Welcome to my page on Linux. Hopefully the following will be helpful for you with understanding or using Linux. Linux is a command line operating system. It is very flexible, powerful and a true multitasking OS. I will not try to convince you to change to the operating system. I do not want to shove Linux down your throat but I will ask you to check it out. Linux is open source software protected under the GNU GPL and is distrubited freely on the internet. Since Linux is open source there are different distributions. The distributions do not vary on general operations but most find a specific aspects to stress. I use Slackware which is popular distribution amoung more experienced users and stresses good security, but I like Red Hat as well.

I hope to provide some helpful links and information about Linux and if anybody has anything to add then contact me.

Wired	Wired may run only a couple of Linux-specific news stories every week, but they always have something of interest to the technophile, and they do something that many of the link-driven Linux news sites don't seem to have time for: They write stories.
Slashdot.org	The self-proclaimed "News for Nerds" site originally started as "Chips 'n' Dips." Since then, it has become the place for geek gossip. Hundreds of thousands of gearheads and Anonymous Cowards check the site daily to get their dose of tech stories and unfiltered feedback from the community. While CmdrTaco's and Hemos' grammar may leave something to be desired, their taste in geek chic is unparalleled. Now part of the VA Linux family of sites, Slashdot holds the distinction of coining two new additions to the English language. The Slashdot Effect and being "slashdotted" are both in common usage outside of the Linux community.
Linux Today	Linux Today follows Rolling Stone Magazine's fine motto of "All the News that Fits" -- and since it's the Web, it all fits. With its mile-long hodgepodge of news stories, press releases, and rants, Linux Today is a nice starting point for one-stop access to most of the headlines of interest to the Linux community.
Linux News Weekly	If you're looking for all the news that matters in brief, don't miss your dose of the Linux Weekly News. From security issues to social issues, the Boulder, CO gang presents a well-balanced editorial commentary on all the happenings in the community every Thursday like clockwork.
Wide Open News	Red Hat's foray into the Linux news arena contains some interesting features and articles written by big-league professional journalists. The site posts a few pieces of original content each week, generally of very high editorial quality.

Freshmeat	If you've absolutely, positively gotta have that open source application, Freshmeat is the place to look. The most venerable of download sites, Freshmeat has thousands of categorized links to awesome open source apps. Freshmeat adds about 10 to 30 links a day of new applications as well as postings about updated ones.
TUCOWS Linux	Originally a Windows software haven, Tucows expanded its horizons a few years back and has become one of the most trafficked Linux download sites around. Fair enough, since Linux has powered their servers since the beginning.
Woven Goods For Linux	Woven Goods for Linux is a German site that features downloads and documentation for Linux, in English and German. The site has a nice comprehensive listing of every Linux distribution you can imagine.
Linux ISOs	Tired of tracking down pesky ISO images? LinuxISO.org has links to the most popular Linux distribution ISOs in one easy-to-find place. Of course, that doesn't help you download the distro any faster with your 56k modem, but they can only do so much. Those of you with DSL or cable modems will be in heaven.
RPMfind.net	If you find yourself poking about the Net looking for the latest software in RPM (the Red Hat Package Manager) format, then this is the site for you. You can use it to find any RPM package in existence, and they're all indexed and sorted in a variety of different ways. For example, you can search for a package by category (e.g., games), date of creation, package maintainer, or name.

User Friendly	Netscape should simply add a navigation button to its browser (right next to "Home") so you can more easily jump to the Daily Static on User Friendly. No self-respecting geek misses the adventures of the gang from Columbia Internet on this site. In addition to hosting the productivity virus...er, cartoon, User Friendly features a dating service for geeks (still five to one in favor of males, but at least you have a slightly better shot of finding a fem geek if you're looking) and UFie community areas.
Segfault	Segfault is the Onion of Linux sites. They specialize in very silly send-ups of Linux personages (for example "Pope, RMS Discuss Open Source") and gratuitous Microsoft-bashing. You won't find much useful information on Segfault, but you should get a good laugh.
Sluggy Freelance	User Friendly isn't the only geek comic on the Web. Sluggy Freelance dates back to 1997 and features a very odd cast of characters that must be seen to be understood. Happily, the Sluggy site is newbie-friendly and hosts a new-reader's guide to Sluggy Freelance. Take a day off from work and browse the entire archive.
Humorix	Imagine a cross between the Saturday Night Live news and Slashdot, and you've got a pretty good idea what Humorix is. Humorix is dedicated to poking fun at Linux, Microsoft, and pretty much anything that gets in their line of fire.
Jargon File	Ever feel like you don't quite know the jargon? Don't quite grok the concepts behind geek-speak? Then drop in on the Jargon File. This is a huge compendium of geek jargon from way-back-when up to the present. You'll find entries like "Bit Bucket" and "404" as well as treatises on Hacker Writing Style and Lamer-speak. The Jargon File is edited by Eric Raymond. (Does this guy ever sleep?)

Linux Hardware	Linux Hardware.net has an extensive database of hardware known to work with Linux. You can either browse the database or use their search engine to quickly find the hardware that you're looking for. Linux Hardware.net also allows searches of Usenet groups. The Linux Friendly Hardware Vendor list is yet another handy feature for those pricing hardware.
Linux Hardware Database	Even though hardware support under Linux is becoming less and less of an issue every day, there are still quite a few pieces of hardware that might give a Linux user fits. The Linux Hardware Database is the place to go to find out what kinds of components are compatible with Linux.
The Linux Benchmarking Project	Every geek loves benchmarks, especially if their hardware is on top. The LBP has a database of benchmark results, as well as GPLed benchmarking software available for download. If performance matters to you, then check this site out before you buy.
Tom's Hardware Guide	It isn't Linux specific, but this site is so cool it doesn't really matter. Whether you're looking for reviews, news, or tips on overclocking, Tom has it all. A great place to go for information on cutting-edge graphics and microprocessor hardware.
Linux On Laptops	If you're struggling with putting Linux on your laptop, this site is exactly what you're looking for. For five years, University of Texas graduate student Kenneth Harker has been sorting laptop-related links as well as testimonials from real users on what it took to get Linux up and running on their notebooks.

LinuxPPC.org	If you're wondering whether that old Macintosh in your closet will support Linux or not, LinuxPPC. org is the place to go. It is the home to the Linux/PPC project, which does the work porting Linux to the Mac, and it has links to Linux/Macintosh mailing lists, FAQs, software, and the odd petition to Apple.
iMac Linux	So, you just couldn't resist the Jell-O-colored fishbowl-shaped iMac, and now you want to run Linux on it? No problem! The iMac Linux page will help you get up and running with the little Christmas-ornament-turned-computer in no time.
Printer Compatibility Database	Printing under Linux can be a pain, as can buying a new printer to work with Linux. The Printer Compatibility Database gives a very comprehensive listing of printers that work with Linux, including a summation of how they work with Linux. You can also find the Linux Printing HOWTO and other useful printing resources on the site.
Linux Modem Compatibility Knowledge Database	It may take a bit of poking around to find what you're looking for, but this site is about more than just winmodems. It has a massive list of consumer-grade modems and info on whether or not they work with Linux (click on the "View the entire table" link) as well as some helpful Linux modem links.
SANE	If you've been wondering what it's going to take to make that scanner of yours work with Linux, the SANE (Scanner Access Now Easy) page can tell you what's up. Not only does this site host the most popular Linux scanner software, it also features a hardware-compatibility database.

Peguin Magazine	The fact of the matter is that there's no one site out there that offers everything the Linux newbie would possibly want to know, but newcomer Penguin Magazine can really help out. Launched earlier this year by one-man Linux-publishing sensation Scott Haven, the site has great content like step-by-step "walkthroughs" on X Windows and the Linux filesystem. If you are tired of reading stories that assume you know way more about Linux than you really do, Penguin Magazine will come as a breath of fresh air.
LinuxPlanet.com	One of the Linux sites that has done very well after being acquired by a Big Company is LinuxPlanet, which was snapped up by the Internet.com folks during its brief Linux feeding frenzy last year. With moderated discussion forums, reviews, and tutorials on real-world topics such as printing and finding documentation, LinuxPlanet can be a useful, if not-quite-comprehensive, site for the newbie.
Beginners Linux Guide	The Beginners Linux Guide is part of the Irish Linux User Group Web site. It is a very useful site that features well-written tutorials on how to use basic Linux commands, vi, installation information, and more.
Linuxdot.org	Linux, it's not just for Yanks anymore. Linuxdot.org is based in the United Kingdom and hosts an excellent guide for the newbie, appropriately titled the Newbie's Linux Manual. The Newbie's Linux Manual features sections on everything from partitioning a hard disk to a simplified introduction to MySQL.
Linuxnewbie.org	Linuxnewbie.org is a conglomeration of news headlines, discussion forums, and the famous Newbieized Help Files. The NHFs are designed to help newbies get used to using Linux and configuring parts of their systems. You can also join in discussions or check out the Linuxnewbie.org bookshelf for recommended books.

LinuxArtist.org	LinuxArtist.org is easily the most comprehensive site for graphics under Linux that we've seen so far. Whether you're into two-dimensional or three-dimensional graphics, LinuxArtist.org has a barrel-full of links and mailing lists for artists who use Linux to create their masterpieces.
The GIMP	When you think about graphics and Linux, you've got to think GIMP. The GIMP Web site is the place to go if you want to get the best graphics program available on the market for Linux. There are plenty of resources and downloads for the GIMP in addition to some fine artwork that's been done with the GIMP.
3D Software for Linux	It's not the prettiest page on the Net, but you'll find a wealth of information about 3D applications for Linux, as well as 3D hardware that is supported under Linux. The 3D software for Linux page also has links to references for using 3D under Linux and current news and events about 3D graphics in Linux.
Graphics Muse	The GraphicsMuse site is a great resource for anyone looking for information on working with graphics under Linux. At this site, you can find a number of graphics resources, recommended books, and original content about the GIMP and other nifty graphics projects.
General Graphics Interface Project

Linux Game Tome	Since 1995 (a time of slim pickings in the Linux game world, by the way), the Linux Game Tome has been the place to go for Linux Gaming. Now maintained on the happypenguin.org domain, the Tome has news, screen shots, reviews, and commentary on the latest toys for the Penguin -- over 400 of them at last count. The Tome has a nice search engine that lets you browse the reviews by game type, rating, name, or even by the date the game was added to the site.
Linux Games	Downloads, HOWTOs, forums, and news -- especially news -- Linux Games is a great place to get plugged into the happenings of the Linux Game scene. Without a doubt, this site has the most Linux-games news coverage on the planet.
Linux Quake	Don't be misled, unless you've got a killer sound system, this site has nothing to do with tectonics. It does have a nice HOWTO on getting Quake up and running with Linux, Quake news, and an active discussion forum.
Linux Game Development Center	If you're looking for a one-stop shop for the Linux game developer, well...sorry there really isn't one. But the Linux Game Development Center hopes to be that soon. Right now, they have some interesting news, tutorials, and interviews aimed at developers, but this site's future plans are what make it most interesting -- things like a code repository and listing of development tools and new projects are in the works.
Loki	Right now, Loki is the company in commercial Linux gaming. From Civilization to Quake III, to Railroad Tycoon II, Loki Software, Inc. is porting the most popular games around to Linux. So if you're wondering if a recent hit game has been ported to Linux, this is a good place to look.

The linux Journal Online	Linux Journal's Web site is one step beyond its print magazine, featuring bits from its newsstand edition and a few features that are not carried in the print edition. In addition, LJ's site features the LJ Career Center, discussion forums, and the famous Linux Software Wishlist. Want to convince your boss to use Linux? Check out LJ's Linux in the Enterprise section.
Linux World	LinuxWorld delivers a number of original Linux stories each week that touch on everything from software reviews to coverage of big stories in the Linux marketplace. LinuxWorld is probably best-known for Nick Petreley's regular anti-Microsoft diatribe, "The Penguin Brief."
Linux Gazette	The Linux Gazette is published by Linux Journal and is part of the Linux Documentation Project. It has been going strong with volunteer-driven submissions since 1995. (If you check their archives you can see a really, really old Red Hat logo). The Linux Gazette features tutorials and tips for the more advanced Linux user, as well as a help-wanted section, where readers can send ideas for future articles.
Salon Magazine: The Free Software Story	Salon began covering Linux and open source in earnest in 1998. While Salon doesn't feature the kind of community feel that many other online Linux magazines have, it does have a good dose of edgy and interesting coverage.
Linux Focus	This volunteer-driven online magazine has been publishing since way back in 1997, each month offering new, and somewhat esoteric, articles on technical topics. It is published in a variety of languages, including English.

Linux.com	In only a year, VA Linux's Linux.com has become one of the most compelling Linux sites on the Net. Under the guidance of site manager Trae McCombs and his army of volunteers, Linux.com has added tons of useful features and resources for the Linux community. Linux.com's recent partnership with O'Reilly & Associates has added some top-quality, professionally written content to the mix.
Linux Start	Think Yahoo!, but for Linux. LinuxStart features a good selection of links, divided into sensible topic areas. If you are trying to migrate your Web mail from Hotmail, Linux-Start features Web-based e-mail. You can even host your Web page with them.
LinuxLinks.com	LinuxLinks.com is one of the most comprehensive lists of Linux links that you're ever likely to come across. Linux-Links features more than 10,000 links currently and is adding more all the time.
Linux Online	Linux Online, better known to some as Linux.org, is one of the original Linux advocacy sites and is the granddaddy of Linux portals. It isn't the slickest site on the Net, but the wealth of Linux resources on Linux Online make it a must-visit.
Linsight	Linsight bills itself as "Linux Information for the Linux Age." Linsight is actually composed of several sections, including a developer's section called LinDeveloper and Linsider, the place to track the rapidly changing Linux marketplace. LinEvents tracks the thousands of Linux-focused events happening all year, and LinTraining will show you where you or your staff can get Linux training.

Source Forge	SourceForge is VA Linux's portal for developers. SourceForge gives developers a place to house their open source projects, including CVS facilities and bug-tracking and patch-managing utilities. SourceForge gives a home to all the Linux and open source developers who don't have the resources to set up a server themselves. You can also browse SourceForge and download the software that is being developed and maybe even contribute patches to the projects.
Catalog of Free Compilers and Interpreters	While not specifically limited to Linux or open source software, the Catalog of Free Compilers and Interpreters does have quite a few compilers of interest to the open source developer. The Catalog features a wide range of programming tools and compilers.
SourceXchange	SourceXchange is the place for the Linux and open source software developer to get paid. Link up with a commercial company that is willing to pay to scratch an itch with open source software. Need some open source code? Post a project and name your price -- there might just be a developer out there who has the code you need.
CoSource	CoSource is another site dedicated to hooking up open source developers with people who need code and are willing to pay for it. CoSource currently has nearly 250 requests on the table to the tune of $71,500.
Linux Source Navigator	Want to get up close and personal with the Linux source code? Do you get lost when you try to do this? The Linux Source Navigator has carved up the code into an easily navigated hierarchical folder system, which makes finding the code you need a snap.