Archive
Network (CTAN) - The authoritative collection of materials,
documentation, and software related to the TeX typesetting
system.
Bookmark created on 2006-10-23.
- The Comprehensive TeX Archive
Network (CTAN) - The authoritative collection of materials,
documentation, and software related to the TeX typesetting
system.
Bookmark created on 2006-10-23.
- LWN: KHB (Kernel
Hacker's Bookshelf) - A Filesystems Reading List - An annotated
list of key file system papers and books. This is an excellent
Linux file system resource. (2006)
Bookmark created on 2006-9-3.
- LWN: KHB (Kernel
Hacker's Bookshelf) - A Filesystems Reading List - An annotated
list of key file system papers and books. This is an excellent
Linux file system resource. (2006)
Bookmark created on 2006-9-3.
- Security
Engineering ; A Guide to Building Dependable Distributed Systems -
Online Book - A comprehensive security guide to protecting
information systems. Wiley, 2001. Ignore the publication date --
this is one of the best security books available. N.B.: Online
version contains some updated sections and errata; available in PDF
format only.
Bookmark created on 2006-9-3.
- Security
Engineering ; A Guide to Building Dependable Distributed Systems -
Online Book - A comprehensive security guide to protecting
information systems. Wiley, 2001. Ignore the publication date --
this is one of the best security books available. N.B.: Online
version contains some updated sections and errata; available in PDF
format only.
Bookmark created on 2006-9-3.
- Translate
Toolkit & Pootle - Tools to aid in software localization,
including Pootle, a Web-based translation and translation
management tool. It can translate right-to-left languages such as
Hebrew, Farsi and Pashtu.
Bookmark created on 2006-8-18.
- Phoronix -
GNU/Linux & Solaris Hardware Reviews - Hardware articles
and reviews for Linux.
Bookmark created on 2006-8-2.
- TuXfiles - A Linux
newbie help site which has everything a Linux beginner needs to get
comfortable with Linux including: the basics of the command line,
helpful tutorials on many Linux-related subjects, distribution
information, tips, and links to other sites.
Bookmark created on 2006-6-21.
- Serial ATA
(SATA) Linux Status Report - An excellent resource for
Linux-compatible SATA drives; includes information on hardware and
vendor support. For driver status information see
http://linux-ata.org/software-status.html.
Bookmark created on 2006-5-17.
- Unifont Homepage - The
best Unicode font site available; includes information about
Unicode fonts, Unicode-enabled software, internationalization, and
Unicode usability issues on free/libre/open source (FLOSS)
operating systems.
Bookmark created on 2006-5-8.
- TuxMobil: Linux
Laptop and Notebook Installation Survey - A database of Linux
laptop and notebook installation reports organized by manufacturer.
There is also information here on Linux on laptops and notebooks
with different CPU architectures.
Bookmark created on 2006-5-6.
- SoS: SeerOfSouls - A
third-party RPM repository for Mandriva.
Bookmark created on 2006-4-10.
- Asterisk Documentation
Project - Asterisk: The Future of Telephony--Online Book - This
detailed guide to Asterisk covers installation, configuration, and
integration of Asterisk with existing phone systems, without the
need for additional hardware. Available for download in PDF format.
Published by O'Reilly, 2nd edition, 2007.
Bookmark created on 2006-2-18.
- Asterisk Documentation
Project - Asterisk: The Future of Telephony--Online Book - This
detailed guide to Asterisk covers installation, configuration, and
integration of Asterisk with existing phone systems, without the
need for additional hardware. Available for download in PDF format.
Published by O'Reilly, 2nd edition, 2007.
Bookmark created on 2006-2-18.
- Debian Reference - A
Debian reference guide; includes system installation and
administration, basic tutorials, Debian package management, the
Linux kernel on Debian, tips & tricks, system tuning, building
gateways, editors and CVS. Translated into many languages.
Bookmark created on 2006-2-16.
- Debian Reference - A
Debian reference guide; includes system installation and
administration, basic tutorials, Debian package management, the
Linux kernel on Debian, tips & tricks, system tuning, building
gateways, editors and CVS. Translated into many languages.
Bookmark created on 2006-2-16.
- Free Software Foundation
- FSF Free Software Licensing - The main site for the FSF's
Free Software Licensing Project and the home of the GNU General
Public License; includes many resources on licensing issues.
Bookmark created on 2006-1-18.
- BIOS from
A to Z - An in-depth guide to the BIOS chip; covers the basics,
tuning, settings, updating, and the Golden Rules. (2006)
Bookmark created on 2006-1-7.
- BIOS from
A to Z - An in-depth guide to the BIOS chip; covers the basics,
tuning, settings, updating, and the Golden Rules. (2006)
Bookmark created on 2006-1-7.
- Producing Open Source
Software - This book looks at how to run a successful open
source project, concentrating on the human (how to deal with
people) rather than technical (infrastructure tools) side of
things. The author's use of real world examples to illustrate his
points make this book a "must read". Published by O'Reilly; also
available online and in a variety of downloadable formats. Released
under an open copyright that allows everyone to share and modify
the book freely. Many translations available. (2005)
Bookmark created on 2006-1-7.
- How to Build Your Own PC
- Save A Buck And Learn A Lot - Online Book - A great guide for
building a PC from scratch; one of the book's strengths is the
author's ability to write technical material in an
easy-to-understand and enjoyable manner. (2005)
Bookmark created on 2005-12-29.
- How to Build Your Own PC
- Save A Buck And Learn A Lot - Online Book - A great guide for
building a PC from scratch; one of the book's strengths is the
author's ability to write technical material in an
easy-to-understand and enjoyable manner. (2005)
Bookmark created on 2005-12-29.
- FSF - The Free Software
Foundation - A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting
computer users' rights to use, study, copy, modify, and
redistribute computer programs; promotes the development and use of
free software, particularly the GNU/Linux operating system.
Principal organizational sponsor of the GNU project.
Bookmark created on 2005-12-1.
- FSF - The Free Software
Foundation - A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting
computer users' rights to use, study, copy, modify, and
redistribute computer programs; promotes the development and use of
free software, particularly the GNU/Linux operating system.
Principal organizational sponsor of the GNU project.
Bookmark created on 2005-12-1.
- HowtoForge - An open
source HOWTO development and hosting website; contains many HOWTOs
and tutorials as well as a variety of help forums.
Bookmark created on 2005-9-18.
- HowtoForge - An open
source HOWTO development and hosting website; contains many HOWTOs
and tutorials as well as a variety of help forums.
Bookmark created on 2005-9-18.
- KDE-Files.org - THE site
for downloading documents and templates for enhancing the KDE
desktop.
Bookmark created on 2005-6-14.
- KDE-Files.org - THE site
for downloading documents and templates for enhancing the KDE
desktop.
Bookmark created on 2005-6-14.
- ApacheToolbox - A
comprehensive build and compile site for Apache with over 63
modules and options available.
Bookmark created on 2005-5-1.
- Applying
Copyleft To Non-Software Information - GNU Project - Free Software
Foundation (FSF) - A concise summary of how the GPL license can
be applied to non-software works, such as documentation and music.
Available in English and French.
Bookmark created on 2005-3-28.
- AskTog Article
- "First Principles of Interaction Design" - The principles
discussed in this article are fundamental to the design and
implementation of effective GUI or web interfaces. This
comprehensive document is also available in Dutch, German, and
Spanish. (2003)
Bookmark created on 2005-2-25.
- Introduction to
Linux; A Hands-On Guide - An excellent guide for Linux
beginners as well as a reference tool for more advanced users.
(2007)
Bookmark created on 2005-2-3.
- Introduction to
Linux; A Hands-On Guide - An excellent guide for Linux
beginners as well as a reference tool for more advanced users.
(2007)
Bookmark created on 2005-2-3.
- GNOME-Look.org - The
primary site for GNOME eyecandy (themes); wallpaper, themes/styles,
X11 mouse themes, icon themes, splash screens, fonts, XMMS themes,
system sounds and much more can be found on this site.
Bookmark created on 2005-1-11.
- Browsers
with PNG Support - A handy list of standard 2-D browsers that
support PNG; each entry includes links to the homepage or the
download section and operating system or platform.
Bookmark created on 2005-1-9.
- Browsers
with PNG Support - A handy list of standard 2-D browsers that
support PNG; each entry includes links to the homepage or the
download section and operating system or platform.
Bookmark created on 2005-1-9.
- Linux HTPC
Howto - A detailed HOWTO on setting up a Home Theatre PC (LTPC)
with all the expected functionality: CD and DVD player, TV tuner,
photo gallery, Ogg & MP3 collection, game console, e-mail
client, web browser, and more. A must read.
Bookmark created on 2004-12-30.
- Linux HTPC
Howto - A detailed HOWTO on setting up a Home Theatre PC (LTPC)
with all the expected functionality: CD and DVD player, TV tuner,
photo gallery, Ogg & MP3 collection, game console, e-mail
client, web browser, and more. A must read.
Bookmark created on 2004-12-30.
- Firefox Help
& Tutorials - A comprehensive site for Firefox help and
documentation; contains a step-by-step tutorial, FAQ, guidebook,
web forums, IRC, tips & tricks.
Bookmark created on 2004-12-23.
- Firefox Help
& Tutorials - A comprehensive site for Firefox help and
documentation; contains a step-by-step tutorial, FAQ, guidebook,
web forums, IRC, tips & tricks.
Bookmark created on 2004-12-23.
- LWN: Index to
the Grumpy Editor Series - An outstanding, ongoing series of
review articles on Linux tools and applications by Jonathan Corbet,
editor of LWN. Topics include such things as camera interfaces,
diagram editors, electronic mail, image management, personal
finance managers, pdf viewers, terminal emulators, web browsers;
the comments from readers are also worthwhile to look at.
Bookmark created on 2004-12-12.
- Unicode
- Details of every unicode character there is.
Bookmark created on 2004-12-12.
- Zb - z a z z y b o b . c o
m - A "must see" Linux information site with an emphasis on
scripting and general Linux tips.
Bookmark created on 2004-12-8.
- Zb - z a z z y b o b . c o
m - A "must see" Linux information site with an emphasis on
scripting and general Linux tips.
Bookmark created on 2004-12-8.
- Themes.mozdev.org - The
primo site for Mozilla/Firefox themes.
Bookmark created on 2004-12-3.
- FalkoTimme.com - Index
of HOWTOs and Tutorials - This site offers a wide variety of
Linux- and Open Source-related HOWTOs and tutorials.
Bookmark created on 2004-12-1.
- Crypto-Gram
Newsletter - Bruce Schneier's Crypto-Gram Newsletter is the one
of best sources of information and analysis on computer and other
security issues. Available in many languages.
Bookmark created on 2004-11-22.
- Quick HOWTO:
Linux Home Networking - A detailed HOWTO guide to all aspects
of Linux networking including information on connecting a Linux
server to the network, troubleshooting, software installation tips,
wireless connectivity, hosting websites at home (firewalls, dns,
email, Apache), Linux VPN configuration, basic MySQL configuration,
kernel modification for performance improvement, and much more.
This site also has an active forum for home networking subjects.
(2007
Bookmark created on 2004-11-22.
- Quick HOWTO:
Linux Home Networking - A detailed HOWTO guide to all aspects
of Linux networking including information on connecting a Linux
server to the network, troubleshooting, software installation tips,
wireless connectivity, hosting websites at home (firewalls, dns,
email, Apache), Linux VPN configuration, basic MySQL configuration,
kernel modification for performance improvement, and much more.
This site also has an active forum for home networking subjects.
(2007)
Bookmark created on 2004-11-22.
- Quick HOWTO:
Linux Home Networking - A detailed HOWTO guide to all aspects
of Linux networking including information on connecting a Linux
server to the network, troubleshooting, software installation tips,
wireless connectivity, hosting websites at home (firewalls, dns,
email, Apache), Linux VPN configuration, basic MySQL configuration,
kernel modification for performance improvement, and much more.
This site also has an active forum for home networking subjects.
(2007)
Bookmark created on 2004-11-22.
- Koders - Source Code Search
Engine - A huge database of source code searchable by
programming language and license; coders are encouraged to
contribute their project to the database
Bookmark created on 2004-11-11.
- CatThief's
Mozilla Themes - Themes for Firefox, Thunderbird and the
Mozilla Suite (Mostly Crystal).
Bookmark created on 2004-10-30.
- Linux Incompatibility
List - A handy reference site for hardware incompatibility;
organized by broad category; useful hardware links included as
well.
Bookmark created on 2004-10-14.
- Debian
GNU/Linux Desktop Survival Guide - Online Book - A
comprehensive book by Graham Williams that covers all the major
applications in Debian; a work in progress with frequent updates
and revisions.
Bookmark created on 2004-9-15.
- Debian
GNU/Linux Desktop Survival Guide - Online Book - A
comprehensive book by Graham Williams that covers all the major
applications in Debian; a work in progress with frequent updates
and revisions.
Bookmark created on 2004-9-15.
- LWN: Kernel Index
Listing - This index covers articles published in the LWN.net
Kernel Page. All articles from 2004 onwards are indexed here.
Bookmark created on 2004-9-14.
- MIDI Database - A massive
database of free and commercial MIDI files.
Bookmark created on 2004-9-14.
- MIDI Manufacturer's
Association - A good technical resource site for MIDI.
Bookmark created on 2004-9-14.
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IBM developerWorks : Migration Station: Linux Track - A
comprehensive resource site for Linux migration information.
Bookmark created on 2004-8-24.
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IBM developerWorks : Migration Station: Linux Track - A
comprehensive resource site for Linux migration information.
Bookmark created on 2004-8-24.
- GnomeFiles - GNOME/GTK+
Software Repository - The best site to visit for GNOME
applications.
Bookmark created on 2004-8-11.
- GnomeFiles - GNOME/GTK+
Software Repository - The best site to visit for GNOME
applications.
Bookmark created on 2004-8-11.
- LinuxQuestions.org -
Linux Distribution ISOs - One of the top sites for finding
Linux distribution ISOs for download.
Bookmark created on 2004-8-4.
- LXer: Linux News - A
comprehensive daily Linux and Open Source community news site by
one of the founders of Linux Today back in its glory days.
Bookmark created on 2004-2-28.
- Browsers for
Linux - A handy guide to Linux browsers; also includes a
section on older browsers. Last revised on 2008-05-20.
Bookmark created on 2004-2-22.
- Battle for Wesnoth - A
brilliant fantasy, turn-based strategy game forLinux and other
platforms. The music is wonderful, the graphics and visualization
are top-notch, and the game-play and features are very good, too.
This is a "must have" download for serious gamers. Guaranteed to
keep you busy for days -- even weeks!!
Bookmark created on 2004-2-20.
- KDE-Apps.org - The primary
KDE applications site; replaces APPS.KDE.COM.
Bookmark created on 2004-1-8.
- KDE-Apps.org - The primary
KDE applications site; replaces APPS.KDE.COM.
Bookmark created on 2004-1-8.
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YoLinux Tutorial - Software Development on Linux - An extensive
tutorial (with links) of the tools for programming languages
supported by Linux. Includes compilers, tools, software design, bug
tracking, development libraries, autoconf, books and other
categories. (2006)
Bookmark created on 2003-12-8.
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YoLinux Tutorial - Software Development on Linux - An extensive
tutorial (with links) of the tools for programming languages
supported by Linux. Includes compilers, tools, software design, bug
tracking, development libraries, autoconf, books and other
categories. (2006)
Bookmark created on 2003-12-8.
- Redhat
Europe - Documentation - Comprehensive documentation site;
includes multi-lingual installation guides and manuals for Red Hat
6.2 to 9.
Bookmark created on 2003-11-3.
- Redhat
Europe - Documentation - Comprehensive documentation site;
includes multi-lingual installation guides and manuals for Red Hat
6.2 to 9.
Bookmark created on 2003-11-3.
- RPM Search - This RPM site
is both an indexing service and a large repository. A very handy
site because it has the more obscure sites plus all the different
mirrors of a distribution.
Bookmark created on 2003-10-15.
- Linux Brochure
Project (LBP): Home - LBP is GPLed data and software which is
used to document key Linux information in a standard-size brochure;
an excellent advocacy and publicity tool for LUGs and other Linux
organizations.
Bookmark created on 2003-10-8.
- How to
Evaluate Open Source Software / Free Software (OSS/FS) Programs
- A comprehensive document that organizations should use when
evaluating OSS/FSS software. (2007)
Bookmark created on 2003-9-10.
- GROKLAW - Pamela Jones'
well-researched website on Linux and open source legal issues;
insightful and cut-to-the-chase analysis.
Bookmark created on 2003-7-30.
- Linux
Migration, Inc. - A quickref site for getting started with
Linux which includes information on installation, administration,
client applications,kernel, X Windows. Target audience - Red Hat 9
users, but information applicable to other distributions.
Bookmark created on 2003-5-14.
- Lizenz
Center, license list - Extensive list of Free Software/Open
Source and Open Content licenses organized by type of license; site
available in English and German.
Bookmark created on 2003-3-10.
- LWN: Porting
device drivers to the 2.6 kernel - Series of articles (36) in
Linux Weekly News. (2003 + updates)
Bookmark created on 2003-3-10.
- PVR
Hardware Database - A handy database for PVR (personal video
recorder) hardware.
Bookmark created on 2003-3-6.
- The table of
equivalents / replacements of Windows software in Linux -
Organized by broad subject category and updated frequently. This is
an excellent resource. Site also available in Chinese, French,
German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Russian and Spanish.
Bookmark created on 2003-2-26.
- TuxMobil: Linux
Compatibility Status of Mobile Hardware - Hardware
Compatibility Lists (HCLs) for Linux with hardware and accessories
used in laptops, notebooks, PDAs, mobile phones.
Bookmark created on 2003-2-24.
- The Linux
Tutorial - An in-depth and easy to understand introduction to
Linux with numerous tutorials and HOWTOs on a wide variety of
subjects.
Bookmark created on 2003-2-20.
- Window Managers for
X - Comprehensive guide to window managers and desktop
environments for the X Window System; includes screenshots,
comparisons, configuration files, news, resources and discussion
about the major window managers.
Bookmark created on 2002-12-11.
- Linux
Compatibility Database - A compatibility database for
applications, games, and hardware running under GNU/Linux. This
site also has Linux and Web news and support forums.
Bookmark created on 2002-11-16.
- GNU Autoconf,
Automake and Libtool Book - An expert, nuts-and-bolts guide to
using these utilities effectively; site has a browsable online
version and related links. This book was published in 2000, but it
is one of the best sources for information on these programming
development tools. Parts of this book were updated in 2006.
Bookmark created on 2002-10-31.
- GNU Autoconf,
Automake and Libtool Book - An expert, nuts-and-bolts guide to
using these utilities effectively; site has a browsable online
version and related links. This book was published in 2000, but it
is one of the best sources for information on these programming
development tools. Parts of this book were updated in 2006.
Bookmark created on 2002-10-31.
- FSF/UNESCO Free Software
Directory - A useful directory of free software that runs under
free operating systems particularly the GNU operating system and
its GNU/Linux variants; organized by subject area.
Bookmark created on 2002-8-28.
- The redhat.com Red Hat
Documentation Page - One of the primary sites for Red Hat
documentation. Includes manuals, books, and technical whitepapers.
Available in HTML or PDF format.
Bookmark created on 2002-8-20.
- The redhat.com Red Hat
Documentation Page - One of the primary sites for Red Hat
documentation. Includes manuals, books, and technical whitepapers.
Available in HTML or PDF format.
Bookmark created on 2002-8-20.
- Debian GNU/Linux --
Documentation - The main site for all Debian documentation.
Bookmark created on 2002-8-7.
- Debian GNU/Linux --
Documentation - The main site for all Debian documentation.
Bookmark created on 2002-8-7.
- Debian GNU/Linux --
Support - The main resource site for Debian support questions;
includes documentation, known problems, mailing lists, Usenet
newsgroups, contacting package maintainers, the bug tracking,
system consultants, and online, real-time help using IRC.
Bookmark created on 2002-8-3.
- Debian GNU/Linux --
Support - The main resource site for Debian support questions;
includes documentation, known problems, mailing lists, Usenet
newsgroups, contacting package maintainers, the bug tracking,
system consultants, and online, real-time help using IRC.
Bookmark created on 2002-8-3.
- Matt's Script
Archive - One of the top sites for getting CGI scripts.
Bookmark created on 2002-7-23.
- Free Software
Directory - A comprehensive site of free software projects for
Debian, Gnome, KDE, Linux Kernel Project as well as listings of
projects by broad topic.
Bookmark created on 2002-6-28.
- KDE-Look.org - The
primary KDE desktop eyecandy (themes ) site; includes wallpaper,
theme/syles, window decorations, fonts, X11 mouse themes, colour
styles, screensavers and much more.
Bookmark created on 2002-6-22.
-
LWN.net Kernel Patch Page - Archive of kernel patches seen by
LWN editors.
Bookmark created on 2002-6-17.
- Ibiblio Linux
Archive - A massive archive of Linux software and
documentation; a free public library of Linux software.
Bookmark created on 2002-5-4.
- Vaults of Parnassus:
Python Resources - Excellent site for Python information.
Bookmark created on 2002-5-2.
- Mail Archive - Meta
site. Searchable archive of electronic mailing lists; includes an
alphabetical list of the archived lists.
Bookmark created on 2002-4-19.
- Iptables
Tutorial 1.2.2 - The aim of this tutorial is to explain
iptables in a complete and simple way. (2006)
Bookmark created on 2002-4-15.
- Open Source
Software / Free Software (OSS/FS) References - Reference site
to important links about open source and free software
Bookmark created on 2002-4-11.
- Why Open
Source Software / Free Software (OSS/FS)? Look at the Numbers!
- Comprehensive article on the economics of Linux. Contains
numerous links. Czech, French, Japanese and Spanish translations
available. (2007)
Bookmark created on 2002-4-11.
- Why Open
Source Software / Free Software (OSS/FS)? Look at the Numbers!
- Comprehensive article on the economics of Linux. Contains
numerous links. Czech, French, Japanese and Spanish translations
available. (2007)
Bookmark created on 2002-4-11.
- The Open
Source Initiative: Licenses - A list of approved OSI (Open
Source Initiative) licenses with links to the text of each
license.
Bookmark created on 2002-4-4.
- What is
Copyleft? - GNU Project - Free Software Foundation (FSF) -
Premier site for GPL and LGPL license information.
Bookmark created on 2002-4-1.
- GNU's Not Unix! - the GNU Project
and the Free Software Foundation (FSF) - Premier meta site for
GNU/Linux and open source software information.
Bookmark created on 2002-4-1.
- GNU's Not Unix! - the GNU Project
and the Free Software Foundation (FSF) - Premier meta site for
GNU/Linux and open source software information.
Bookmark created on 2002-4-1.
- The netfilter/iptables
project - The premier site for information on Linux firewalls
and routers; contains extensive documentation in many languages,
mailing lists, downloads, security information, and news.
Bookmark created on 2002-3-21.
- The netfilter/iptables
project - The premier site for information on Linux firewalls
and routers; contains extensive documentation in many languages,
mailing lists, downloads, security information, and news.
Bookmark created on 2002-3-21.
- IBM Redbooks - A
wide variety of computer topics, including Linux; Redbooks,
Redpapers, and Technotes; available in PDF format; paper copies can
be ordered.
Bookmark created on 2002-3-17.
- LWN - Kernel coverage at
LWN.net - One of the best sites for kernel information.
Bookmark created on 2002-3-17.
- LWN - Kernel coverage at
LWN.net - One of the best sites for kernel information.
Bookmark created on 2002-3-17.
- LinuxQuestions.org -
Where newbies Come for Help! - One of the best Linux sites for
beginners (and all others as well); site contains forums, a
hardware capatibility list, Linux distribution and book reviews, a
Linux wiki, tutorials, and a distribution download area.
Bookmark created on 2002-3-12.
- LinuxDevices - The
embedded Linux portal - An excellent resource site for embedded
Linux information.
Bookmark created on 2002-3-5.
- LinuxDevices - The
embedded Linux portal - An excellent resource site for embedded
Linux information.
Bookmark created on 2002-3-5.
- LWN Linux Distribution
List - A comprehensive list of over 500 Linux distributions
-large and small, specialized and generalized, old and new. Updated
regularly and organised by category.
Bookmark created on 2002-1-6.
- Freshmeat.net - The source for
Open Software - Freshmeat maintains one of the largest archives
of Linux software on the web. The first stop for Linux users
hunting for the software they need for work or play.
Bookmark created on 2001-12-23.
- PowerPC Kernel Archives
- The source for the latest builds of stable and development Linux
kernels for PowerPC computers.
Bookmark created on 2001-12-22.
- Kerneltrap.com - Current
Kernel News - One of the best sites for kernel information.
Bookmark created on 2001-12-22.
- Distrowatch - A
comprehensive distribution site with reviews, articles, detailed
information for each distribution, and Distrowatch Weekly news.
Bookmark created on 2001-12-21.
- Welcome to
KernelNewbies.org - A great site for newbies to learn about
Linux kernel development; includes basic information about code
organization, subsystems, and current projects as well as a mailing
list and FAQ. For internationalization check the RegionalNewbies
link. Currently there are Brazilian, Chinese, Indian, Japanese,
Spanish, and Turkish sites.
Bookmark created on 2001-12-21.
- Maximum RPM;
Taking the Red Hat Package Manager to the Limit - Online Book -
The classic book on building RPMs. (Red Hat, 2000).
Bookmark created on 2001-12-21.
- Maximum RPM;
Taking the Red Hat Package Manager to the Limit - Online Book -
The classic book on building RPMs. (Red Hat, 2000).
Bookmark created on 2001-12-21.
- DesktopLinux ... join
the Desktop Linux revolution! - Site devoted to the Linux
desktop for personal and business use; includes HOWTOs, FAQs,
product previews/reviews, product listings, Linux buyer's guide,
resource links and discussion forums.
Bookmark created on 2001-12-21.
- The Programmer's File Format
Collection - A comprehensive site that contains file format
information on hundreds of different file types and all sorts of
other useful programming information.
Bookmark created on 2001-12-16.
- OpenGL - The Industry's
Foundation for High Performance Graphics - The premier,
one-stop website for developers and consumers for all OpenGL news,
events, gaming news and developer resources for developing
portable, interactive 2D and 3D graphics applications. The
documentation section is extensive - with links to The OpenGL
Reference Manual and The OpenGL Programming Guide, downloads the
OpenGL Specification & Utility Library Specifications, OpenGL
Extensions & OpenGL Extension Registry, andOpenGL books.
Bookmark created on 2001-12-16.
-
Wireless Tools for Linux - Linux Wireless Extension and the
Wireless Tools is an open source project sponsored by
Hewlett-Packard. Wireless Extension is a generic API allowing a
driver to expose to the user space configuration and statistics
specific to common wireless LANs. Wireless Tools is a set of tools
allowing to manipulate the Wireless Extensions.
Bookmark created on 2001-12-15.
- PNG (Portable Network
Graphics) Home Site - One of the best sites for locating
information, applications and code related to the PNG image
format.
Bookmark created on 2001-12-14.
- TuxMobil: Linux with Laptops,
Notebooks, PDAs, Mobile Phones and Portable Computers - One of
the best Linux sites for information on mobile computers; includes
FAQs, HOWTOs, hardware and software information for laptops,
notebooks, touchscreen laptops and notebooks, PDAs, mobile cellular
phones, portable music, touchpad drivers, video players, wearables
and other mobile computer devices.
Bookmark created on 2001-12-14.
- TuxMobil: Linux with Laptops,
Notebooks, PDAs, Mobile Phones and Portable Computers - One of
the best Linux sites for information on mobile computers; includes
FAQs, HOWTOs, hardware and software information for laptops,
notebooks, touchscreen laptops and notebooks, PDAs, mobile cellular
phones, portable music, touchpad drivers, video players, wearables
and other mobile computer devices.
Bookmark created on 2001-12-14.
- TuxMobil: Linux with Laptops,
Notebooks, PDAs, Mobile Phones and Portable Computers - One of
the best Linux sites for information on mobile computers; includes
FAQs, HOWTOs, hardware and software information for laptops,
notebooks, touchscreen laptops and notebooks, PDAs, mobile cellular
phones, portable music, touchpad drivers, video players, wearables
and other mobile computer devices.
Bookmark created on 2001-12-14.
- OpenDatabase/OpenPrinting/Foomatic
- The Linux Foundation - The primo printing resource site for
Linux and other Posix-style operating systems.
Bookmark created on 2001-12-13.
- LinuxSecurity.com - The
Community Center For Security - A Linux security site which
includes news, HOWTOs, security advisories (Linux Security Watch),
newsletters, reviews, and articles.
Bookmark created on 2000-2-24.
- LinuxSecurity.com - The
Community Center For Security - A Linux security site which
includes news, HOWTOs, security advisories (Linux Security Watch),
newsletters, reviews, and articles.
Bookmark created on 2000-2-24.
- NUT: Network UPS
Tools - A cross-platform, open source UPS management project
designed to monitor and shutdown multiple UPSes from different
manufacturers with a small set of programs. The project monitors
every kind of UPS, given sufficient interest. Last release is
2.2.2, 2008-05-07.
Bookmark created on 1999-10-27.
- NUT: Network UPS
Tools - A cross-platform, open source UPS management project
designed to monitor and shutdown multiple UPSes from different
manufacturers with a small set of programs. The project monitors
every kind of UPS, given sufficient interest. Last release is
2.2.2, 2008-05-07.
Bookmark created on 1999-10-27.
- Common UNIX Printing System
(CUPS) - The premier Linux printing information site.
Bookmark created on 1999-8-2.
- LWN - Linux Weekly News and Daily
Newswire - One of the best Linux news and information sites
with extensive daily and weekly coverage of Linux and the Open
Source community.
Bookmark created on 1999-3-20.
- Slashdot: News for Nerds, Stuff
that Matters. - What can you say about Slashdot that hasn't
already been said? If you're a geek or a wanna-be this is the site
to end all sites. Get involved!
Bookmark created on 1999-3-20.
- Linux
Headquarters - Kernel - Lots of kernel information including
Kernel File Search, information and downloads for all kernel
versions back to 1.1.
Bookmark created on 1999-3-20.
- The Linux Game Tome - A
huge Linux games database along with the latest Linux game news and
forums.
Bookmark created on 1999-3-20.
- Sound & MIDI Software for
Linux - One of the top sites for Linux sound & MIDI
software.
Bookmark created on 1999-3-20.
- Linux Gazette -- Making
Linux a Little Bit More Fun - One of the premier Linux online
zines; available in many languages.
Bookmark created on 1999-3-13.
- The Cathedral
and the Bazaar - A treatise on open source software.
Bookmark created on 1999-3-12.
- The Linux Documentation Project
(LDP) - The Linux Documentation Project develops free, high
quality documentation for the GNU/Linux OS including the creation
of multi-lingual FAQs, HOWTOs and Guides.
Bookmark created on 1999-3-12.
- Linux
Printer Compatibility Database - Extensive information about
specific printers, along with driver information, basic
specifications, and an associated set of filter script building
tools.
Bookmark created on 1999-2-19.
- Linux
Printer Compatibility Database - Extensive information about
specific printers, along with driver information, basic
specifications, and an associated set of filter script building
tools.
Bookmark created on 1999-2-19.
- Linux &
Wireless LANs - Site includes "The Linux Wireless LAN Howto"
and extensive list of LAN resources - LAN drivers, wireless Linux
software, security software, other wireless howtos and help sites,
public wireless Linux networks, hardware, and general Linux
links.
Bookmark created on 1999-2-15.
- Linux &
Wireless LANs - Site includes "The Linux Wireless LAN Howto"
and extensive list of LAN resources - LAN drivers, wireless Linux
software, security software, other wireless howtos and help sites,
public wireless Linux networks, hardware, and general Linux
links.
Bookmark created on 1999-2-15.
- Linux &
Wireless LANs - Site includes "The Linux Wireless LAN Howto"
and extensive list of LAN resources - LAN drivers, wireless Linux
software, security software, other wireless howtos and help sites,
public wireless Linux networks, hardware, and general Linux
links.
Bookmark created on 1999-2-15.
- Welcome to the RPM
repository on speakeasy.rpmfind.net - A searchable RPM package
repository; can access by group (subject), distribution, vendor
(RPM creator), creation date, and name.
Bookmark created on 1998-12-2.
- Welcome to the RPM
repository on speakeasy.rpmfind.net - A searchable RPM package
repository; can access by group (subject), distribution, vendor
(RPM creator), creation date, and name.
Bookmark created on 1998-12-2.
- User Friendly the Comic
Strip - Columbia Internet, the friendliest, hardest-working and
most neurotic little Internet Service Provider in the world. Throw
in a mischievous Artificial Intelligence and a naive but curious
Dust Puppy, and you have the makings of USER FRIENDLY, the
chronicle of a group of well-meaning but misguided Internet
Workers.
Bookmark created on 1998-9-1.
- User Friendly the Comic
Strip - Columbia Internet, the friendliest, hardest-working and
most neurotic little Internet Service Provider in the world. Throw
in a mischievous Artificial Intelligence and a naive but curious
Dust Puppy, and you have the makings of USER FRIENDLY, the
chronicle of a group of well-meaning but misguided Internet
Workers.
Bookmark created on 1998-9-1.
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