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APT HOWTO - Debian package management utility.
APT for SUSE HOWTO - A detailed HOWTO on the Advanced Package Tool (APT) for SUSE users; includes tips and tricks, package repositories, new rpms added to the apt repository, and documentation. (2006)
Bill's Linux Qmail Toaster - This HOWTO provides instructions on how to build a Qmail "toaster" and should work for the popular Linux distributions. (2006) Also available in Italian.
Brutus HOWTO - What is required to get Linux working on various Arm-based computers; written and tested for Intel's Brutus board. (2006)
Configuring NFS under Linux for IPTABLES Control - A comprehensive HOWTO by Chris Lowth. Part of the LinWiz tool kit, which can be found here: http://www.lowth.com/LinWiz. (April 2003)
Creating Snort Rules with EnGarde HOWTO - This HOWTO provides a step-by-step guide to writing custom rules for Snort, an intrusion detection and prevention application. (2007)
Doing Things in GNU/Linux Howto - A guide for beginners.
GNU/Linux Aviation HOWTO; Flying with GNU/Linux - This document provides pointers to software packages that run under GNU/Linux and are useful to pilots (private, commercial or military), airlines, airports or anyone else in the aeronautical domain. (2006)
Gnu Privacy Guard (GnuPG) Mini Howto - This documents explains how to use the GNU Privacy Guard (GnuPG), an Open Source OpenPGP compatible encryption system. Also available in Dutch, German, and Turkish. (2004)
HOWTO Do Linux Kernel Development - How to become a kernel developer and work with the kernel community; written and maintained by one of the leading Linux kernel developers. (2005)
HOWTO Undelete Removed Files and Directories on an ext3 File System - A detailed description of the ext3 file structure layout and how to undelete deleted files and directories. (2008)
HOWTO: Add Web Filtering to Smoothwall or IPCop using SquidGuard - A HOWTO on installing SquidGuard.
How To: Create an Atom 1.0 Feed - Instructions for setting up an Atom 1.0 feed. (2005)
KDE i18n HOWTO - Guide to internationalizing KDE applications; latest version is 3.3, 2006.
Kernel Space - User Space Communication - This HOWTO provides an overview of all existing communication mechanisms between Linux user and kernel space. (2008)
Kernl Rebuild Guide - A detailed HOWTO for rebuilding both the 2.4x and 2.6x kernel series. This HOWTO guide supercedes The Linux HOWTO by Brian Ward.
Knoppix Install to Hard Disk HOWTO - A guide to installing Knoppix in 20 minutes flat! Also available in French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Russian, and Spanish.
LPRng Web Page - Enhanced printer spooler. Site includes: Printing Cookbook, Tutorial, and HOWTO.
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.
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.
Linux Journal - A Motherboard Upgrade HOWTO - Instructions for replacing a motherboard; advice on whether it's worth doing as well as tips for tweaking the BIOS. (2005)
Linux Journal HOWTO - A Video Card Upgrade - A guide to upgrading and installing a video card. (2005)
Linux Journal HOWTO - Setting Up Subversion for One or Multiple Projects - Setting up a secure Subversion system using Apache 2.0. (2004)
Linux Journal HOWTO - Stress Testing an Apache Application Server in a Real World Environment - Testing procedures and hints to determine how much traffic a web application system can support. (2003)
Linux Kernel and Device Drivers: Dos and Don'ts - Guide for newbies and Kernel hackers to assist them in Linux development work.
Linux NFS-HOWTO - This document describes the best practice guidelines around how to configure Linux NFS (Network File System) properly in production environments. (2006)
Linux Rebuild Guide - A detailed HOWTO for rebuilding both the 2.4x and 2.6x kernel series. (2004) This HOWTO guide supercedes The Linux HOWTO by Brian Ward.
LinuxDevices.com - "Turning the SEGA Dreamcast into a Linux firewall/router" HOWTO. - A detailed 101-page article HOWTO by Christian Berger. (2003)
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.
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)
Restore CD/DVD HOWTO - A detailed cookbook which shows how to make an image of any partition for a backup and how to create an automated Linux restore CD/DVD ISO image or burn directly to a CD/DVD. (2005)
TCP/IP Connection Cutter for Linux Firewalls (Introducing "Cutter 1.01") - A comprehensive HOWTO by Chris Lowth on TCP/IP connection cutting on Linux IPTables firewalls. (2006)
The Keysigning Party HOWTO - How to organize and conduct a keysigning party. Available in many languages. (2006)
The MIMEDefang HOWTO - A comprehensive guide to installing a Linux (or BSD derivative, or UNIX) system-based mail server with sendmail, MIMEDefang, spam filtering software, and ant-ivirus software. (2006)
The Unofficial Samba HOWTO - A detailed HOWTO on Samba, software that allows a Linux/Unix server to act as a file server to Windows clients. (2008)
Tom's Hardware Guide PCs & HowTo: Supersize Your TV for $300: Build Your Own XGA Projector! - Giant Wall Display - For the Red Green Show fans, this article is for you! (2004)
Traditional DNS HOWTO - The fundamentals of DNS (Domain Name Servers) are explained in this HOWTO. (2006)
Using an iPod with Linux - This HOWTO is for those using Linux only. (2006) N.B.: This document is no longer being maintained.
XStrikeForce/HowToRandR12 - Debian Wiki - A HOWTO for RandR - the X Resize and Rotate extension. This extension provides automatic discovery of modes (resolutions, refresh rates, etc.) together with the ability to configure outputs dynamically (resize, rotate, move, etc.). (2008)