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Linux Equivalents to Windows Software - A handy table of Linux software equivalents organized by subject area. Each entry points to a portal page providing an overview of the software, a screenshot, a comprehensive list of its features, and links to sites offering information and support on the software such as forums, tutorials, and reviews.
Bookmark created on 2009-11-1.
Last.fm - An open source (GPLed) global music service available in 12 languages. Users can create custom radio stations and playlists from any of the audio tracks in the site's huge music database, and can listen to individual tracks on demand, or download tracks if the rights holder has previously authorised it. A great social music community website enabling people to make, share, and listen to music without the ubiquitous middleman.
Bookmark created on 2009-7-13.
The H: Security News and Open Source Developments - Kernel Log Archives - An archive of the Kernel Log articles which have appeared in The H online journal. These articles take a detailed look at the changes and new features of the Linux kernel - from version 2.6.25 onwards.
Bookmark created on 2009-6-8.
Git Community Book - This book, written by Git users, is a detailed guide which helps new users to learn Git quickly and easily. Also available in PDF format.
Bookmark created on 2009-4-30.
Git Community Book - This book, written by Git users, is a detailed guide which helps new users to learn Git quickly and easily. Also available in PDF format.
Bookmark created on 2009-4-30.
Tux Training - A community software documentation repository. This is a treasure trove of information.
Bookmark created on 2009-4-30.
Linux Software Equivalent to Windows Software - LQWiki - An up-to-date table of Linux-equivalent software for popular Windows applications. Organized by subject category.
Bookmark created on 2009-3-30.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The H: Security News and Open Source Developments - 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.
The H: Security News and Open Source Developments - 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.
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.
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. Site is also available in German.
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. Site is also available in German.
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. (2008)
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. (2008)
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.
IBM developerWorks : Migration Station: Linux Track - A comprehensive resource site for Linux migration information.
Bookmark created on 2004-8-24.
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 for Linux 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!! Latest stable release is 1.6.5, 2009-09-10.
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.
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. (2008)
Bookmark created on 2003-12-8.
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. (2008)
Bookmark created on 2003-12-8.
Redhat Europe - Documentation - Comprehensive documentation site; includes multilingual installation guides and manuals for Red Hat 6.2 to 9.
Bookmark created on 2003-11-3.
Redhat Europe - Documentation - Comprehensive documentation site; includes multilingual 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.
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.
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 2002-6-29.
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.
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. Also available in Chinese, French, Japanese, and Spanish. (2006)
Bookmark created on 2002-4-15.
Iptables Tutorial 1.2.2 - The aim of this tutorial is to explain iptables in a complete and simple way. Also available in Chinese, French, Japanese, and Spanish. (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.
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 2001-12-22.
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 2001-12-22.
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 2001-12-15.
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.
OpenPrinting - 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 1999-10-28.
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 1999-10-28.
Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS) - The premier Linux printing information site.
Bookmark created on 1999-8-2.
Welcome to Linux.com: Your Source for All Thinks Linux - This Linux and open source news and information portal has been newly reconsituted and vastly improved (in 2009) by the Linux Foundation. It's a site for the community and by the community, and is dedicated to being one of the primary sites to visit for informed, reasonable, and intelligent Linux and open source information, software, documentation, and news covering the breadth and width of Linux from the server and desktop, netbooks, to the mobile and embedded areas.
Bookmark created on 1999-5-18.
Welcome to Linux.com: Your Source for All Thinks Linux - This Linux and open source news and information portal has been newly reconsituted and vastly improved (in 2009) by the Linux Foundation. It's a site for the community and by the community, and is dedicated to being one of the primary sites to visit for informed, reasonable, and intelligent Linux and open source information, software, documentation, and news covering the breadth and width of Linux from the server and desktop, netbooks, to the mobile and embedded areas.
Bookmark created on 1999-5-18.
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 1999-3-21.
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 1999-3-21.
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 1999-3-21.
The Linux Game Tome - A huge Linux games database along with the latest Linux game news and forums.
Bookmark created on 1999-3-21.
Sound & MIDI Software for Linux - One of the top sites for Linux sound & MIDI software.
Bookmark created on 1999-3-21.
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 1999-3-13.
The Linux Documentation Project (LDP) - The Linux Documentation Project develops free, high quality documentation for the GNU/Linux OS including the creation of multilingual FAQs, HOWTOs and Guides.
Bookmark created on 1999-3-13.
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.
Linux Today - Linux News on Internet Time - One of the original Linux news sites. Now that Carla Schroder has taken over the reins as Managing Editor (in 2008) the quality of the stories has improved and the talkbacks are once again civil and polite.
Bookmark created on 1998-12-16.
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.