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A Guide to Earning an Income From a Free and Open Source Project - John Andrews, creator of the Damn Small Linux distribution, offers advice on earning a living from FOSS projects. (2006)
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)
All about Linux: The Complete Concise History of GNU/Linux - A history of Linux, complete with pictures and notable quotes of some well-known Linux personalities.
Banks 'n' Browsers - Compatibility of bank websites with Linux web browsers organized by country; information on 302 banks in 32 countries. Last updated 2005-06-15.
Behind Ubuntu - Interviews with people who work on Kubuntu, Ubuntu, Edubuntu, and Xubuntu.
BinaryFreedom | Free as in Freedom and We Really Mean It! - An advocacy site for freedom and fairness in the digital world.
Builder AU Article - "How To Make Money From Open Source" - A detailed, easy-to-follow guide for potential open source entrepreneurs written by Con Zymaris, Australian Linux advocate and businessman. (2005)
Cave or Community? - Analysis of 100 mature open source projects at SourceForge.
Consortium Standards Journal Article - "Openness" and the Pursuit of Knowledge - Andy Updegrove writes about how the Internet is changing the way knowledge is acquired and shared; how it is providing incentives to adjust traditional ideas regarding the proper balance between the intellectual property rights (IPR) of individual owners and those of collaborative communities and end users; and reviews some of the new legal tools and organizational structures that have been created in order to fully realize this revolution in knowledge sharing. (2008)
Creative Commons - A creative alternative to copyright; software that enables creators of digital content more flexibility in sharing their work.
Dave Ashley's Linux Zone - A collection of software programs; games, demos, emulators.
EFF - Electronic Frontier Foundation Report - "Unintended Consequences: Seven Years Under the DMCA" - This document collects a number of reported cases where the anti-circumvention provisions of the DMCA have been invoked not against pirates, but against consumers, scientists, and legitimate competitors. It will be updated from time to time as additional cases come to light. A PDF version is also available. (2006)
Erik's Linux Page - Linux information for beginners and advanced users.
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.
FSF - The Free Software Foundation - India - A non-profit organisation committed to advocating, promoting and propagating the use and development of swatantra software in India.
FSF Europe - Free Software Foundation Europe - A European advocacy site which actively supports development of free software (as in freedom) and GNU-based operating systems such as GNU/Linux. Site available in all European languanges.
Foundation for a Free Information Infrastructure (FFII) - A European non-profit association dedicated to the development of public information goods based on copyright, free competition, open standards; an advocate for public policy questions concerning exclusion rights (intellectual property) in data processing.
Freedom to Tinker - Edward W. Felten's website about freedom to understand, discuss, repair, and modify your own technological devices.
GNU Herds - Free Software Association - A job site with a Free Software focus. Available in many languages.
GNU's Not Unix! - the GNU Project and the Free Software Foundation (FSF) - Premier meta site for GNU/Linux and open source software information.
GROKLAW - Pamela Jones' well-researched website on Linux and open source legal issues; insightful and cut-to-the-chase analysis.
HP & Open Source - Home Page - A Hewlett-Packard Open Source and Linux resource site.
HP Linux Test Drive - Allows the user to try out different operating systems and distributions.
History of Linux - Translations available: Bulgarian, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese, Portuguese, and Romanian.
Home Page of Con Zymaris--Linux and Open Source Articles - Con Zymaris is a well-known Australian Linux advocate.
Hot Linux Jobs Recruiting Open Source Professionals - A U.S. company specializing in Linux job opportunities.
Inc.com Article - "Mitchell Baker and the Firefox Paradox - Mozilla - Open Source" - An article about the Mozilla Foundation and its Chief Lizard Wrangler, Mitchell Baker. (2007)
Irish Free Software Organisation (IFSO) - Homepage - This organization works to promote awareness of FreeSoftware, and to protect the rights of those who use and write it.
LINUX MARK INSTITUTE - A non-profit organization that controls and grants use of the Linux trademark to commercial entities.
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.
Linux Jobs from Technojobs - Linux and Related Jobs - A listing of Linux and related open source jobs primarily in the UK and Europe.
Linux Life
Linux Lords
Linux Timeline - 100 important events in Linux history in honour of Linux Journal's 100th issue; from August 1991 to February 2002.
Linux Weather Forecast - The Linux Foundation - This site tracks ongoing developments in the Linux development community that have a good chance of appearing in a mainline kernel and/or major distros in the near future. The "chief meteorologist" is Jonathan Corbet, Executive Editor at LWN.net.
Linux.com Article - "What To Do If You're Involved In Code-Dispute Litigation" - Article provides handy advice and guidelines for dealing with legal disputes involving software code. (2004) N.B.: The advice given in this article is still useful today (2008), but some of the links do not work.
Linux.org.uk - Linux on the Worldwide Web - A Linux site maintained by Alan Cox; various Linux newsfeeds available; Linux Kernel 2.2.11 to 2.2.19 Release Notes; plus other Linux-related news.
Linux: The 0.01 Release | KernelTrap - A trip down memory lane. The first release of Linux. Includes the initial release notes, announcements, and Linus' early email exchanges.
Linux: The 0.02 and 0.03 Releases | KernelTrap - A historic look back at some early Linux releases. Linus' early emails are a fun read.
Linux: The 0.10 Release | KernelTrap - Another trip down the Linux kernel memory lane. More emails from Linus, the early Linux kernel mailing list, the first Linux FAQ, and the first FTP mirror for the Linux kernel at the Manchester Computing Centre (MCC) at the University of Manchester in the UK are featured.
LinuxMovies - An association of over 300 technologists advancing Linux motion picture technology.
LinuxVAR - What is Linux, What It Can Do, and How You Can Get It - A wide variety of Linux information is available on this site as well as a LinuxVar (Value-Added Retailer) directory for the UK.
Mojolin.com - Linux and Open Source Jobs - A worldwide computer job site exclusively for Linux and open source positions.
OSCOM - Open Source Content Management - International, not-for-profit organization dedicated to Open Source Content Management.
OSDL Position Paper -- "Questioning SCO - A Hard Look at Nebulous Claims" - Eben Moglen's detailed analysis of SCO's threatened litigation against end users of Linux. (2003) Available in PDF format. The SCO saga continues so this background paper is still relevant. (2007)
OSNews.com Article -"Why Free Software Matters" - A thoughtful article about why you should care about the politics and freedoms (or lack thereof) associated with proprietary and open source software. Good examples of how proprietary software restricts your freedom. (2004) This article still rings true today (2008).
Oldlinux.org -- Linux plinux - Early Linux Kernel Analisys and Comments - Interesting history site for Linux.
Open Source Applications Foundation - Homepage - Purpose is to create and gain wide adoption for software applications ofuncompromising quality using open source methods.
Open Source Software / Free Software (OSS/FS) References - Reference site to important links about open source and free software
Pete's Linux Advent Calendar 2007 - Linux tips, tricks and trivia for each day of December to Christmas Eve. Also check out earlier versions from 2003 and 2005. Enjoy.
Planet Linux Australia - Links to blogs of prominent Australian Linux and open source developers using RSS aggregate software.
Science Commons - The purpose of this organization is to encourage scientific innovation by promoting legal and technical mechanisms that remove barriers to accessing and sharing scientific information.
Software Freedom Conservancy - This organization provides a variety of services to Free and Open Source (FOSS) projects including free financial and administrative services. In addition, member projects get all the benefits and protections of being a corporate entity under the aegis of the Software Freedom Conservancy.
Software Freedom Law Center (SFLC) - This organization provides legal representation and other law related services to protect and advance Free and Open Source Software. SFLC offers direct services to nonprofit FOSS developers without charge, as well as resources for everyone.
Software in the Public Interest, Inc. - A non-profit organization that supports, encourages and promotes the creation and development of open software available to the general public; has mailing lists and archives.
Texts & Transcripts on Software Freedom - A collection of texts & transcripts on software freedom, software patents, copyright, and The GNU GPL. Maintained by Ciaran O'Riordan, Linux and software freedom advocate.
The 0.11 Release | KernelTrap - Those were the days! A look back at Linus' emails when he released the 0.11 version of the Linux kernel.
The GNU Project - Free Software Foundation (FSF) - History of the GNU Project by Richard Stallman.
The LWN.net Linux and Free Software Timeline - Linux year in review for 2007. Links included for the 1998 - 2006 Timelines.
The Linux Counter - A site to register yourself and your computer as a Linux user. Statistical results can be viewed here.
The Linux FAQ - A comprehensive FAQ which includes answers to the most common questions asked about Linux.
The Linux Foundation - A nonprofit consortium dedicated to fostering the growth of Linux. Founded in 2007 by the merger of the Open Source Development Labs and the Free Standards Group, it sponsors the work of Linux creator Linus Torvalds and is supported by leading Linux and open source companies and developers from around the world.
The Linux Home Page at Linux Online - A Linux resource site, which includes general information, applications, distributions, documentation, downloads, hardware, vendors, interviews with key Linux people, courses, mailing lists, and much more.
The Linux Pimp :: Individualists Unite! - Linux oriented technology and general interest discussion site.
The People Behind KDE - Interviews with the people who work on KDE.
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.
Welcome - Consumer Electronics Linux Forum (CELF) - An industry consortium for promoting the use of Linux in consumer electronic devices.
Welcome to Linux International - A non-profit association of groups, corporations and others that work towards the promotion of growth of the Linux operating system and the Linux community.
Welcome to LinuxFund.org - An organization that provides monetary support for Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) projects that have a substantial user base and have had a positive impact on the open source community.
Welcome to TUX - An umbrella organization supporting the efforts of user groups and developers.
Yet Another Linux Blog - Open Source, Open Blog - A chronicle of a long-time Linux user (since 1995) about his desktop Linux learning experience. Includes advice, tips, and tricks for the beginner, reviews, distribution information, and editorials about the various injustices in the open source world. Organized into broad subject categories.