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(:^tuxs.org) - A Friendly Penguin To Help You Get Started With Linux - A recommended site for Linux beginners; information presented is written in a non-technical, easy to understand style.
Codigo Linux - A Spanish site for Linux newbies.
Control-Escape: Alternative Software, Linux Help - The aim of this website is to foster, educate and expand the Open Software community; assists computer users in taking CONTROL of their computing environment and ESCAPE the clutches of proprietary software. There is a guide to assist with learning Linux.
Debian NewbieDOC - For new Debian users, but site also has general beginner information.
Desktop Linux At Home - An advocacy and Linux desktop news site geared towards the home user. Site provides Linux news feeds, distribution news, a FAQ for new Linux users, an annotated list (with links) of common software applications most users will need, a distribution selector, and recommended reading.
Doing Things in GNU/Linux Howto - A guide for beginners.
EasyLinuxGuide.com - Designed for users new to Linux, but with some computer experience.
Erik's Linux Page - Linux information for beginners and advanced users.
Get GNU/Linux! - Promotes the use of Linux and freedom (from restrictive software licenses) for everyday users. A site to visit for those thinking of switching to Linux or have already decided to use Linux and want to learn more. Also available in Catalan, French, and Spanish (Castilian).
How To Ask Questions The Smart Way - A detailed guide on how to ask technical questions that will result in a satisfactory answer. Useful for all levels of Linux users. Translated into many languages. (2008)
IBM Redbooks | Linux Client Migration Cookbook A Practical Planning and Implementation Guide for Migrating to Desktop Linux - A detailed guide for IT departments planning a switch to Linux on the desktop; suitable for any size company. (2005) N.B.: Version 1 (2005) is available as a downloadable PDF, online version, or in print; version 2 draft (2006) is available as a downloadable PDF only.
IBM developerWorks : Migration Station: Linux Track - A comprehensive resource site for Linux migration information.
IBM devloperWorks: Linux Zone: Windows-to-Linux Roadmap: Series Overview - A nine-part series roadmap for developers making the transition to Linux; a little dated (2003), but the information is still relevant.
Introduction to Linux; A Hands-On Guide - An excellent guide for Linux beginners as well as a reference tool for more advanced users. (2007)
Introduction to the Linux Operating System - Linux Tutorial - Techcuriosity.com - An introductory tutorial about Linux for the new user. Topics include: the advantages of Linux, Linux vs. Windows, Linux directory structure, permissions, basic commands, and glossary of terms. (2007)
Learning Linux dot com - A site for the beginner and experts wanting to learn more and share their experiences with other Linux users.
Linux Distribution Guide - A brief guide to the world of Linux distributions, primarily aimed at individuals who are new to Linux. (2007)
Linux For Newbies: Table of Contents - 25-part series for Linux newbies by Gene Wilburn.
Linux Gnubbie - Site dedicated to all Linux users, in particular Linux newbies; news, forums, tutorials, and downloads.
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.
Linux Newbie Administrator Guide - Complete reference guide for new Linux users who wish to set up and administer their own Linux home computer, workstation or home network; available in many languages.
Linux Virgins.com - A gentle guide for 1st time Linux users - A recommended guide for easy migration to Linux for Windows users as experienced by web author, Michael Davis.
Linux for Beginners - Linux Voor Beginners - A Linux newbie site available in Dutch and English.
Linux.ie :: The Beginners Linux Guide - An extensive guide for Linux beginners published by the Irish Linux Users Group. Last updated in 2005.
LinuxDevCenter Article - "What Is Linux" - An excellent summary article about Linux; covers the basics of what it is, its features, distributions, the Linux desktop, getting and installing Linux and obtaining support. This article is particularly suitable for beginners. (2005)
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.
Lobby4Linux - Bringing Help to the New Linux User - An advocacy site for the Linux desktop and the beginning Linux user. Of particular note is the Linux4Austin Project, a radio advertising campaign to bring desktop Linux to the attention of the general public.
Mandriva Linux Tips For Free - Help and information for users new to Linux and Mandriva.
PCStats.com Article - "Beginners Guides: Linux Part 1: Getting Familiar" - An introduction to Linux using the KDE desktop environment and Knoppix.
PCStats.com Article - "Beginners Guides: Linux Part 2: Installing a PC" - A detailed walkthough article on installing SUSE 9.1 on a PC. (2005)
PCStats.com Article - "Beginners Guides: Linux Part 3: Installing New Software" - How to find and install software on a Linux system. (2005)
Polishlinux.org - GNU/Linux For Everyone - A helpful site for Linux beginners; includes up-to-date information and reviews on Linux distributions, tools for selecting a distribution, articles on desktop Linux including descriptions of new applications, a "How to switch to Linux" guide, news, and forums. Available in English and Polish.
Really Linux.com - Website for Linux Beginners - A companion site to the book, "Linux for the Rest of Us" by Mark Rais.
The LOST (Linux-One-Stanza Tips) Home Page - A collection of tips/ snippets related to GNU/Linux. These are relatively short, and suitable for use as email signatures, web tickers, login messages, screen savers etc. The project is aimed primarily at beginners. Also available in Spanish. Last stable release is 1.1, 2001-12-27.
The Linux Information Project (LINFO) Home Page - This project, started and managed by the Bellevue Linux Users Group (BELUG), is dedicated to providing high quality, comprehensive and easily accessible information about Linux and other free software. The user can find HOWTOs on a wide variety of subjects as well as information on Linux commands and advocacy.
The Register Article - "Internet Anonymity for Linux Newbies" - A tutorial for newbies on how to secure your home system on Linux; dated, but the basic principles and advice are still valid. (2002)
The debiantutorials.org Homepage - A tutorial and information site to assist users in switching from Windows to the Debian Linux desktop without "geekness".
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.
UNIX Tutorial: Absolute Beginner to Linux "Expert" in 10 Lessons - A tutorial site for Linux beginners. Topics covered include: basic information, the command line, archiving, networking, permissions, and system administration.
Welcome to LinuxBasics.org - An online community site devoted to helping people learn to install and run Linux. It offers tutorials, free Linux courses, a mailing list, online chat, and links to other Linux resources.