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- Upstate Carolina Linux Users Group
- *uclug* The Upstate Carolina Linux Users Group. Upstate South Carolina's very active LUG. Meets every 2nd Tuesday. Check out the uclug podcast. Very active mailing list too.
- Linuxtracker.org
- *isobt* The Linux and BSD torrent repository get your iso's the bittorrent way.
- DistroWatch.com
- *distro* Put the fun back into computers. Use Linux. This site is an attempt to provide a basic feature list and a package comparison table of major, minor and regional Linux distributions. It is updated daily with news from the Linux distribution world.
- The Fedora Project (formally RedHat Linux)
- *fedora* The Fedora Project an openly-developed project designed by Red Hat, open for general participation, led by a meritocracy, following a set of project objectives.
- FedoraNEWS.ORG
- *fno* FedoraNEWS.ORG is a non-commercial, non-profit organization to serve Fedora Community with useful and helpful information. The goal of FedoraNEWS.ORG is to create a public community news information site for Fedora Users.
- Hacker Public Radio
- *HPR* Hacker Public Radio: What do you get when TWATech Radio and Binary Revolution Radio merge? HPR is an internet radio show by the hacker community and for the hacker community. Listen and participate.
- The Linux Game Tome
- *hp* The Linux Game Tome. a.k.a. happypenguin.org: Proudly sapping the community's productivity since 1995.
- Freshmeat.net - The source for Open Software
- *meat* Freshmeat is the first stop for Linux users hunting for the software they need for work or play. It is continuously updated with the latest developments from the "release early, release often" community.
- Themes/Freshmeat
- *themes*formerly themes.org. Freshmeat maintains the Web's largest index of themes and related "eye-candy" for linux. Beautify your desktop today.
- Linux Today
- *lt* Linux Today. Internet.com's linux news site.
- Mozilla.com
- *moz* My only other advice to windows users, other than swith to linux, is use thier web browser!
- Desktoplinux.com
- *desk* Linux on enterprise and personal desktops, forums, articles, news, buyersguide, and more.
- Tuxmachines.org
- *tmach* Do you waddle the waddle? News, reviews, interviews, forums, gallery, blogs, and excellent original content too.
- LinuxQuestions.org
- *LQ* Very large and friendly linux forum. We'll actually more than that. Maybe THE largest, friendliest linux forum-community-and more. Did I mention there is a linuxquestions podcast too?
- OpenOffice.org
- *OOo* My only advice to windows users, other than swith to linux, is use this free office suite! Did I mention that it was free?
- Linux Journal
- *lj* Linux Journal helps readers find hardware, software, and services, and features articles for both newbies and professional users.
- Mad Penguin
- *mp* Another good Linux news portal and more.
- The Linux Documentation Project
- *tldp* The LDP provides documenation for many aspects of Linux. There are several forms of documentation: Guides, HOWTOs, man pages and FAQs.
- NewsForge: Open Source News
- *news* The Online newspaper of Record for Linux and Open Source.The Open Source news site of choice.
- LXer Linux News Headlines
- *lxer* New top notch linux news site with minimal advertising and up to date and pertinent news.
- Ubuntu
- *ubuntu* Linux for Human Beings. Ubuntu is a complete Linux-based operating system, freely available with both community and professional support.
- LinuxGames: Even Penguins like to have fun
- *games* THE linux game site. Even Penguins like to have fun. Latest linux gaming news and more.
- Google Search: <Linux>
- *goog* Search here when u want it fast. The search engine that linux made famous returns the favor with a linux exclusive search page.
- Slashdot:News for Nerds: Stuff that Matters
- *slash* What can you say about Slashdot that hasn't already been said? If your a geek or a wanna-be this is the site to end all sites. Get involved!
- tllts.org
- *tllts* The Linux Link Tech Show was Started in September 2003 by the founders of the Lehigh Valley Linux User Group. Their goal: "to provide a weekly *live* webcasted radio style show about GNU/Linux and Technology." IMHO, the benchmark for all linux podcast/broadcast. Each show is about an hour and a half long and you can catch it every wednesday at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Subscribe today!
- hackermedia.org
- *hmo* HackerMedia - is on the air! What is HackerMedia? A showcase of audio and video for hackers/techies/geeks/whatever. When a new episode of something comes up it automagically pops up here. This normally works out to hours of content for you to discover and enjoy every day.
- rpmfind.net
- *find* Searchable database of every rpm known to man. Excellent site for determining dependencies. Also home of rpm2html.
- debianHELP: Militantly FREE software help.
- *debhelp* The site hopes to provide a measure of support in installing, configuring, and using the Debian GNU/Linux operating system. You'll find a number of selections in our main menu, including user support forums, user created help pages, and a bit of news and comaraderie.
- Lottalinuxlinks the podcast
- *pod* Listen to my southern accent as I talk about linux, linux apps, cool linux sites, and tutorials. If you want to listen to a geek talk about linux, then give this a try. Listen to or subscribe to podcast feed from here-- Ogg vorbis only.
- My weblog
- *blog* New and improved! Linux and geek related topics. Screenshots and wallpapers too. If you are too lazy/busy to surf for your own geeky linux content, then let me feed you mine. Non news and personal blog type stuff from time to time as well. Subscribe to blog feed from here.
- Underground
- *UG* Underground: Tales of hacking, madness and obsession on the electronic frontier by Suelette Dreyfus with research by Julian Assange. This is an audio version of the book, converted from text using festival and audacity, and download-able in a podcast-style feed, or as individual files. Ogg vorbis audio only. Give it a chance, the festival generated voice will get easier to understand the longer you listen.
- lottalinuxlinks Store
- *CP* Get your lottalinuxlinks.com linux user podcast t-shirts and stuff here.
- Holy Bible
- *kjv* Holy Bible in html format. Browse or read online. (opens in a new window)
- SourceForge - Open Source Development Website
- *source* The world's largest Open Source development website, with the largest repository of Open Source code and applications available on the Internet.
- Random Linux Tips
- *tips* Random Linux Tips can be found here. Over 550 tips and counting. Just reload page for another tip.
- My WEBCAM
- *webcam* My WEBCAM: Not on much and always boring. Something I wanted to try and quickly got bored with. Check it if you dare. I probably won't be on.
- nixCRAFT
- *nc* nixCRAFT: insight into linux admin work. nixCRAFT is a leading Linux blog by Vivek covering open source software and related technologies. Read about linux tips, tricks, shell scripts, tutorials,articles, and more.
- Debian GNU/Linux: The Universal OS
- *deb* Debian GNU/Linux is a free operating system; it comes with more than 8710 precompiled software packages bundled up in a nice format for easy installation on your machine. Pure OS Goodness.
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- The Linux Foundation
- A non-profit 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. Site is also available in Japanese.
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- Andreas' Linux Logo page
- A variety of Tux and Linux logos available for download.
- Tux Gifts, T-Shirts, Stickers, and More!
- *cool* Over 110,000 Tux (our beloved mascot) products are available here. :-)
- Free Software Sticker Book
- *cool* This book includes a set of stickers related to free software projects. Both volumes can be downloaded in PDF format. (2008)
- Freedom to Tinker
- Edward W. Felten's website about freedom to understand, discuss,
repair, and modify your own technological devices.
- 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) The information in this guide is relevant today (2009).
- Netcraft - What's That Site Running Results
- Reports on a site's operating system, web server, and netblock owner together with, if available, a graphical view of the time since last reboot for each of the computers serving the site.
- LinuxLots
- A site that offers free web and ftp space for contributors to the Linux cause.
- Open Source Initiative (OSI)
- A non-profit corporation dedicated to managing and promoting the Open Source Definition for the good of the community; an advocacy site.
- The Cathedral and the Bazaar
- *look*A treatise on open source software.
- KDE Women Project
- Purpose is to build a community of female KDE contributors and users.
- Creative Commons
- *look* This non-profit organization's focus is to increase the amount of creativity (cultural, educational, and scientific content) in "the commons" -- the body of work that is available to the public for free and legal sharing, use, repurposing, and remixing. The tools provided give everyone from individual creators to large companies and institutions a simple, standardized way to grant copyright permissions to their creative work. The Creative Commons licenses enable people to easily change their copyright terms from the default of "all rights reserved" to "some rights reserved".
- The Magic Cauldron
- Eric Raymond analyzes the evolving economic substrate of the
open source phenomenon.
- Linux PR
- How to write a press release for Linux advocacy; last updated in 1999, but the information is still relevant, although some links are broken.
- IBM Linux Portal
- IBM Linux information portal.
- SchoolForge
- The purpose of this site is to unify independent organizations that advocate, use, and develop open resources for primary and secondary education. SchoolForge members advocate the use of open source and free software, open texts and lessons, and open curricula for the advancement of education and the betterment of humankind.
- Audio Recordings about Our (Free Software Foundation) Philosophy
- This site contains the key speeches of Richard S. Stallman. These are available for download. A guide to audio formats is also included.
- The Cluetrain Manifesto: The End of Business as Usual - Online Book
- How the Internet will change business and our lives forever. A classic. (2001)
- EFF - Electronic Frontier Foundation Article - "Noncommercial Email Lists; Collateral Damage in the Fight Against Spam"
- Outlines the problems with current spam filtering techniques and the basic principles and best practices for both email list
owners and ISPs. (2004) This article is still relevant today (2008).
- EFF - Electronic Frontier Foundation
- Defending freedom in the digital world.
- League for Programming Freedom (LPF)
- An organization that opposes software patents and user interface copyrights.
- GNU's Not Unix! - the GNU Project and the Free Software Foundation (FSF)
- *look* Premier meta site for GNU/Linux and open source software information.
- Why Open Source Software / Free Software (OSS/FS)? Look at the Numbers!
- *look* Comprehensive article on the economics of Linux. Contains numerous links. Czech, French, Japanese and Spanish translations available. (2007)
- Free Software in Education - GNU Project - Free Software Foundation (FSF)
- An advocacy and resource site for free (as in freedom) software in schools maintained by the Free Software Foundation (FSF).
- ACCRC - Computer Recyclers
- A Microsoft-free organisation that recycles and refurbishes PCs (installed with SUSE or Ubuntu) to schools, non-profit organizations, and economically and/or physically disadvantaged individuals.
- OpenDocument Fellowship
- A worldwide, non-profit, volunteer organization to promote the adoption, use and development of the OpenDocument format (ODF).
- The Last Dinosaur and the Tarpits of Doom; How Linux Smashed Windows
- A classic. Available in Danish, English, and French.
- DigitalConsumer.org Home Page
- Advocacy group whose purpose is to protect fair-use rights in
the digital world.
- Congressman Villanueva's reply letter to Microsoft
- Peruvian Congressman Dr. Edgar David Villanueva's detailed rebuttle to Microsoft's now-infamous response to Peruvian Bill Number
1609, Free Software in Public Administration. Excellent advocacy piece. (May, 2002)
- Linux Today - Update: Ending Microsoft FUD: An Interview with Peruvian Congressman Villanueva
- An outstanding advocacy story, which still is relevant today (2009). (Original date of this interview: 2002-05.)
- Netcraft Web Site Finder
- Research data and analysis on many aspects of the Internet including server statistics.
- Netcraft Web Server Survey
- Monthly survey of web server software usage. Includes: market share for top servers across all domains from August 1995 to present; top developers and active sites.
- Netcraft Web Server Survey--Active Sites
- The first report (July 2000) when Linux took over the server world!
- Security Space -- Free Reports
- Note in particular Web Server Market Share report. This report is
archived from June 1998.
- Canopener -- Canadian Open Source Education and Research
- A Canadian open source advocacy and research site.
- First Monday Article - "Open Source Intelligence"
- Article about open source collaborative principles; examples of open source intelligence (OS-INT); and
the future of OS-INT); a little dated, but still quite relevant and provides an interesting historical
perspective. (2002)
- A Business Case Study of Open Source Software
- Complete report available in PDF format.
- 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.
- Linux Advocacy mini-HOWTO
- How the Linux community can effectively advocate the use of Linux. (2005) Complements the Linux User Group HOWTO
(http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/User-Group-HOWTO.html). This document has been translated into French, Japanese, Polish, Portugeuse, and Spanish.
- 'Trusted Computing' FAQ - TC / TCG / LaGrande / NGSCB / Longhorn / Palladium / TCPA
- Excellent review of Trusted Computing Platform Alliance (TCPA) and Microsoft's Palladium and the threat to Linux and the open source movement. (2003) This document is a little dated, but unfortunately the problems identified here are still with us today. In other words Microsoft is still being a pain. (2007)
- KDE Myths
- Addresses some of the common misconceptions about KDE. Some parts are a little dated, but still useful nonetheless.
- 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).
- Why Open Source in Schools
- An essay which makes the case for open source software in schools. Includes references to websites devoted to open source software in the education sector.
- Linux T-Shirts, UNIX T-Shirts - Linux Tux Apparel
- *cool* Hundreds of Linux-related clothing and merchandise are available here.
- Linux Business Applications
- Directory of businesses that use Linux in their day-to-operations and
a good place to find out about Linux in business; also availble in French.
- The Community/Linux Training Centre Project
- U.K. project to develop a mobile computer network for teaching
computer and networking skills to community groups.
- O'Reilly Network: Free Culture: Lawrence Lessig Keynote from OSCON 2002
- This keynote address is still relevant today. Lessig challenged the audience to get more involved in the political process to
ensure that free culture and open source continues in our society.
- LinuxPlanet - Reports - Koha: A Library Checks Out Open Source - Welcome to Nelsonville, Ohio; Hot Bed of Open Source
- Nelsonville Public Library has chosen KOHA, an open source library system for public libraries. (2002) In 2008 they are
still using this system.
- Linux in Universities
- An advocacy site for Linux in universities; a little dated, but the basic information is still valid particularly for those institutions that have not made the switch to Linux. (2002)
- HOWTO Encourage Women in Linux
- An excellent HOWTO aimed at male Linux enthusiasts who would like to see more women involved in Linux. It also contains good advice to LUGs
about encouraging new members.
- FREE GEEK - Home
- A Portland, Oregon (USA) non-profit computer recycling organization which provides free GNU/Linux OS computers and computer/internet training in
exchange for a few hours of community service. There are now other Free Geek and other computer recycling centres available; check the recycling links on the main page for more information.
- Linux Advocates Turn Violent, Riot In Seattle
- A humourous, satirical account of the WTO "Battle of Seattle" and Linux advocates.
- Linuxmanship
- An outstanding advocacy essay.
- Affero Software Project
- Fund raiser enabler for open source/Linux and non-profit
organizations.
- The Halloween Documents
- Classic FUD documents (1-12) from Microsoft along with other documents in the collection written by Eric Raymond refuting this FUD. This shows an awareness that Linux and open source are threats to the proprietary world.
- OpenInformatics.org Homepage
- Making scientists more aware of open source software and the benefits to them. Site also contains a science-related software resource list.
- Open Source and These United States
- Treatise on open source and open licensing.
- Open Source Software in Libraries
- An introductory article about Open Source Software (OSS) and libraries; the shared, underlying principles of OSS and librarianship; and a description of well-known OSS software projects. (2002 and updated in 2007).
- Viewable with Any Browser: Campaign
- A site dedicated to advocating a non-browser-specific WWW; available in many languages.
- Libervis.com - Free Open Source Software (FOSS) Community Center
- A portal site dedicated to free and open source software; a community site complete with blogs, forums, news headlines, articles, FudZilla Project (reporting and responding to FUD articles about open source software), related links, IRC chat and web digest.
- GNUWin II : Open your Windows
- Free software distribution for MS-Windows with the ultimate aim to
assist in the transition to a free operating system such as GNU/Linux
- 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.
- Innovation Happens Elsewhere; Open Source as a Business Strategy - Online Book
- Aimed primarily at business executives who need to understand the basic concepts of open source and how it will benefit their companies. This book is also useful for engineers who find themselves working in an open
source work environment. (2005)
- Getting Linux Onto the Desktop: A Small Business Guide
- How to introduce and successfully make the switch to the Linux Desktop. This article is dated 2003, but is still relevant today
(2008).
- Promote Linux
- A site that presents great ways to promote Linux.
- Seeds for Change Network
- Guide to switching to Linux for non-profit groups; includes information on computer security, X terminals, and general information on
Linux.
- CLUE: The Canadian Association for Open Source
- The mission of this organization is to promote the use and development of free, open source software, by providing a public voice to the community of its Canadian users, developers and supporters.
- Ankur - Home
- A project run by people in Bangladesh and India to provide Bangla support for some major XServer applications and to create awareness about
Linux/GNU and the FLOSS movement.
- GROKLAW Article - "Why Linux Is Conquering the World"
- An excellent Linux advocacy article (2003) by the indefatigable PJ. This still rings true today (2007)
- Open Source Software Institute (OSSI)
- A U.S. non-profit organization which promotes, develops and implements open source software solutions between government, corporate and
academic sectors.
- Linux Brochure Project (LBP): Home
- *look* 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.
- Wired Magazine Article - "Open Source Everywhere"
- A still-relevant article on how the concept of open source will slowly but surely replace the proprietary world with a collaborative one. (2003)
- EDRi-gram Newsletter
- European Digital Rights (EDRi) bi-weekly newsletter.
- Migrate With Confidence From Microsoft Windows Servers to UNIX/Linux
- A comprehensive, guide for IT executives and managers; guide also available
in Catalan, Danish and Spanish.
- "REVOLUTION OS"
- Site dedicated to the Linux advocacy video and DVD, "REVOLUTION-OS".
- IBM devloperWorks: Linux Zone: Windows-to-Linux Roadmap: Series Overview
- *cool* A nine-part series roadmap for developers making the transition to Linux; a little dated (2003), but the information is still relevant.
- LinuxPlanet - Interviews - The Voice of Groklaw
- An excellent interview with Pamela Jones of Groklaw. Notable quote: "Proprietary software is like petrified wood. It used to be alive,
but then it was fixed in time and put in a box." (2003)
- Irish Free Software Organisation (IFSO) - Homepage
- This organization works to promote awareness of Free
Software, and to protect the rights of those who use and write it.
- Welcome - Consumer Electronics Linux Forum (CELF)
- An industry consortium for promoting the use of Linux in consumer
electronic devices.
- CIO Magazine Article - "The Myths of Open Source"
- A still-relevant article debunking the myths of open source: cost, no support, lack of good desktop, legal issues, can't handle mission-critical applications. (2004)
- Software Freedom Day
- An advocacy initiative to raise awareness of the benefits of Free and Open Software (FOSS) and to encourage more use globally.
- EFF - Electronic Freedom Frontier - The Patent Busting Project
- The Electronic Freedom Foundation's initiative to protect
innovation and freedom.
- The Public Patent Foundation
- A U.S.-based a non-profit legal services organization working to mitigate the harms caused by the patent system; of particular interest to
the open source and Linux communities who face software patent challenges.
- Chilling Effects Clearinghouse: Patent
- Information about patents in the U.S.; specific information about computer technology patents; recent news and cease & desist (c&d) orders.
- LinuxChix
- A Linux and computing support group for women.
- Open Source Now
- An open source community advocacy site sponsored by Red Hat.
- Tim.oreilly.com Article - "The Open Source Paradigm Shift"
- A thought-provoking article about the evolution and the future of the open source phenomenon. (2004) This article is still pertinent today (2008).
- Linux.com Article - "'Creative destruction' and the future of the software industry"
- How Free/Open Source Software is changing the software industry. (2004) FOSS is still changing the software industry today (2009).
- IBM developerWorks : Migration Station: Linux Track
- *look* A comprehensive resource site for Linux migration information.
- LXer Article - "Linux - Millenium Momentum"
- Notes from Paul Ferris' Keynote Address at the 2004 Ohio LinuxFest. This is an example of great Linux advocacy, and is still
relevant today (2008).
- No Software Patents!
- *cool* Campaign against the legalization of software patents in Europe; a multilingual site.
- HOSEF - Hawaii Open Source Education Foundation
- An open source in education advocacy group.
- Penguin Day: Free and Open Source Software for Non-Profits
- An advocacy site for Linux and FOSS in North America.
- Spread Firefox - Home of Firefox Community Marketing
- An advocacy site for the Firefox browser.
- Community Free Software Group (CFSG)
- A New York City non-profit group that helps young people in city neighborhoods learn how to install and run Debian
Linux on hardware donated by area businesses and individuals.
- 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. This document is suitable for any size organization. Available in downloadable PDF or HTML format. (2006)
- Linux.com Article - "10 ways to pay back the open source community"
- *cool* An amazing article that summarizes the ways Linux users can
give back to the community. A must read. (2005) This article is still relevant today (2009).
- LinuxDevCenter Article - "Sowing the Seeds of Open Source Advocacy"
- An overview article on the techniques for advocating open source software. (2005) This article is still relevant today. (2009)
- UNDP-APDIP International Open Source Network
- A Centre of Excellence for FOSS (Free/Open Source Software) in the Asia-Pacific region. Information on education, licensing, localisation, networking/security, govenment, open standards, open access, training and a FOSS resource directory for Asia-Pacific countries. Note in particular the link to Foss Primers, which
is an ongoing series of downloadable primers series on Free/Open Source Software.
- Mad Penguin Article - "Open Source : Where We Are Now. Where We Are Going"
- An excellent article on open source, which is still relevant today (2008). It includes a historical perspective, the current situation, what's likely to happen in the future, and lots of useful links to explore throughout the article. (2005)
- Debian Women
- Promotes and encourages women's involvement in the Debian Project.
- Digital Tipping Point
- A Linux and Open Source advocacy and news site. Of particular interest is the open source documentary film project.
Site also available in Spanish.
- Get the Facts
- A comprehensive information site on migrating to Linux; includes guides, articles, HOWTOs, and success stories.
- EACOSS - East African Center for Open Source Software
- An advocacy and training centre focussing on free and open source software.
- OpenCafe - Building Open Source Communities
- Open source advocacy in South Africa using the Internet cafe model with all profits used to setup new open cafes and open source school labs. OpenCafe specialises in the usage, distribution, training and technical support for open source software.
- Freedom Toaster
- Sponsored by the Shuttleworth Foundation in South Africa, Freedom Toasters are conveniently located, self-contained, computer-based, 'Bring 'n Burn' facilities. Like vending machines, preloaded to dispense confectionery, Freedom Toasters are preloaded to dispense free digital products, including software, photography, music and literature. These kiosks also allow content-sharing. Available in several locations across Southern Africa plus India.
- OSS Watch - Open Source Software Advisory Service
- Provides advice and guidance about free and open source software for the education sector in the UK.
- FSF - The Free Software Foundation
- *look* 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.
- 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.
- Digital Doorway Home
- This project provides freely available open source software and computer kiosks throughout rural and disadvantaged areas of South Africa. The aim is to provide an environment for people to experiment with and learn computer skills without formal training and with minimal external input.
- Linux Librarian
- A Linux and open source advocacy site. This site also contains book and software reviews, some items on libraries (as in books), and hardware.
- Martus.org -- Human Rights Bulletin System
- A cross-platform application that assists non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to collect information on human rights abuses. Also available in Arabic, French, Nepali, Persian, Russian, Spanish,and Thai.
- Open Access News
- This is the primary record of the open access movement whose objective is to have peer-reviewed scientific and scholarly literature on the Internet without financial, copyright, and licensing barriers that
currently exist in scholarly publishing.
- Linuxcaffe - Coffee, Code, Culture, Community
- *cool* A Linux user's dream -- a Toronto coffee/internet cafe totally run on open source software. Offers
good food, coffee, music, art, free WiFi, Linux distros, and Linux help.
- Malaysian OSS (MyOSS) Magazine
- A Malaysian publication which provides resources and information about Linux and Open Source with the aim to expand their use in the region; welcomes contributions from new and experienced users. Each issue is available in PDF format.
- Ubuntu Women
- This website promotes and encourages women to become involved and contribute to Ubuntu-Linux.
- Get GNU/Linux!
- *cool* 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).
- Video Compilation on Free Digital Culture
- An annotated list of freely available videos about Free Culture and Free Software.
- Moving to Freedom
- This site deals with free/open source software, moving to GNU/Linux plus related issues such as copyright, software patents, and DRM.
- Digital Copyright Canada - All Canadian Citizens are "Rights Holders"!
- A digital rights advocacy site for Canadians.
- Welcome to DRM.info - Digital Restrictions Management
- The purpose of this new website is to educate the public about the use of technological restrictions on digital media.
- 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)
- Against Intellectual Monopoly - Online Book
- This book demonstrates why "Intellectual Property", otherwise known as Intellectual Monopoly, does not foster and protect innovation like the IP pundits claim. PDF format only. (2007)
- "Commercial" is not the opposite of Free-Libre / Open Source Software (FLOSS)
- This essay explains why it's important for Linux advocacy to understand that "commercial" is not the opposite of FLOSS. Many useful links are included throughout the document. (2007)
- 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. N.B.: The latest transcripts are from 2007.
- Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC)
- University of Ottawa Faculty of Law initiative to deal with law, technology and public interest issues such as copyright, file sharing, domain name disputes, privacy, Internet censorship in public libraries. Also available in French.
- World Domination 201
- Eric Raymond and Rob Landley discuss what needs to be done for the Linux community to take over the world. (2006)
- Software Wars
- *cool* A graphic map depicting the epic struggle of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) against the Empire of Microsoft.
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- The aim of this project is to increase the visibility and ease of use of open access scientific and scholarly journals thereby promoting their increased usage and impact.
- Groklaw: Eben Moglen: "The Global Software Industry in Transformation: After GPLv3"
- *look* Intellectual freedom is an enormous subject but Eben Moglen ties it all together in an inspiring way. Read, enjoy, and reread! (2007)
- BinaryFreedom | Free as in Freedom and We Really Mean It!
- An advocacy site for freedom and fairness in the digital world.
- Women in Technology - Hear Us Roar
- *cool* This series is comprised of articles written by women on the topic of "Women in Technology". Many of the articles highlight the authors' experiences in the IT and FOSS communities. (2006-2007)
- 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 non-profit FOSS developers without charge, as well as resources for everyone.
- The Tux Project | Openly Promoting GNU/Linux
- A community-based Linux advocacy site for sharing promotional ideas as well as collaborating with others to make them
a reality.
- Ontario Linux Fest
- An annual, grassroots Linux and Open Source event in Toronto, Ontario (Canada) featuring talks for all levels of Linux users, and an exhibit area for commericial companies and a Dot Org pavillion for non-profit software projects and Linux advocacy groups.
- Spread Open Media
- A community portal for the promotion of open media formats.
- OpenDisc
- A collection of open source software for users of the Microsoft Windows platform. The goals of this project are to provide free alternatives to costly proprietary equivalents and to educate people about the Linux operating system. There is
also an OpenEducationDisc specifically targeting the education sector. Continues TheOpenCD project. Latest release is 08.10, 2008-10-08.
- Online Rights Canada
- A Canadian grassroots organization that promotes the public's interest in technology and information policy, in particular copyright law, access to information, and freedom from censorship in the digital world.
- Open Source Industry Australia (OSIA)
- OSIA is the national industry body for Open Source within Australia. The purpose of this organization is promote the cause of both Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) in Australia and to help members to improve their business success using FOSS.
- OLPC - One Laptop per Child
- The mission of this non-profit association (One Laptop Per Child) is to develop a low-cost laptop - the "$100
Laptop" - a technology that could revolutionize how we educate the world's children. Their goal is to provide children around the world with new opportunities to explore, experiment, and express themselves. Website also available in
German. In 2008 this project lost its way somewhat when they announced plans to collaborate with Microsoft.
- Anatomy of the Irrational Microsoft User Response
- Advice on advocating Free and Open Software and for dealing with typical responses from Microsoft users. (2008)
- End Software Patents
- An advocacy site for eliminating software patents.
- GNU/Linux World Domination for the Wrong Reasons
- An excellent advocacy piece for software freedom. (2008)
- The Humanitarian FOSS Project
- The goal of this project is to build a community of academic computing departments, IT corporations, and local and global humanitarian and community organizations dedicated to building and using Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) to
benefit humanity.
- GNU/Linux: Too Much about Hate, Not Enough about Pride
- This Linux advocacy article is spot-on: be proud of what the free software and Linux community has accomplished and what it has to offer computer users today. (2008)
- Free Geek Vancouver | Ethical Computer Recycling for Vancouver
- This is a non-profit computer recycling and reuse centre. The refurbished computers, called FreekBoxes, are loaded with a Linux distribution (Ubuntu), and other Free Software.
- Consortium Standards Journal Article - "Openness" and the Pursuit of Knowledge
- *cool* 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)
- Open Media Now! Foundation | Implementing the future!
- This non-profit foundation promotes an infrastructure that enables the creation, the streaming, and the viewing of digital content (using free software) in a legally conforming way.
- Free Software Magazine Article - "GNU/Linux free Software Tools to Preserve Your Online Privacy, Anonymity and Security"
- *cool* A great advocacy piece for online freedom, privacy, anonymity, and security. A "must read". (2008)
- Geek Feminism Wiki
- An overview and resource centre about issues facing women in geek communities.
- LinuxPlanet - Reports - How to Help New Linux Users - If It's Not Obvious to Them, It's Not Obvious
- *look* 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
- Welcome to NLnet Foundation
- A Dutch-based foundation that financially supports organizations and people that contribute to an open information society. It funds software, events, educational activities, primarily in the Netherlands and Europe.
- Linux Developer Network - The Linux Foundation
- LDN is a community of Linux developers, vendors, and experts dedicated to the purpose of helping Linux application developers build LSB-compliant applications and make their existing Linux applications portable to any LSB-compliant distribution. It is also a community dedicated to the betterment of Linux.
- Linux Foundation Whitepaper: Estimating the Total Development Cost of a Linux Distribution
- *cool* This Linux Foundation research study calculated the total development cost of a Linux distribution. The results are interesting. (2008)
- Qualipso | Trust and Quality in Open Source Systems
- A unique alliance of European, Brazilian and Chinese ICT (information and Communication Technology) industry players, SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises), governments, and academics to help industries and governments to become innovative and competitive with Open Source software.
- The HeliOS Project
- A Texas non-profit group that refurbishes old computers, installs Linux, and gives these computers to disadvantaged children and students. Donations are always welcome.
- OSOR.eu - Open Source Observatory and Repository
- The Open Source Observatory and Repository for European public administrations (OSOR) is a platform for exchanging information, experiences and FLOSS-based code for use in public administrations. There is a repository with code and documentation for public administrations and a state-of-the art forge for collaborative software development.
- Why the GNU GPL Still Matters
- *cool* An excellent essay by Glyn Moody on why the GPL license remains an important cornerstone for the Free Software community. (2009)
- The Art of Community - Online Book
- *cool* Jono Bacon, Community Manager for Ubuntu, is the author of this useful book, which discusses the expertise required to recruit members, motivate them, manage them, and make them happy to be part of your free and open source community. He also examines the information needed, ranging from software tools to conflict resolution skills. This is an important book for the Linux community. The PDF download can be found just above the Comments Section. It can also be purchased from O'Reilly. (2009)
- 2020 FLOSS Roadmap
- This is a prospective roadmap, and a projection of the influences that will affect FLOSS between now and 2020, with descriptions of all FLOSS-related trends as anticipated by contributors over this timeframe. It also highlights all sectors that will, potentially, be impacted by FLOSS.
- Copyright Watch | Global Transparency in Copyright Law
- *cool* Copyright Watch collects and monitors copyright laws from all over the world. This global effort tracks new proposals, consultations, and freshly passed regulations: finding the promising changes, and highlighting the spectacularly bad ideas before they can take hold.
- The Open-Source Science Project - Fostering Innovation From the Ground Up
- The fundamental goal of this project is to render transparent the black-box of scientific research by affording all individuals an opportunity to both access and participate directly in the scientific research process.
- PLoS - Public Library of Science
- This is a non-profit organization of scientists and physicians committed to making the world's scientific and medical literature a public resource. There are currently 7 online scientific and medical journals available on this site.
- A High School Student's Views on Software Freedom - Five Things Free Software Has Taught Me
- *cool* An excellent essay on software freedom and why it matters. (2009)
- How to Destroy the Book, by Cory Doctorow | theVARSITY.ca - Part 1
- *cool* A transcript of Cory Doctorow's speech on copyright at the National Reading Summit held in Toronto on 2009-11-13. A "must read". See the link at the end of speech and before the comments to read the second half of his speech.
- OpenSource.Com | Where Open Source Multiplies
- A new (2010) Red Hat community service website. It is a gathering place for the open source community to share stories and knowledge --through articles, audio, web presentations, video, or open discussion. The site is divided into "channels" devoted to various areas of interest: business, education, government, law, and life.
Audio/Video
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- The CMU Sphinx Group Open Source Speech Recognition Engines
- Open source speech recognition engines.
- The Speakup Project
- Screen review package for Linux; allows users to interact with applications and the OS with audible feedback from the console using a synthetic speech device. Currently works on Linux kernels, 2.2.x,
2.4.x and 2.6.x (no development on 2.2.x and 2.4.x). There are links to other projects this group is working on for the visually impaired.
- XVoice
- Enables continuous speech dictation and speech control of most X applications.
- Speak-Freely
- A cross-platform Internet telephony (Voice Chat) application; latest version: 7.6a, 2004.
- Speech Synthesis
- Links to other voice synthesis sites; last updated in 2002, but links are still valid.
- The Festival Speech Synthesis System
- A general framework for building speech synthesis systems.
- The MBROLA Project Homepage
- *cool* The goal of this project is to collect a set of speech synthesizers for as many languages as possible, and provide them free for non-commercial and non-military applications.
- The espeak Homepage
- A software speech synthesizer for English, and many other languages.
- DictionaryMaker
- A cross-platform graphical tool for creating electronic pronunciation dictionaries (for natural languages). The system allows a user to develop a pronunciation dictionary without requiring expert linguistic knowledge or programming expertise.
- Free Speech... Recognition
- The purpose of this site is to collect transcribed speech for use with free and open source speech recognition engines on Linux.
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- Lopster - a File-Sharing Client
- A peer-to-peer software supporting multi-network protocols using a plugin system. Currently supporting Napster (Opennap), Directconnect, and Soulseek. Latest stable release is 1.2.1, 2004-07-03. Also available in French,
German, and Italian.
- Linux Napster Client
- A console napster client. Last stable release is 1.5.4, 2006-11-04.
- XNap
- A Java plugin-based peer-to-peer (P2P) framework and client including an OpenNap plugin with multiple server support, as well as Gnutella, giFT (OpenFT), IRC, ICQ and an OverNet plugin. Latest release is 2.5r3, 2004-06-20.
- EasyTAG Project Web Page
- Tag editor for MP3, Ogg Vorbis and other sound files. Latest stable release is 2.1, 2007-05-07.
- Mpg123 - Fast MP3 Player for Linux and UNIX systems
- A console-based real time MPEG audio player for Layer 1,2 and
Layer3. Latest stable release is 1.2.0, 2008-01-31.
- RipperX
- A GTK program to rip CD audio tracks and encode them to the Ogg, MP3, or FLAC formats. Latest stable release is 2.7.2, 2008-02-18.
- WSPse: MP3c
- A program for converting audio CDs to mp3/ogg-format; available in English and German. Latest release is 0.31, 2006-07-30.
- GlobeCom Jukebox
- An MP3 jukebox with a web-based interface; for use home, work, or car.
- LAME MP3 Encoder
- An educational tool to be used for learning about MP3 encoding. The goal of the LAME project is to
improve the psycho acoustics, quality and speed of MP3 encoding. Latest stable release is 3.98.2, 2008-09-22.
- MP3Blaster - Interactive MP3 Player for Linux
- An interactive text-based program that plays MP3, Ogg Vorbis, wav, and sid audio files. Latest stable release is 3.2.5, 2009-01-24.
- Streamripper
- A cross-platform GPL'd application that Internet radio streams in the MP3 or Vorbis formats. Latest stable release is 1.64.6, 2009-03-31.
- IRMP3 Multimedia Jukebox
- A multimedia jukebox for Linux, and supports audio formats including mp3, Ogg, FLAC, CD-ROM, and FM radio. Latest release is 0.5.7, 2007-02-15.
- Pymps - Python Music Play System
- A web-based mp3/ogg jukebox written in Python; latest release is 0.12.1, 2002.
- GQmpeg
- front-end to various audio players, including mpg123, ogg123, and
xmp.
- Prokyon3 - MP3/OggVorbis Manager
- A multi-threaded music manager and tag editor supporting MP3, OGG and FLAC. Latest stable release is 0.9.6, 2007-07-01.
- GNUMP3d - The GNU MP3 Streamer
- A cross-platform streaming server for MP3s, OGG vorbis files, movies and other media formats. Latest stable release is 3.0,
2008-10-18.
- PyTone: MP3 jukebox redux
- A music jukebox written in Python with a curses based GUI. Latest stable release is 3.0.1, 2007-08-14.
- The iRATE radio homepage
- A collaborative filtering client/server mp3 player/downloader; server has a large database of music from websites that allow free and legal music downloads. Latest release is 0.5, 2008-01-03.
- The hymn Homepage -- Hear Your Music Anywhere
- Software that allows purchased iTunes songs to be played on
operating systems not supported by iTunes.
Video
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Conferencing Tools
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- OpenMASH
- A comprehensive toolkit for multimedia communication and collaboration over the Internet using IP multi-cast. Latest stable release is 5.2, 2002-02-24.
- Ekiga - Free Your Speech
- A GPLed SIP and H.323-compatible VoIP, IP telephony, and video conferencing application; formerly called GnomeMeeting. Latest stable release is 3.2.4, 2009-05-20.
- SILC - Secure Internet Live Conferencing
- The SILC Project has developed the Secure Internet Live Conferencing protocol, which provides secure conferencing services. Latest release is 1.17, 2009-01-10
- Ogle DVD Player
- An open source DVD player; latest version is 0.9.2, 2003.
- Linux DV - Digital Video for Linux
- Two software packages for video: Kino (a non-linear DV editor) and dv/grab. Kino is a free, open source video editing programme that captures video through firewire then adds titles, transitions and video effects to the footage.
- DV(Digital Video) over IP [DVTS]
- DVTS (Digital Video Transport System) is an application for sending and receiving DV(Digital Video) streams using the Internet. Latest Linux release is 1.0a, 2007-10-10. Also available in Japanese.
- Linux Tutorial: Video, DVD, TV and Multimedia
- Linux video, DVD, TV, HDTV and Hauppauge WinTV PCI card use. Included in this tutorial are links to software, video formats and information pertaining to video multimedia on Linux. This page also includes
a tutorial on the use of the Hauppauge WinTV PCI card under Linux. (2007)
- Motion
- Motion detection software. Latest stable release is 3.2.10.1, 2008-06-08.
- Stony Brook Video Server project
- 1999 Master's thesis but still contains very useful
information.
- GNU VCDImager
- A full-featured mastering suite for authoring, disassembling and analyzing video CDs and super video CDs. Latest release
is: 0.723, 2005-07-11. N.B.: The main site, www.vcdimager.org, is down until further notice due to hardware issues.
- Xine
- *cool* A free multimedia player; plays CDs, DVDs, and VCDs; decodes multimedia files from local disk drives, and displays multimedia streamed over the Internet. Latest release is 1.1.16.3, 2009-04-03.
- The dvdauthor Homepage
- A set of tools to generate DVD files for playback on a stand-alone DVD player.
- DVDStyler
- A cross-platform DVD authoring system. Also available in German and Russian. Latest release is 1.1.7, 2008-11-11.
- Cinelerra
- A video editor and compositor for Linux. This is a fork of the original Cinelerra project, which can be found here: http://heroinewarrior.com/. Latest stable release is 4.1, 2009-09-24.
- Quicktime for Linux
- A convenient way to read and write uncompressed Quicktime movies on Linux.
- Mplayer - the Movie Player
- A movie player for Linux with support for many formats including MPEG/VOB, AVI, Ogg/OGM, VIVO, ASF/WMA/WMV, QT/MOV/MP4. Site also available in Hungarian, Polish, Russian, and Spanish. The documentation is available in many languages. Latest stable release is 1.0rc3, 2009-11-01.
- TVNow for Linux
- A program that displays the North American satellite and network TV Listings that are provided by the TVNOW company.
- Motion Guide
- User guide for Motion software detector edited by Kenneth Lavrsen. Latest version of this guide is 3.2.11, 2008-09-21.
- The Drip Project - DVD to DIVX conversion
- A DVD transcoder for Linux with a Gnome environment.
- VideoLAN - VLC Media Player
- *cool* A cross-platform media player which can also act as a server to stream a wide variety of formats including MPEG 1,2, and 4, dvds, satellite and ground-based digital TV.
- HasciiCam
- Live ASCII video on the Web. Latest version is 1.0, 2006-07-25.
- CamStream
- Webcam and video applications for Linux.
- Ming - an SWF Output Library and PHP Module
- A C library for generating SWF ("Flash") format movies, plus a set of wrappers for using the library from C++ and popular scripting languages like PHP, Perl, Python, and Ruby. Latest release is 0.40, 2008-07-05.
- DVD Resources for Open Source Development
- A repository of DVD-related software and DVD information resources for Open Source development.
- FAME - Fast Assembly MPEG Encoder
- A real-time MPEG-1/MPEG-4 encoder; tools for encoding multimedia content. Latest release is: 0.9.0, 2002-05-30
- MJPEG - Tools for recording/playback of videos
- A set of tools that can do recording of videos and playback, simple cut-and-paste editing and the MPEG compression
of audio and video under Linux. Latest release is 1.9.0 (rc4), 2008-12-08.
- FreeJ
- A vision mixer: an instrument for real-time video manipulation used in the fields of dance teather, veejaying, medical
visualisation and TV. Latest release is 0.9.1, 2007-11-26.
- Quasar DV Codec Home Page
- A software decoder for DV format video, as defined by the IEC 61834 and SMPTE 314M standards. DV is the encoding format used by consumer-grade digital camcorders. Latest stable release is 1.0.0, 2006-09-26.
- FFMpeg Streaming Multimedia System
- An audio/video conversion tool; includes libavcodec, the leading open source codec library.
- The DVD Rip Site
- A full-featured DVD copy program written in Perl with an easy-to-use Gtk+ GUI to control almost all aspects of the ripping and transcoding process. It uses the widely known video processing swissknife transcode and many other Open Source tools. Latest stable release is 98.10, 2009-03-04.
- Digital Tipping Point
- A Linux and Open Source advocacy and news site. Of particular interest is the open source documentary film project.
Site also available in Spanish.
- DVD Ripping and Transcoding with Linux
- Last updated in 2002; author will not be updating this, but some of the information is still useful and not outdated. Note: this guide is not for the faint-hearted. It involves a lot of compiling code, installing
software, doing things on the command line. Also available in French, German, and Italian.
- Linux AVI file library
- A working implementation of a few multimedia-related utilities for x86 Linux. Some of these utilities include: video capture and recompression applications that would work with most popular AVI file formats, and, the
most popular, an AVI movie player that plays DivX. Latest release is 0.7.45-20060306, 2006-03-06.
- The oKle Home Page - KDE 3.x DVD Player
- Last version is 0.4, 2003.
- Video Disk Recorder
- Instructions for a home-built digital satellite receiver and video recorder. Latest release is 1.6.0, 2008-03-23.
- The aviManager Homepage
- A movie database for large movie (DivX,DVD,...) collections written in Perl.
- Doom9.net - The Definitive DVD Backup Resource
- *cool* A goldmine of information about DVD backups (ripping); contains news, guides, FAQs, downloads, glossary of terms, and useful links; a multilingual site.
- XviD.org :: Home of the XviD codec
- Software for video compression.
- KMPlayer
- A KDE Video player plugin for Konqueror using MPlayer or Xine.
- Totem
- The official movie player of the GNOME desktop environment based on Xine-lib or GStreamer. Latest release is 2.29, 2010-01-26.
- Swfdec
- A decoder/renderer for Macromedia Flash animations. Latest release is 0.5.0, 2007-07-13.
- LinuxMovies
- An association of over 300 technologists advancing Linux motion picture technology.
- MythTV
- Linux PVR (personal video recorder) software. Latest release is 0.21, 2008-03-08.
- Freevo
- An open source home theatre PC platform based on Linux with open source audio/video tools, such as MPlayer and Xine.
- Varsha - Making DVD on Linux
- A DVD authoring tool for Linux.
- DVR - Digital Video Recorder for Linux
- A tool to record movie clips. It relies on GStreamer as a backend and Qt for the user interface. Latest stable release is 3.99.3, 2007-06-02. Also available in French and German.
- Kaffeine Media Player
- A full-featured multimedia-player for KDE. Latest release is 0.8.5, 2007-07-28.
- FreeFrame Open Video Plugin System - Homepage
- A cross-platform real-time video effects plugin API.
- OpenAL
- A cross-platform 3D audio API appropriate for use with gaming
applications and many other types of audio applications.
- WebVCR+
- Web interface to record TV shows on a hard drive.
- LiVES
- A free and open source video editor *and* a VJ (Video Jockey) tool. Latest stable release is 1.0.0, 2009-07-22.
- Video Whale Project
- An implementation of video-wall that uses GStreamer and Xinerama.
- MythTV Forum - MythTVtalk.com
- The Myth-TV users community forum; available in English, French, German, and Spanish.
- Transcode
- A Linux text-console utility for video streams; video encoding suite.
- KDEnlive - Open Source Video for Linux
- A non-linear video editor for the KDE environment running on Linux. Multilingual support in 10 languages. Latest release is 0.7, 2008-11-12 (for KDE 4; all earlier versions are deprecated).
- EffecTV
- A real-time video effector; a wide variety of effectors are available for use while watching video or TV; site available in English and Japanese.
- Welcome to Veejay - Video Editing & Visual Instrument
- A real-time video sampler and interactive video instrument.
- KnoppMyth
- *cool* A 500 MB bootable CD that installs a special Linux version with all the MythTV commands; allows the user to get MythTV up and running easily.
- Fedora Myth(TV)ology
- An information site for MythTV on Fedora; includes a comprehensive HOWTO (Step-by-step guide to building a MythTV System on Fedora Core 3 w/ATrpms); tips and tricks, universal remotes and setting up a high-definition TV.
- Maxemum TV-Guide
- A KDE TV-guide; has backends to grab TV listings from many countries including Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Sweden, the UK and the U.S.
- OGMRip
- An application and a set of libraries for ripping and encoding DVD into AVI or OGM files using a wide variety of codecs. Developed for GNOME2. Also available in French and German. Latest release is 0.2, 2009-12-25.
- DVD Slideshow
- Software that creates DVD slideshows from a group of pictures, directories, and/or online photo albums; special effects, such as cross-fading, are available as well. Latest release is 0.8.0, 2007-01-15.
- GCfilms
- An application for managing movie collections.
- Gnash - GNU Project - Free Software Foundation (FSF)
- A GNU Flash movie player.
- ZoneMinder - Linux Video Camera and CCTV Security with Motion Detection
- A Linux-based motion detection system.
- DVD-Baker Homepage
- A cross-platform application designed to turn image collections into DVD slideshows.
- Griffith
- A cross-platform movie collection manager application with multilingual support (English, German, and Portuguese).
- Celtx
- A cross-platform, pre-production software for film, video, theatre, and animation; multilingual support.
- Videotrans
- A set of scripts to convert movies in any format to a DVD-compatible VOB format and then combine one or more of these movies into a complete DVD with a movie selection menu.
- Miro - Free and Open Source Internet TV and Video Player Platform
- A cross-platform, open source, non-profit video player and podcast client. It has all the tools for creating, finding and distributing videos without the DRM nonsense. Translated into many languages. Latest stable release is 2.5.4, 2009-12-09. Formerly called Democracy.
- XdTV
- Software to watch, record, and stream TV which supports the bttv, bktr, and dvb APIs.
- Linux Video Tools
- A database of video tools for Linux.
- 'Q' DVD-Author
- A Linux DVD authoring suite with many features. Latest release is 2.1.0, 2010-01-09.
- Synfig
- A cross-platform 2D vector animation film production system.
- Open Movie Editor
- An easy-to-use and simple Linux video editor, that provides basic movie making capabilities. Latest release is 0.0.20090105, 2009-01-05.
- Avidemux
- A cross-platform video editor designed for simple cutting, filtering, and encoding tasks. It supports many different file types.
- 42 of the Best Free Linux Video Software
- A compilation of Linux video software organized into broad subject areas. Each entry has a summary, license information, developer list, system requirements, and a link to the homepage. Last updated 2009-08-11.
- Elphel, Inc. | Imaging Solutions with Free Software and Open Hardware
- This U.S.-based company manufactures high-performance cameras based on free software and hardware designs. The GNU General Public License (GPL) covers all the Elphel software and hardware designs. Website also available in Chinese, French, and Russian.
- Dirac | Video Compression
- An advanced, royalty-free video compression format designed for a wide range of uses, from delivering low-resolution Web content to broadcasting HD and beyond to near-lossless studio editing. It was originally developed by the BBC Research Department.
- Linux UVC Driver and Tools
- Linux driver and user-space tools for USB Video Class devices. Development is concentrated on video input devices, especially webcams.
- OpenShot Video Editor
- A GTK-based, non-linear video editor for Linux. Latest stable release is 1.0, 2010-01-08.
- Linabx
- A software tool to aid in determining audibility of audio artifacts. Latest release is 1.99.7, 2006-08-06.
- Xiph.Org Foundation
- A non-profit corporation dedicated to protecting the foundations of Internet multimedia from control by
private interests; end-user download links for Vorbis, FLAC, Theora, Speex, and Icecast can be found here;
documentation links to these projects as well as links to other multimedia open source projects.
- Ogg Vorbis
- An open, patent-free, professional audio encoding and streaming technology; this is the main Ogg Vorbis site.
- KGuitar official Homepage
- KDE-based music tabulature editor with support of guitar, drums, classic note scores, MIDI synthesizer output, chord, scales, modes, melody and rhythm construction and analysis tools.
- The Mutopia Project
- Over 850 pieces of classical and contemporary sheet music available for download.
- Arkkra Enterprises
- Music publication software (Mup). This software is available on Linux but the source code cannot be modified in any way;
a license is required if this software is used on more than 1 computer.
- Normalize
- An audio file volume normalizer.
- Pitchtune homepage
- A oscilloscope-style musical instrument tuning program; also can be used to find the frequency of sounds.
- The PROTUX Digital Media Workstation
- A complete digital media production tool that runs on any GNU/Linux workstation; an integrated environment for audio, video and midi production.
- Pawfal v3.0.1
- A wiki site for audio/visual foolishness for Linux.
- eXtace
- A 3D audio visualization tool for the X Window System. Latest release is 1.9.9, 2008-02-02.
- Homepage of GNU GTick
- A metronome application written for GNU/Linux.
- The JAZZ Plus Plus Midi Sequencer
- A full-featured, audio capable, cross-platform midi sequencer; now ported to wxWidgets 2.4.
- Aglaophone
- A system of interconnectable modules for the recording, processing, and playback of real-time audio; last updated August 2002. N.B.: developer no longer is updating this software, but it is stable and
useable.
- Graphical Audio Language - gAlan
- A modular synthesiser - drum-machine - sequencer - effects-unit for Linux.
- Snd
- A sound editor modelled loosely after Emacs and an old, sorely-missed PDP-10 sound editor named Dpysnd. It can accommodate any number of sounds each with any number of channels, and can be customized and extended using either Guile or Ruby.
- Grip -- CD Ripping/MP3 Encoding for Linux
- A CD player and ripper for the Gnome desktop. It also provides an automated front-end for MP3 (and other audio formats) encoders. Latest stable release is 3.2.0, 2004-04-26.
- TiMidity++
- An open source MIDI to WAVE converter and player; also available in Japanese.
- Advanced Linux Sound Architecture - ALSA
- *cool* One of the premier Linux audio sites. It provides audio and MIDI functionality to the Linux operating system. Latest stable release is 1.0.22, 2009-12-16.
- Keen little rabbit ears
- An ear training program for Linux and Windows.
- 4Front Technologies
- Digital sound system for UNIX (Open Sound System - OSS).
- Ecasound
- A software package designed for multi-track audio processing; can be used for audio playback, recording and format conversions, as well as for multi-track effect processing, mixing, recording, and signal recycling. Site includes extensive documentation. Latest release is 2.7.1, 2010-02-20.
- AlsaPlayer
- A PCM audio player for Linux and UNIX.
- SoundTracker
- A music tracking tool for Unix / X11 similar in design to the DOS program FastTracker and the Amiga legend ProTracker. Latest version is 0.6.8, 2006-02-25.
- JMax
- A visual programming environment for building interactive real-time music and multimedia applications; available in English and French.
- SoX - Sound eXchange
- The Swiss Army Knife of sound processing utils. It can convert audio files to other popular audio file types
and also apply sound effects and filters during the conversion.
- Sound & MIDI Software for Linux
- *look* One of the top sites for Linux sound & MIDI software.
- MikMod Sound System
- A module player and library supporting many formats, including mod, s3m, it, and xm.
- Open Media Now! Foundation | Implementing the future!
- This non-profit foundation promotes an infrastructure that enables the creation, the streaming, and the viewing of digital content (using free software) in a legally conforming way.
- AmaroK
- *cool* A cross-platform, full-featured music player and one of the best music players available for Linux. Some of the cool features include integrated, live information from Wikipedia about the music (including photos, discographies and biographies of artists), Podcast support, and automatic playlist updates. It uses of core components from the KDE Desktop Environment, but is released independently of the central KDE release cycle. Also available in Chinese (simplified), French, German, Polish, and Spanish. Latest release is 2.2.2, 2010, 01-11. As of this release, Amarok now depends on KDE 4.3.x and Qt 4.5.
- LilyPond - Music Notation for Everyone
- Software that creates beautiful sheet music. Also available in Dutch, French, Japanese, and Spanish. Latest release is 2.12.0, 2008-12-27.
- Ampache
- A PHP-based tool for managing, updating and playing MP3/OGG/RM/FLAC/WMA/M4A files via a web interface. Latest stable release is 3.43, 2008-08-30.
- Aumix
- A program adjusts an audio mixer from X, the console, a
terminal, the command line or a script.
- GLAME - GNU/Linux Audio Mechanics
- Sound editor for Linux. French and German translations available. Latest release is 2.0.2, 2007-06-07.
- GNU Solfege
- Music education software for GNOME. Use it to train your rhythm, interval, scale and chord skills. Latest stable release is 3.14.10, 2009-12-17.
- Emptytree Seedy
- A distributed digital music system; designed to operate in a multi-host, automatic and batch manner to simplify the encoding of an entire CD collection.
- FLAC - Free Lossless Audio Codec
- An audio application for compressing and de-compressing audio files.
- Sloop.splitter
- Real-time sound effect program.
- Trommler - GTK Drum Machine
- An X11/GTK-based Linux drum machine.
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- The gPodder Media Aggregator
- A podcast receiver/catcher written in Python utilizing PyGTK for its graphical interface. Latest stable release is 2.0, 2009-09-15.
- GtkPod
- A platform independent GUI (Graphical User Interface) for the iPod using GTK2.
- GNUpod - GNU FSF Project
- A collection of Perl scripts to enable use of iPods under GNU/Linux; includes documentation and links to other
iPod-related free software.
- Juice - the Cross-Platform Podcast Receiver
- A cross-platform podcast receiver, allowing users to capture and listen to podcasts anytime, anywhere. Formerly called iPodder.
- iPodLinux Project
- An open source venture in porting the IPod to Linux.
- Using an iPod with Linux
- This HOWTO is for those using Linux only. (2006) N.B.: This document is no longer being maintained, but the information is still useful.
- Podget
- A podcast aggregator with support for RSS, BitTorrent feeds, and automatic playlist creation.
- BashPodder
- A fast, no-frills, CLI (Command Line Interface)-based podcatching client for Linux and other platforms.
- Jack Audio Connection Kit
- A low-latency audio server that can connect a number of different applications to an audio device, as well as allowing them to share audio between themselves. Latest release is 1.9.4, 2009-11-20.
- WaveSurfer Homepage
- Tool for sound visualization and manipulation.
- Bewdy, Maaate!
- Includes Maaate, the Australian audio analysis toolkit, and Bewdy, the visualization tool for Maaate.
- Icecast -Open Source Streaming Audio
- An open source streaming media project maintained by the creators of the Ogg media format, Xiph.org Foundation. Latest release is 2.3.2, 2008-06-01.
- KmusicdB
- A music collection manager for KDE.
- NoteEdit - Musical Score Editor for Linux
- A music score editor for KDE. No more development is planned. Last stable release is 2.8.1, 2006-08-14. Most core developers have now moved to Canorus (https://canorus.berlios.de/wiki/index.php/Main_Page).
- Audacity
- An open source, cross-platform digital audio editor and recording application. Internationalization is excellent with 20+ languages available. Latest stable release is 1.2.6, 2006-11-15, and latest beta release is 1.3.10, 2009-12-01.
- BruteFIR
- A software convolution engine, a program for applying long FIR (finite impulse response ) filters to multi-channel digital audio, either offline or in real-time.
- Kwave
- A sound editor for the KDE desktop; documentation is also available in French and German.
- Linux Media Labs, LLC
- Motion video solutions for GNU/Linux OS.
- Zinf Audio Player
- Supercedes the FreeAmp project.
- The freedb.org Homepage
- GPL'd database of artists and cds.
- DarkIce Live Audio Streamer
- A cross-platform live Icecast audio streamer which can record from OSS & ALSA audio devices, Solaris interface, and Jack sources. Latest release is 0.20.1, 2009-11-15.
- ReZound Homepage
- Graphic audio file editor.
- Anthem Open Source Edition
- A MIDI sequencer for KDE.
- LAoE
- Graphical audiosample editor.
- Swami - Sampled Waveforms And Musical Instruments
- An advanced instrument editor for MIDI music composition and a sampler front-end. Continues the Smurf SoundFont Editor project.
- The amSynth Homepage - Analogue Modelling SYNTHesizer
- Provides virtual analogue synthesis in the style of the classic Moog Minimoog/Roland Junos; an
easy-to-use interface and synth engine, while still creating varied sounds. Latest stable release is 1.2.1, 2009-04-08.
- Linux Audio Developer's Simple Plugin API (LADSPA)
- The main website for LADSPA; provides links to hosts, plugins, the LADSPA code, and background information.
- Spiral Synth Modular Homepage
- Object oriented modular softsynth / sequencer / sampler.
- The libsndfile Homepage
- A C library for reading and writing different audio formats.
- Sweep
- Full-featured digital audio editor with a live playback tool. Support for French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, and Russian
languages available. Latest release is 0.9.3, 2008-04-12.
- Gnome Wave Cleaner from Redhawk.org
- Digital audio restoration of CD quality audio wavefiles. This application is designed for the GNOME desktop. Latest stable release is 0.21-10, 2009-03-22.
- Rhythmbox
- An integrated music management application for GNOME; features include: comprehensive audio format support through GStreamer, Internet radio support, and playlists.
- Rosegarden music software for Linux
- A KDE-based audio and MIDI sequencer, score editor, and general-purpose music composition and editing
environment for Linux. Multilingual support. Current stable release is 10.02, 2010-02-18.
- Grip User's Guide
- A comprehensive guide to Grip, a cd-player and cd-ripper for the Gnome desktop. (2004)
- Cecilia
- Graphic User Interface to CSound.
- Converting 78rpm records to Modern Media on Linux
- Documents how to convert 78rpm vinyl records to CD using Linux. There is not much information available on this
subject so this is a valuable resource. Last updated in 2002.
- Ardour
- Multichannel hard disk recorder (HDR) and digital audio workstation (DAW). Latest release is 2.8.7, 2010-02-03.
- PeerCast
- Peer-to-peer broadcasting software; audio streaming server and
client. A multilingual site.
- Helix Community
- An open multi-format digital media platform, created to accelerate the development and deployment of digital media applications of any media, on any device, over any network, on any operating system and created in any development environment. This is an open collaborative effort among multimedia enthusiasts to develop and extend the Helix DNA platform.
- Noatun - The KDE Media Player
- The super-modular media player for KDE.
- Planet CCRMA at Home
- *cool* A collection of rpms for RedHat 9 or Fedora Core 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 to create an audio/video-oriented workstation with a low-latency kernel, current ALSA audio drivers and a set of music, midi, audio and video applications.
- SnackAmp Tcl/Tk Music Player
- A multi-platform music player with normal music player abilities, multi-user support, integrated web server, and an AutoPlaylist feature; supports MP3, wav, ogg vorbis and plays mp3 and ogg streams.
- Welcome to MusicBrainz!
- *cool* This site is an enormous user-maintained metadatabase of music album information. The user can use the MusicBrainz data either by browsing this web site, or accessing the data from a client program. In addition, users can utilize the MusicBrainz Tagger software to automatically identify and clean up the metadata tags in digital music collections.
- Home Page :: Speex :: Xiph.org Foundation
- A royalty-free, open source free voice codec; complementary to the
Ogg Vorbis code.
- Sound Blaster Live! OpenAL Linux Page
- Contains information on where to find Linux drivers for a variety of Creative products, including soundcard and webcam support.
- Movix
- Three small, related Linux CD distributions that allow the user to boot from a CD and play multimedia files through the MPlayer. A multilingual site.
- GiantDisc Homepage
- Jukebox for mp3, flac, and ogg formats.
- The Network Audio System (NAS)
- A network-transparent, client/server audio transport system. Latest stable release is 1.9.2, 2009-03-07.
- Hydrogen - GNU/Linux Drum Machine
- A simple real-time Drum machine/sequencer featuring Midi I/O, OSS and Jack audio drivers, and a QT-based graphic interface. Latest release is 0.94, 2009-09-14. Also available in Italian.
- GeeXboX HomePage
- A standalone media player Linux distribution based on MPlayer and
similar to MoviX. Site available in English and French.
- Quick Toots
- Articles about Linux audio applications.
- OpenJ....the new DJ class
- Site dedicated to using open source software for disk jockeys.
- AudioLink
- A music content manager with both a CLI (command-line interface) and
other GUI options for data retrieval.
- MAS - Media Application Server
- Audio server and multimedia framework.
- Linux Audio Users Guide
- *cool* A comprehensive site of HOWTOs and FAQs and other basic documentation. The documentation found on this site mostly deals with sound drivers, recording, MIDI and music production techniques for a GNU/Linux environment.
- JAMin - JACK Audio Mastering interface
- Audio mastering software designed to perform professional audio
mastering of any number of input streams.
- Linuxaudio.org
- A non-profit consortium to produce professional audio tools with free/opensource software. Click on the "Resources" link on the left-hand side to view all the websites hosted under the linuxaudio.org umbrella.
- TK Ecasound
- A TCL/TK front-end for Ecasound. Latest release is 4.4.0, 2009-05-13.
- The gmorgan Home Page
- An organ for play in real time and for use like a sequencer; other
features include recording, loading and saving music as midi files.
- GStreamer - Multimedia Framework
- A library that allows the construction of graphs of media-handling components, ranging from simple Ogg/Vorbis playback to
complex audio (mixing) and video (non-linear editing) processing. Latest stable release is 0.10.25, 2009-10-05.
- Music Player Daemon (MPD)
- Remote access for playing music (MP3, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, AAC,
and wave files) and managing playlists.
- FreqTweak
- A sound synthesis tool for FFT-based realtime audio spectral manipulation and display. Latest release is 0.7.2, 2009-07-11.
- AlsaModularSynth
- A MIDI controlled real-time modular synthesizer and effect processor
with support for LADSPA and JACK.
- Hydrogenaudio Forums
- *cool* An extensive resource site for audio technology users.
- XMCD: Motif CD Player
- A full-featured CD player and ripper software package.
- KPlayer, the KDE media player
- A KDE media player based on MPlayer, with the ability to play a variety of audio and video files and streams.
- Aqualung
- A music player for Linux and other platforms. It plays audio CDs, internet radio streams and podcasts as well as sound files in just about any audio format and has the feature of inserting no gaps between adjacent tracks.
- MIDI Manufacturer's Association
- *look* A good technical resource site for MIDI.
- MIDI Database
- *look* A massive database of free and commercial MIDI files.
- MIDI Technical Fanatic's Brainwashing Center
- *cool* An excellent resource site for everthing MIDI, including
tutorials, documentation, MIDI files, software programs.
- The wxMusik Homepage
- A cross-platform multimedia player and library.
- BEAST/BSE
- A music composition and modular synthesis application which supports
popular audio formats, such as MIDI, WAV, MP3 and Ogg.
- MMA Home Page
- A MIDI musical accompaniment generator.
- Linux HTPC Howto
- *look* 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.
- Independent Music Online
- *cool* A portal for independent bands and artists. Here's an
online music site that "gets it" -- Free, Libre Open Source Software (FLOSS) is used throughout the site; supports small, independent (non-RIAA-backed) musicians, with links to their websites; and a selection of music for download, which artists have made available.
- LAM - Music Made With Linux
- A community aggregation service for people making music with Linux and open source software; contains a searchable song list (each entry has title, author, license information, and external links to the music), an entry form for new submissions, and connections to the RSS and M3U feeds.
- The ABC Music Project
- ABC is a text-based music notation language. This project aims to promote the ABC music notation language by providing cross-platform, open-source tools for manipulating, displaying and playing (via MIDI) ABC files. Latest release is abcMIDI-2009-10-28.
- Common Music Notation (CMN)
- A Lisp-based language for creating, editing, and displaying traditional western musical scores.
- Banshee
- A music management and playback application for Gnome. Latest release is 1.4, 2009-11-12.
- Amuc - the Amsterdam Music Composer
- A lightweight Linux application for composing (with an emphasis on composing) and playing music; works with the ALSA or OSS sound system.
- Rockbox - Open Source Jukebox Firmware
- An open source replacement firmware for the Archos Jukebox 5000, 6000, Studio, Recorder, FM Recorder, Recorder V2
and Ondio MP3 players.
- JuK
- A jukebox and music manager for the KDE desktop.
- Quod Libet
- A GTK+-based audio player written in Python with support for many plugins. Also includes Ex Falso, a program that uses the same tag editing backend as Quod Libet, but isn't connected to an audio player (for those who just want tag editing with a different audio player). Latest release is 2.0, 2008-09-13.
- Linux Open Source Sound (L.O.S.S.) Project
- The purpose of this project is to encourage and promote music created with open source software and Linux. The website has a music repository and forum where people can post their open source audio works as well as descriptions of their work.
- Denemo Homepage
- A GUI musical score editor intended primarily as a front-end for GNU Lilypond.
- Common Music
- An object-oriented music composition environment. Dave Phillips, the Linux music & sound guru, rates this as one of the best free and open source music software available. Latest stable release is 3.4.0, 2009-12-09.
- Linux Audio Developers
- The Linux Audio Developers mailing list whose primary focus is the development of Linux audio applications and infrastructure.
- Aldrin
- A music production system for Linux that combines a tracker-style composition interface with audio synthesis and processing modules.
- Exaile
- A music player for Linux based on GTK+ (the GIMP toolkit). Similar to KDE's Amarok music player.
- Jokosher
- A simple and powerful multi-track studio application for recording, editing, mixing and exporting audio. This application has been designed specifically with usability in mind.
- Musix GNU+Linux
- A Knoppix-based, multilingual distribution with a 100% free (as in freedom) multimedia operating system intended for music production, graphic design, audio and video editing.
- Sonic Visualiser
- An application for viewing and analysing the contents of music audio files. Latest release is 1.7, 2009-10-05.
- MiMo
- A simple MIDI monitor utility written in Java. Latest version is 1.1.2, 2007-02-01. Also available in Polish.
- SMPlayer
- A cross-platform multimedia player that uses the MPlayer engine. Internationalization is excellent - translated into 25+ languages. Latest release is 0.6.9, 2010-02-22.
- MOC - Music on Console
- A console-based, Linux audio player designed to be easy-to-use, fast, and functional with lots of features except a fancy GUI (a plus for those who prefer a rodent-free application).
- Mscore
- A MIDI scoring tool for Linux designed to be compatible with Csound and the Ascore utility.
- Traverso Digital Audio Workstation
- A cross-platform, multi-track, audio recording and editing application, with an easy-to-master user interface. It's suitable for both the professional and home user.
- PulseAudio
- A cross-platform, networked sound server project. Formerly called PolypAudio. Latest release is 0.9.21, 2009-11-23.
- Canorus
- A music score editor for Linux. Continues NoteEdit. Latest release is 0.7, 2009-03-27.
- NtEd
- A musical score editor for Linux. Also available in Dutch, German, Hungarian, Italian, and Swedish.
- MuseScore: Linux Music Score Typesetter
- A cross-platform WYSIWYG music composition and notation program, licenced under GNU GPL. Internationalization is excellent: translated into 12 languages.
- The Linux Sampler Project
- A free, open source pure software audio sampler with professional grade features.
- Csound
- A sound and music synthesis system, providing facilities for composition and performance over a wide range of platforms.
- Free Your Media
- A weblog of Linux open source multimedia applications organized into broad subject categories.
- Minicomputer
- An industrial grade digital synthesizer for Linux.
- Kid3 - ID3 Tagger
- An easy-to-use audio tag editor for KDE. Translations available in French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, and Spanish.
- Darwin Streaming Server
- The open source version of Apple's QuickTime Streaming Server technology.
- TuxGuitar
- A cross-platform composition tool for guitarists that can be used to create tablature from ordinary notation. Latest release is 1.2, 2009-11-01.
- Listen
- A music management and audio player for GNOME. Some of the use ful features are: podcast management, browsing Shoutcast directory, direct access to lyrics, Last.fm, and wikipedia information. Latest release is 0.6.5, 2010-03-08.
- Rakarrack Guitar Effects
- This is a guitar effects processor for Linux. It is simple, easy to use, and has many unique features, including 17 different guitar effects.
- VortexBox
- An open source, quick install ISO that turns an unused computer into an easy-to-use music server/jukebox. It will automatically rip CDs to FLAC and MP3 files, ID3 tag the files, and download the cover art.
- Songbird - Open Source Music Player
- A customizable, free software music player.
- DVD Audio Tools
- A set of tools for authoring and playback of unencrypted and uncompressed audio on dvd-audio discs and hybrid dvd-audio/video discs.
- Subsonic - Free Music Streamer
- A Web-based music streamer, jukebox and Podcast receiver. It provides access to your entire music collection wherever you are. Latest release is 3.8, 2009-10-23.
- LinuxMCE
- An open source software platform designed to allow a computer to act as a home theater PC (HTPC), personal video recorder, full-featured VOIP-compatible phone system, and a home automation system.
- Moovida
- A free and open source media centre for Linux. It has an elegant interface that provides the user the best of internet video, music and images to play on their HDTV, laptop or PC. Latest stable release is 1.0.6, 2009-08-06. Formerly known as Elisa.
- CLAM - C++ Library for Audio and Music
- CLAM is a full-fledged software framework for research and application development in the audio and music fields. It offers a conceptual model as well as tools for the analysis, synthesis and processing of audio signals. An interesting side note: CLAM in Catalan means something like "a continuous sound produced by a large number of people as to show approval or disapproval of a given event"
- Boxtream
- This is a GPL-licensed streaming video and audio system plus recording studio.
- Last.fm
- *look* 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.
- 42 of the Best Free Linux Audio Software
- A compilation of Linux audio software organized into broad subject areas. Each entry has a summary, license information, developer list, system requirements, and a link to the homepage. Last updated 2009-08-11.
- Attrk Music Sequencer
- A MIDI sequencer for Linux. This software is based on Billy Bigg's Tektracker, which is no longer under active development.
- LinuxMusicians
- A Linux audio forum site with emphasis on music production. Recommended by Dave Phillips, the Linux audio guru.
- Audacious - An Advanced Audio Player
- A GUI-based free software media player for Linux and other *nix platforms. Its primary focus is on audio quality and support for a wide range of audio codecs. This is a fork of the Beep Media Player (BMP), which itself forked from XMMS. Latest stable release is 2.1.0, 2009-07-06.
- MIDI Randomizer
- A neat Java-based utility for the production of musical phrases through a weighted selection of parameter values for pitches and rhythms.
- XBMC
- A free and open source (GPLv2) software media player and entertainment hub for digital media for Linux and other platforms. Excellent multilingual support - available in 30+ languages. Latest release is 9.11, 2009-12-26.
- GTx FxFloorBoard - Home Page
- MIDI editing software written for the BOSS GT-3, GT-6, GT-8, GT-Pro, and GT-10 Guitar Multi-Effects Processors, and the BOSS GT-6B and GT-10B Bass Multi-Effects Processors.
- MusE - Linux Music Editor
- A Qt-based MIDI/audio sequencer with editing and recording capabilities. Also available in German and Swedish. Latest stable release is 1.0, 2010-01-12.
- Asunder
- A graphical audio CD ripper and encoder for Linux. It can save audio tracks as WAV, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, AAC, and WavPack audio files. Latest release is 1.91, 2009-12-06.
- Sound Juicer
- The official GNOME CD extraction utility. It can rip to WAV, MP3. OGG, and FLAC through the Cdparanoia library. This application also includes a
simple built-in, preview CD player. Latest release is 2.28.1, 2009-11-25.
- XMMS2
- An audio player for Linux. It has a modular framework and plugin architecture for audio processing, visualisation, and output. It also has support for many audio formats. XMMS2 ia a redesign of the XMMS music player, which has been discontinued. It is currently (2010) under active and heavy developement.
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- Lehmanns Online Bookshop
- German online bookstore with more than 200 Linux titles.
- Linux Online - Bookstore
- A wide selection of books on Linux and open source.
- Linux/Unix | O'Reilly Media
- The current listing of Linux books available from O'Reilly.
- BookFinder.com: Search for New, Out of Print and Used Books
- A useful site for finding Linux books.
- Lulu.com - Self Publishing - Free
- A software and publishing (books, music, multimedia) marketplace, which enables writers and developers to create, distribute and sell their product in their own language without a middleman. Founded by Bob Young of Red Hat fame.
- Packt Publishing Book Store
- Packt is a unique IT publishing company with a focus on producing cutting-edge books for communities of developers, administrators, and newbies alike. There is a wide selection of open source books for purchase plus articles and tutorials available free online. This company has instituted an Open Source Project Royalty Scheme which will provide sustainable revenue for the projects they publish on.
- MontaVista - Linux-Based Software and Development Tools for Connected Devices
- A Linux company that specializes in mobile and embedded solutions.
- PCMall
- Use search engine in each category to find Linux projects.
- The geekcheat.com Homepage
- The place to go to find vi and emacs reference sheets in unique places - like coffee mugs, t-shirts, and mousepads!
- ThinkGeek :: Stuff for Smart Masses
- A U.S.-based online store featuring all manner of computer/geek merchandise including apparel (t-shirts and the like),
gadgets, books, electronics, caffeine products, and stuff for the home and office.
- SourceForge
- An online media, software and e-commerce leader in community-driven Open Source innovation. SourceForge is best known for SourceForge.net, the world's largest open source software development and distribution environment. It also runs a number of well-known Linux and open source websites including Slashdot, Freshmeat, Linux.com, Newsforge,
ThinkGeek.com, and ITManagersJournal.
- Penguin Computing - Linux Servers and Clusters
- A Linux company specializing in cluster software, servers, workstations, and peripherals.
- CheapBytes
- *cool* A huge selection of technical products including Linux distributions, cool Linux merchandise (including our beloved Tux), Linux training materials, and hardware.
- Linux Central - the /root for Linux Resources Since 1997
- A huge array of Linux products including distributions, Linux & technical books, software & applications, Linux-friendly hardware, and Linux gear.
- Mainsoft - the Cross-Platform Development Company
- Visual MainWin for Linux and UNIX.
- The FreeBSD Mall
- An online store for all things FreeBSD.
- Mandriva Store
- The place for Mandriva Linux
products and goodies.
- Roaring Penguin Software
- A Canadian-based, software company specializing in anti-spam software; offers both commercial software and GPLed software (free for downloading). Website also available in German and Spanish.
- EmperorLinux - Linux Laptops and Notebooks
- Providing Linux Laptops with full hardware support since 1999.
- Linux Consultants Guide
- Worldwide list by country.
- Debian GNU/Linux -- Consultants
- A list of people who make at least part of their income from doing paid support for Debian. Organized by country and available in many languages.
- Embedded Linux and Embedded Real-Time Operating Systems: BlueCat and LynxOS by LynuxWorks
- Specializes in Linux-based embedded systems and real-time operating systems.
- Linux Canada
- GPL accounting and commercial point-of-sale software for Linux and Windows.
- Slackware Store
- A website for all things Slackware; Slackware distributions, books, and novelty items.
- Warped Systems :: I can do that with Linux....
- A Canadian-based Linux consulting company, with an emphasis on Mandriva Linux server implementation and support.
- Sputnik-Managed WiFi Networks
- A U.S.-based company that provides secure, manageable wireless solutions.
- OLPC - One Laptop per Child
- *cool* The mission of this non-profit association (One Laptop Per Child) is to develop a low-cost laptop - the "$100
Laptop" - a technology that could revolutionize how we educate the world's children. Their goal is to provide children around the world with new opportunities to explore, experiment, and express themselves. Website also available in
German. In 2008 this project lost its way somewhat when they announced plans to collaborate with Microsoft.
- Cheeplinux - The Cheepest Way To Buy Free Software!
- A UK-based online store specializing in Linux and open source merchandise, including distributions, software, hardware, clothing, mugs, and Tux.
- Debian Shop!
- An online store specializing in Debian distributions and merchandise. A portion of each sale is donated to Debian.
- UKLINUX.NET - The UK's Free Linux ISP
- The UK's only ISP dedicated to users of Linux and Open Source/Free Software.
- Linux Media Labs, LLC
- Motion video solutions for GNU/Linux OS.
- Devicescape Software
- Developers of wireless LAN and WLAN software for Linux. Website also available in Japanese.
- The iso4Linux.com Homepage
- German online store specializing in Linux ISO-files on CD.
- Pogo Linux, Inc.- Linux Workstations, Servers, Storage Solutions, and Hardware -- Built for Linux!
- A Seattle (Washington, USA)-based computer vendor of Linux servers, Linux and dual boot workstations, Linux storage servers and Linux cluster systems.
- Perpetual PC's Website Design
- Linux service and web page design with a focus on open source
software.
- TheKompany.com :: Home
- Develops products for and contributes to KDE.
- Everything Linux Australia - The Alternative Operating System Store
- An Australian online technical supermarket specializing in Linux.
- Linux Tested
- Tests Linux hardware compatability for a fee and posts results.
- Jungo - Device Driver Development Tools, Home Gateway Software
- Linux device drivers and software.
- Tux Games - The Online Store for Linux Games
- A UK-based online Linux games store; ships worldwide.
- Enterprise Open Source Software Solutions by OpenLogic
- Provides software, stacks and services that help enterprises to manage open source deployments.
- Linux Game Publishing
- A Linux game company that aims to bring top quality Linux games to market by providing a reseller channel for both
ports of games from other platforms and for new games.
- Pantek - Expert Linux Support and Linux Security
- A U.S.-based company supporting Linux since 1995; site also has a
good Linux documentation section (http://www.pantek.com/library/).
- Linux Software, Linux telephony software and LINUX CRM software
- A U.S. Linux server, telephony, and networking company.
- Welcome to the KYZO Ltd
- LinuxROM distribution - a PizzaBox server.
- ScotGold Products - Linux Tux Products
- A U.K.-based company that sells Tux merchandise.
- ASL: Redefining Linux Performance
- Provider of high performance Linux systems.
- StackFoundry
- A consulting company that specializes in developing and designing software and hardware embedded solutions.
- SCN Consulting UK
- Linux migration consultants; specializes working with non-profit
organizations.
- Open Enterprise Solutions
- A British Columbia (Canada)-based Linux and open source solutions provider with a focus on turnkey server solutions
for small to medium sized businesses as well as the home user.
- Linux en Colombia - venta de cds linux red hat mandrake debian slackware openoffice freebsd staroffice comprar linux en colombia manual.
- A Columbia-based company that offers Linux distributions on cd plus
links and information about Linux software. Site in Spanish
- Linux T-Shirts, UNIX T-Shirts - Linux Tux Apparel
- *cool* Hundreds of Linux-related clothing and merchandise are available here.
- Secure Managed Desktops | Userful
- A Calgary (Alberta, Canada)-based company specializing in low-cost
turnkey solutions for public access terminals using Linux; for libraries,
internet cafes and onsite events.
- Welcome to Linux Cd.org
- Many Linux distributions on CD available starting at $1.59.
- Symbio Technologies: Developers of Linux Thin Client Terminals and Servers
- A U.S.-based IT company specializing in server-centric diskless and stateless computing solutions; develops a network appliance that enables diskless thin clients to connect to and provide operating system environments from servers on
a variety of computer platforms, including Linux.
- Vancouver Linux Users Group -- List of Consultants
- List of Linux professionals in the Vancouver (Canada) area.
- Linux Consultants - North America
- An alphabetical listing of North American Linux consultants.
- Linux CD's - RoseIndia.net
- An India-based company that sells a large selection of Linux CDs and DVDs.
- Penguins at Penguin Place
- Shop for penguin gifts and browse through the Penguin Post.
- Elphel, Inc. | Imaging Solutions with Free Software and Open Hardware
- This U.S.-based company manufactures high-performance cameras based on free software and hardware designs. The GNU General Public License (GPL) covers all the Elphel software and hardware designs. Website also available in Chinese, French, and Russian.
- CheapISO.com - Cheap Linux CDs
- A wide variety of Linux distributions available on CD.
- Linuxcaffe - Coffee, Code, Culture, Community
- *cool* A Linux user's dream -- a Toronto coffee/internet cafe totally run on open source software. Offers
good food, coffee, music, art, free WiFi, Linux distros, and Linux help.
- Eurogaran Informatica
- A Spanish Linux company specializing in consulting, installation, technical support of servers, VPN & LAN - primarily for medium to large enterprises. Website available in Catalan, English, and Spanish.
- Mozilla Store
- The official store for Mozilla, Thunderbird, and Firefox merchandise.
- Mozdev Group, Inc.
- A Mozilla software company which services all Mozilla-based
technologies.
- GarageGames
- An Internet publishing label for independent games and game
developers; a variety of Linux games are available.
- The pcHDTV Homepage
- Manufacturer of Linux HDTV (high-definition TV) cards.
- Tux Gifts, T-Shirts, Stickers, and More!
- *cool* Over 110,000 Tux (our beloved mascot) products are available here. :-)
- DisklessWorkstations.Com - Welcome
- Company started as an offshoot to the Linux Terminal Server Project (LTSP) and now provides hardware and software solutions using LTSP/Linux as the foundation.
- AllLinuxCD.com - Where You Get Your Linux CDs
- Offers a wide variety of Linux
distributions on CD.
- DoctorTux - Open Source Linux Solution Provider
- A Linux company specializing in system installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and remote administration services; based in the U.S. Pacific Northwest.
- LinuxCertified.com - Linux Laptops
- Linux laptops, both new and refurbished, available here; all are pre-installed and fully supported.
- Alacos-Linux Migration Agent
- Specializes in easy migration from Windows to the Linux desktop.
- TheLinuxStore.ca, Canada's Source for Linux and Mini ITX Products
- A wide variety of Linux products including CDs and hardware.
- Linux Consulting and Support Service
- A Vancouver-based company specializing in Linux for business.
- Groovix from Open Sense Solutions
- Linux systems for business, home and kiosk/public access use; desktop and notebook computers are pre-installed with customized Ubuntu GNU/Linux software.
- PCTech101 - Linux CD, DVD, and Affordable Linux Training Videos
- A wide variety of Linux distributions and training materials available on CD and DVD.
- LXer: The Pre-Installed Linux Vendor Database
- *look* A database of companies that sell Linux pre-installed on desktop PCs or notebooks/laptops.
- LinuxISO.co.uk - Linux Buy
- Linux distros on CD/DVD, Live CDs, and merchandise are available for sale here. Free delivery within the UK.
- The Linux Source
- A UK-based supplier of Linux distributions on CD and DVD.
- Ribosi Inc. - Stop the Proprietary Madness!
- A U.S.-based company specializing in Linux computers, open source solutions, and services.
- System76, Inc.
- This Linux-only company provides and supports Ubuntu pre-installed laptops, desktops, and servers with a
commitment to the ideals of open source software. Ships to Canada and the U.S. only.
- ZaReason, Inc.
- *cool* A Berkeley, California (USA)-based Linux OEM that delivers
custom-built Ubuntu laptops, desktops, as well as Linux books, and gear.
Ships internationally. According to CEO, Cathy Malmrose, a screwdriver is included with each order to send an important message. "That little screwdriver is supposed to communicate that we respect people's ownership of their new laptop or desktop and we respect their intelligence to be able to modify it."
- Save a Tonne With Koolu!
- A Canadian-based company that sells pre-installed Ubuntu Linux thin clients and network appliances, which work with Google Apps in energy- and pollution-sparing installations for business, government, and education. Koolu's motto is
"save a tonne with koolu," refers to the amount of carbon emissions saved by its low-powered devices, compared to running a standard client PC for a year.
- Linux Online.biz
- A U.S.-based company that sells a wide variety of Linux distributions on CDs/DVDs, as well as training materials, Linux software, and guide books. Ships worldwide.
- OSDisc.com - Buy Linux CDs and DVDs
- A U.S.-based online store specializing in Linux software and distributions on CDs and DVDs. Ships worldwide.
- The Linux Laptop Company
- A U.S.-based Linux laptop company that specializes in customized, pre-configured Ubuntu Linux notebooks.
- Los Alamos Computers (LAC): High-Performance GNU/Linux Computing
- *cool* This company specializes in pre-loaded Linux computers - all with 100% Free Software.
- Bug Labs
- This company is dedicated to providing a Lego-like collection of open source hardware and software that customers can use to build their own devices.
- Pixel Qi
- Pixel Qi was started in 2008 by Mary Lou Jepsen, former CTO of the OLPC Project, and inventor of the sunlight-readable display technology. The company is currently pursuing the $75 laptop, while also aiming to bring sunlight-readable, low-cost, and low-power screens into mainstream laptops, cellphones and digital cameras.
- Linux CDs, Linux DVDs, and Linux Training
- An online Linux store that offers a large selection of distributions on CD and DVD as well as Linux training CDs, books, manuals, and online courses.
- Handheld Linux
- An online store specializing on open, small, handheld Linux devices.
- Linux Identity
- This site specializes primarily in magazines about Linux distributions. It also has free, downloadable articles and forums on Linux distributions. Also available in French.
- Naked Computers
- *cool* A world-wide directory of companies that sell computers free of any proprietary operating systems. For people who like to say "No Thanks" to these systems.
Distributions
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Special Purpose
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- LUnix - The Next Generation
- Primarily for the Commodore64.
- BRaiLleSPEAK.net - The Official BRaiLleSPEAK Web Page
- A Braille and Speech Mini-Distribution of GNU/Linux.
- Linux From Scratch
- Designed to be educational to install and use; instructions
based on the Linux From Scratch (LFS) book.
- Linux From Scratch - Online Book
- Derived from the popular Linux-From-Scratch-HOWTO, this book describes the process of creating a Linux system
from scratch from an already installed Linux distribution, using nothing but the sources of software that are needed. (2005)
- Beyond Linux From Scratch
- A project with the aim of assisting Linux From Scratch (LFS) users to go beyond the base system. Available in Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish.
- EURONODE.ORG : Open Source GNU / Linux Debian Systems
- A set of Debian GNU/Linux distributions that can be used for a high
performance server or firewall; three distributions available: minimal
Woody, simple firewall, and advanced firewall.
- 64 Studio
- A 64-bit Linux distribution tailor-made for audio and multimedia workers and enthusiasts, complete with a low-latency kernel and an up-to-date selection of Linux sound, music, and video applications. Latest stable release is 2.0, 2008-06-03.
- Beyond Linux From Scratch (BLFS) Book -- Online Book
- This book continues the Linux From Scratch book; includes information on networking, X support, sound support and printer and scanner support; also available in French, Italian, Russian, and Spanish. (2007)
- EnGarde Secure Linux :: Welcome!
- A secure distribution of Linux engineered from the ground-up to provide organizations with the level of security
required to create a corporate Web presence or even conduct e-business on the Web.
- Skolelinux
- Skolelinux is the Debian-edu project's Custom Debian Distribution (CDD) which provides an out-of-the-box localised environment tailored for schools and universities. It comes with 75 applications aimed at schools, as well as 15 network services pre-configured for a school environment. Available in English, French, German, Norwegian, and Spanish.
- Rocks Clusters
- This distribution emphasizes ease of management, configurability, and security in clusters. Rocks is based on the CentOS distribution.
- Traffic Engineering Server Platform (TES)
- A Linux distribution that provides basic tools to monitor and manage traffic passing between a Local Area Network (LAN) and Internet/WAN connection.
Meta Sites
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- LWN Linux Distribution List
- *look* A comprehensive list of over 500 Linux distributions -large and
small, specialized and generalized, old and new. Updated regularly and
organised by category.
- Distrowatch
- *look* A comprehensive distribution site with reviews, articles, detailed information for each distribution, and Distrowatch Weekly news.
- Linux Online - Distributions and FTP Sites
- *cool* A searchable database by language, category and platform. Each entry has a link to the homepage and download area plus a
short description.
- List of Linux Live CDs
- *cool* A comprehensive list of Linux-based Live CDs; seachable by
primary function of the distribution.
- DebianPureBlends
- This is a subset of Debian that is configured to support a particular target group out-of-the-box. Formerly known as CustomDebian.
- TLMP - The Linux Mirror Project
- A mirror site for all major Linux distributions.
- LinuxTracker - Linux BitTorrents
- BitTorrent tracking site that allows users to post and share files relating to all things Linux; offers quick downloads of the
latest Linux distributions.
- LinuxQuestions.org - Linux Distribution ISOs
- *look* One of the top sites for finding Linux distribution ISOs for download.
- Linux and Open Source Screenshots
- Site devoted to screenshots of beta and stable versions of Linux distributions and open source
applications; includes links to the distributions or applications web page.
- LiveDistro
- *cool* A live CD information site; tracks release announcements of live CD projects, including the unusual distros; also provides resources such as HOWTOs, software tools, build tools and documentation.
- HomeDistro
- This site is devoted to the best desktop Linux distributions for the home PC user; includes reviews and forums.
Desktop
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- Symphony OS - Unity. Beauty. Simplicity
- A Debian and Knoppix-based distribution designed for the beginner and non-technical user; uses the FVWM lightweight window manager and apt-plus, an extension of the apt package manager.
- Linspire - the World's Easiest Desktop Linux
- A desktop distribution with the look and feel of Windows; downloads are not free and come with
proprietary drivers and software; see also http://www.freespire.org (Freespire) for the free, no cost version of Linspire. This distribution includes the option for legally licensed proprietary software pieces in the core distribution.
- Xandros
- A desktop system designed to peacefully co-exist and inter-operate with Windows desktop and server systems.
Embedded
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- BusyBox
- BusyBox combines tiny versions of many common UNIX utilities into a single small executable. Known as the Swiss Army Knife of embedded Linux. Latest stable release is 1.15.2, 2009-10-08.
- RTLinux - Real Time Linux
- RTLinux is an extension of Linux to a Real-time operating system; available as a free and a commercial
version from FSMLabs.
- OpenWrt - Wireless Freedom
- A Linux distribution for embedded devices and wireless routers.
- FreeWRT
- A Linux distribution for embedded systems. It is an appliance development kit (ADK) especially designed for embedded system developers and advanced users
- The Angstrom Distribution | Embedded Power
- A user-friendly distribution for a variety of embedded devices such as handhelds,set-top boxes and network-attached storage devices. This project continues the OpenEmbedded, OpenZaurus, and OpenSimpad projects.
Mini
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- LNX-BBC - fits on one cdrom
- Floppix - Linux on 2 Floppies
- Based on small subset of Debian/GNU.
- Crash Recovery Kit for Linux
- A system recovery disc for Linux and other systems; especially useful for hardware failures, backup over networks in the form of tar.gz tarballs, recovery of a misconfigured or hacked Linux system, and detecting versions and types of hardware.
- BRaiLleSPEAK.net - The Official BRaiLleSPEAK Web Page
- A Braille and Speech Mini-Distribution of GNU/Linux.
- RIP Linux Rescue System ( Rescue is Possible)
- A CD or USB boot/rescue/backup/maintenance system.
- KNOPPIX - Live Linux Filesystem On CD/DVD
- A Debian-based bootable live system on CD or DVD, consisting of a representative collection of GNU/Linux software, automatic hardware detection, and support for many graphics cards, sound cards, SCSI and USB devices and other peripherals. Site available in many languages.
- The Linux Bootdisk HOWTO
- How to design and build boot/root diskettes for Linux; tested on Intel architecture only. (2002)
- Phrealon Distribution
- Bootable linux CD based on Slackware Linux 9.0.
- Movix
- Three small, related Linux CD distributions that allow the user to boot from a CD and play multimedia files through the MPlayer. A multilingual site.
- Knoppix Linux
- A resource site for Knoppix users, developers and testers. Has an
extensive documentation section.
- Dynebolic GNU/Linux Live CD
- A live, bootable CDROM with a good selection of multimedia
tools, including webcast software.
- 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. (2008)
- Damn Small Linux, 50 megabytes of penguin power
- A Knoppix-based business card-type CD distribution.
- Musix GNU+Linux
- A Knoppix-based, multilingual distribution with a 100% free (as in freedom) multimedia operating system intended for music production, graphic design, audio and video editing.
- GeeXboX HomePage
- A standalone media player Linux distribution based on MPlayer and
similar to MoviX. Site available in English and French.
- IBM developerWorks - Open Source Projects - System Recovery with Knoppix
- Using Knoppix as a system recovery tool (or what to do when good disks go bad). This article is a little dated (2003), but still useful.
- Linux Mobile System
- A full Linux system within a USB Flash Memory Drive; bootable from
any 1386-based PC; site available in English and Spanish.
- ADIOS Live Linux Boot CD
- A Fedora-based live CD distribution that supports the KDE desktop environment for X windows, plus ICEwm for
systems short of RAM. The primary objective of this project is to automate the download of operating systems in a laboratory environment using a web server.
- SystemRescueCd
- *cool* This is the ultimate, cross-platform system rescue power tool based on the Gentoo distribution, and comes with tons of features for every eventuality. Also available in French and Spanish.
- INSERT - Security Rescue Toolkit
- A bootable Linux system on a credit card-sized CD-ROM; based on
Knoppix.
- Puppy Linux
- A small but full-featured distribution that can boot off a flash card or any USB memory device. Excellent multilingual support - 10+ languages.
- Public IP - ZoneCD
- A CD-based Linux distribution for setting up a WiFi public hot spot.
- Working Centre Linux Project
- A Debian-based distribution specifically for older, low-powered,
refurbished computers; comes with cheap or free, legal software,
specifically geared to new computer users or those who have only used a Windows environment.
- MEPIS -- Simply Desktop Linux
- A Debian-based live CD distribution; easy-to-use desktop Linux distro which comes loaded with applications including
KDE, Mozilla Firefox, and Scribus.
- Mepis Lovers Forums
- A Mepis users help site. The forums cover the following categories: help, HOWTOs, scripts and packages, general information, and non-English forums.
- Knowing Knoppix; the beginner's guide to the Linux that runs from a CD
- A beginner-friendly help book for Knoppix; based on version 3.3;
available in PDF format only.
- LiveCD News
- News and links to reviews of live CD distributions.
- PCLinuxOS
- A live CD based on the Mandriva distribution; can be used as a Linux demo, a system rescue disc, and
also can serve as a general purpose desktop.
- The grml.org Homepage
- A live-CD based on Knoppix and Debian with a collection of software primarily for system administrators; includes automatic hardware detection, crash recovery, and network/system analysis tools.
- Elive
- A Debian-based desktop Linux distribution and live CD featuring the Enlightenment window manager; also known as Enlightenment live CD.
- Zenwalk Linux
- A Slackware-based distribution (formerly Minislack) which focuses on Internet applications, multimedia and coding
tools with minimal hardware requirements; based on the XFCE desktop environment. Latest release is 6.2, 2009-11-08.
- BackTrack
- A Slackware-based, live CD Linux distribution with over 300 security tools useful for tasks such as security audits and penetration testing. This distribution evolved from the merger Whax and Auditor Security Collection distributions.
- PCLinuxOS Hardware Database
- A hardware compatibility database for the PCLinuxOS distribution and remasters.
- Toorox
- A Linux live-DVD, multilingual (English and German) distribution based on Gentoo that starts as a bootable media using Knoppix technology. It uses KDE as the default desktop environment, and includes a wide variety of free and open source software applications.
- Moblin
- This is an optimized Linux-based platform for mobile devices including Netbooks, Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs),
and In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems.
- Parted Magic
- *cool* A 40 MB live CD/USB/PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) distribution primarily designed for partitioning hard drives. It also can be used for system rescue, and includes an extensive collection of filesystem tools.
- S-T-D
- A live CD Linux distribution with a vast collection of open source security tools.
- Live Linux Gaming
- A Linux gaming live distribution based on Arch Linux. Simply boot and play. The latest version comes with ~34 games. This project looks like just the ticket for Linux gamers.
Package Management
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- Maximum RPM; Taking the Red Hat Package Manager to the Limit - Online Book
- *look* The classic book on building RPMs. (Red Hat, 2000).
- RPM Package Manager
- A resource site for RPM-related information. RPM is the standard Linux/UNIX packaging tool. Latest production release is 5.1.9, 2009-01-18.
- Planet CCRMA at Home
- *cool* A collection of rpms for RedHat 9 or Fedora Core 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 to create an audio/video-oriented workstation with a low-latency kernel, current ALSA audio drivers and a set of music, midi, audio and video applications.
- OpenPKG - Cross Platform UNIX Software Packaging
- Cross-platform RPM-based package management.
- The freshrpms.net Homepage
- *cool* Custom RPMs for Red Hat and Fedora Linux; also has a mailing
list and archives.
- The apt4rpm Homepage
- Apt for rpm-based distributions; a tool to convert an rpm repository into an apt, yum or metadata
repository. See Related Material link for links to package management-related sites.
- Welcome to the RPM repository on speakeasy.rpmfind.net
- *look* A searchable RPM package repository; can access by group (subject), distribution, vendor (RPM creator), creation date, and name.
- The rpmseek.com Homepage - The Search Engine for Linux rpm and Debian Packages
- Site in English and German.
- RPM of Group Archiving/Backup
- Listing of archiving and backup RPMs.
- Penguin Liberation Front
- A packaging project dedicated to distributing software that cannot be included in Linux distributions for various reasons
such as software patents, the DMCA, and strong cryptography prohibition in many countries.
- AptRpm - CncMoin
- A port of Debian's APT tools to a RPM- based distribution, such as SUSE, Red Hat, and ALT-Linux.
- LinuxPackages
- Currently for Slackware packages only.
- Linux@DUKE: Yum: Yellow dog Updater, Modified
- An automatic updater and package installer/remover for rpm systems.
- The Kpackage Handbook
- A GUI interface to the RPM, Debian, Slackware and BSD package managers
- Apt-get.org: Unofficial APT repositories
- A supplement for unofficial apt repositories for Debian users.
- Synaptic
- GUI front-end for APT.
- Easy Urpmi
- Urpmi configuration for Mandriva.
- SWARET
- A script to handle Slackware package updates, upgrades, installs, removes. It functions similarly to apt-get, the Debian package manager. Latest stable release is 1.6.3, 2006-10-27.
- Slackpkg
- An automated tool for management of Slackware Linux packages. Latest stable release is 2.70, 2008-01-2008.
- 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. (2007)
- RULE: A project to Run Up2date Linux Everywhere
- Making the current versions of Fedora Core Linux installable and useable, even on limited or older computers. Target users: schools, public and private organizations, and developing countries.
- RPM Search
- *look* 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.
- AutoUpdate
- Perl script to upgrade both RedHat rpms and third party rpms.
- Alien - Package Converter
- A program that allows interchangability of packages with different distributions by converting between Red Hat rpms,
Debian dpkg, and Slackware tgz file formats.
- APT HOWTO
- Debian package management utility.
- Rpmrebuild
- A tool to repackage/modify rpm packages.
- Checkinstall Home Page
- A handy utility with which you can build an .rpm or .deb or .tgz package that will install using the associated packaging tools. Latest release is 1.62, 2009-12-26.
- Debian Backports
- Recompiled packages (primarily from Debian testing and some from Debian unstable for security updates) which will run without new libraries on a stable Debian distribution.
- Package Management: APT for RPM
- A walkthrough article about APT, a packagement tool that makes installing and uninstalling software a snap. Particularly geared to Red Hat and Fedora users. Also available in Spanish. (2004) N.B.: This article is a little dated, but the information is still valid. Some links do not work.
- Debian GNU/Linux FAI Guide (Fully Automatic Installation)
- *cool* This comprehensive manual includes information on installation, planning and creating the configuration and how to deal with errors. (2007)
- Smart Package Manager
- The goal of this package manager is to creat smart and portable
algorithms for managing software upgrading and installation. This tool works on all major distributions.
- DAG: Apt/Yum RPM Repository
- A repository of add-on RPM packages for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (2.1, 3, 4 and 5); Fedora Core (1, 2, and 3), and Red Hat Linux (6.2, 7.3, 8.0 and 9), for i386 and x86_64.
- SystemImager
- Software that automates Linux installs, software distribution and production deployment. Latest stable release is 3.8.1, 2007-04-01.
- ATrpms
- A third party rpm repository for Red Hat 7.3, 8.0, and 9; Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 and 4; Fedora Core 1-6; rpms organized by distribution, name and subject.
- Toast
- A distribution-independent source package manager.
- The Written Word
- Provides pre-compiled binaries of Open Source software on AIX, HP-UX, IRIX, Redhat Linux, Solaris, and Tru64 UNIX;
there is an extensive list of supported applications.
- Klik - Linux Software Download
- A software client that provides an easy way to download and use software for most major Linux distributions.
- Linux App Finder
- *cool* An application software database, organized by subject categories. Users of Debian-based distributions will find this site a quick reference of available deb packages for each of the applications. Also included is a handy chart of alternative Linux applictions for Windows and OS X software.
- SoS: SeerOfSouls
- *look* A third-party RPM repository for Mandriva.
- Packaging Guidelines - Fedora Project
- A collection of guidelines for writing Fedora packages. Last updated 2007-04-17.
- Instalinux
- A website from which users can create customized installation images for various flavours of Linux; particularly useful
for system administrators who need to standardize their system install routines.
- APTonCD, The Ubuntu "CD/DVD 2" Creator
- A GUI-based tool that creates a backup (CD or DVD) of all packages installed using apt-get; particularly useful for
those users with slow Internet connections. Available in Brazilian Portuguese, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish.
- Medibuntu :: Multimedia, Entertainment & Distractions In Ubuntu
- A repository of packages that cannot be included in the Ubuntu distribution for legal reasons related to geographical variations in legislation regarding copyright, licensing, patents, and security. This repository has sections for free and non-free software.
- rpmlinux.org | Unofficial RPM repository for Mandriva 2008.0 i586
- The unofficial RPM repository for the latest release of Mandriva. Also available in French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
- GetDeb - Software for Ubuntu Linux
- An Ubuntu software portal with ready-to-install applications in Ubuntu's default .deb format.
- RPM Package Manager Wiki
- This is the resource site for the RPM Package Manager (RPM), a command-line driven package management system capable of installing, uninstalling, verifying, querying, and updating computer software packages.
- RPM Fusion
- *cool* A third-party RPM repository for Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) users. There are two distinct sections: free and non-free. The Dribble, FreshRPMs, and Livna repositories have been merged into this repository.
- IBM developerWorks Articles - "Packaging software with RPM"
- This is a 3-part series on packaging software with RPM. Part 1 deals with building and distributing packages; Part 2 looks at upgrading and uninstalling software; and Part 3 discusses accommodating software dependencies. All three articles are also available in Japanese and Spanish. (2010)
- Autopackage
- A multi-distribution binary packaging framework for Linux systems. Latest stable release is 1.4.2, 2009-05-24.
- Fedora Weekly News (FWN)
- A public community news information site for Fedora users.
- Fedora Project
- A Linux-based operating system that showcases the latest in free and open source software. Sponsored by Red Hat.
- The Unofficial Fedora FAQ
- Comprehensive FAQs for Fedora Core 1 to 10. Also has links to other Fedora-related help/support sites. Translated into many languages.
- TurboLinux
- Specializes in building distributions from the ground up for the enterprise market in Asia.
- Mandriva Certification Hardware Database
- A database of hardware that is compatible with the Mandriva operating system.
- The ROCK Linux Distribution
- A flexible Linux distribution build kit; a toolchain/framework for making your own Linux distributions.
- RedHat
- The main site for Red Hat, one of the primary Linux distributions.
- SUSE Linux Enterprise
- The main site for SUSE Linux Enterprise (business) information.
- Slackware Linux
- First released in 1993, Slackware is is one of the main Linux distributions known for its technical superiority and stability.
- Yellow Dog Linux
- Linux on the PowerPC platform.
- Debian GNU/Linux -- The Universal Operating System
- The main Debian website.
- Gentoo Linux
- The main site for the Gentoo distribution, a free operating system based on either Linux or FreeBSD that can be automatically optimized and customized for just about any application or need.
- Mandriva Linux Community
- This is a help site for the Mandriva community. It includes discussion forums & blogs, mailing lists, IRC, and wiki.
- Debian International
- The main Debian site for internationalization information. There are links to Debian resources and documentation in various languages.
- Mandriva Linux
- The main Mandriva site. Formerly known as Mandrake Linux.
- Development/Tasks/Translating - Mandriva Community Wiki
- Internationalization project for Mandriva.
- About Debian
- A step-by-step guide on installing Linux software for servers and network installation along with set up for beginners with instructions on configuring a home server. Other Debian resources are included on this site.
- Hardware Compatibility Database - openSUSE
- Hardware compatibility database for openSUSE.
- Debian Linux Kernel Handbook
- The main goal of this handbook is to serve as a single access point to all kernel-related documentation. It contains the information about the Debian packaging of Linux kernel for the Etch release of Debian (version 4.0). (2008)
- Debian Developer's Reference
- The purpose of this document is to provide an overview of the recommended procedures and the available resources for Debian developers. Available for download in PDF format. This guide has been translated into French. Latest version of this guide: 2009-04-03.
- Debian GNU/Linux -- Documentation
- *look* The main site for all Debian documentation.
- The redhat.com Red Hat Documentation Page
- *look* One of the primary sites for Red Hat documentation. Includes manuals, books, and technical whitepapers. Available in HTML or PDF format.
- Debian GNU/Linux -- Security Information
- The main Debian security site which includes security advisories and advice for the Debian user.
- Debian Project News
- A newsletter for the Debian community. Issues available from 1999 to present.
- DebianWiki: DebianEdu
- A project about improving Debian to make it the best distribution for educational purposes.
- Welcome to debian-sf Homepage!
- A package of SourceForge software for the Debian GNU/Linux operating system. That means, it's a file (or set of files) that can be installed by a package manager, resulting in an automatic installation of the Sourceforge software on a Debian system.
- DebianHELP :: Militantly FREE Software Help
- Specifically geared to helping people new to Debian GNU/Linux with
many subject-specific forums.
- Debian NewbieDOC
- For new Debian users, but site also has general beginner information. A little dated - documents seem to be mainly from 2007, but still contains useful information.
- Mandriva Linux Tips For Free
- Help and information for users new to Linux and Mandriva.
- The Mandriva Community Wiki
- Information and documentation for Mandriva users. Available in many languages.
- Andesi : Another Debian Site
- A French Debian documentation and forum site.
- DistroWatch Resource Guide - "Major Linux Distributions"
- A handy guide to the 10 most popular Linux distributions.
- Mandriva Linux Security
- Mandriva security site.
- Mandriva Users Board
- A technical help and discussion forum for Linux Mandriva users as well as users of most Linux distributions. This site is
not exclusively for Mandriva users.
- SUSE LINUX: Security Announcements
- The main security site for SUSE.
- Userlocal.com -- A Focal Point for the Online Slackware Community
- A help and information site for Slackware users.
- DeLi Linux - Desktop Light Linux
- For older computers from 486 to Pentium MMX 166.
- Mandriva Linux Development (Cooker)
- Mandriva's development branch ("cooker") site.
- Redhat Europe - Documentation
- *look* Comprehensive documentation site; includes multilingual installation guides and manuals for Red Hat 6.2 to 9.
- Mandriva Store
- The place for Mandriva Linux
products and goodies.
- Ubuntu Women
- This website promotes and encourages women to become involved and contribute to Ubuntu-Linux.
- CRUX
- CRUX is a lightweight, i686-optimized Linux distribution targeted at experienced Linux users. The primary focus of this distribution is *Keep It Simple*. Latest release is 2.6, 2009-09-08.
- Fedora Myth(TV)ology
- An information site for MythTV on Fedora; includes a comprehensive HOWTO (Step-by-step guide to building a MythTV System on Fedora Core 3 w/ATrpms); tips and tricks, universal remotes and setting up a high-definition TV.
- Debian Women
- Promotes and encourages women's involvement in the Debian Project.
- Debian Security Audit Project
- The aim of the project is to audit as many of the packages within the Debian stable release as possible for potential flaws; important packages, which are contained in the unstable distribution, may also be examined for flaws as time permits.
- Debian Unofficial Forums
- English language forum for Debian users.
- CAOS Linux
- This project is focused on producing enterprise-level community-produced solutions based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. The purpose is to provide a stable Linux solution for organizations and individuals that do not need or want to purchase their Linux solution.
- Debian GNU/Linux Reference Card
- Provides new users of Debian GNU/Linux with concise, up-to-date information about the important commands in Debian. Internationalization is excellent: translated into 31 languages.
- Red Hat Hardware Catalog
- A database of certified and compatible hardware for Red Hat products.
- The IndLinux Project
- The goal of this project is to create a Linux distribution that supports Indian Languages at all levels and bring technology to non-English speaking Indians.
- Debian GNU/Linux Desktop Survival Guide - Online Book
- *look* A comprehensive book by Graham Williams that covers all the major applications in Debian; a work in progress with frequent updates and revisions.
- Ubuntu Homepage
- The Ubuntu Project (ancient African term meaning "humanity to
others") is a Debian-based distribution with updates every 6 months and a focus on the user, usability and security updates; software will always be free both for the home and enterprise user.
- Debian Developers' Corner
- Primarily of interest to Debian developers and potential
developers; includes basic Debian policies, packaging information, Debian projects, work in progress, such as bug and package tracking systems.
- Slackware Help Forum - Slackers Helping Slackers
- A forum site for Slackware users.
- Resources for New SUSE Linux Users
- A help and resource site for new SUSE users.
- Kubuntu - The KDE Desktop
- An integrated desktop distribution based on Ubuntu for KDE.
- SUSE Linux Administrative Guide
- *cool* A comprehensive SUSE guide for version 9.3.
- The Revised Slackware Book Project
- A comprehensive guide to Slackware available in a variety of formats including HTML, DocBook source, PostScript, and PDF; translations of this book to non-English languages are well underway. (2005)
- Fedora Installation Guide
- A detailed guide to the install process for Fedora Core 8 and 7 as well as older versions. Available in many languages.
- Gentoo Linux Handbook
- A centralized documentation source for the Gentoo distribution; available for specific architectures. The handbook has been translated into many languages.
- Ubuntu Forums - Official Community & Forums
- Online community support for Ubuntu; separate forums for announcements, beginners, specific versions of Ubuntu, and development.
- GWARE Project
- A complete GNOME installation for Slackware Linux. Latest release is K - GNOME 2.24.3 for Slackware 12.2, 2009-04-01.
- OpenSUSE Project
- A community-supported SUSE development project sponsored by Novell. Site contains downloads, documentation (for users and developers), HOWTOs, support database, support information, projects, and news. Great internationalization effort here (~17 languages).
- Debian Wiki
- A resource site for Debian.
- Slackware Linux Basics - Online Book
- This book is an introduction to the Slackware distribution. It particularly targets people with little or no Linux experience. It covers installation, basic Linux commands, and the configuration of Slackware Linux. Available online or in PDF format for Slackware 10.2 and 12.0. (2008)
- The ROCK Linux Web Portal
- A portal site for the Rock Linux distribution; has mailing lists & archives, IRC logs, SVN repositories, and Flyspray bug tracking system.
- Mandriva Expert
- A help and suppport site for Mandriva users; available in many languages.
- Documentation for Ubuntu
- The official documentation site for Ubuntu, Kubuntu, and Xubuntu; server and packaging guides can be found here as well. See also the link to the community-contributed documentation on the Ubuntu wiki @ https://help.ubuntu.com/community/.
- Debian GNU/Linux System Administration Resources
- Tips and resources specifically for Debian system administrators.
- DebianHelp.co.uk - Debian Help Made Easy
- *cool* This Debian support site provides invaluable information about Debian for all user levels -- from beginners to experts. Includes basic Linux commands, Debian installation & setup, package management,
webserver issues, security, and networking.
- Debian Reference
- *look* 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.
- The Fridge
- An information hub for the Ubuntu community, bringing together news, grassroots marketing, advocacy,
team collaboration, articles, and interviews
- Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter
- News from Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Edubuntu and Xubuntu.
- Kubuntu Forums
- A forum help site for Kubuntu users; forums also available in French and Spanish.
- Larry the Cow - Gentoo Community Portal
- A database of important Gentoo-related websites; also includes links to Gentoo news.
- Official Gentoo Documentation
- The official site for Gentoo documentation; available in many languages.
- Fedora Usability Project
- The purpose of the project is to help developers build coherent and easy-to-use applications for Fedora users.
- Debian GNU/Linux -- Support
- *look* 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.
- The gotolinux.org Homepage
- A Linux news and information site specially focused on the Debian, Fedora, Ubuntu and CentOS distributions.
- Debian Admin
- Debian help and information for administrators and other users. This multilingual site has articles and tutorials organized by subject.
- Debian-News.net - Your One-Stop for News About Debian
- News and reviews related to Debian Linux and the more popular Debian-based distributions.
- ReviewLinux.Com- Linux OS Review & News Site
- A Linux news and distribution review site.
- Ubuntu Clips - Video HOWTOS for Human Beings
- *look* 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.
- Ubuntu Geek
- Tips, HOWTOS, tutorials, and articles about Ubuntu Linux. Organized by broad subject categories.
- Pardus
- A Turkish distribution with KDE as the default desktop. Unique features include Mudur, a start-up framework to speed up the boot process, PiSi, an efficient package management system with a user-friendly graphical interface, a
graphical installer that speaks English, Turkish, Spanish, German or Dutch, and TASMA, a modified and well-designed KDE Control Center (kcontrol), which is helpful for beginners. Website available in Turkish and English. Note:
A third-party support forum for English speakers can be found here: http://worldforum.pardus-linux.nl/ (Pardus Linux WorldForum). Latest release is 2009.1, 2010-01-17.
- Linux Identity
- This site specializes primarily in magazines about Linux distributions. It also has free, downloadable articles and forums on Linux distributions. Also available in French.
- CommunityWebsites - Fedora Project Wiki
- A resource site for Fedora users. This site includes links to Fedora help & information, social & networking, news, and international community sites.
- Welcome to openSUSE-Community
- A community website for OpenSUSE. This supplements the openSUSE Project website.
- The gNewSense Official Website
- A Debian- and Ubuntu-based distribution that does not contain any proprietary software. Website also available in French, Italian, and Spanish
- Fedora Documentation Project
- The main site for Fedora documentation.
- Full Circle Magazine
- The Ubuntu community magazine.
- Fedora7/FAQ - Fedora Project Wiki
- A detailed FAQ on the latest Fedora release (Fedora7). (2007)
- TuxDistro
- A Linux torrent tracker database which specializes in Linux distributions and Linux virtual machines.
- Linux Distribution Guide
- A brief guide to the world of Linux distributions, primarily aimed at individuals who are new to Linux. (2008)
- The debiantutorials.org Homepage
- A tutorial and information site to assist users in switching from Windows to the Debian Linux desktop without "geekness".
- openSUSE News
- A site which collects news stories of stuff happening in the openSUSE universe.
- Gentoo LVM2 installation
- This guide describes how to set up the Logical Volume Manager version 2 (LVM2) on Gentoo, but includes specifics of typical LVM tasks applicable to other distributions as well. (2007)
- Linux Mint
- A user-friendly Linux distribution based on Ubuntu. It comes with a custom desktop and menus, several unique configuration tools, a Web-based package installation interface, and a number of different editions. Users have access to a large collection of packages and software via the Ubuntu repositories.
- Transifex - Integrated Translation Platform
- A Web-based translation system for the Fedora distribution. It is designed to ease the process of contributing translations
to projects hosted on remote and disparate various version control systems (VCS).
- Fedora 8 Installation Guide
- A guide to help the user with some common installation tasks for Fedora 8 (Werewolf). (2008)
- OpenSUSE Weekly News
- The aim of this weekly newsletter is to summarise all the news and events occurring in and around the openSUSE community. Also available in German, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish.
- Debian GNU/Linux 4.0 (Etch) -- Installation Guide
- Install instructions and downloadable files for all supported architectures. Available in many languages.
- UbuntuHCL.org
- A comprehensive hardware compatibility database for Ubuntu users.
- Linux Archive
- Help and discussion forums for Linux distributions including: ArchLinux, Debian, 64 Studio, CentOS, CRUX, Gentoo, Red Hat/Fedora, and Ubuntu.
- Debian Ports
- A comprehensive list of computer architectures that run on Debian. Also included is a section of architectures that run on the Linux kernel, but have not been ported to Debian at this time.
- CentOS - The Community ENTerprise Operating System
- An enterprise-level Linux distribution primarily for users who need an enterprise-class operating system stability without the cost of certification and support. It is a 100% compatible rebuild of the Red Hat Enterprise Linux, in full compliance
with Red Hat's redistribution requirements.
- Fedora 9 Installation Guide
- A guide to help the user with some common configuration and installation tasks for Fedora 9 (Sulphur). (2008)
- Func: Fedora Unified Network Controller
- A tool to help streamline system administration on multiple computer systems. It is also a framework for doing two-way secure communication, from the command line, scripts, or applications.
- Accessibility - openSUSE
- The main accessibility website for the openSUSE distribution. This site is also available in French and German.
- SUSEGeek
- Articles, HOWTOs, tips, tutorials, and troubleshooting for SUSE and openSUSE.
- DistroStop
- A one-stop information site for Linux distributions. This site offers tutorials, FAQs, hardware compatability lists as well as forums for a wide variety of distributions.
- The Independent Guide to Ubuntu
- A help and information site connecting experts to beginners who want to switch to the Ubuntu distribution.
- Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference - Online Book
- *cool* A compact (170 pages) yet comprehensive guide to everyday Ubuntu use. Downloadable in PDF format. (2008)
- Debian Today
- A Debian news and information site.
- OpenSUSE Forums
- A one-stop help and forum site for the openSUSE community to find support and discuss openSUSE.
- Ubuntu Guides
- *cool* This is the main page for accessing detailed guides to the various Ubuntu versions from 5.10 (Breezy Badger) to 9.10 (Karmic Koala). This is essential reading for Ubuntu users. All guides are translated into many languages.
Documentation
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Mailing Lists / News Groups
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- Debian Mailing List Archives -- Complete Index
- A complete listing of all Debian-related mailing lists.
- Red Hat Mailing Lists and Archives
- A listing of all the public mailing lists on Redhat.com.
- Mandriva Linux Community
- This is a help site for the Mandriva community. It includes discussion forums & blogs, mailing lists, IRC, and wiki.
- Linux Audio Developers
- The Linux Audio Developers mailing list whose primary focus is the development of Linux audio applications and infrastructure.
- Gnome Mailing List Archives
- The main GNOME mailing list site; links to all GNOME-related mailing lists can be found here.
- Slackware Linux Project: Mailing List Archive
- The Slackware-announce and Slackware-security mailing list archives from 1999 to the present.
- OpenSUSE Mailing List
- This site has links to the wide variety of OpenSUSE mailing lists, newsgroups, web help forums, wikis, weblogs, and IRC channels.
- Mail Archive
- *look* Meta site. Searchable archive of electronic mailing lists; includes an alphabetical list of the archived lists.
- Linux-Kernel Archive
- *cool* This searchable Kernel archive dates back to June, 1995.
- MARC: Mailing list ARChives at AIMS
- Meta site. Includes kernel and Linux mailing lists.
- Mailing list archives @ jammed.com
- Security mailing lists
- Ext3-users Archives
- A mailing list archive for users of the ext3 file system.
- CAD on Linux Mailing List and Archive
- A place to talk about CAD on Linux.
- The Freegis-list Archives
- Discussion and announcements related to the FreeGIS project.
- The Python-list Archives
- General discussion list for the Python programming language.
- The perl4lib Mailing List
- A mailing list for librarians and library staff interested in Perl.
- KDE Mailing Lists
- A meta site of KDE mailing lists; organized by general categories.
- RISKS-LIST: RISKS-FORUM Digest
- Forum on risks to the public in computers and related systems.
- The freshrpms.net Homepage
- *cool* Custom RPMs for Red Hat and Fedora Linux; also has a mailing
list and archives.
- Google Groups
- Large, searchable archive of Usenet newsgroups and discussion forums.
- The Linuxppc-dev Archives
- The Linux on PowerPC developers' mailing list.
- The gnome-themes-list Archives
- Archives for the discussion of themes to change the appearance of GTK+ applications and the GNOME desktop mailing list.
- The linux-elitists Archives
- Mailing list for hard software questions and great answers.
- The Victoria Linux Users Group (VLUG) Discuss List
- The Victoria Linux Users Group general discussion list where you can pick everyone's brains for Linux answers.
- Gimp Mailing Lists
- Links to and information about a variety of GIMP-related mailing lists can be found here.
- Gmane -- Mail To News And Back Again
- A bidirectional gateway for mailing lists and news groups.
- SEUL Archives
- A meta site for SEUL mailing lists and other related lists; divided into active and inactive lists.
- KernelTrap Mailing List Archives
- A Mailing List Archives of 40+ mailing lists, most of which are directly related to free and open source kernel development.
- SecurityFocus - Focus on Linux Mailing List
- *look* 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.
- The Python-Porting Mailing List Archives
- This list contains discussions of porting Python code between versions, mainly from Python 2.x to 3.x.
Internationalization
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- Debian International
- The main Debian site for internationalization information. There are links to Debian resources and documentation in various languages.
- Development/Tasks/Translating - Mandriva Community Wiki
- Internationalization project for Mandriva.
- The GNOME Translation Project
- GNOME support for internationalization (I18N) and localization (L10N); the goal of this project is to translate GNOME
documents into all languages.
- TRANSLATE.org.za
- South African open source translation project.
- Native-Language Confederation (NLC) - OpenOffice
- The Native-Language Confederation (NLC) is composed of those projects working on all aspects related to the localization and support of OpenOffice.org, including localization, QA, support, documentation, and marketing.
- Transifex - Integrated Translation Platform
- A Web-based translation system for the Fedora distribution. It is designed to ease the process of contributing translations
to projects hosted on remote and disparate various version control systems (VCS).
- Arabeyes Project
- This is a Meta project that is aimed at fully supporting the Arabic language in the Unix/Linux environment. It is designed to
be a central location to standardize the Arabization process.
- KDE Localization
- The main KDE site for translation and localization information.
- The Free Bangla Fonts Project - Home
- A central resource site for obtaining and developing Free Bengali
fonts.
- Ankur - Home
- A project run by people in Bangladesh and India to provide Bangla support for some major XServer applications and to create awareness about
Linux/GNU and the FLOSS movement.
- Pango
- A flexible, open source solution for internationalized text layout
and rendering.
- The IndLinux Project
- The goal of this project is to create a Linux distribution that supports Indian Languages at all levels and bring technology to non-English speaking Indians.
- OmegaT, the free translation memory tool
- A cross-platform, computer-assisted translation (CAT) tool. Excellent multilingual support - available in 20 languages. Latest release is 2.0.4, 2009-09-09.
- Open Language Tools Project
- Tools for translating software and documentation; two components now available: LIFF translation editor and XLIFF filters. (2005)
- A Quick Primer On Unicode and Software Internationalization Under Linux and UNIX
- *cool* A guide to the important open source software tools, including configuration and setup tips, to assist users
involved with multilingual and internationalization Linux projects. (2005)
- KhmerOS - Khmer Software Initiative
- The purpose of the The KhmerOS Project is to ensure that all Cambodians have access to computers in their own language (Khmer); unicode font information, downloads of software in the Khmer language, forums, support, and blogs are available on this site.
- Translate Toolkit & Pootle
- *look* 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.
- IndiX
- Indian language support for Linux.
- Smarty Template Engine
- This software is a template/presentation framework which provides the programmer and template designer with a wealth of tools to automate tasks commonly dealt with at the presentation layer of an application. It is particularly useful for creating multilingual websites.
Standards
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- XHTML2 Working Group Home Page
- The W3C HTLM Working Group is charged with the task of creating the next HTML standard with the active participation of browser vendors, software developers, and content designers.
- Spread Open Media
- A community portal for the promotion of open media formats.
- Fedora Usability Project
- The purpose of the project is to help developers build coherent and easy-to-use applications for Fedora users.
- Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS)
- This standard has been designed to be used by Unix distribution developers, package developers, and system implementors. Latest version is 2.3, 2004-01-29.
- OASIS (Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards)
- International, non-profit consortium that develops industry standard
specifications for interoperability based on XML.
- The Linux Assigned Names And Numbers Authority (LANANA)
- A central registry of names and numbers used within Linux, and is part of the Free Standards Group.
- Open Archives Initiative
- Development and promotion of open, interoperability standards for
dissemination of archival information.
- Dublin Core Metadata Initiative (DCMI)
- Open forum engaged in the development of interoperable online
metadata standards to make it easier to find information.
- The freedesktop.org Homepage
- A free software project to work on interoperability and shared technology for desktop environments for the X Window System.
- Accessibility - The Linux Foundation
- The Open Accessibility Group functions within the Linux Foundation to establish free and open standards that enable comprehensive universal access to various computing platforms, applications, and services.
- ISECOM - Institute for Security and Open Methodologies
- An open, non-profit organization that develops open standards and methodologies primarily in the security field. Formerly the Ideahamster Organization.
- ISECOM Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual
- A standard for internet security testing; available in English,
French and Spanish in a PDF file.
- KDE Usability Project
- An initiative to apply usability principles and practices to the K Desktop environment.
- GNOME Human Interface Guidelines
- The GNOME usability project; for interface designers, graphic artists and software developers who will be creating software for the GNOME desktop.
- KDE Standards - User Interface Guidelines
- A style and standards guide for KDE software developers, interface
designers and graphic artists.
- OpenUsability Project
- A website that hosts open source projects so developers an obtain usability advice as well as access to resources; also a development site for creating usability tools.
- AskTog Article - "First Principles of Interaction Design"
- *look* 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)
- Carrier Grade Linux - The Linux Foundation
- This working group has two main functions: 1) interact with network equipment providers and carriers to gather requirements and produce specifications that Linux distribution vendors can implement; and 2) take unimplemented requirements and foster development projects that will meet these requirements and assist in their upstream integration.
- OpenDocument Fellowship
- A worldwide, non-profit, volunteer organization to promote the adoption, use and development of the OpenDocument format (ODF).
- OpenDocument Format Alliance
- An association whose primary focus is government adoption of the OpenDocument Format standard.
- OpenDocument
- This is the official community gathering place and information resource for the OpenDocument Format (ODF) OASIS Standard
(ISO/IEC 26300).
- ConsortiumInfo.org - ODF vs. OOXML: War of the Words (an eBook)
- *cool* Andy Updegrove, a well-known standards guru and blogger, is the author of this eBook project which documents the history and process of the ODF (Open Document Format) vs. OOXML (the Microsoft answer to ODF). This is a work in progress. He invites people to share their knowledge and insight on this subject by posting comments publicly on his blog or via email. An invaluable resource on this important topic. (2007-2008)
- LiMo Foundation
- A non-profit, industry consortium dedicated to creating the first truly open, hardware-independent, Linux-based operating system for mobile devices.
- Digistan - the Digital Standards Organization
- This organization was founded by a group of open standards professionals in 2007 with the goal of promoting customer choice, vendor competition, and overall growth in the global digital economy through the understanding, development, and adoption of open digital standards.
- Officeshots: Test ODF Compatibility
- This is a valuable, new online service where end users and professionals can compare the output of different office suites for their own documents. This initiative will also help those writing code for these applications, which will strengthen the overall ODF ecosystem. This service is also available in Chinese, Dutch, French, and Spanish.
- Procmail Quick Start: An introduction to mail filtering with a focus on procmail by Nancy McGough
- A comprehensive tutorial on Procmail. Latest revision: 2007-11-27.
Help / Support
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- Andesi : Another Debian Site
- A French Debian documentation and forum site.
- Mandriva Expert
- A help and suppport site for Mandriva users; available in many languages.
- DebianHelp.co.uk - Debian Help Made Easy
- *cool* This Debian support site provides invaluable information about Debian for all user levels -- from beginners to experts. Includes basic Linux commands, Debian installation & setup, package management,
webserver issues, security, and networking.
- Debian GNU/Linux -- Support
- *look* 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.
- YoLinux.com: Linux Tutorials, Help, Documentation and Information
- *cool* This excellent Linux resource site includes tutorials, help, documentation, on-line training, guides, security alerts, the latest kernel source, and links for Linux users.
- Quick HOWTO: Linux Home Networking
- *look* 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)
- DebianHELP :: Militantly FREE Software Help
- Specifically geared to helping people new to Debian GNU/Linux with
many subject-specific forums.
- Tech Support Forum - powered by vBulletin
- Hardware and operating systems troubleshooting.
- LinuxSelfhelp - Need Linux Help?
- Extensive documentation organized in broad categories; includes
HOWTOs, tutorials, forums, and download links to the major Linux
distributions.
- MythTV Forum - MythTVtalk.com
- The Myth-TV users community forum; available in English, French, German, and Spanish.
- OpenOffice.org Forum at OOoForum.org
- A forum site for OpenOffice users.
- LinuxForums.org - Linux Forum
- A wide variety of subject forums for all your support needs.
- Resources for New SUSE Linux Users
- A help and resource site for new SUSE users.
- Redhat Europe - Documentation
- *look* Comprehensive documentation site; includes multilingual installation guides and manuals for Red Hat 6.2 to 9.
- The Independent Guide to Ubuntu
- A help and information site connecting experts to beginners who want to switch to the Ubuntu distribution.
- OpenSUSE Forums
- A one-stop help and forum site for the openSUSE community to find support and discuss openSUSE.
- LinuxMusicians
- A Linux audio forum site with emphasis on music production. Recommended by Dave Phillips, the Linux audio guru.
- Blender Artists Forums
- A forum and information site for Blender. Forum topics include: general topics, artwork, support, and contests.
- Ubuntu Forums - Official Community & Forums
- Online community support for Ubuntu; separate forums for announcements, beginners, specific versions of Ubuntu, and development.
- Ubuntu Clips - Video HOWTOS for Human Beings
- *look* 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.
- Mepis Lovers Forums
- A Mepis users help site. The forums cover the following categories: help, HOWTOs, scripts and packages, general information, and non-English forums.
- Debian Unofficial Forums
- English language forum for Debian users.
- Free Your Media
- A weblog of Linux open source multimedia applications organized into broad subject categories.
- Linux Graphics Users Forum
- A forum created by artists for everyone in the Linux community who want to learn about graphics art and design using Linux.
- BashScripts.org
- A Bash resource site which includes a forum for Bash shell basics, documentation, books, scripts, and downloads.
- DistroStop
- A one-stop information site for Linux distributions. This site offers tutorials, FAQs, hardware compatability lists as well as forums for a wide variety of distributions.
- CommunityWebsites - Fedora Project Wiki
- A resource site for Fedora users. This site includes links to Fedora help & information, social & networking, news, and international community sites.
- Debian Admin
- Debian help and information for administrators and other users. This multilingual site has articles and tutorials organized by subject.
- Linux Archive
- Help and discussion forums for Linux distributions including: ArchLinux, Debian, 64 Studio, CentOS, CRUX, Gentoo, Red Hat/Fedora, and Ubuntu.
- HowtoForge
- *look* 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.
- Hydrogenaudio Forums
- *cool* An extensive resource site for audio technology users.
- Mandriva Users Board
- A technical help and discussion forum for Linux Mandriva users as well as users of most Linux distributions. This site is
not exclusively for Mandriva users.
- Linux Kung Fu - Forum Powered by Infopop
- Linux discussion forum, with an emphasis on support.
- The Mandriva Community Wiki
- Information and documentation for Mandriva users. Available in many languages.
- Linux en Espanol
- Spanish Linux information and forum site.
- Kubuntu Forums
- A forum help site for Kubuntu users; forums also available in French and Spanish.
- IT Resource Center Forums - Linux Forum
- This forum is for discussing both general and technical issues regarding Linux OS distributions running on or utilizing Hewlett-Packard products. Categories included: general, networking, planning, secure OS software for Linux, system administration, training and education.
- Userlocal.com -- A Focal Point for the Online Slackware Community
- A help and information site for Slackware users.
- Slackware Help Forum - Slackers Helping Slackers
- A forum site for Slackware users.
- Firefox Help & Tutorials
- *look* A comprehensive site for Firefox help and documentation;
contains a step-by-step tutorial, FAQ, guidebook, web forums, IRC, tips & tricks.
- QtCentre - The Ultimate Qt Community Site
- A community resource site devoted to programming in C++ using the Qt framework.
- Nuxified Forums
- *cool* A welcoming, community-driven GNU/Linux and free software support forums. It also has tips, blogs, and articles. This site is run exclusively on Free/Libre software.
- Gnutella Forums
- A Gnutella forum site organized by subject areas; some forums available in Dutch, French, German, and Spanish.
- Linux and Open Source Software Blog By Vivek
- The main aim of this site is to document the problems that face most Linux system administrators. This is a place for sharing and exchanging helpful information; includes tutorials, FAQs, HOWTOs, scripts, time-saving tips and forums.
- USA Linux Users Group
- Online forums for helping people learn Linux. This site also has Linux news and reviews.
- Pete's Linux Advent Calendar 2008
- *cool* Linux tips, tricks and trivia for each day of December to Christmas Eve. Also check out earlier versions from 2003, 2005, and 2007. Enjoy.
- The nixCraft Linux Forum
- A Linux technical support forum which provides help on a wide variety of subjects.
- GIMPER.NET - The GIMP Community
- A GIMP help, news, and announcement forum site.
- Linux-Noobs
- This site is aimed primarily at those who are either Linux beginners or are thinking about using Linux. It has forums, HOWTOs, tips, reviews, and news.
- GimpTalk
- An extensive and active GIMP community forum site organized into a variety of subject areas.
- KDE Desktop Environment - Forums
- A KDE forum site which complements the KDE UserBase website. The purpose of this site is for users, developers, and people interested in KDE to help each other, discuss KDE-related topics, and exchange ideas. A new "Brainstorm" section has been created to encourage users to post ideas for new features.
- GIMPUSERS.com
- An information portal site for GIMP users. This site contains GIMP news, chat, documentation, downloads, forums, tutorials, videos, and useful links for more GIMP information. Site also available in German.
- Linux Answers to Common Problems | TuxRadar Linux
- *cool* This is the TuxRadar Linux Answers Archive. It is a searchable database of over 700 common Linux problems and their solutions from the last five years of Linux Format magazine (2006-2009).
HOWTOs
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
Non_LDP (Linux Documentation Project) HOWTOS
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- 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. (2008)
- 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. (2007)
- 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)
- Quick HOWTO: Linux Home Networking
- *look* 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)
- Bill's Linux Qmail Toaster
- This HOWTO provides instructions on how to build a Qmail "toaster" and should work for the popular Linux distributions. (2007) Also available in Romanian and Spanish.
- How to Host a LAN Party
- This document explains all aspects of hosting a successful LAN Party. (2009)
- 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) N.B. Some links in the document no longer work, but most of the information is still OK nonetheless. (2009)
- 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)
- Kernel Space - User Space Interfaces
- This HOWTO provides an overview of all existing communication mechanisms between Linux user and kernel space. (2008)
- LPRng Web Page
- Enhanced printer spooler. Site includes: Printing Cookbook, Tutorial, and HOWTO.
- The Keysigning Party HOWTO
- How to organize and conduct a keysigning party. Many translations available. (2008)
- Linux Kernel and Device Drivers: Dos and Don'ts
- Guide for newbies and Kernel hackers to assist them in Linux
development work.
- 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)
- 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. (2008)
- 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.
- Linux & Wireless LANs
- *look* 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.
- Linuxtopia - On-line Linux and Open Source Technology Books and HOWTO Guides
- *look* 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.
- 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)
- APT HOWTO
- Debian package management utility.
- 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.
- Linux Journal HOWTO - Setting Up Subversion for One or Multiple Projects
- Setting up a secure Subversion system using Apache 2.0. (2004)
- Linux HTPC Howto
- *look* 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.
- 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. (2009)
- 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)
- Using an iPod with Linux
- This HOWTO is for those using Linux only. (2006) N.B.: This document is no longer being maintained, but the information is still useful.
- Traditional DNS HOWTO
- The fundamentals of DNS (Domain Name Servers) are explained in this HOWTO. (2006)
- How To: Create an Atom 1.0 Feed
- Instructions for setting up an Atom 1.0 feed. (2005)
- Linux NFS-HOWTO
- This document describes the best practice guidelines around how to configure Linux NFS (Network File System) properly in production environments. (2006)
- HOWTO Undelete Removed Files and Directories on an ext3 File System
- *cool* A detailed description of the ext3 file structure layout and how to undelete deleted files and directories. (2008)
- 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)
- Logical Volume Manager - LVM
- A detailed LVM HOWTO by the North Texas Linux Users' Group (NTLUG). (2008)
- Digital Picture Frame HOWTO
- Instructions for building a digital picture frame using an old laptop. (2008)
- GNU GRUB 2 Debugging HOWTO
- This document covers both debugging over a serial line and debugging using an emulator, such as QEMU or Bochs. (2008)
LDP (Linux Documentation Project) HOWTOs
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- Apache Compile HOWTO
- This document describes how to compile the Apache Webserver with the most important modules such as mod_perl, mod_dav, mod_auth_ldap, mod_dynvhost, mod_roaming. (2003)
- Nvidia OpenGL Configuration mini-HOWTO
- N.B.: Some of this information is outdated. Last revised 2002.
- Linux IPCHAINS-HOWTO
- This document describes how to obtain, install and configure the enhanced IP firewalling chains software for Linux, and some ideas on how to use them. N.B.: Latest version is 2000, with nothing more recent available. This is a fundamental resource authored by Rusty Russell, a well-known kernel developer.
- Secure Programming for Linux and Unix HOWTO--Creating Secure Software - Online Book
- This book provides a set of design and implementation guidelines for writing secure programs for Linux and Unix systems. Also available in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. (2003)
- XDM and X Terminal HOWTO
- How to setup XDMCP ("X Display Manager Control Protocol"). Last revised 2007.
- Linux IPv6 HOWTO
- This document provides the user with enough information to install, configure, and use IPv6 applications on Linux machines. (2007)
- LILO mini-HOWTO
- The best LILO HOWTO available. (2008)
- Program Library HOWTO
- Outstanding fundamental HOWTO on creating and using program libraries on Linux.
- Linux Parallel Processing HOWTO
- This document discusses the four basic approaches to parallel processing that are available to Linux users: SMP Linux systems, clusters of networked Linux systems, parallel execution using multimedia instructions (i.e., MMX), and attached (parallel) processors hosted by a Linux system. (2004) N.B.: The author has been contacted (2007), and he will be updating this document when time allows. It is still a useful document as is.
- Beowulf HOWTO
- Step-by-step instructions on building a Beowulf cluster. Note: this is a Red Hat and LAM-specific version. (2005)
- Debian Jigdo mini-HOWTO
- An ISO acquisition tool for Debian. (2005)
- The Linux Bootdisk HOWTO
- How to design and build boot/root diskettes for Linux; tested on Intel architecture only. (2002)
- LVM HOWTO
- Information on how to get LVM (Logical Volume Manager) up and running. (2006)
- Linux Hardware Compatibility HOWTO
- A list of hardware either supported or unsupported under Linux; divided into broad hardware categories. (2007)
- The Linux 2.4 SCSI subsystem HOWTO
- Description of the SCSI subsystem, with an external view of the SCSI subsystem as the main theme; includes material to assist with the administration of the Linux SCSI subsystem. (2004) (There have been no updates since 2004.)
- Linux User Group HOWTO
- A guide to founding, maintaining, and growing a GNU/Linux user group. (2007)
- The Unix Hardware Buyer HOWTO
- Basic information about purchasing hardware for Linux. (2007)
- HOWTO Encourage Women in Linux
- An excellent HOWTO aimed at male Linux enthusiasts who would like to see more women involved in Linux. It also contains good advice to LUGs
about encouraging new members.
- Linux Ext2fs Undeletion mini-HOWTO
- Latest revision is 1999; nothing more recent available.
- Linux IP Masquerade HOWTO
- This document describes how to enable the Linux IP Masquerade feature on a given Linux host. Last updated 2005.
- Plug-and-Play-HOWTO
- This HOWTO explains resources used in Plug-and-Play (PnP) such as addresses and interrupts; covers both the PCI bus (inherently PnP) and PnP on the old ISA bus. (2007)
- Linux Advanced Routing & Traffic Control HOWTO
- A very hands-on approach to iproute2, traffic shaping and netfiltering options in Linux. Translations available in Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean, Polish, and Spanish. (2002)
- Connecting X Terminals to Linux Mini-HOWTO
- This document describes how to connect X Terminals with a Linux host using nfs, xfs, xdm and xdmcp. Additionally, the document discusses configuration recommendations to optimize Linux for use as a host system on a network of thin clients. (2003)
- Linux Advocacy mini-HOWTO
- How the Linux community can effectively advocate the use of Linux. (2005) Complements the Linux User Group HOWTO
(http://www.tldp.org/ HOWTO/User-Group-HOWTO.html). This document has been translated into French, Japanese, Polish, Portugeuse, and Spanish.
- Linux Astronomy HOWTO
- Tips and resources to utilize Linux solutions in Astronomy. (2007)
- Linux PCMCIA HOWTO
- This document describes how to install and use PCMCIA card services for Linux, and answers some frequently asked questions. Latest version is v2.118, 2003.
- Optimal Use of Fonts on Linux - HOWTO
- A detailed font HOWTO for Linux. (2007)
- Modem-HOWTO
- A detailed document which covers selection, connecting, configuration and trouble-shooting analog modems for a PC. (2007)
- Managing Accurate Date and Time HOWTO
- Discusses the importance of keeping accurate computer time, time mechanisms and settings on Linux, time zones, accurate global time synchronization, the NTP (Network Time Protocol), and precise time
using the chrony program. This document is also available in French, Hungarian, Japanese, Russian, and Turkish. (2005)
- XFree86 Video Timings HOWTO
- Few bother with modelines anymore, but if you want to get the most from your monitor (or you're just a plain control
freak) this is the definitive reference. (2003)
- SoupToNuts
- A repository of technical articles (including firewalls, working with time on Linux, GMail, virtual filesystem), Linux tips, scripts, and example software covering Postfix, OpenSSH, C and C++, Live Linux CD, MySQL, SQLite, Berkeley DB, Bash and system administration.
- Desktop User Guide - GNOME Library
- *cool* This guide is a collection of documentation which details general use of the GNOME Desktop environment. Topics covered include sessions, panels, menus, file management, and preferences. Available in many different versions plus the nighly build version (the most current). Internationalization is excellent with many different translations.
- Linux Shell Scripting Tutorial - A Beginner's Handbook - Online Book
- This book is for students and Linux system administrators. It provides the skills to read, write, and debug Linux shell scripts using the Bash shell. This is a work in progress. (2009)
- Unixtips.org - he Source for Unix Tips
- A searchable database of UNIX tips organized by category.
- GNU Emacs Reference Card
- Covers the basic Emacs commands.
- Packt Publishing Book Store
- Packt is a unique IT publishing company with a focus on producing cutting-edge books for communities of developers, administrators, and newbies alike. There is a wide selection of open source books for purchase plus articles and tutorials available free online. This company has instituted an Open Source Project Royalty Scheme which will provide sustainable revenue for the projects they publish on.
- The GNU C Library Manual
- The GNU C library defines all of the library functions that are specified by the ISO C standard, as well as additional features specific to POSIX and other derivatives of the Unix operating system, and extensions specific to the GNU system.
- GNU Smalltalk User's Guide
- This document describes installing and operating the GNU Smalltalk programming language. (2008)
- POSTSCRIPT & GHOSTSCRIPT - Internet Resources
- A huge database of resources organized by category.
- Debian Reference
- *look* 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.
- Debian Wiki
- A resource site for Debian.
FAQs
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- Python Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Current version is 10971, 2007-08-24. Also available in Italian and Spanish.
- The Linux-Kernel Mailing List FAQ
- A detailed FAQ for Linux kernel developers. (2009)
- Faq-O-Matic Faq-O-Matic
- This site documents the Faq-O-Matic. The Faq-O-Matic is a CGI-based system that automates the process of maintaining a FAQ (or Frequently Asked Questions) list. Latest stable version is 2.721, 2004-08-21.
- Linux Gamers' FAQ
- An up-to-date FAQ on all aspects of Linux gaming. (2009)
- GnuPG - FAQ
- A question and answer document on all facets of GnuPG (GNU Privacy Guard), GNU's tool for secure communication
and data storage. Latest version 1.6.3, 2003-07-30. Also available in French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
- Internet FAQ Archives - Online Education
- An archive of Usenet FAQ postings plus FAQs from other sources. N.B.: There are Linux-related FAQs in the Documents link -
http://www.faqs.org/docs/ - but many of them have not been updated in a while.
- XFS FAQ
- A detailed document about the XFS filesystem; includes information on documentation, general info., functionality issues and potential problems and how to deal with them. (2009)
- The Rampantly Unofficial Linus Torvalds FAQ
- The title of this FAQ says it all. It's now somewhat dated, but interesting nonetheless. Translated into several languages.
- Majordomo Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- A comprehensive document about majordomo. Latest version is 1.244, 2001-10-20.
- Linux Return To Castle Wolfenstein FAQ
- Known issues and frequently asked questions for RTCW 1.41. (2004) According to the author the game was released in 2002-2003 and the FAQ is up-to-date. (2008)
- The Window Maker FAQ
- A collection of questions and answers about Window Maker; questions are routinely taken and added in from the
mailing lists and IRC forums.
- Fedora7/FAQ - Fedora Project Wiki
- A detailed FAQ on the latest Fedora release (Fedora7). (2007)
- The Unofficial Fedora FAQ
- Comprehensive FAQs for Fedora Core 1 to 10. Also has links to other Fedora-related help/support sites. Translated into many languages.
- 'Trusted Computing' FAQ - TC / TCG / LaGrande / NGSCB / Longhorn / Palladium / TCPA
- Excellent review of Trusted Computing Platform Alliance (TCPA) and Microsoft's Palladium and the threat to Linux and the open source movement. (2003) This document is a little dated, but unfortunately the problems identified here are still with us today. In other words Microsoft is still being a pain. (2007)
- Eric Raymond's FAQ Collection
- A collection of Linux-related FAQs plus some non-technical FAQs.
- CD-Recordable FAQ
- Updated every couple of months; available in a variety of languages including English, French, Hungarian Italian, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish.
- 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)
- Frequently Asked Questions about the GNU GPL - GNU Project - Free Software Foundation (FSF)
- *cool* A detailed FAQ about the GPL license; a "must read".
- Linux NFS FAQ
- A Linux NFS development web site; includes a FAQ which provides an introduction to NFS as implemented in the Linux
kernel and links to developers' sites, mailing list archives, and relevant RFCs (Request for Comments).
- Koha (Open Source Library System) FAQ
- All about Koha, the world's first open source intergrated library system developed in New Zealand and now found in
libraries around the world. (2009)
- The XML FAQ
- The latest version of this useful document is 4.56, 2007-08-08.
- The Linux FAQ
- A comprehensive FAQ which includes answers to the most common
questions asked about Linux.
- OpenSSH FAQ
- A comprehensive FAQ that covers all aspects of the SSH protocol suite of network connectivity tools. Also available in Dutch, French, German, Hungarian, and Japanese. (2005)
- Oracle FAQ
- A resource site for Oracle users. In addition to the FAQ, there are message boards, sample code, books, links, job listings, tools, USENET archives, mailing list archives, forums, scripts, and tools.
- PhpMyFAQ - Open Source FAQ System for PHP and MySQL
- *cool* An open source FAQ system using PHP and available for many databases. Excellent multilingual support - available in 36 languages. Latest release is 2.0.7, 2008-05-12.
- BashFaq
- *cool* This FAQ is based on frequently asked questions on the channel #bash on the IRC network. It's considered to be one of the best Bash FAQs available. (2009)
- Linux SATA RAID FAQ
- This document discusses SATA RAID controllers and how to differentiate true hardware RAID controllers from the software RAID controllers. (2008)
- 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. A little dated, but still contains useful stuff.
- refcards.com (tm) - The Source for Quick Reference Cards
- A collection of quick reference cards (browsable by subject category) focused mainly on Free and Open Source Software. Cards are in PDF format.
- Debian GNU/Linux Reference Card
- Provides new users of Debian GNU/Linux with concise, up-to-date information about the important commands in Debian. Internationalization is excellent: translated into 31 languages.
- Converting 78rpm records to Modern Media on Linux
- Documents how to convert 78rpm vinyl records to CD using Linux. There is not much information available on this
subject so this is a valuable resource. Last updated in 2002.
- The Gutenbrowser Handbook
- A cross-platform application to easily search, download and read free classic literature, in the form of electronic etexts. Classic books republished electronically by the Project Gutenberg. Latest stable release is 0.81, 2005-11-26.
- Documentation - GNU Project - Free Software Foundation (FSF)
- The main documentation site for the GNU Project; available in several languages.
- Loads of Linux Links
- This is the home page of the site you are using! :-)
- Linux StepByStep
- Guides to installing hardware and software on a Linux system.
- Linux Mobile Guide
- A guide for users of Linux and laptops, notebooks, PDAs and other mobile computers. Formerly
known as the Linux-Laptop-HOWTO. (2005)
- KDE Documentation
- THE site to visit for all KDE documentation.
- Documentation Project - The Apache HTTP Server Project
- Complete documentation for versions 1.3, 2.0, and 2.2 (current).
- OOoDocs.Org -- Open Office Documentation Project
- The Free and Open repository and development home for all documentation regarding the use, marketing, and
anything else about OpenOffice.
- Debian GNU/Linux -- Documentation
- *look* The main site for all Debian documentation.
- Motion Guide
- User guide for Motion software detector edited by Kenneth Lavrsen. Latest version of this guide is 3.2.11, 2008-09-21.
Meta Sites
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- The Linux Documentation Project (LDP)
- *look* The Linux Documentation Project develops free, high quality
documentation for the GNU/Linux OS including the creation of multilingual FAQs, HOWTOs and Guides.
- Single list of Linux HOWTOs
- An alphabetical list of HOWTOs available at the Linux Documentation Project (LDP).
- IceWalkers - Linux Software
- A searchable database of Linux software and HOWTOs. Also includes security alert information.
- TuxMobil HOWTOs and Guides for Linux
- Guides for Linux with laptops, notebooks, PDAs, mobile phones.
- Linux Howtos
- A lot of HOWTOs, tutorials and tips & tricks on Linux can be found here.
- FalkoTimme.com - Index of HOWTOs and Tutorials
- *look* This site offers a wide variety of Linux- and Open Source-related HOWTOs and tutorials.
- HowtoForge
- *look* 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.
- Linux Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and HOWTOs
- This site has HOWTOs and forums, organized by subject, FAQs, and Linux news.
- Everyday Linux HOWTOs
- A collection of HOWTOs on a variety of topics including: eyecandy, desktop, networking, graphics, and system administration.
- GNOME 2.24 Desktop Accessibility Guide
- This document describes how to configure, customize, and use the accessibility features of the GNOME 2.24 desktop. (2008)
- Gimp-Savvy.com - Learn the GIMP - Tutorials and Resources
- Tutorials and other resources for the GIMP can be found on this site.
- Linux Tutorial: Video, DVD, TV and Multimedia
- Linux video, DVD, TV, HDTV and Hauppauge WinTV PCI card use. Included in this tutorial are links to software, video formats and information pertaining to video multimedia on Linux. This page also includes
a tutorial on the use of the Hauppauge WinTV PCI card under Linux. (2007)
- DVD Ripping and Transcoding with Linux
- Last updated in 2002; author will not be updating this, but some of the information is still useful and not outdated. Note: this guide is not for the faint-hearted. It involves a lot of compiling code, installing
software, doing things on the command line. Also available in French, German, and Italian.
- Linux-tips.net
- Site contains tips, archives, forums and news.
- Linux.ie :: Articles
- Irish Linux Users' Group's helpful tutorials, tips, articles,
reviews.
- Understanding the Linux Virtual Memory Manager - Online Book
- A comprehensive guide to the Linux Virtual Memory Manager (VM) for the 2.4x and early versions of the 2.6 kernels. This book is part of Bruce Perens' Open Source Series published by Prentice-Hall. (2004) Available for download in PDF format.
Publications
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Online Zines
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- ACM Crossroads
- This online zine is a student-run publication of the ACM (Association for Computing Machinery). It provides students with accessible articles on a wide range of computer science related topics and, as well, provides a forum for students to share their work with others. The articles are of interest to a much broader audience.
- Linux Format
- A Linux news site which also features tutorials, forums, interviews and blogs.
- Sys Admin Magazine
- A journal for Linux and UNIX system administrators.
- PLoS - Public Library of Science
- This is a non-profit organization of scientists and physicians committed to making the world's scientific and medical literature a public resource. There are currently 7 online scientific and medical journals available on this site.
- Daily News - MozillaZine! Your Source for Mozilla News and Advocacy
- An independent Mozilla news, community and advocacy site. It has forums, a Knowledge Base ( documentation of Mozilla products and applications), nightlies (up-to-date downloads of Mozilla applications), and a chat area. Available
in many languages.
- MAKE: Technology On Your Time - makezine.com
- *cool* This online zine is devoted to all manner of DIY (Do-It-Yourself) projects, and it celebrates your right to tweak, hack, ... Lots of cool stuff here.
- Linux Magazine
- A magazine resource for Linux and Open Source in enterprise computing.
- Linux Gazette -- Making Linux a Little Bit More Fun
- *look* One of the premier Linux online zines; available in many languages.
- Linux Journal
- The original monthly Linux magazine since 1994.
- Welcome to Linux.com: Your Source for All Thinks Linux
- *look* 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.
- LinuxDevices - The embedded Linux portal
- *look* An excellent resource site for embedded Linux information.
- LinuxWorld Magazine
- Latest news and analysis of key Linux and open source technologies.
- Linux Productivity Magazine
- A Linux online magazine with each issue devoted to 1 topic. Some topics covered include: backups, IceWM, Lyx, Zope, VI and Vim, PostgreSQL, Perl Tk, the Picklist, Tripwire, IPTables, Gnumeric, UMENU, Perl, Gimp, a modern history of Linux, SpamAssassin, the Linux Desktop, and laptops.
- The phrack.com Homepage
- A hacker magazine by the community for the community; articles on a variety of tech issues including Linux as well as security issues.
- Python Journal
- Last issue volume 3(1); continued by The Python Papers.
- Full Circle Magazine
- The Ubuntu community magazine.
- First Monday
- An Internet-only, peer-review journal about the Internet and global information infrastructure. The first issue appeared on 1996-05-06. No subscription fee and all back issues are available in the archives.
- Malaysian OSS (MyOSS) Magazine
- A Malaysian publication which provides resources and information about Linux and Open Source with the aim to expand their use in the region; welcomes contributions from new and experienced users. Each issue is available in PDF format.
- PyZine.com | A Technical Journal for Python Developers
- A Python magazine. N.B.: The last issue is #8, October, 2005. The archives are still available.
- LinuxFrench.Net, Le WebMagazine du Libre
- French language zine about open source software.
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- The aim of this project is to increase the visibility and ease of use of open access scientific and scholarly journals thereby promoting their increased usage and impact.
- Free Software Magazine
- A monthly software magazine with in-depth articles about free software applications and political issues concerning free software.
- PCLinuxOS Magazine
- A magazine project sponsored by MyPCLinuxOS.com with articles primarily geared to those who are using the PCLinuxOS distribution. Available in an online version and downloadable PDF format.
- The Python Papers
- A free e-journal, which includes academic and industry article on
Python. There is a wide variety of content covering Python User Groups from around the world, conferences and other events, open source projects and the use of Python in commercial organisations. Continues Python Journal.
- The H: Security News and Open Source Developments
- *look* 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.
- Linux Pro Magazine
- This Linux magazines has articles on a wide variety of subjects as well as news, reviews, and resources. It provides practical, hands-on information for both the Linux professional and home user.
- International Free and Open Source Software Law Review
- A bi-annual, peer reviewed journal that specializes in free and open source software legal issues.
Books
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- The Zope Book
- The best documentation available for Zope. Links to the 2.5 and 2.6 editions can be found here. Available online and in PDF format.
- IBM Redbooks
- *look* A wide variety of computer topics, including Linux; Redbooks, Redpapers, and Technotes; available in PDF format; paper copies can be ordered.
- The GNU Privacy Handbook
- A comprehensive guide to GnuPG.
- Introduction to Data Communications - Online Book
- For Linux users; dated (2000), but basic information on networking and communications is still valid.
- Maximum RPM; Taking the Red Hat Package Manager to the Limit - Online Book
- *look* The classic book on building RPMs. (Red Hat, 2000).
- Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference - Online Book
- *cool* A compact (170 pages) yet comprehensive guide to everyday Ubuntu use. Downloadable in PDF format. (2008)
- Grokking the GIMP - Learning Advanced Image Editing Techniques - Online Book
- New Riders, 2000. This book is now out-of-print, but the online version is still available. Although a little dated, it still contains useful information.
- Debian Developer's Reference
- The purpose of this document is to provide an overview of the recommended procedures and the available resources for Debian developers. Available for download in PDF format. This guide has been translated into French. Latest version of this guide: 2009-04-03.
- The Linux Cookbook - Tips and Techniques for Everyday Use
- No Starch Press, 2002.
- The Open Book Project
- This project is aimed at the educational community and seeks to encourage and coordinate collaboration among
students and teachers for the development of high quality, freely distributable textbooks and educational materials on a wide range of topics.
- Life with Qmail
- A comprehensive guide to qmail. (2007)
- Linux-Books Online
- Subject-organized database which points to Linux books available at
Amazon.com.
- The redhat.com Red Hat Documentation Page
- *look* One of the primary sites for Red Hat documentation. Includes manuals, books, and technical whitepapers. Available in HTML or PDF format.
- Documentation of the GNU Project: GNU Press -- Published Books and Documentation
- A list of published books and documentation of the GNU project; also available in Spanish.
- PHP: PHP Manual
- Complete online version available in several languages
- GNU Autoconf, Automake and Libtool Book
- *look* 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.
- The Revised Slackware Book Project
- A comprehensive guide to Slackware available in a variety of formats including HTML, DocBook source, PostScript, and PDF; translations of this book to non-English languages are well underway. (2005)
- Linux Installation and Getting Started - by Matt Welsh
- Classic introductory Linux book which remains useful. (1998)
- Linux From Scratch - Online Book
- Derived from the popular Linux-From-Scratch-HOWTO, this book describes the process of creating a Linux system
from scratch from an already installed Linux distribution, using nothing but the sources of software that are needed. (2005)
- The Art Of Unix Programming
- An online book by Eric Raymond with assistance
from the Unix community. Prentice-Hall, 2003.
- GTK+ / Gnome Application Development - Online Book
- This book is about Gnome from a developer's point of view; it describes how to write a Gnome application using the Gnome libraries and tools. Published by New Riders. An Italian translation is available.
- Firestarter Linux Firewall
- Easy to use graphical tools for setting up, administrating and monitoring firewalls for Linux machines. It supports the 2.4 and 2.6 kernels, and is translated into 38 languages. This is a GNOME application, but can be used on KDE and other desktop environments, servers and gateways. Latest stable release is 1.03, 2005-01-29. N.B.: There are still lots of daily downloads of this software at SourceForge.net.
- Free Software Sticker Book
- *cool* This book includes a set of stickers related to free software projects. Both volumes can be downloaded in PDF format. (2008)
- Command Prompt, Inc. - Practical PostgreSQL - Online Book
- O'Reilly Books, 2002.
- The Big Book of Linux Ada Programming - Online Book
- An invaluable resource for information on the Ada programming language for Linux. N.B.: some sections have not been written yet. Latest update is 2007.
- Embedding Perl in HTML with Mason (The Mason Book) - Online Book
- O'Reilly, 2002.
- PowerDNS Manual
- A detailed manual for PowerDNS, an advanced, high performance authoritative nameserver with a host of backends.
- Linux Newbie Administrator Guide
- A complete reference guide for new Linux users who wish to set up and administer their own Linux home computer, workstation or home network. Translated into many languages. A little dated (2004), but most of the information is still useful.
- Rute User's Tutorial and Exposition - Online Book
- An excellent book on system administration for popular Linux distributions by Paul Sheer. New users can use as a tutorial; advanced
administrators as a reference book. (2002)
- PostgreSQL Book by Bruce Momjian -- Online Book
- Addison-Wesley, 2000; contains updates and new chapters for
an upcoming edition.
- The Art of Community - Online Book
- *cool* Jono Bacon, Community Manager for Ubuntu, is the author of this useful book, which discusses the expertise required to recruit members, motivate them, manage them, and make them happy to be part of your free and open source community. He also examines the information needed, ranging from software tools to conflict resolution skills. This is an important book for the Linux community. The PDF download can be found just above the Comments Section. It can also be purchased from O'Reilly. (2009)
- Beginning Perl by Simon Cozens - Online Book
- Wrox Press, 2000; PDF format.
- Programming in Emacs Lisp (Second Edition) - Online Book -
- Free Software Foundation, 2002.
- Linux in the Workplace - Online Book
- No Starch Press, 2002.
- Open Source Development with CVS
- PDF format; 3rd edition, 2003. Translations available in German, Korean, and Japanese. Note: the 1st edition is available
in a variety of formats, including online HTML.
- MozillaBook: A User's Guide for Mozilla
- For the beginning and intermediate user.
- Creating XPCOM Components - Online Book
- This online book by Doug Turner and Ian Oeschger is about Gecko and
creating XPCOM components for Gecko-based applications. (2003)
- DocBook XSL: The Complete Guide
- Sagehill Publishing, 4th edition, 2007.
- Data Structures and Algorithms with Object-Oriented Design Patterns in Python - Online Book
- Online book by Bruno R. Preiss. (2003)
- Dive Into Python
- A book for experienced programmers. Current to Python version 5.4. Translated into several languages. (2004)
- Why's (Poignant) Guide to Ruby - Online Book
- A work-in-progress online Ruby book for beginning coders which reads like an illustrated novel.
- DocBook Homepage
- The official home page for DocBook: The Definitive Guide.
- Secure Programming for Linux and Unix HOWTO--Creating Secure Software - Online Book
- This book provides a set of design and implementation guidelines for writing secure programs for Linux and Unix systems. Also available in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. (2003)
- Linuxtopia - On-line Linux and Open Source Technology Books and HOWTO Guides
- *look* 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.
- The Linux System Administrators' Guide
- An introduction to system administration of a Linux system for novices. (2003)
- Byte of Python - Python Book / Python Tutorial
- A tutorial and guide to Python 2.0 and Python 3.0 for all levels of programmers. There are many translations available. Available online or downloadable PDF. (2008)
- Using the GNU Compiler Collection (GCC)
- A manual on how to use the GNU compilers, their features and
incompatibilities, and how to report bugs.
- Version Control with Subversion -- Online Book
- An online book about Subversion, a version control system. Available as an HTML or PDF version for online viewing or download. Latest versions available are: Subversion 1.4 2007 and Subversion 1.5, 2008.
- Against Intellectual Monopoly - Online Book
- This book demonstrates why "Intellectual Property", otherwise known as Intellectual Monopoly, does not foster and protect innovation like the IP pundits claim. PDF format only. (2007)
- ConsortiumInfo.org - ODF vs. OOXML: War of the Words (an eBook)
- *cool* Andy Updegrove, a well-known standards guru and blogger, is the author of this eBook project which documents the history and process of the ODF (Open Document Format) vs. OOXML (the Microsoft answer to ODF). This is a work in progress. He invites people to share their knowledge and insight on this subject by posting comments publicly on his blog or via email. An invaluable resource on this important topic. (2007-2008)
- Version Control with SVK - Online Book
- This is the online home of Version Control with SVK, a free book about SVK, a new version control system designed to supplant everything else out there. This book is a work-in-progress for version 1.04 of SVK. SVKA is Perl-based, decentralized revision control system which uses Subversion's underlying file system.
- Beyond Linux From Scratch (BLFS) Book -- Online Book
- This book continues the Linux From Scratch book; includes information on networking, X support, sound support and printer and scanner support; also available in French, Italian, Russian, and Spanish. (2007)
- Debian GNU/Linux Desktop Survival Guide - Online Book
- *look* A comprehensive book by Graham Williams that covers all the major applications in Debian; a work in progress with frequent updates and revisions.
- Slackware Linux Basics - Online Book
- This book is an introduction to the Slackware distribution. It particularly targets people with little or no Linux experience. It covers installation, basic Linux commands, and the configuration of Slackware Linux. Available online or in PDF format for Slackware 10.2 and 12.0. (2008)
- The Cluetrain Manifesto: The End of Business as Usual - Online Book
- How the Internet will change business and our lives forever. A classic. (2001)
- C++ GUI Programming with Qt 3 - Online Book
- See download section for both a PDF version and the source
document; Prentice-Hall Profession Technical Reference, 2004. N.B.: This link will be removed as soon as the "C++ GUI
Programming with Qt 4" book is available online.
- Wireless Networking in the Developing World - Online Book
- *cool* A practical guide to planning and building inexpensive telecommunications infrastructure;
particularly suitable for people who have little or no Internet access. Available in PDF format only. Site has
a wiki and mailing list. (2nd edition, 2007)
- Knowing Knoppix; the beginner's guide to the Linux that runs from a CD
- A beginner-friendly help book for Knoppix; based on version 3.3;
available in PDF format only.
- Practical mod_perl - Online Book
- Available in HTML and PDF version, along with the source code;
distributed under the CreativeCommons Attribution Share-Alike license. O'Reilly, 2003.
- LWN: Linux Device Drivers - Online Book
- Current as of the 2.6.10 kernel; available in PDF format; O'Reilly, 2005. See the LWN 2.6 API changes page (http://lwn.net/Articles/2.6-kernel-api) for information on subsequent changes.
- Dive Into Greasemonkey - Online Book
- A book about programming with Greasemonkey, a Firefox extension. (2005)
- Groklaw - The Daemon, the GNU & the Penguin - Online Book
- *cool* A comprehensive history of Free and Open Source by Dr. Peter Salus. (2005-2007)
- Inkscape: Guide to a Vector Drawing Program - Online Book
- An Inkscape reference book, which documents Inkscape versions 0.46 and 0.47. Available online or in PDF format. Translated into French, Italian, and Spanish. (2009, 3rd edition).
- How to Build Your Own PC - Save A Buck And Learn A Lot - Online Book
- *look* 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)
- The TCP/IP Guide - Online Book
- *cool* One of the best sources for information on the TCP/IP protocol available today; written in a clear,
concise manner, and is suitable both for the expert as well as the beginner. (2005)
- Producing Open Source Software
- *look* 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)
- Asterisk Documentation Project - Asterisk: The Future of Telephony--Online Book
- *look* 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.
- Innovation Happens Elsewhere; Open Source as a Business Strategy - Online Book
- Aimed primarily at business executives who need to understand the basic concepts of open source and how it will benefit their companies. This book is also useful for engineers who find themselves working in an open
source work environment. (2005)
- Security Engineering ; A Guide to Building Dependable Distributed Systems - Online Book
- *look* 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.
- Linux Kernel in a Nutshell - Online Book
- This book is a comprehensive overview of kernel configuration and building by Greg Kroah-Hartman, one of the leading Linux kernel developers. It is available for free download in either PDF or DocBook format for the entire book, or by the individual chapter from this site. (O'Reilly, 2006)
- VoIP-4D Primer - Online Book
- This guide, geared to both technical and non-technical readers, deals with building voice infrastructure. The examples
in this guide provide essential background for building low-cost telephony systems. Available for download [1.8 MB] in Arabic, English, French, and Spanish. (2006)
- The Hardware Book (HwB)
- *look*A free reference guide to electronics. It contains a huge collection of hardware specifications and information for connectors, computers, adapters, cables, and circuits.
- How to Think Like a (Python) Programmer--Online Book
- The goal of this book is to teach you to think like a computer scientist within the context of learning the Python computer language. Green Tea Press 2007
- Linux-Books.us - Free Linux Books
- A selection of Linux books available for download. There are also links on this site to programming and database books.
- How to Participate in the Linux Community | Linux Developer Network -- Online Book
- A guide to the kernel development process by Jon Corbet, Executive Editor of LWN. The purpose of this document is to help developers (and their managers) work with the development community with a minimum of frustration. (2008)
- Git Community Book
- *look* 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.
- The Public Domain: Enclosing the Commons of the Mind - Online Book
- *cool* This book takes a coherent look at the development of intellectual monopolies in recent times, and how the ideas of open source can free the digital commons from these monopolies. Available for download in PDF format or online. (2009)
- Pro Git - Online Book
- This book is about all aspects of Git, the version control system developed by Linus Torvalds. On this site you can find the full, online content of the book, a blog with tips and updates about Git, the book, and open source projects related to Git or referenced in the book. Apress, 2009
- O'Reilly Open Books Project
- *cool* In partnership with Creative Commons and the Internet Archive, O'Reilly has made available a collection of programming, open source, and Linux-related books for download in PDF format. Most are in English, but there are some available in German and Polish. N.B.: Some of these books are older, but I applaud this initiative by O'Reilly, and hope newer books will be added to this collection.
- Dive Into Python 3
- This book covers Python 3 and its differences from Python 2. Available for download in HTML or PDF format. Translated into Italian and Spanish. (2009)
- Linux Shell Scripting Tutorial - A Beginner's Handbook - Online Book
- This book is for students and Linux system administrators. It provides the skills to read, write, and debug Linux shell scripts using the Bash shell. This is a work in progress. (2009)
- GNU/Linux Advanced Administration - Online Book
- *cool* This is an excellent Linux system administration book published by the Free Technology Academy. It covers topics such as networking, server and data administration, the kernel, security, clustering, configuration, tuning, optimization, migration and coexistence with non-Linux systems. Available as a PDF download (18.8 Mb). (2009)
- PostgreSQL Wiki - User Documentation and Contributor Collaboration
- *cool* An excellent, up-to-date site for PostgreSQL documentation,
including tutorials, installation guides, known bugs and fixes, cookbooks,
reference manuals/guides, books and lots of related resources. User documentation is also available in Chinese, French, Japanese, and Spanish.
- Linux Security Documentation and Resources
- *cool* A comprehensive resouce centre; includes FAQs/HOWTOs, forums, whitepapers, resources on firewalls, host security, cryptography, network security, intrusion detection, securing Linux systems, a quick reference guide, and an administrator's guide.
- The Linux Tutorial
- *look* An in-depth and easy to understand introduction to Linux with numerous tutorials and HOWTOs on a wide variety of subjects.
- Python 2.6.2 Documentation
- The main documentation site for Python.
- Lea (Linux Entre Amis), site d'aide Linux francophone
- A French Linux tips site; includes resources, forums, mailing
lists, drivers, software apps., glossary, kernel information.
- Start linux - Your Guide to starting Linux
- Loads of tutorials, HOW-TOs, tips, and reviews.
- Knoppix Linux
- A resource site for Knoppix users, developers and testers. Has an
extensive documentation section.
- Linux Resources
- Collection of Linux-related tutorials organized by subject category.
- Computer Technology Documentation Project (CTDP) Linux Operating Systems Section
- *cool* Features Augustin Velasco's Linux Manual (4 volumes), Linux Users' Guide, How Linux Works Guide, Linux Files and Command
Reference, HOWTOs, Linux Startup Manual, and Linux Programmer's Guide - all available online or in PDF format.
- Adding WhatsThis Help To KDE Applications
- "A Non-Programmer's Guide to Participating in KDE, Part 1" A
tutorial about contributing to KDE's online documentation. Also available
in Spanish.
- How to Evaluate Open Source Software / Free Software (OSS/FS) Programs
- *look* A comprehensive document that organizations should use when evaluating
OSS/FSS software. (2007)
- GNU Scientific Library -- Reference Manual
- A collection of numerical routines for scientific computing.
- Debian GNU/Linux System Administration Resources
- Tips and resources specifically for Debian system administrators.
- Debian GNU/Linux 4.0 (Etch) -- Installation Guide
- Install instructions and downloadable files for all supported architectures. Available in many languages.
- Advanced Bash-Scripting Guide
- An in-depth exploration of the art of shell scripting. (2008)
- TuxMobil: Linux and (Cellular) Phones
- Links to usage documentation about Linux with different mobile phones and Linux software applications for mobile phones.
- SUSE Linux Administrative Guide
- *cool* A comprehensive SUSE guide for version 9.3.
- Fedora Documentation Project
- The main site for Fedora documentation.
- Fedora 9 Installation Guide
- A guide to help the user with some common configuration and installation tasks for Fedora 9 (Sulphur). (2008)
- Git Magic
- An introductory guide to git with lots of examples of how to get things done. Translated into Chinese. Also available in PDF format, as a Debian package (testing and unstable), and an Ubuntu package (Jaunty Jackalope).
- IBM developerWorks Article - "Manage Source Code Using Git"
- How to install and use Git, a distributed SCM tool used by Linus and other Linux kernel developers, and many other FOSS projects. (2006)
- BackSpace and Delete Configuration for Linux (VT, xterm, bash, tcsh, netscape and more)
- Excellent guide to keymapping.
- Iptables Tutorial 1.2.2
- *look* The aim of this tutorial is to explain iptables in a complete and simple way. Also available in Chinese, French, Japanese, and Spanish. (2006)
- Linux Audio Users Guide
- *cool* A comprehensive site of HOWTOs and FAQs and other basic documentation. The documentation found on this site mostly deals with sound drivers, recording, MIDI and music production techniques for a GNU/Linux environment.
- YoLinux Tutorial - Software Development on Linux
- *look* 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)
- The Independent Qt Tutorial
- A comprehensive tutorial with lots of examples and links to the official Qt documentation. French and Italian translations available. Available online and as an an archive for downloading and off-line browsing. (2006)
- Introduction to Mozilla - A Manual for First Time Users
- A guide for Mozilla 1.5 in PDF and web formats; available
in English, Dutch, French, German and Spanish.
- Ubuntu Guides
- *cool* This is the main page for accessing detailed guides to the various Ubuntu versions from 5.10 (Breezy Badger) to 9.10 (Karmic Koala). This is essential reading for Ubuntu users. All guides are translated into many languages.
- About Debian
- A step-by-step guide on installing Linux software for servers and network installation along with set up for beginners with instructions on configuring a home server. Other Debian resources are included on this site.
- Beginner FLTK Tutorial
- A useful tutorial for those just starting with FLTK. (2005)
- Zaurus User Group :: Zaurus Users Unite!
- Site contains forums, mailing lists, FAQs, HOWTOs, reviews and
Zaurus-related resources.
- Linux Journal Article - "Inside TLDP"
- A behind-the-scenes look at the history and evolution of the Linux Documentation Project. (2004)
- IBM developerWorks - Open Source Projects - System Recovery with Knoppix
- Using Knoppix as a system recovery tool (or what to do when good disks go bad). This article is a little dated (2003), but still useful.
- IBM developerWorks : Open source : Technical Library
- Meta site. Free online tutorials, articles and other resources on a wide variety of open source topics, including LPI (Linux Professional Institute) exam prep (101 and 102), Linux sockets, XML, User-Mode Linux. Free registration required.
- The netfilter/iptables project
- *look* The premier site for information on Linux firewalls and routers; contains extensive documentation in many languages, mailing lists, downloads, security information, and news.
- GIMP - Tutorials
- A fine selection of tutorials for the beginner to the expert; also
tutorials for photo editing, web and script authoring.
- Documentation for Ubuntu
- The official documentation site for Ubuntu, Kubuntu, and Xubuntu; server and packaging guides can be found here as well. See also the link to the community-contributed documentation on the Ubuntu wiki @ https://help.ubuntu.com/community/.
- Official Gentoo Documentation
- The official site for Gentoo documentation; available in many languages.
- Programming in C -- UNIX System Calls and Subroutines using C
- An online manual for C; last substantial update in 1999, however still relevant except the section on The Common
Desktop Environment (CDE) which should be ignored.
- Rosetta Stone for Unix
- A Sysadmin's Unixersal Translator; a handy reference chart of
equivalences of commands and tasks in various Unices.
- IBM developerWorks - Open Source Tutorials and Projects
- Resources for open source development and implementation.
- Writing an ALSA Driver
- A comprehensive guide to writing an ALSA (Advanced Linux Sound
Architecture) driver. (2007)
- Linux command line tips
- A table of handy commands + descriptions; organized by broad subject.. Also available in a variety of languages including: Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (simplified), Hungarian, Polish, Japanese, Russian, Srpski jesik (Serbian), and Spanish.
- Heiner's SHELLdorado
- *cool* A comprehensive shell scripting resource site for UNIX.
- Linux Journal Tutorial - Learning to Use X11
- A tutorial discussing how to use X11 fully and effectively.
- FreeOS
- A resource centre for free operating systems.
- The QWireless Handbook
- A x86 and iPaq (palmtop) app analyzing wireless LANs; handbook covers
installation, general use and data structures.
- U n i x Power
- A Unix information portal; includes FAQs, beginner information, security, news, and magazines and publications.
- Zb - z a z z y b o b . c o m
- *look* A "must see" Linux information site with an emphasis on scripting and general Linux tips.
- LinuxPlanet - Tutorials - Linux Partitions: A Primer - Hard Drive Basics
- Contains basic information on Linux partitions; information is still relevant. (2002)
- Debian GNU/Linux FAI Guide (Fully Automatic Installation)
- *cool* This comprehensive manual includes information on installation, planning and creating the configuration and how to deal with errors. (2007)
- Firefox Add-ons (Extensions)
- An extensive list of currently available Firefox extensions organized by broad subject category. Each entry has
a short annotation, a download link, file size, version number and update date. Also included are themes, dictionaries, search engines, and plugins. A multilingual site. A warning note: be aware that some of the add-ons are proprietary. Check the licenses before downloading.
- Introduction to Linux; A Hands-On Guide
- *look* An excellent guide for Linux beginners as well as a reference tool for more advanced users. (2008)
- Coasterless DVD Burning
- A detailed tutorial on DVD burning for the beginner. (2005)
- OSRC: The Operating System Resource Center
- *cool* Extensive information about booting, file systems, memory, architecture, and interfacing with other devices; divided into hardware and software sections.
- Gentoo Linux Handbook
- A centralized documentation source for the Gentoo distribution; available for specific architectures. The handbook has been translated into many languages.
- Fedora Installation Guide
- A detailed guide to the install process for Fedora Core 8 and 7 as well as older versions. Available in many languages.
- ZopeWiki
- This site houses most Zope-related wikis since 2006.
- Blender Wiki
- The primary site for Blender (a graphics animation and video production program) documentation. Contains user
and developer documentation, as well as Bender Wiki writer's documenation.
- Blender 3D: Noob to Pro
- A set of Blender tutorials for all levels of users.
- Vim as an XML Editor
- A detailed guide to XML editing using Vim.
- Grip User's Guide
- A comprehensive guide to Grip, a cd-player and cd-ripper for the Gnome desktop. (2004)
- Grub From the Ground Up
- A guide to the Grub bootloader. (2005)
- GIMP Documentation
- *cool* User manuals for the following GIMP versions: 2.6 (work in progress), 2.4, and 2.2. Manuals are available in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Polish, and Spanish.
- Fortran 90 for the Fortran 77 Programmer
- This tutorial eases the transition from the common and popular programming language Fortran 77 to the more modern Fortran 90. Now that free Fortran 95 compilers are getting pretty solid, this tutorial becomes relevant for free software programmers. (2006)
- Vim Cookbook
- This manual contains instructions for doing both simple and complex operations with VIM.
- Kernel Hackers' Guide to Git
- A cookbook of recipes for getting up and running with git, Linus' source code management (SCM) software. (2008)
- A Guide to Building Secure Web Applications and Web Services
- A massive document covering all aspects of web application and web service security; published by the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP). (2006) Current stable version is 2.0 (2006) ; 3.0 is the draft version (2006). Also available in Japanese and Spanish.
- XFig User Manual
- A documentation guide for XFig. Latest version is 3.2.5, 2007-03-31. Also available in Japanese.
- The Definitive Guide to VoIP for Linux Users | VoIP Now
- *look* A comprehensive guide to the best VoIP resources. (2008)
- Quick Toots
- Articles about Linux audio applications.
- Tombuntu
- A Ubuntu and Linux news site. There are also Linux and Ubuntu tips, software reviews, and tutorials.
- GNOME Library - Administrators
- It includes the "GNOME 2.14 Desktop System Administration Guide", the "Desktop Administrators' Guide to GNOME Lockdown and Preconfiguration", and the "Gnome Display Manager Reference Manual". Available in ~ 50 languages.
- SUSEGeek
- Articles, HOWTOs, tips, tutorials, and troubleshooting for SUSE and openSUSE.
- All About Linux
- *cool* Helpful tips and tricks in using and administering Linux.
- Packaging Guidelines - Fedora Project
- A collection of guidelines for writing Fedora packages. Last updated 2007-04-17.
- LWN: KHB (Kernel Hacker's Bookshelf) - A Filesystems Reading List
- An annotated list of key file system papers and books. Even though this list is a little dated (2006), it is still a useful resource to consult.
- Ubuntu Geek
- Tips, HOWTOS, tutorials, and articles about Ubuntu Linux. Organized by broad subject categories.
- AusCERT UNIX and Linux Security Checklist v3.0
- A concise guide to securely running Linux and UNIX systems. It targets system administrators in organizations of all sizes. (2007)
- A Quick Guide to GPLv3 - Free Software Foundation
- *cool* This guide provides developers with an easy-to-understand overview of the major changes in the revised license. It goes through each new feature one by one, clearly describing how it works. Also available in PDF or reStructuredText (tarball) formats. (2009)
- All about Linux: 10 Seconds Guide to Bash Shell Scripting
- A concise reference guide to writing Bash scripts. (2005)
- Version Management with CVS - Online Manual
- This is the official manual for CVS; commonly known as "the Cederqvist" (after the primary author, Per Cederqvist), the manual covers repositories, branches, and file maintenance; includes reference material for both CVS users and CVS repository administrators. (2008)
- Welcome to The PC Guide!
- A detailed PC hardware information guide presented in an excellent, easy-to-understand style. The latest full version of this guide is 2001, but a lot of the information is still relevant and there have been some recent updates.
- ESR's Guide to Hacking With GPS
- An introductory guide to writing GPS-aware software; includes basic information about GPS. (2005) N.B.: This is still a useful guide despite the date. Some links are no longer working
- BIOS from A to Z
- *look* An in-depth guide to the BIOS chip; covers the basics, tuning, settings, updating, and the Golden Rules. (2006)
- Vimdoc
- A central repository of Vim documentation; includes help files in Bahasa Indonesia, French, Japanese, and Russian.
- FreeSoftware Magazine Tutorial - Writing Device Drivers in Linux
- *cool* "Do you pine for the nice days of Minix-1.1, when men were men and wrote their own device
drivers?" - Linus Torvalds. Here's your chance to do just that! A detailed tutorial on how to write device drivers like kernel developers. (2006)
- ONLamp.com Article - "Rethinking Community Documentation"
- An in-depth look at the present and future state of community online documentation for free and open source
software projects. The author also discusses the continuing role of books in the documentation process. (2006). This is still an important issue for the FOSS community today. (2009
- Setting Up Subversion
- The primary focus of this concise guide is on obtaining, building, configuring, and using a Subversion repository. (2006)
- Writing udev Rules
- This document introduces the main concepts of udev rule writing. udev is a file system replacement for DevFS on the Linux 2.6 kernel series and beyond. (2006)
- Postfix Wiki
- A wealth of online resources about Postfix can be found here including the source code and excellent documentation.
- Linsec.ca
- This site contains primarily security-related articles, tips, and advice. Also included are tips for using LDAP as an address book, Mac OS X tips, book reviews, and software reviews.
- Open of Course - Free Open Content Courses and Tutorials
- A multilingual portal of free online Linux and open source software courses and tutorials.
- 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 debiantutorials.org Homepage
- A tutorial and information site to assist users in switching from Windows to the Debian Linux desktop without "geekness".
- Fedora 8 Installation Guide
- A guide to help the user with some common installation tasks for Fedora 8 (Werewolf). (2008)
- A Practical Guide to GPL Compliance - Software Freedom Law Center
- *look* 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)
- Linux Config
- A website that promotes Free Software and GNU/Linux. This site has Linux administration and configuration articles, tutorials, and guides plus the latest Linux news.
- Asterisk Guru - Tutorials and HOWTOs for the Asterisk PBX and VoIP in General
- A resource site for Asterisk, Linux PBX software for VoIP networks, as well as general information on VoIP. This site has tutorials, user forums, reviews, tools, and a database of VoIP providers organized by country.
- Documentation for the X Window System Version 11 Release 6.9 and 7.0 (X11R6.9/X11R7.0)
- The documentation site for X.Org. Information is available either online or in PDF format.
- XML Tutorial
- *cool* One of the best XML tutorials available for both the beginner and the advanced user.
- IPTables Tutorial
- *look* One of the best iptables tutorials available. (2007)
- OpenGL Video Tutorial
- *cool* An OpenGL/GLUT tutorial for C++. It's designed for beginners, but advanced enough for experienced developers. Includes both video and text versions. (2007)
- Debian Linux Kernel Handbook
- The main goal of this handbook is to serve as a single access point to all kernel-related documentation. It contains the information about the Debian packaging of Linux kernel for the Etch release of Debian (version 4.0). (2008)
- 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)
- FOSSwire
- This site offers articles, news, and tutorials about free and open source software for both the individual and enterprise/business user.
- Linux Loop
- This site keeps the user "In the Loop" with Linux news, reviews, guides, and tutorials.
- GNOME Documentation Library
- The central documentation site for the GNOME project. Includes documentation for users, system administrators and developers. Translated (or partially translated) into 50 languages.
- Linux Man Pages
- *cool* A searchable, online Linux documentation site containing the Linux manual (man) pages.
- The Linux Terminal - a Beginners' Bash | Malta Linux User Group
- This useful tutorial explains to non-technical users the basics of how to use the Bash shell.
- GNU GRUB (0.97) Simplified for Newbies
- An excellent tutorial for beginners (or those who want a refresher) on the GRUB boot loader. (2007) N.B.: Version 0.97 is currently in feature freeze. GRUB2 is the next version, and according to the developers it is "usable, but we are
still making incompatible changes from time to time. Stabilizing the features is planned in November, 2008".
- Linux Tips
- A tips and tricks information site for all levels of Linux users. This site has a search function and organizes the tips into subject categories convenient for browsing.
- Dev Shed - Open Source Web Development Tutorials
- Web development tutorial site. Includes tutorials, articles, and forums on many topics including: Administration, AJAX, Apache, DHTML, Java, MySQL, Perl, Python, Security, XML, and Zope.
- Bash Guide for Beginners
- A detailed, practical guide to Bash that provides real-life instead of theoretical examples, which is particularly helpful for those new to Bash. The author has a lot of experience as a Linux user, system administrator, and trainer. (2008)
- Linux Command Line
- A table of Linux commands (with brief descriptions for each command) organized into broad subject categories. A multilingual site.
- Field Guide to Firefox 3
- *cool* A detailed guide to the new features in Firefox version 3.
- What Every Programmer Should Know About Memory
- *cool* A comprehensive document on how memory and software interact. This is a nine-part series that deals with topics such as: CPU caches, Virtual memory, NUMA systems, cache optimization, multi-threaded optimizations, memory performance tools, and future technologies. Links to the other parts of the series can be found at the end of part 1. (2007)
- GTK+ and Glade3 GUI Programming Tutorial - Parts 1-3
- This three-part series on Glade 3 covers the following topics: Part 1 - designing a user interface using Glade 3; Part 2 - choosing a programming language for GTK+ development; and Part 3 - writing a basic program to implement the Glade file. Glade is a RAD tool to enable quick & easy development of user interfaces for the GTK+ toolkit and the GNOME desktop environment. (2008)
- Geek. com Article - "How to Build and Customize Your Own PBX with Asterisk"
- This excellent article will get you up and running your own PBX telephony system in an hour or two. (2008)
- FLOSS Manuals
- This site offers documentation manuals for a wide variety of free software. Some of the subjects include: audio editing, video, graphic design, office, translation, file sharing, streaming, and media players. The website is also available in Dutch and Finnish. These manuals can either be downloaded in PDF format or read online.
- GIMP Tutorials and Useful Snippets
- *cool* A large database of GIMP tutorials searchable by subject category. Translated into Dutch, French, German, Polish, and Spanish.
- 12 Tips for Writing Free Software Documentation
- Bruce Byfield gives excellent advice for writing software documentation. (2008)
- MySQL Documentation
- The main documentation site for MySQL. It contains links to the various versions of the MySQL Reference Manual. Excellent multilingual support.
- Freedom Task Force (FTF) - Building Legal Infrastructure for Your Free Software Project
- This guide has practical tips on how Free Software projects can consolidate their legal position. It includes information about setting up legal entities, dealing with copyright issues, managing trademarks, and best practices for project management. Also available in Dutch, French, German,and Greek. (2009)
- BlenderNation
- The central news site for Blender, the free, open source 3D graphics creation suite. This site also has a nice selection of tutorials.
- Command-line Fu
- A comprehensive repository of the coolest and most useful Linux/UNIX commands submitted by users.
- Fortran 90 Tutorial
- A comprehensive tutorial on Fortran 90. (2009)
- Tux Training
- *look* A community software documentation repository. This is a treasure trove of information.
- Welcome to LinuxLaboratory
- The main purpose of this site is to house republished versions of Linux-related articles that the site maintainer has written for various publishers like O'Reilly, Linux.com (the old one, not the one that the LinuxFoundation now runs), TUX Magazine, Python Magazine, php|architect Magazine, Linux Magazine, and others.
- Free Linux Tutorials
- A collection of tutorials and tips written by a Linux user who wants to share what he has learned with other users. N.B.: parts of this site are still under construction and will be available soon.
- Unixmen
- A Linux documentation site specializing in HOWTOs and tutorials. In addition, this site has Linux news, forums, information about some Linux distributions, and a download section.
- Qt Online Reference Documentation
- *cool* The principal site for all Qt-related documentation.
- Command Line Cheatsheet
- A handy list of Linux commands with a short explanation of what each does. This list is organized into broad subject categories for ease of use.
- Udev: Introduction to Device Management In Modern Linux Systems
- This article clearly explains all aspects of Udev, the device manager for the Linux 2.6 kernel series. (2009)
- Hg Init: a Mercurial Tutorial
- This is a 6-part tutorial on using Mercurial, a revision control system. It also includes a section on how it differs from Subversion. (2010)
- The Newbie's Guide to Hacking the Linux Kernel | TuxRadar Linux
- Greg Kroah-Hartman, a prominent kernel developer, outlines what it takes to for newbies to patch the Linux kernel. (2010)
Emulation and Simulation
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
Palm Platform
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- ACCESS Developer Network
- ACCESS Developer Network (ADN) is a global program connecting developers to tools, technical information, comprehensive support, and distribution channels. ADN provides technical and business development support to
assist mobile developers in launching applications and services for Garnet OS (formerly Palm OS) and the next-generation ACCESS Linux Platform.
ZX Spectrum Emulation
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
Macintosh/Apple Emulation
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- Mac-on-Linux Project Overview
- A Linux/PPC program which makes it possible to run Mac OS in parallel with Linux. Latest release is 0.9.72.1, 2007-06-25.
Game Consoles
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- HU-GO! - PC Engine Emulator
- A an emulator for a PC engine. Website also available in French. Latest release is 2.12, 2005-03-14.
- TuxNES - Linux NES Emulator
- An emulator for the 8-bit Nintendo entertainment system that runs under Linux. Last stable release: 0.75, 2001. N.B.: This software is still being downloaded at SourceForge.
- The Official MESS (Multiple Emulator Super System) Homepage
- A cross-platform free emulator which emulates a wide variety of systems including Atari, Nintendo Entertainment System, GameBoy, MegaDuck/Cougar Boy, Game Gear, Master System, and many others. Latest release is 0.135, 2009-11-07.
- Snes9express
- A graphical front-end for snes9x, the SNES game console emulator. Last stable release is 1.42, 2004-02-29.
- PCSX2 - PS2 Emulator for Linux and Windows
- A PlayStation 2 (PS2) emulator for Linux and Windows. Latest stable release is 0.96, 2009-04-17.
- GP2X Linux Console Official Site
- A handheld games console which runs on embedded GNU/Linux; this is an open system so games can be developed without fear of corporate intervention.
Arcade Machines
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- MAMEdev
- The official site of the MAME (Official Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator) development team.
- DAPHNE
- A multiple arcade laser disc emulator; also available in French and Italian. N.B. Must have JavaScript enabled to view this site.
- KMameleon Homepage
- KDE XMame front-end.
- GXMame
- A front-end for XMame using the GTK library.
- AdvanceMAME
- A MAME and MESS port with an advanced video support for arcade
monitors, TVs, and PC monitors.
Windows Emulation
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- Wine HQ
- The primary site for information about Wine, an Open Source implementation of the Windows API on top of X, OpenGL, and Linux/UNIX. This site contains documentation, HOWTOs, FAQs, developer information, Wine Wiki, an applications database, community news, and links.
- Welcome To Wine Traffic
- This newsletter covers the wine-devel and wine-patches mailing lists. N.B.: Last issue is in 2006. The archives (#1, 1999-06-20 to #319, 2006-08-10) are still a useful resource, and are available by clicking on the Archives link.
- Codeweavers - CrossOver Office
- Linux desktop software that allows the user to use Windows products on
Linux.
- Frank's Corner - Running Windows Applications and Games on Linux
- This website contains all the information needed to get some popular Windows applications and games running on Linux using Wine.
VHDL
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- The gEDA Project
- A GPLed suite of tools used for electrical circuit design, schematic capture, simulation, prototyping, and production. Latest stable release is 1.4.1, 2008-09-29.
- Alliance - VLSI CAD system
- A complete set of free CAD tools and portable libraries for VLSI design.
- FreeHDL Project
- A free and open VHDL simulator for Linux.
- Open Collector
- Database of open hardware designs and design programs (especially
the EDA end of hardware design).
- Icarus Verilog
- A Verilog simulation and synthesis tool; it operates as a compiler, compiling source code written in Verilog (IEEE-1364)
into some target format.
- Covered - Verilog Code Coverage Analyzer
- A Verilog code coverage analysis tool that can be useful for determining how well a diagnostic test suite is covering the design under test.
- Gerbv - A Free Gerber Viewer
- A utility for displaying CAD files that are used in the manufacture of electronic printed circuit boards. It is one of the utilities affiliated with the gEDA project.
- Mainsoft - the Cross-Platform Development Company
- Visual MainWin for Linux and UNIX.
- JONGL: The Juggling Simulator
- A cross-platform juggling simulator which demonstrates most of the juggling patterns you can think of (and even more...). Watch up to 20 jugglers throwing up to 100 objects. Supports 5 human languages (English, German, French, Spanish and Catalan).
- TKGate - Event driven digital circuit simulator
- An event-driven digital circuit simulator with a tcl/tk-based graphical editor and a multilingual interface (Catalan,
English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, and Welsh). Latest release is 1.8.7, 2007-01-29.
- TORCS - The Open Racing Car Simulator
- A cross-platform 3D racing cars simulator using OpenGL; can be used as an ordinary car racing game, an AI racing game and as a research platform.
- Xtrs - TRS-80 Model I/III/4 Emulator for Unix
- A Radio Shack TRS-80 Model I/III/4/4P emulator for Unix and the X Window System. It includes lower case, the real time clock, hi-res graphics, serial port, parallel printer, mouse, cassette, sound and music output (requires OSS), 5" and 8" floppy disk drives in single and double density, and even hard disk drives.
- SPIM MIPS Simulator
- A self-contained simulator that will run MIPS32 assembly language programs. Latest release is 7.4, 2009-01-22.
- Bochs
- A portable, cross-platform, open source IA-32 (x86) PC emulator. Latest release is 2.3.6, 2007-12-24.
- The VICE Emulator - C64, C128, VIC20, PET's, CBM-II
- A program that runs on a UNIX/Linux, MS-DOS, Win32, OS/2, Acorn RISC OS or BeOS machine and executes programs intended for the old 8-bit computers.
- The FreeDOS Project
- A free DOS-compatible operating system for IBM-PC compatible systems.
- UAE - The UAE Amiga Emulator
- Software emulation of the hardware for the Commodore Amiga 500/1000/2000.
- STonX Homepage
- An Atari ST Emulator intended primarily for use with Linux/UNIX and the X Window System. Latest stable release is
0.6.7.4, 2001-07-21.
- Stellarium Astronomy Software
- *cool* A cross-platform desktop planetarium, which renders 3D photo-realistic skies in real time with OpenGL; its ease-of-use is a big advantage. Latest release is 0.10.2, 2009-03-09.
- DOSEMU Main Page
- A Linux DOS emulation application that enables Linux to boot any DOS and run DOS programs - including DPMI applications. Latest stable release is 1.4.0, 2007-05-05.
- Hercules System/370, ESA/390, and z/Architecture Emulator
- A cross-platform, open source software implementation of the mainframe System/370 and ESA/390 architectures as well as the new 64-bit z/architecture. Latest release is 3.06, 2009-01-09.
- ZSNES HOMEPAGE
- A cross-platform Super Nintendo emulator program. Latest release is 1.51, 2007-01-24.
- The cnet network simulator
- A network simulator which enables experimentation with various data-link layer, network layer, routing and transport layer networking protocols in networks consisting of any combination of point-to-point links and IEEE 802.3 Ethernet segments. Latest release is 2.0.10, 2006-03-07.
- Atari800 Emulation Page
- A freely distributable portable emulator which emulates an Atari 800, 800XL, 130XE and 5200 emulator for Unix, Amiga, MS-DOS, Atari TT/Falcon, SDL and WinCE. Latest release is 2.1.0, 2009-03-30.
- SimPy Simulation Package
- An object-oriented, process-based discrete-event simulation language based on standard Python. Latest stable release
is 1.8, 2007-01-31.
- LinuxEmu - Another Nifty Geeklog Site
- Linux emulation news site.
- Xen Virtual Machine Monitor
- A virtual machine monitor (VMM) for x86-compatible computers and can securely execute multiple virtual machines, each running its own operating system.
- Celestia
- *cool* Cross-platform planetarium and space simulation software with a database of 100,000+ stars, and a catalogue of more than 100 objects in the solar system. Latest release is 1.6.0, 2009-07-09.
- Stella: "A multi-platform Atari 2600 VCS emulator"
- Latest stable release is 2.4, 2007-08-20.
- KStella
- A KDE front-end to the Stella Atari 2600 emulator.
- Flight Gear Flight Simulator
- An open source, multi-platform flight simulator. The goal of this project is to create a sophisticated flight simulator framework for use in research or academic environments, for the development and pursuit of other interesting flight simulation ideas, and as an end-user application. Website also available in French, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, and Spanish.
- Eterm Development Home Page
- A colour vt102 terminal emulator.
- DOSBox, an x86 Emulator With DOS
- DOSBox emulates an Intel x86 PC, complete with sound, graphics, mouse, modem, etc., necessary for running many old DOS games and other DOS applications that cannot be run on modern PCs and operating systems. Latest release is 0.72, 2007-08-27.
- PearPC - PowerPC Architecture Emulator
- An architecture-independent PowerPC platform emulator.
- Anyterm - A Terminal Anywhere
- A terminal emulator on a Web page using Javascript and an Apache module.
- QEMU
- A generic and open source processor emulator. It supports a wide variety of host and target CPUs. Latest release is 0.9.1, 2008-01-06.
- Mlterm
- One of the best multilingual terminal emulators.
- VirtualGL
- A cross-platform application which provides hardware-accelerated 3D rendering capabilities to thin clients. Latest stable release is 2.0, 2007-01-07.
- Welcome to OpenVZ
- An operating system-level server virtualization project built on Linux. It creates isolated, secure virtual private servers on a single physical server resulting in better server utilization and no conflict between
applications. Latest release is 3.0.23, 2008-11-11.
- KVM: Kernel-based Virtual Machine for Linux
- A full virtualization solution for Linux on x86 hardware. It consists of a loadable kernel module (kvm.ko) and a userspace component. KVM is included in the mainline linux kernel since 2.6.20 and is stable and fast for most workloads.
- Open Virtual Machine Tools
- A cross-platform, open source implementation of VMware tools. This is a set of guest operating system virtualization components that enhance performance and user experience of virtual machines.
- Open LINA
- OpenLina enables developers and independent software vendors to build Linux applications that run on all operating systems.
- VirtualBox
- A general-purpose, virtualizer for x86 and and AMD64/Intel64 hardware. It is targeted for server, desktop and embedded use. Latest release is 3.1.0, 2009-11-30.
- VDrift - Open Source Drift Racing Simulation
- A cross-platform, open source drift racing simulation game.
- Convirture
- A graphical management tool for virtual machine life cycle management. It manages both Xen and KVM from a single interface.
Games
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
Doom
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- PrBoom
- A Linux doom clone. Latest release is 2.5.0, 2008-11-09.
MUDs (Multi-User Dungeon /Domain/Dimension)
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- The Mud Connector
- This site has been serving the MUD community since 1994 with its extensive and searchable database of text-based and graphical MUD listings (MMORPGs), active discussion forums, a MUD players' directory, user-expandable resource center and much more.
- KMuddy homepage
- A MUD client for KDE. Latest stable release is 1.0, 2009-07-19, a KDE4-based version. Older releases are available for KDE 3.x versions.
- Kmud - free MUD client for KDE
- MUD client for Linux and other Unix platforms running KDE.
- Crossfire - The Multi-Player Adventure Game
- A cross-platform, open source, cooperative multi-player graphical RPG and adventure game. Latest release is 1.12.0 (GTK-v2 client for Linux), 2009-04-05.
- OpenIMC - Intermud Communication Network
- Uses custom protocols or other connection devices in order to connect MU*s together into IRC-derived chat networks.
Quake
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- Quake - SDL Quake
- A port of ID Software's popular Quake 3-D shooter game.
- QuakeForge - An Open Source Quake Development Project
- A 3D graphics game engine based on id Software's legendary Quake and QuakeWorld game engine. Latest version is 0.5.5, 2004-05-02.
- XQF
- A game server browser and launcher for Unix/X11 for many popular games such as the Quake series.
Meta Sites
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- Linux Games - For the People
- Site contains news, articles, reviews and is the host site for ~12 Linux games.
- The Linux Game Tome
- *look* A huge Linux games database along with the latest Linux game news and forums.
- Linux - Games . com
- A selection of Linux games.
- Linux Game List
- *cool* A searchable database of well-established Linux games.
- HOLARSE.DE/NET - Spielen unter Linux
- German Linux Gaming Site
- Welcome New Breed Software
- Primary focus is games software, but useful libraries, utilities and tools are included.
- The icculus.org Homepage -- The Helping Phriendly Box
- Hosts open source games software projects, game news and archives,
homepages, email accounts, shell accounts, and cvs access.
- Games for Linux
- *cool* A searchable Linux games database; for each game the following information is provided: subject category, author,
description, size, tarball, dependencies, homepage, operating system, and user rating.
- Linux Gamers' Game List
- *cool* A searchable list of ~200 of the best games for Linux.
- Linux Gamer Guide - StrangeGamer.com
- A resource site for Linux games; includes gaming news, HOWTOs, links & directories, and a list of games organized by genre.
- 42 of the Best Free Linux Games
- A compilation of Linux games organized into broad subject areas. Each entry has a summary, license information, developer list, system requirements, and a link to the homepage. Criteria used for this list are: Free to play (no download charge, no monthly charge); doesn't require Wine to run; and must not be in early stages of development. N.B.: Part two of this series can be found here: 42 More of the Best Free Linux Games - http://www.linuxlinks.com/article/20080522164112313/Games-Part2.html . Both parts last updated 2009-09-16.
- Adonthell
- A role-playing game.
- Netrek Nexus
- A cross-platform, multi-player (up to 16 players) battle simulation with a Star Trek theme. It is a successor Netrek (1986) and was first played in 1988. As of 2010 it is the oldest Internet game still actively played. Latest release is 3.2.7, 2008-09-19.
- XLightOff
- A little game in X; originally a NeXTStep implementation by Edmund Ronald (the original game was called Quinto).
- Tuxedo T. Penguin Stars in TuxKart!
- Tux stars in a simple Go-Kart racing game; latest release is 0.4.0, 2004-03-20.
- Pygame
- A portable, cross-platform set of Python modules designed for writing games.
- LinWarrior 3D
- A Linux clone of MechWarrior 3D. Latest release is 0.61 (beta), 2008-03-08.
- Thrust
- Based on the Atari game, Gravitar, the player controls a spaceship in corridors by rotating, thrusting and shooting; latest release is 0.89f, 2006-01-09.
- GarageGames
- An Internet publishing label for independent games and game
developers; a variety of Linux games are available.
- Live Linux Gaming
- A Linux gaming live distribution based on Arch Linux. Simply boot and play. The latest version comes with ~34 games. This project looks like just the ticket for Linux gamers.
- Aleph One/SDL: Never stop moving, never stop firing...
- An open source 3D first-person shooter game, based on the game called Marathon 2. Latest release is 2005-11-20.
- Asteroids3D Home Page
- A first person shooter for Linux inspired by Asteroids and The Empire Strikes Back. Latest release is 0.5.1, 2008-04-06.
- ClanBomber - Bomberman Like game
- A free (GPL), cross-platform Bomberman-like multi-player game that uses ClanLib, a free multi-platform C++ game SDK. Latest stable release for ClanBomber 2 is 0.91, 2007-10-15.
- Enigma: A Puzzle Game
- A puzzle game involving falling blocks, exploding bombs, and pushing stuff around, with elements of Boulderdash and elements of Sokoban included. Latest release is 1.04, 2004-02-29.
- GCompris
- A cross-platform suite of educational software for children aged 2 to 10. Available in over 40 languages. Latest release is 9.0, 2010-01-03.
- BlackHoleSun Software, Inc.
- A selection of Linux games: Krilo (action-packed puzzles), Bunnies (funny player mayhem) and Aftermath (racing destruction).
- Hexen
- A port of Raven Software's popular Hexen 3-D shooter game.
- Merchant Empires
- A multi-player, Web-based game of space exploration and economic competition. Latest release is 0.88, 2001.
- NetPONG
- A network playable pong game.
- Real Time Battle
- A programming game, in which robots controlled by programs fight each other; user manual available in English, French, German, Spanish and Japanese.
- Terminus
- An epic space combat role playing game (rpg) for Linux.
- Trophy Homepage
- A 2D car racing action game for Linux; latest stable release is 1.1.3, 2003-05-13.
- XTux homepage
- A multi-player Gauntlet-style arcade game for X-Windows featuring open source mascots such as Tux; latest stable release on 2003-03-12.
- Circus Linux!
- Clone of the Atari 2600 Circus Atari Game.
- Defendguin - Linux clone of Defender
- A clone of the arcade game, Defender, but with a Linux theme. Latest release 0.0.11, 2006-01-29.
- Dopewars
- A cross-platform, drug-dealing game based on "Drug Wars" by John E. Dell. Latest release 1.5.12, 2005-12-30.
- Mad Bomber - clone of Kaboom! on Atari2600
- A clone of the 1981 Atari 2600 video game "Kaboom!"; latest version 0.2.5, 2003.
- Prometheus Project For Unix
- A runtime strategy game for X Windows.
- WorldForge Project
- A community of free game developers centred around developing software, music, art, code and content for free games.
- The Battalion Page
- Andrew Johnson's original Battalion game.
- Powermanga Linux
- Arcade 2D shoot-em-up game. Latest release is 0.90, 2007-09-04.
- CGoban
- A Unix-based client for connection to an Internet go server that uses protocols similar to the one used by IGS, the Internet Go Server; also functions as a SGF (Smart Game Format) browser that allows viewing and editing go game records. Latest release is 1.9.14, 2003-01-05.
- Rocks'n'Diamonds
- A cross-platform, arcade-style, network multi-player game. Latest stable release is 3.25, 2007-10-04. N.B.: version 3.26 has a critical bug, and the developer advises reverting back to 3.25 until it is fixed.
- Xconq - Empire Style Strategy Game
- A general strategy game system that includes all the components for a complete game system: a portable engine, graphical interfaces for Unix/Linux/X11, MacOS, and Windows, multiple AIs, networking for multi-player games, and an extensive game library. Latest release (pre-release packages) is 7.5, 2004-05-20.
- KnightCap - Yet Another Free Chess Program
- A chess program written for the Fujitsu AP1000+ parallel computer (running AP/Linux).
- 3D Pong
- A one- or two-player, three dimensional sports game, based on the first arcade game ever made, "Pong" from Atari.
- Othello for Linux
- A classic board game for two people. Also available in German, French and Spanish. Latest release is 0.0.3, 2000-03-13.
- The glTron Homepage
- OpenGL Light Cycles clone.
- NetSpades
- NetGames has merged with the GNU Gaming Zone (GGZ) project (http://www.ggzgamingzone.org/). All development is now on GNU Gaming Zone.
- Intelligent Tetris (ITETRIS)
- Another implementation of the classic game, but this version can play itself!; latest version is 1.6.3c, 2005-06-07
- Freeciv - Civilization clone
- A multi-player strategy game. Latest stable version 2.1.9, 2009-03-30.
- Tim Mann's Chess Page
- Information on GNU Chess, XBoard, WinBoard, Crafty, Internet chess servers, Zippy, chess websites, and chess FTP sites.
- GtkPool
- A 2D pool game using the GTK+ toolkit.
- KaliNet - Online Gaming
- Internet game browser for playing games over the Internet, with support for 400 games.
- Thangorodrim - The Angband Page
- Computer dungeon exploration game based (loosely) on the books of J.R.R.Tolkien.
- XShipWars
- A multi-player Internet space combat gaming system. Latest release is 2.6.1, 2008-06-23.
- King of the Hill (KOTH)
- A multi-player, networked artillery game of little tanks with really big weapons set out to destroy one another. Latest release is 0.8.0, 2003-02-06.
- Pingus
- A Lemmings clone for GNU/Linux. Latest stable release is 0.7.2, 2007-10-30.
- Heretic for Linux
- A first person shooter game with a fantasy theme, based on the Doom engine. Last updated 2003-11-12.
- Batalla Naval
- A turn-based, networked, multi-player battleship game. There are two versions of this game: batnav (includes an ncurses server and clients for ncurses, xview, win32 and gtk released in 1997) and gbatnav (includes a gnome server, client & robot with support for IPv6 and GGZ released in 2002).
- Lincity
- A cross-platform city simulation game; current stable release is 1.12.1, 2004-08-13.
- Tuxedo T. Penguin: A Quest for Herring.
- The game stars Tux the Linux Penguin and his girlfriend, Gown, as they solve problems and search a number of 3D levels for Golden Herring. Latest release is 1.0.14, 2008-08-29.
- Linux Letters and Numbers
- A children's game for Linux.
- The Ace of Penguins
- A set of Linux/Unix solitaire games.
- Flight Gear Flight Simulator
- An open source, multi-platform flight simulator. The goal of this project is to create a sophisticated flight simulator framework for use in research or academic environments, for the development and pursuit of other interesting flight simulation ideas, and as an end-user application. Website also available in French, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, and Spanish.
- Yadex
- A Doom level (wad) editor for Linux/UNIX; it supports Doom alpha, Doom beta, Doom, Ultimate Doom, Final Doom, Doom II, and Heretic. Latest release is 1.7.0, 2003-12-28.
- PySol Solitaire Home Page
- A collection of more than 200 solitaire card games.
- Super Methane Brothers
- An action game in which a gas gun is used to capture baddies and throw them against walls to turn them into toys.
- Linux Return To Castle Wolfenstein FAQ
- Known issues and frequently asked questions for RTCW 1.41. (2004) According to the author the game was released in 2002-2003 and the FAQ is up-to-date. (2008)
- Project: glElite -OpenGL version of Elite
- A modular, generic open source space-role-playing framework.
- LGames - Linux Games
- A collection of neat, good-looking and addictive open source games for Linux.
- PyDDR (pydance)
- A Python-based rhythm game similar to Dance Dance Revolution or Pump It Up.
- BurgerSpace
- A clone of the 1982 BurgerTime video game by Data East. Latest version is 1.8.2, 2007-12-22.
- Egoboo
- A 3d dungeon crawling adventure in the spirit of NetHack.
- T.E.G. - Tenes Empanadas Graciela (Risk clone)
- A cross-platform clone of 'Plan Tactico y Estrategico de la Guerra', which is a pseudo-clone of Risk, a multi-player, turn-based strategy game with a GNOME interface. Available in English and Spanish. Latest release is 0.11.2, 2007-03-14.
- Cannon Smash
- A 3d table tennis game.
- IceBreaker - The Penguins are Loose !!
- A cool penguin game. Catch the penguins trapped on an iceberg in Antarctica and transport them to Finland where they are part of a plot for world domination. :-) Last development release is 1.9.6, 2002.
- Quadra
- An addictive action puzzle game with single player and multi-player capabilities (Internet or LAN). Latest stable release is 1.2.0, 2009-06-04.
- Mah-Jong for Linux, Unix, MacOS and Windows
- A set of three programs which provide a networked Mah Jong program, together with a computer player.
- Critical Mass (aka Critter)
- An SDL/OpenGL space shoot'em up arcade game and SDL/OpenGL 3D falling block game. Latest release 1.02, 2005-07-15.
- BZFlag Home Page
- A cross-platform, multi-player 3D tank battle game. Latest release is 2.0.12, 2008-06-25.
- Linux Gamers' FAQ
- An up-to-date FAQ on all aspects of Linux gaming. (2009)
- RoboCode Central
- A Java-based programming game, where the goal is to develop robot battle tanks to battle against competitor tanks.
The moto of Robocode is: Build the best, destroy the rest! Latest release is 1.7.1.3 (beta) 2009-06-08.
- Robocode: Home Page
- A site for all things Robocode (a game where you use Java to program one or more robots to do battle in an arena
against each other); uploads/downloads, forums, code snippets, news, bots, and tips can be found here.
- Simple DirectMedia Layer
- A cross-platform multimedia library designed to provide low level access to audio, keyboard, mouse, joystick, 3D hardware via OpenGL, and 2D video framebuffer; used extensively for games. Site also
available in German; documentation translated into many languages.
- ADOM Central
- The official Ancient Domains of Mystery website. A detailed RPG (role-playing game) with with hundreds of levels, randomly generated anew for each game; 200 combinations of races and classes; and more than 600 items, 400 monsters, dozens of quests.
- Stratagus
- A cross-platform real-time strategy gaming engine, which includes support for playing over the Internet/LAN, or playing a computer opponent; successor to Freecraft.
- Dragontech: Retro Games for the New Generation
- Pachi el marciano game available in English and Spanish.
- Cube Engine Games
- This is the homepage for all games based on the cube engine. Games included are: Cube 2: Sauerbraten, Cube 2: Eisenstern, Cube (the original game that started it all), and AssaultCube. These are first person shooter engine developed specifically for Linux.
- Tux Games - The Online Store for Linux Games
- A UK-based online Linux games store; ships worldwide.
- Cosmosmash Home Page
- Clone of the 1981 Astrosmash video game. Latest release is 1.4.3, 2009-02-26.
- Afternoon Stalker Home Page
- Clone of the 1981 Night Stalker video game. Latest release is 1.1.1, 2004-05-02.
- D2X Project
- Descent 2 for Linux. Continues D1X Project.
- GGZ Gaming Zone
- Available in English, German and Portuguese; Continues NetSpades (http://www-ece.rice.edu/~brentmh/spades/).
- Linux Game Publishing
- A Linux game company that aims to bring top quality Linux games to market by providing a reseller channel for both
ports of games from other platforms and for new games.
- The KsirK Home Page
- A free and open source strategy game for KDE.
- Vega Strike
- A 3d OpenGL action RPG space simulator for Linux. Latest stable release is 0.5.0, 2008-04-28.
- NetHack 3.4.3: Home Page
- A cross-platform, single-player dungeon exploration game with a variety of graphical and text interfaces which use the same game engine. Current version is 3.4.3, 2003.
- FooBillard - Project Page
- *cool* A free OpenGL billard game for Linux with realistic physics, an AI-player and many game types such as pool, carambol, or snooker.
- NetHack - Falcon's Eye
- A mouse-driven interface for NetHack that enhances the visuals, audio and accessibility of the game, yet retains all
the original game-play and game features. Latest release is 1.9.3, 2004-11-17. N.B.: This game still
garners a lot of downloads on its SourceForge site.
- ScummVM
- A cross-platform interpreter for several point-and-click adventure engines. This includes all SCUMM-based classic adventure games by LucasArts, Simon the Sorcerer 1&2 by AdventureSoft, Beneath a Steel Sky and Broken Sword 1&2 by Revolution, and many more. Latest stable release is 0.13.1, 2009-04-22.
- Frozen Bubble
- An arcade game. Internationalization is excellent, with 25+ languages available. Latest stable release is 2.2.0, 2008-12-08.
- Liquid War
- A unique multi-player war game for Linux and other computer platforms. Latest release is 5.6.4, 2007-10-17.
- Crack Attack!
- A free OpenGL game for Linux. This game is based on the Super Nintendo classic, Tetris Attack. Latest release is 1.1.10, 2003-10-16.
- OOmadness - Slune
- A 3D GPL'ed racing game, where Tux and Gnu carry medicine for Africa.
- Marathon: Aleph One
- *cool* An open source descendant of Bungie's _Marathon 2_ first-person 3D shooting game. Latest stable release is 0.20, 2008-06-21.
- Arkhart
- A role playing game.
- Enemy Territory :: Wolfenstein: ET Resource Site
- A resource site for this action game: forums, downloads, news, picture gallery, and FAQ.
- Arianne
- A multi-player online games framework and engine to develop turn-based and real-time games.
- Armagetron Advanced: A Tron Clone in 3d
- A simple, multi-player action game modeled after the lightcycle sequence of the movie "Tron"; continues Armagetron.
- Kamikaze - a KDE Action Game
- A bomberman / Clanbomber-like high-action game for KDE 3.x.
- Skoosh
- A sliding tile puzzle for GNOME2.
- gTans, a Tangram puzzle for Linux and Unix.
- A GTK version of Tangram, an ancient Chinese puzzle and available in many languages. Latest stable release is 1.2, 2003-02-24.
- OpenAL
- A cross-platform 3D audio API appropriate for use with gaming
applications and many other types of audio applications.
- PCGen - An RPG Character Generator
- A character generator for role-playing games.
- PCBurn - Linux Hardware Reviews and Gaming
- News and reviews of hardware and games in the Linux world.
- Battle for Wesnoth
- *look* 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.
- GameCube-Linux
- A Linux port for Nitendo's GameCube.
- LinuX-gamers.net - your linux gaming resource
- Site contains news, articles, events, HOWTOs, downloads and forums.
- KSirtet Homepage
- An adaptation of the Tetris game.
- Battalion 2004
- A special version of the Andrew Johnson's Battalion game written in
1994; site available in English and Spanish.
- Shifty Games
- Linux games site.
- Bygfoot : A Football Management Game for Linux
- A football (aka soccer) manager game for Linux; features international leagues & cups, management of all aspects of a team and the home stadium; team and country customization available as well.
- Blob Wars - Metal Blob Solid
- A platform game structured in levels and organized into missions; purpose is to rescue missing in action soldiers from alien clutches. Latest stable release is 1.11, 2009-11-16.
- Crimson Fields
- A turn-based strategy game set in the future on another planet.
- Globulation2
- A real-time strategy game which can be played on a LAN or over the Internet. Website also available in Czech, German, French, and Spanish.
- Neverball
- A 3D arcade game in the tradition of Marble Madness. It also includes Neverputt, a hot-seat, multi-player miniature golf game using the physics and graphics of Neverball. Latest release is 1.5.1, 2009-03-20.
- Fish Fillets - Next Generation
- A Linux port of a puzzle game, Fish Fillets, from ALTAR; support for English, Czech, French, German, Italian, and Polish languages.
- OpenCity
- A 3D city simulator game. Also available in French, German, and Italian. Latest stable release is 0.0.62, 2009-10-22.
- Eboard
- A chess board interface to ICS (Internet Chess Servers) like FICS and to chess engines like GNU Chess,
Sjeng and Crafty.
- Tremulous
- A cross-platform FPS (first person shooter) humans vs. aliens game. What sets this game apart from the traditional FPS game is that there are two different types of players, Humans and Aliens, that
battle against each other. Latest stable release is 1.1.0, 2006-03-31. Latest beta release is 1.2, 2009-12-03.
- Linux Gaming World
- This site is a blog of commentary, advocacy, and reviews of newly-released,independent, commercial games for Linux.
- Thousand Parsec
- A framework for developing turn-based space-empire-building 4X strategy games.
- Nexuiz
- A cross-platform, first-person shooter game. Latest stable release is 2.5.2, 2009-09-29.
- Scorched 3D
- A 3D, turn-based warfare game with tanks. This is a modern remake of the old classic, Scorched Earth.
- FreeCol
- An open version of Colonization. It is a Civilization-like game in which the player has to conquer the New World.
- SuperTux
- A classic 2D jump'n run sidescroller game featuring Tux, our hero. Latest release is 0.31, 2007-12.
- Battle Tanks
- For the lovers of shoot-'em-up games, check out this 2D arcade-style game for Linux. Also available in Italian and Romanian.
- Batrachians
- A clone of the 1982 Frog Bog video game.
- Widelands
- A cross-platform, real-time strategy game which can be played against human or AI opponents. Latest release is Build 14, 2009-09-27.
- VDrift - Open Source Drift Racing Simulation
- A cross-platform, open source drift racing simulation game.
- Alien Arena
- A GPLed, cross-platform, first-person shooter game. This game focuses mainly on online multi-player action. Latest release is 7.3.2, 2009-10-21.
- Frets On Fire
- *cool* A cross-platform game of musical skill and fast fingers. The aim of the game is to play guitar with the keyboard as accurately as possible. This is a hugely popular game with lots of community participation.
- Maniadrive
- Lots of wild and crazy driving is involved in this arcade car game. Features include a variety of acrobatic tracks with a
quick and nervous gameplay (tracks almost never exceed one minute) and a network mode. This is a free clone of Trackmania.
- World of Padman
- An open source, first-person shooter game based on the comic strip, "Padman". Game available in English and German.
- SuperTuxKart
- *cool* A cross-platform, 3D kart racing game featuring Tux and his friends.
- Glest
- A cross-platform, customizable, 3D real-time strategy game where players control the armies of two different factions: Tech, which is mainly composed of warriors and mechanical devices: and Magic, which prefers mages and summoned creatures in the battlefield. Glest is not just a game, but also an engine to make strategy games, based on XML and a set of tools. Site also available in Galician and Spanish. Latest release is 3.2.2, 2009-04-03.
- Secret Maryo Chronicles
- A cross-platform two-dimensional platform game with a style designed similar to classic sidescroller games. It's fun, but not violent.
- PySolFC Home Page
- PySolFC (PySol Fan Club edition) is a collection of more than 1000 solitaire card games. It is a fork of PySol Solitaire.
- OpenTTD -- Open Transport Tycoon Deluxe
- This is a reincarnation of the classic TTD game from the DOS era, with improved building capabilities, better path-finding algorithms, and lots of new and improved features.
- XMoto
- A 2D motocross platform game where physics play an all-important role in the gameplay.
- Warsow
- A cross-platform, first-person shooter game based on the Qfusion 3D engine.
- Warzone 2100 Resurrection
- A real-time strategy and real-time tactics hybrid game. The object of the game is rebuild the world after humans (and everything else) have almost been destroyed by nuclear missiles.
- XreaL
- An open source game engine. It is a non-commercial, multiplayer first-person shooter game based on a heavily modified Quake 3 Arena engine (id Tech 3).
- Teeworlds
- A cross-platform, retro multiplayer game. This is an online game that allows up to 16 players in a variety of game modes. Latest stable release is 0.5.0, 2009-01-13.
- Hedgewars
- This is a turn-based strategy game which features armies of hedgehogs with all sorts of weapons at their disposal for complete destruction. Each turn is time-based so it's best to just blast away! Latest release is 0.911, 2009-05-24.
- UFO: Alien Invasion
- A squad-based tactical strategy game in the tradition of the old X-COM PC games, but also combines military realism with science-fiction and alien invasion. Internationalization is excellent -- also available in Czech, Danish, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian. Latest stable release is 2.2.1, 2008-05-20.
- Smokin' Guns
- A cross-platform, open source (GPLv2), first-person shooter game. It is intended to be a semi-realistic simulation of the "Old West's" atmosphere, and was developed on id Software's Quake III Arena Engine. Gameplay as well as locations are inspired by western movies particularly from the Spaghetti Western genre. Lastest release is 1.0, 2009-01-01.
- FreeOrion
- A cross-platform, turn-based, futuristic science fiction computer strategy game. The purpose of the game is to lead one of a number of races to dominate the galaxy through a combination of diplomacy and conquest while developing technology, exploring and colonizing star systems. Latest release is 0.3.13, 2009-05-26.
General Interest
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- UNIX history
- An interesting site devoted to the history of UNIX; contains a timeline graphic for UNIX (1969 to 2006) plus links to UNIX people, UNIX lawsuits, and links for further information on UNIX.
- Computer Languages History
- An interesting site devoted to the history of computer languages; contains a neat timeline graphic (1954 to 2008)
and further information for specific languages.
- Doug Engelbart 1968 Demo
- *cool* 1968 public demonstration of the online system, NLS, that
included the mouse, hypertext, object addressing and dynamic file linking, and network communication. Excellent computer history site.
- System Administrator Appreciation Day
- An annual event to honour all those hard-working system administrators.
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- The aim of this project is to increase the visibility and ease of use of open access scientific and scholarly journals thereby promoting their increased usage and impact.
- Open Source Hardware 2009 - The Definitive Guide to Open Source Hardware Projects
- *cool* This guide contains a treasure trove of open source hardware projects organized into 19 subject areas. Like free software in Linux, these projects make available the source, schematics, firmware, software, list of materials, parts list, drawings and "board" files to recreate the hardware. They also allow any use, including commercial.
- Vintage Computer Festival
- An international event that celebrates the history of computing. Website also available in Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.
- Jargon File Resources
- Eric Raymond's index of all the Web resources associated with the Jargon File and its print version, The New Hacker's Dictionary. Latest version is 4.4.7, 2003-12-29.
- Babel Fish
- Translation software for Web pages.
- Internet FAQ Archives - Online Education
- An archive of Usenet FAQ postings plus FAQs from other sources. N.B.: There are Linux-related FAQs in the Documents link -
http://www.faqs.org/docs/ - but many of them have not been updated in a while.
- Computer Stupidities
- A large collection of stories and anecdotes about clueless computer users. It's baffling to see otherwise intelligent people lose their smarts around computers.
- Open Source and These United States
- Treatise on open source and open licensing.
- U n i x Power
- A Unix information portal; includes FAQs, beginner information, security, news, and magazines and publications.
Non-Free Software
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- Skype - The Whole World Can Talk For Free
- Non-free. A cross-platform VoIP telephony application which ihas some of the functionality of Asterix.
- Gnuplot
- A non-free plotting utility. Source code is available, but with a non-free license. N.B.: gnuplot has nothing to do with GNU.
- Kapersky Labs - Anit-Virus Protection
- Non-free (proprietary) anti-virus software which runs on Linux .
- Sophos Anti-Virus - anti-virus solutions for networks
- Non-free (proprietary) anti-virus software which runs on Linux .
- CadSoft Online: Home of the EAGLE Layout Editor
- Non-free (proprietary) schematic capture and printed circuit board design package for Linux.
- Tripwire Security Systems, Inc.
- Non-free (proprietary) tools to monitor, detect and audit changes to computer systems. Runs on Linux.
- System G - Graphical UNIX File Manager
- Non-free (proprietary) software.
- NPS Notebook
- Non-free (proprietary) organizer for storing notes and to-do lists.
- Moneydance! Personal Finance Manager
- Non-free (proprietary) financial software that can run on Linux.
- Webglimpse
- Non-free (proprietary) site search software.
- Opera Web Browser
- A non-free, cross-platform web browser.
- Wolfram Mathematica Home Page
- Non-free computational software.
- Sybase Inc - ASE for Linux
- Non-free (proprietary) Linux-based database engine.
- Sybase Inc - SQL Anywhere for Linux
- A non-free (proprietary) Linux database product.
- DISLIN
- A non-free (proprietary)scientific data plotting software that runs on Linux.
- Adobe ColdFusion 8
- Non-free (proprietary) web application server software that runs on Linux.
- Win4Lin
- Non-free (proprietary software) A Windows emulation package. Win4Lin products run the Windows operating system as a native Linux process. N.B.: Must have valid Microsoft licenses to run this software.
- Vutrax Electronics CAD
- Non-free (proprietary) electronics schematic and PCB (Printed Circuit Board) design package for Linux (and other platforms).
- Scala Home Page
- Non-free (proprietary) music software tool which supports scale creation, tuning of electronic instruments, and MIDI file
generation and tuning conversion.
- XEphem - Astronomy software
- Non-free (proprietary) interactive astronomical ephemeris software package. Free for non-commercial purposes only. Source code is available and can be redistributed, but *no* changes are allowed.
- Open Channel Foundation
- Publishes open source software from universities and
research institutions.
- Sentient Computing Project Home Page
- Using sensors and resource status data to maintain a model of the world which is shared between users and applications.
- The Computer History Simulation Project
- A loose, Internet-based collective of people interested in restoring historically significant computer hardware and software systems by simulation.
- The Degree Confluence Project
- *cool* The goal of the project is to organize a sampling of the world
by visiting each of the latitude and longitude integer degree
intersections and taking pictures at each location.
- PlanetMath
- A collaborative encyclopaedia with articles and papers contributed under the GNU FDL.
- Eniac-on-a-Chip Project
- Re-creation of the original ENIAC computer on a a 7.44 by 5.29 sq. mm chip. Interesting links to the ENIAC history are included on the site.
- Roedy Green's Computer Buyer's Glossary
- A handy glossary of hardware targeting first time buyers;
primarily for Win/Tel computers.
- Computer History Museum Home Page
- Located in Mountain View, California, this is the world's largest and most significant history museum for preserving and presenting the computing revolution and its impact on the human experience.
- Atlantic Monthly Article - "Living With a Computer"
- A wonderful trip down memory lane. This article appeared in the Atlantic Monthly magazine in 1982.
- The Open-Source Science Project - Fostering Innovation From the Ground Up
- The fundamental goal of this project is to render transparent the black-box of scientific research by affording all individuals an opportunity to both access and participate directly in the scientific research process.
- PLoS - Public Library of Science
- This is a non-profit organization of scientists and physicians committed to making the world's scientific and medical literature a public resource. There are currently 7 online scientific and medical journals available on this site.
- ComputerBob - Making Geek-Speak Chic
- A general geek site which contains news, guides, software, reviews, help, PC support, and just plain old fun. "ComputerBob" has switched to using Debian Linux full-time, and his journal documenting his experience ("My Debian Adventure") is a great read.
- Groklaw - The Daemon, the GNU & the Penguin - Online Book
- *cool* A comprehensive history of Free and Open Source by Dr. Peter Salus. (2005-2007)
- Regular-Expressions.info
- *look* 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.
- LWN: The Kernel Hacker's Bookshelf: Ultimate Physical Limits of Computation
- A fascinating article about the limits of computing power using the "ultimate" laptop as the example for the calculations. (2008)
- Urban Dictionary
- A good place to find acronyms often used in email, IRC / chat rooms, text messaging, and forums.
- Newspapers and Thinking the Unthinkable -- Clay Shirky
- *cool* A fantastic read. Don't miss this. It covers the newspaper business and the Internet as a disruptive technology perfectly. (2009)
- Computerworld Article - "25 Computer Products That Refuse To Die'
- A trip down memory lane. A look back at the once-hot computer products, and what has happened to them. (2009)
- Groklaw Article - "On Newspapers and Google: What's the Real Problem Here? What Do Readers Want?"
- Groklaw takes a look at the current state of journalism and newspapers. (2009)
- Old Computers
- *cool* A site dedicated to preservation and display of vintage computer systems. There are links to old computer ads, other computer collections, vintage computers and parts for sale or trade, and other cool links.
- The National Museum of Computing
- This museum is based at Bletchley Park in the United Kingdom. It is dedicated to collecting and restoring historic computer systems, and contains the largest collection of functional historic computers (from the 1940's through the 1990's). It also includes a rebuilt Colossus, the world's first electronic programmable computer, which was used by British codebreakers to read encrypted German messages during World War II.
- MAKE: Technology On Your Time - makezine.com
- *cool* This online zine is devoted to all manner of DIY (Do-It-Yourself) projects, and it celebrates your right to tweak, hack, ... Lots of cool stuff here.
Graphics
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CAD
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- Static Free Software
- Electric VLSI Design System is an open source Electronic Design Automation (EDA) system that can handle many
forms of circuit design. Latest release is 8.09, 2009-06-24.
- XCircuit
- A UNIX/X11 circuit drawing application with schematic capture. Latest stable release is 3.6.165, 2010-02-05.
- QCad
- The QCad community edition is a simple open source 2D CAD application that works well for architectural plans. Available in many languages. N.B.: The community edition is GPLed, but is not the most recent release, which costs ~$33.00 for a single user.
- Alliance - VLSI CAD system
- A complete set of free CAD tools and portable libraries for VLSI design.
- CAD on Linux Mailing List and Archive
- A place to talk about CAD on Linux.
- PCB - Printed Circuit Board Layout Tool
- An interactive printed circuit board editor for the X11 window system. It can produce industry standard RS-274-X and Excellon NC-Drill format output for submission to board manufacturers. Latest stable release on 2008-02-02.
- Cad-Tastrafy
- A resource site for CAD, modelers, and graphics for Linux.
- PythonCAD
- A scriptable, open source, easy-to-use CAD (Computer Aided Design) Linux application written in Python. This software is updated several times per year.
- LignumCAD
- A tool for designing furniture.
- LUnIx . . . Linux CAD Links
- Collection of CAD software links for Linux; includes a brief
description of software (with homepage link); information on license type,
source code and binary packages.
- Sailcut CAD
- A cross-platform sail plotting package for designing and developing boat sails into flat panels.
- Kicad
- Software for the creation of electronic schematic diagrams and printed circuit board artwork. Available in several languages.
3D
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- K-3D Home
- A cross-platform 3D modeling, animation and rendering system.
- SGI - Developer Central Open Source - Open Inventor
- An object-oriented 3D toolkit.
- Lightflow Rendering Interface
- Free for non-commercial uses; last updated in 2000.
- DEx - Dynamic Experimentation Toolkit
- A platform for developing, analyzing, and visualizing dynamic multi-body simulations.
- POV-Ray - the Persistence of Vision Raytracer
- A cross-platform, high-quality tool for creating stunning three-dimensional graphics. Latest stable release for KDE 4.x is 1.1.3, 2008-09-24.
- Blender Wiki
- The primary site for Blender (a graphics animation and video production program) documentation. Contains user
and developer documentation, as well as Bender Wiki writer's documenation.
- RollerCoaster 2000
- Roller coaster track graphics.
- Aqsis Renderer: Freedom to Dream
- A cross-platform, open source RenderMan-compliant, 3D rendering solution. Latest stable release is 1.6.0, 2009-10-11.
- ShellyLib - library to create seashells and snails
- Last updated in 1999, but still contains some useful
information.
- NURBS++
- A C++ library to manipulate and create NURBS (Non-Uniform Rational B-Splines) curves and surfaces. It also features vector, matrix, and OpenGL support classes. Latest stable release is 3.0.11, 2002-05-24.
- Blender 3D: Noob to Pro
- A set of Blender tutorials for all levels of users.
- Truevision
- A 3D modeler for Gnome and Povray; still in development, so be careful and save often. Also available in French,
German, and Russian.
- VTK Homepage
- The Visualization ToolKit (VTK) is an open source, cross-platform software system for 3D computer graphics, image processing, and visualization. Latest release is 5.4.2, 2009-06-03.
- BlenderNation
- The central news site for Blender, the free, open source 3D graphics creation suite. This site also has a nice selection of tutorials.
- Blender Artists Forums
- A forum and information site for Blender. Forum topics include: general topics, artwork, support, and contests.
- Blender Foundation
- A cross-platform 3D software suite; modeling, animation, rendering, post-production, interactive creation and playback. A cross-platform 3D software suite which includes modeling, animation, rendering, post-production, interactive creation and playback. Latest stable release is 2.49b, 2009-09-03.
- KPovModeler - Home
- A modeling and composition program for creating POV-Ray(TM) scenes in KDE. Latest stable release for KDE 4.x is 1.1.3, 2008-09-24.
- LinuxGraphic.org
- French language graphics site.
- Jahshaka - Real-Time Editing and Effects
- A cross-platform open source video and film compositing, editing
and special fx system using OpenGL and OpenML.
- Ayam
- A 3D modelling environment for the RenderMan interface. Current stable release is 1.15.1, 2008-12-04.
- OpenRM Scene Graph
- A cross-platform 2D/3D Scene Graph rendering engine layered atop
OpenGL.
- OpenSceneGraph - the high peformance open source graphics toolkit
- An open source 3D graphics toolkit used for visual simulation, games, virtual reality, scientific visualization and modelling.
- Fl-Inventor Toolkit Home Page
- For 3D/VR applications; multiplatformed high-level GUI interfaces using the libSoFl (using FLTK) library and SGI OSS Open Inventor.
- 3D Glossary
- A glossary of 3D terms accompanied by many illustrations.
- Python 3D Software
- *cool* A collection of 3D Python software with descriptions, license
information, subject category and links.
- Art of Illusion
- A free, open source 3D modelling and rendering studio.
- Sweet Home 3D
- A cross-platform interior design application for quickly choosing and placing furniture on a house 2D plan drawn by the end-user, with a final 3D preview. Multilingual support is excellent with 10+ languages available.
- eXtace
- A 3D audio visualization tool for the X Window System. Latest release is 1.9.9, 2008-02-02.
GIMP
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- Gimp-Print Printer Drivers
- A high quality package of printer drivers for Ghostscript and CUPS. This project also maintains the print
plug-in for the Gimp from the same code base.
- Tigert Labs - Gimp Stuff
- Site devoted to all things Gimp; includes tutorials, books, colour palletes, splash screens.
- The MathMap GIMP Plug-In
- A plug-in which allows distortion of images specified by mathematical formulae.
- The GIMP Homepage
- *cool* The premier site for GIMP (Gnu Image Manipulation Program). Software for tasks such as photo retouching, image composition and image authoring. Latest stable release is 2.6.7, 2009-08-14.
- Gimp-Savvy.com - Learn the GIMP - Tutorials and Resources
- Tutorials and other resources for the GIMP can be found on this site.
- GimpTalk
- An extensive and active GIMP community forum site organized into a variety of subject areas.
- GIMP Plug-In Registry
- A repository of optional extensions for the GIMP.
- GIMPER.NET - The GIMP Community
- A GIMP help, news, and announcement forum site.
- GIMP Tutorials and Useful Snippets
- *cool* A large database of GIMP tutorials searchable by subject category. Translated into Dutch, French, German, Polish, and Spanish.
- GIMPUSERS.com
- An information portal site for GIMP users. This site contains GIMP news, chat, documentation, downloads, forums, tutorials, videos, and useful links for more GIMP information. Site also available in German.
- Gimp Mailing Lists
- Links to and information about a variety of GIMP-related mailing lists can be found here.
- CinePaint
- A collection of free open source software tools for deep paint manipulation and image processing; used primarily for motion picture frame-by-frame retouching, dirt removal, wire rig removal, render repair, background plates, and 3d model textures. Formerly known as Film Gimp.
- Graphics Muse Tools
- A set of plug-ins, brushes, and patterns designed for use with the GIMP.
- GIMP Developer Resources
- Site contains a variety of GIMP-related resources for developers including: Bugzilla, CVS, mailing list, screenshots,
standards, FAQ, conferences.
- Grokking the GIMP - Learning Advanced Image Editing Techniques - Online Book
- New Riders, 2000. This book is now out-of-print, but the online version is still available. Although a little dated, it still contains useful information.
- GTK+ -- The GIMP Toolkit
- A multi-platform toolkit for creating graphical user interfaces.
- GIMP Documentation
- *cool* User manuals for the following GIMP versions: 2.6 (work in progress), 2.4, and 2.2. Manuals are available in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Polish, and Spanish.
- GIMP - Tutorials
- A fine selection of tutorials for the beginner to the expert; also
tutorials for photo editing, web and script authoring.
- The GIMP Wiki
- An information and resource site for GIMP users.
- Metapixel - A Photomosaic Generator
- A command-line program that generates both classical and collage-style photomosaics. Latest release is 1.0.2, 12-10-2006.
- Gnofract 4D
- An advanced fractal generation program for GNOME. Latest stable release is 3.11, 2009-03-15.
- The JChemPaint Homepage
- An editor for 2D molecular structures. Translated into Dutch, French, German, Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish. Latest stable release is 2.4.0, 2008-10-14
- PNG (Portable Network Graphics) Home Site
- *look* One of the best sites for locating information, applications
and code related to the PNG image format.
- RasMol and OpenRasMol
- A molecular graphics visualisation tool
Screen Capture
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- Shutter
- This is a feature-rich screenshot program, which enables the user to take a screenshot of a specific area, a window, a whole screen, or even a website, apply different effects and then upload to an image hosting site -- all within one window. Latest release is 0.85, 2009-11-20.
- Surf - Visualization of Algebraic Geometry
- A tool to visualize algebraic curves and algebraic surfaces. Latest release is 1.0.6, 2010-01-18.
- The gif2png home page
- Software to convert files from the Graphic Interchange Format (GIF) to the Portable Network Graphics (PNG).
- Dia - a Drawing Program
- A gtk+- based diagram creation program for GNOME. Latest stable release is 0.97, 2009-05-03.
- XITE (X- Based Image Processing Tools and Environment)
- XITE consists of display programs with image widget and graphical user interface as well as more than 200 command line programs and 600 subroutines, all documented on-line.
- FlamingText
- A tool for creating free (as in beer only) custom images (buttons, banners, fonts, and ClipArt) for websites and email.
- Graphviz
- Graph visualization software; this is a way of representing structural information as diagrams of abstract graphs and networks.
- LinuxArtist.org
- A Linux art and design resource site. Information on 2D, 3D, audio, video/animation, the Gimp, fonts, game development, hardware, and povray.
- Gifsicle: Animated GIFs for UNIX
- A UNIX command-line tool for creating, editing, and getting information about GIF images and animations. Latest release is 1.48, 2007-03-16.
Viewers
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- Fbview - image viewer for Linux consoles
- Image viewer for Linux consoles, using the oFBis library.
- The gThumb Homepage
- An image viewer and browser for GNOME. Latest stable release is 2.10.11. 2009-02-24.
- GQview
- A lightweight image viewer that includes zoom features, thumbnail previews, and external editor support.
- F-Spot
- A photo management system for GNOME. Latest release is 0.6.1.4, 2009-10-29. N.B.: A 2007 bug (#Bug 454082) - Import dialog modifies Exif.Photo.DateTimeOriginal of jpeg - is still not fixed.
- Gwenview
- An image viewer for KDE; includes thumbnail (preview) image and full image capabilities.
- ImgSeek
- A photo collection manager and viewer with content-based search and many other features. Latest release is 0.8.6, 2006-01-24.
- KSquirrel
- An image viewer for KDE; currently supports 39 image formats; available in English and Russian.
- Eye of GNOME
- An image viewer for the GNOME desktop environment. Latest stable release is 2.28.1, 2009-10-20.
- Themes/Freshmeat
- A master list of all themes-related projects on Freshmeat.net. Each entry provides details of the project, license information, and a link to the home page.
- Imc - the Image Compiler
- Supports GIF, JPEG, and PNG images.
- Pixcon Graphics SDK
- A cross-platform software development suite designed to promote the rapid development software - particularly, games, high- end renderings, and 2D/3D visualization software via a set of utilities and libraries. Latest stable release is 4.00, 2008-12-19.
- Gallery :: Your Photos On Your Website
- An online photo album organizer.
- LibAfterImage Imaging Library.
- An image import, storage, manipulation and output library for X. Latest release is 1.18, 2008-06-24.
- Kallery
- An image gallery generator for KDE.
- XFIG Drawing Program for the X Window System
- The main resource site for XFig, an interactive drawing program for the X Window system.
- XFIG, FIG and Associated Software
- A vector drawing format which can be used with programs such as xfig to produce simple figures for documents.
- XFig User Manual
- A documentation guide for XFig. Latest version is 3.2.5, 2007-03-31. Also available in Japanese.
- Kpl Homepage
- Graphing program which provides two and three dimensional
graphical presentations of data sets and functions.
- The flPhoto Homepage
- A basic image management and display program based on the FLTK
toolkit.
- Inkscape: Guide to a Vector Drawing Program - Online Book
- An Inkscape reference book, which documents Inkscape versions 0.46 and 0.47. Available online or in PDF format. Translated into French, Italian, and Spanish. (2009, 3rd edition).
- Netpbm Homepage
- Collection of graphics file converters.
- OpenEXR
- High dynamic-range (HDR) image file format for use in computer
imaging applications.
- ImageMagick
- *cool* A free software suite to create, convert, edit, and compose bitmap images.
- IBM DeveloperWorks: Linux Zone: Graphics from the command Line
- An introdution to command-line tools for image manipulation with ImageMagick. (2003)
- Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) - librsvg
- A library that allow applications to render SVG vector graphics.
Used by the GNOME desktop; includes GNOME themes.
- GMT - The Generic Mapping Tools
- An open source collection of ~60 tools for manipulating geographic and Cartesian data sets (including filtering, trend fitting, gridding, projecting, etc.) and producing Encapsulated PostScript File (EPS) illustrations ranging from simple x-y plots via contour maps to artificially illuminated surfaces and 3-D perspective views. Latest release is 4.4.0, 2009-02-15.
- Cairo: A Vector Graphics Library
- A 2D graphics library with support for multiple output devices. Latest stable release is 1.8.10, 2010-02-19.
- The kalbum Homepage
- A KDE3 tool for creating albums from a collection of images with an
easy-to-use thumbnail interface.
- GFXIndex
- A small, configurable program that generates indices of pictures by creating thumbnails (mini versions of the pictures) and a set of HTML files. Latest release is 2.0, 2004-07-23.
- KPhotoAlbum
- A KDE image database; formerly called KimDaBa. The most current release series (4.x - 2009) is for KDE4. The KDE3 source code is no longer supported.
- Inkscape - Draw Freely
- A scalable vector graphics editor. Excellent multilingual support (available in 8 languages). Latest release is 0.47, 2009-11-24.
- LinPHA -- The PHP Photo Archive
- A multilingual, flexible photo archive written in PHP. Latest stable release is 1.34, 2008-04-29.
- PyX - Python graphics package
- A Python package for the creation of encapsulated PostScript figures.
- OutSide Photos
- A PHP-based image upload and management system, with thumbnail
generation, slideshow mode and support for multiple users.
- FreeMind - Free Mind Mapping Software
- A cross-platform application that helps the user organize, link, and integrate thoughts with special features including one-click "fold /
unfold" and "follow link" operations.
- Album
- *cool* An easy-to-use HTML photo album generator that supports themes.
- Open Clip Art Library
- *cool* A large archives of clip art for users of open source applications such as Inkscape.
- Browsers with PNG Support
- *look* 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.
- KToon
- 2D animation tool kit.
- LittleCms
- A cross-platform colour management system.
- MapTools.org
- A resource site for developers and users of open source mapping software; many mapping projects, organized by broad subject categories, are hosted on this site
- Hugin - Panorama Tools GUI
- Cross-platform software to view, create, edit and remap panoramic images. Also available in Czech, Dutch, French, German, Italian,
and Spanish. Latest stable release is 4.0.0, 2009-12-14. Based on PanoTools, which is no longer being developed.
- Enblend
- A command-line tool that blends away the seams in a panoramic image mosaic using a multi-resolution spline.
- Ivtools home page
- A suite of free X Windows drawing editors for PostScript, TeX, and web graphics production, as well as an embeddable and extendable
vector graphic shell.
- Endlos
- A platform independent, multi-threaded fractal generator.
- Linux Arts
- An online Linux community website for art and theme lovers.
- Kflickr: Welcome to the Kflickr Homepage
- A stand-alone flickr.com photo uploader for KDE.
- Krita
- A painting and photo image editing application for the KDE-based KOffice suite. "Krita" is the Swedish word for "crayon" and "Rita" is also Swedish for "draw".
- Tgif - Drawing Tool
- An Xlib-based, interactive 2-D drawing tool under X11 on Linux and most UNIX platforms.
- KolourPaint
- A free, open source, easy-to-use paint program for the KDE desktop.
- OpenStreetMap
- A collaborative project to create a free editable map of the world. The maps are created using data from portable GPS devices, aerial photography, and other free sources. Excellent multilingual support with 51 languages represented.
- LWN - LPC: The Future of Linux Graphics
- A discussion of the near-term future of Linux video drivers from the recent Linux Plumbers Conference. (2008)
- Tulip Software
- A framework to create, visualize, manipulate, and export large graphs. It enables 3D visualizations, 3D modifications, plugin support, support for clusters and navigation, and automatic graph drawing.
- Pixelpost
- A photoblogging application which comes with additional functionality via addons, so you can turn this software into a photo publishing platform.
- Tux Paint
- Computer art software for children ages 3 to 12.
- UFRaw (Unidentified Flying Raw)
- A utility to read and manipulate raw images from digital cameras. It can be used on its own or as a Gimp plug-in.
- Phatch
- An easy-to-use cross-platform GUI photo batch processor which handles all popular image formats and (sub) folder hierarchies. It has features such as resize, rotate, rename, shadows, watermarks, rounded corners, masks, and perspective.
- Linux Graphics Users Forum
- A forum created by artists for everyone in the Linux community who want to learn about graphics art and design using Linux.
- The sK1 Project
- An open source vector graphics editor for Linux. This is a fork of Skencil, which is no longer being developed. Other deriviative projects include: UniConvertor, a universal vector graphics translator; CDR Explorer, a research tool for CorelDraw file formats; and WMF format parser (pymfvu). Latest stable release is 0.9.0, 2009-05-09.
- Shotwell
- Shotwell is an open source photo organizer designed for the GNOME desktop environment. It has a clean interface and easy-to-use tools. Latest release is 0.4.2, 2010-01-04.
- PhotoRec
- A cross-platform data recovery software tool designed to recover lost files from digital camera memory, hard disks and CDs/DVDs. This is a companion tool to TestDisk, a cross-platform data recovery utility. Also available in Chinese, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Latest stable release is 6.11.3, 2009-05-06
Hardware
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Audio Devices
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- 4Front Technologies
- Digital sound system for UNIX (Open Sound System - OSS).
- Advanced Linux Sound Architecture - ALSA
- *cool* One of the premier Linux audio sites. It provides audio and MIDI functionality to the Linux operating system. Latest stable release is 1.0.22, 2009-12-16.
- Creative Open Source - Creative Labs OS Driver page
- Contains information on where to find Linux drivers for a variety of Creative products including sound card
and webcam support.
- Writing an ALSA Driver
- A comprehensive guide to writing an ALSA (Advanced Linux Sound
Architecture) driver. (2007)
- Neuros Digital Audio Computer Open Source Site
- Open source hardware for audio devices.
Cameras / Webcams
- <sort rder="normal">title</sort>.
- Elphel, Inc. | Imaging Solutions with Free Software and Open Hardware
- This U.S.-based company manufactures high-performance cameras based on free software and hardware designs. The GNU General Public License (GPL) covers all the Elphel software and hardware designs. Website also available in Chinese, French, and Russian.
- Coriander Homepage
- A full-featured GUI for IEEE1394, IIDC-compliant (aka DCAM) digital cameras. It includes camera control, video display, saving, FTP and V4L export. A GNOME desktop application. Latest release is 2.0.0, 2008-01-17.
- Linux UVC Driver and Tools
- Linux driver and user-space tools for USB Video Class devices. Development is concentrated on video input devices, especially webcams.
- CPiA webcam driver for Linux
- A Video4Linux interface to many of the early cheap webcams that used the CPiA chip, and to the Intel QX3/QX3+ USB microscopes; parallel port and USB webcams are supported. N.B.: the CPiA chip is no longer in production, and these webcams are no longer sold in stores, but can still be found on sites like eBay.
- Improv - Image Processing for Robot Vision
- A tool for basic real-time image processing at low resolution, e.g. suitable for mobile robots. Also works with a number
of inexpensive low-resolution digital cameras (no framegrabber required). Latest release is 5.0.0, 2002-09-16.
- UFRaw (Unidentified Flying Raw)
- A utility to read and manipulate raw images from digital cameras. It can be used on its own or as a Gimp plug-in.
- Poor Man's Cam
- A small perl script to take pictures generated from a quickcam and put them up on a server. Latest release is 1.4, 2007-01-04.
- CamE
- An xawtv webcam application, which adds adds imlib2 support and other new features. Latest version is 1.9, 2004.
- The gPhoto Page
- A free, redistributable, ready-to-use set of digital camera software applications for Linux; supports 700+ cameras.
- Digital Photography and Linux
- A collection of resources for Linux digital photography; a TWkiki site.
- Linux Kernel Webcam Driver SPCA5xx
- A table of webcams known to work with the SPCA5xx drivers.
- Digikam
- An advanced digital photo management application for KDE. Latest stable release is 1.0, 2009-12-21.
- HomeConnect USB Driver for Linux
- 3Com HomeConnect Digital / ViCam USB Driver for Linux.
- Linux Astronomy CCD Imaging
- Camera driver support (ccd, which does all the high level control of the camera and OS interfacing) and a control application (gccd, a Gnome-
base application that can control cameras, telescopes, and filter wheels).
- SANE - Scanner Access Now Easy
- An application programming interface (API) that provides standardized access to any raster image scanner hardware (flatbed scanner, hand-held scanner, video- and still-cameras, frame-grabbers, etc.). Check the supported devices
link to find out if your scanner is supported by SANE.
- CamStream
- Webcam and video applications for Linux.
- QuickCam Express Driver
- Linux drivers for the Logitech Quickam Express (now Dexxa) and support for developers of other Quickcam drivers and compatible USB webcams.
- The IEEE1394/Firewire Digital Camera List: Scientific, Industrial and Other Machine Vision Cameras
- This list summarizes the uncompressed video cameras available with (currently 1191) IEEE1394 interfaces (also known as Firewire, IEEE-1394, i-Link, etc). Last updated 2009-02-06.
- Logitech Webcams -- QuickCam Team
- Linux hardware compatibility list for Logitech webcams.
- Welcome to The PC Guide!
- A detailed PC hardware information guide presented in an excellent, easy-to-understand style. The latest full version of this guide is 2001, but a lot of the information is still relevant and there have been some recent updates.
- Linux-Ready Firmware Developer Kit
- A tool to test how well Linux works together with the firmware (BIOS) on PCs. This toolkit is primarily aimed at firmware developers.
Clusters / Grids
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- Penguin Computing - Linux Servers and Clusters
- A Linux company specializing in cluster software, servers, workstations, and peripherals.
- Hoard - Fast, Scalable and Memory-Efficient Allocator for SMPs
- A fast, scalable and memory-efficient allocator for multiprocessors.
- The Globus Project
- Software infrastructure for distributed computing on a world-wide scale.
- PVM: Parallel Virtual Machine
- A software package that permits a heterogeneous collection of Unix and/or Windows computers hooked together by a network to be used as a single large parallel computer.
- MOSIX - Scalable Cluster Computing for Linux
- A management system of computational resources in a cluster or a grid of x86 based Linux computers (nodes) with
the aim of making all the nodes perform like a single computer with multiple processors (almost like an SMP).
- Momoko - Modular, Extensible, Multi-User Environment
- A framework for developing distributed, multi-user, network-aware applications. Latest stable release is 4.1, 2002-10-10.
- Beowulf.org: The Beowulf Cluster Site
- The premier site for Linux cluster information. This site contains a collection of resources for the expanding universe
of users and designers of Beowulf class cluster computers.
- Linux Parallel Processing HOWTO
- This document discusses the four basic approaches to parallel processing that are available to Linux users: SMP Linux systems, clusters of networked Linux systems, parallel execution using multimedia instructions (i.e., MMX), and attached (parallel) processors hosted by a Linux system. (2004) N.B.: The author has been contacted (2007), and he will be updating this document when time allows. It is still a useful document as is.
- Beowulf HOWTO
- Step-by-step instructions on building a Beowulf cluster. Note: this is a Red Hat and LAM-specific version. (2005)
- OSCAR - Open Source Cluster Application Resources
- A snapshot of the best known methods for building, programming, and using HPC (high performance computing) clusters. Latest release is 6.0.3, 2009-05-27.
- High-Availability Linux Project
- A high-availability (clustering) solution for Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, Solaris and Mac OS X. The project's main
software product is Heartbeat, a GPL-licensed portable cluster management program for high-availability clustering.
- Condor Project Homepage
- A specialized workload management system for compute-intensive jobs.
- The Aggregate
- Meta site for parallel computing research.
- The Parallel Virtual File System Project (PVFS), Version 1
- A high-performance and scalable parallel file system for PC clusters. For PVFS2 (the next generation parallel file system), see
http://www.pvfs.org/.
- C3 (Cluster Command and Control) Homepage
- Tool suite for administering large Linux clusters.
- LinuxHPC.org - Linux High Performance Computing
- Linux clusters and high performance computing news, documentation,
hardware, software, mailing list, Linux job opportunities, training.
- IBM General Parallel File System (GPFS)
- A scalable, high-performance parallel file system for AIX 5L and Linux clusters.
- The Linux Virtual Server Project (LVS) - Linux Server Cluster
- Linux server cluster for load balancing.
- Folding@home: Distributed Computing
- The goal of this project to understand protein folding, misfolding, and related diseases. Multilingual site.
- Rocks Clusters
- This distribution emphasizes ease of management, configurability, and security in clusters. Rocks is based on the CentOS distribution.
- Bootable Cluster CD (BCCD)
- A bootable CD image that boots up into a pre-configured distributed
computing environment.
Desktop Grids / Volunteer Computing
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- SETI@HOME: the Star Maps
- This site provides to all worldwide SETI Team members 68 full-scale star maps that can be used to visually locate areas in the night sky in relationship to the data info provided by SETI@home.
- SETI@home
- A scientific experiment that uses Internet-connected computers in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI).
- HTMLPerlSETI
- An HTML wrapper for SETI@home statistics; latest release is 0.17, 2002-09-02.
- Msetimon - Multi SETI Monitor
- A cross-platform,graphical package to monitor SETI and BOINC activity on multiple computers over a network or multiple instances on the same computer; latest release is 3.10, 2005-12-07.
- Distributed.net - The Fastest Computer on Earth
- This is the Internet's first (1997) general-purpose distributed computing project, and is still going strong. This network has thousands of users around the world donating the power of their home computers to academic research and public-interest projects.
- BOINC - Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing
- BOINC is an open source software platform for computing using volunteered resources.
- Grid Cafe
- The Grid is a service for sharing computer power and data storage capacity over the Internet. This is a "work in
progress", with the underlying technology still being developed by hundreds of researchers and software engineers around the world. Also available in Chinese, French, and Hungarian.
- World Community Grid
- World Community Grid's mission is to create the world's largest public computing grid to tackle projects that benefit humanity. It is available only to public and not-for-profit organizations to use in humanitarian research. The grid's infrastructure runs on BOINC, an open source software platform for computing using volunteered resources. Site also available in Chinese, French, Japanese, and Spanish.
- Parallel Virtual File System (PVFS), Version 2
- A high-performance and scalable parallel file system for PC clusters; continues the PVFS1 project (currently being maintained and improved), see http://www.parl.clemson.edu/pvfs/.
- Keepalived for Linux - Linux High Availability
- Health checking for LVS (Linux Virtual Server) and High-Availability.
- ClusterIt
- A collection of clustering tools to allow simple administration of groups of *NIX/BSD machines; also can be
used to facilitate parallel shell scripting, and compiling.
- Ganglia Monitoring System
- A scalable distributed monitoring system for high-performance computing systems such as clusters and grids; supports clusters up to 2000 nodes. Latest release is 3.1.1, 2008-09-09.
- PlanetLab
- A collection of Internet-connected computers distributed around the globe (in 2007 there are 808 nodes, hosted by 401 sites, spanning 25+ countries). All PlanetLab machines run a common software package that includes a Linux-based operating system.
- Gluster
- A platform for developing clustering applications such as HPC (High-Performance Clustering), storage, and database clustering.
- The Hardware Book (HwB)
- *look*A free reference guide to electronics. It contains a huge collection of hardware specifications and information for connectors, computers, adapters, cables, and circuits.
DVD
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- Linux DXR3 and Hollywood+ Driver
- Kernel drivers for two popular DVD playback cards - DXR3 from Creative Labs and Hollywood Plus from Sigma Designs. Latest release is 0.17.0, 2008-04-19.
- LinuxTV
- A platform for the development of open source software for digital television (DVB, DTV) receivers, Linux DVD players and tools to
stream audio and video to the Internet.
- DVD Resources for Open Source Development
- A repository of DVD-related software and DVD information resources for Open Source development.
Firewire
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- The IEEE1394/Firewire Digital Camera List: Scientific, Industrial and Other Machine Vision Cameras
- This list summarizes the uncompressed video cameras available with (currently 1191) IEEE1394 interfaces (also known as Firewire, IEEE-1394, i-Link, etc). Last updated 2009-02-06.
- Coriander Homepage
- A full-featured GUI for IEEE1394, IIDC-compliant (aka DCAM) digital cameras. It includes camera control, video display, saving, FTP and V4L export. A GNOME desktop application. Latest release is 2.0.0, 2008-01-17.
- DV(Digital Video) over IP [DVTS]
- DVTS (Digital Video Transport System) is an application for sending and receiving DV(Digital Video) streams using the Internet. Latest Linux release is 1.0a, 2007-10-10. Also available in Japanese.
- FFADO | Free Firewire Audio Drivers
- The objective of this project is to provide a generic, open source solution for the support of FireWire-based audio devices for Linux. There is a device support database which users are encouraged to contribute to. This project is the successor to the FreeBoB project.
- IEEE 1394 FireWire Wiki
- This wiki is dedicated to the IEEE 1394/ FireWire drivers of the Linux kernel and to libraries and utilities which use these drivers.
Input Devices
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- IMWheel
- A daemon for X11, which watches for mouse wheel actions and outputs them as keypresses.
- GOK Homepage
- GOK (GNOME On-screen Keyboard) enables users to control their computer without having to rely on a standard keyboard or mouse. Latest stable release is 2.29, 2009-11-15.
- LinEAK Project - Linux Easy Access Keyboard
- A utility to enable the use and configuration of special keys on Internet,
Easy Access and Multimedia keyboards in Linux.
- XBindKeys
- A program that launches shell commands with a keyboard or mouse under X. Also available in French and German.
- Keyboard Mapping for Linux (KMFL)
- Provides seamless international character support by adding a keyboard layer to the GNU/Linux desktop; allows on-the-fly switching of keyboard mappings.
- Synergy
- An application that allows use of a single mouse and keyboard between multiple computers running
different operating systems; no special hardware is required.
- SCIM - Smart Common Input Method
- The SCIM platform project provides classic language support for multiple keyboards. It is available in the repositories of many Linux distributions, along with a selection of keyboards to use with it. Support for 30 languages with particular emphasis on Asian languages.
IrDA
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- LIRC - Linux Infrared Remote Control
- A package to decode and send infra-red signals of many (but not all) commonly used remote controls. Latest release is 0.8.6, 2009-09-13.
- IrNET for Linux-IrDA
- A protocol which allows TCP/IP traffic between two IrDA peers in an efficient fashion.
- Linux-IrDA Project
- An implementation of the IrDA(TM) (industry standard for infrared
wireless communication) standards specifications for the Linux kernel.
LCD Displays
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- SETI at Home LCDproc Client
- This application sends current status data of SETI@home to LCDd (Daemon for displaying messages on an LCD display).
- LCD Display Driver - lpt_driver
- An LCD display driver for Linux, using a LPT port and a low cost LCD display. Latest version is: 0.3.6, 2002.
- LCDproc - Home
- Linux LCD display driver. Latest release is 0.5.2, 2007-04-27.
Lego
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- The Brick Bakery: Steve & Oliver Baker's LEGO Pages.
- These pages cover a range of LEGO Technics-related information.
- pbForth Homepage
- Replaces the standard firmware from LEGO.
- Linux Penguin - LEGO
- Tux made from LEGO.
- BrickOS
- An alternative operating system for the Lego Mindstorms RCX Controller. Formerly known as LegOS - Independent LEGO Mindstorms OS.
Mobile Devices
- <sort rder="normal">title</sort>.
Laptops / Notebooks
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- Laptops and Linux
- Information on various laptops for Linux; includes a section on Swsusp, software suspend. N.B.: some sections are somewhat dated, but others are more current.
- TuxMobil: Linux with Laptops, Notebooks, PDAs, Mobile Phones and Portable Computers
- *look* One of the best Linux sites for information on mobile computers. It includes FAQs, HOWTOs, hardware and software information for laptops, notebooks, touchscreen laptops and notebooks, PDAs, mobile phones, touchpad drivers, portable music and video players, eBooks, GPS navigation devices, wearables and other portable computer gadgets.
- Linux Mobile Guide
- A guide for users of Linux and laptops, notebooks, PDAs and other mobile computers. Formerly
known as the Linux-Laptop-HOWTO. (2005)
- Simputer(TM) Home Page
- A low-cost portable alternative to PCs to help bridge the Digital Divide.
- Linux on Laptops
- *cool* A handy reference resource for Linux laptop information; includes manufacturer, component, palmtop information and discussion forums.
- TuxMobil: Linux Laptop and Notebook Installation Survey
- *look* 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.
- Maemo
- An open source development platform for Nokia Internet Tablets and other Linux-based devices.
- ThinkPad Configuration Tools for Linux (TPCTL)
- Programs for configuring hardware components in IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad laptop computers.
- ThinkWiki
- A resource site for IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad Linux users.
PDAs
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- Pilot stuff from the ISAAC Group
- A variety of applications for the Palm Pilot.
- Handhelds.org - Open Source Operating Systems for Handheld Devices
- A portal for open source, Linux-based, software for small embedded devices, mostly PDAs. N.B.: In 2006 there was a dispute involving two projects on this site: GPE Palmtop Environment (GPE) and the Open Palmtop Integrated Environment (Opie), which resulted in a new website starting up called Linux-to-Go (http://www.linuxtogo.org/).
- OpenPsion - Linux for Psion Computers
- A project to run ARM Linux on Psion PDAs.
- KPilot Home Page
- Replacement for the Palm desktop software; connects and integrates a number of KDE 3.x applications (such as KOrganizer) with a
Palm/Palm Pilot/Visor handheld computer.
- Pilot-PPP - Connect your pilot to your linux box with PPP
- Tutorial by Matt Welsh; last updated 1998, but still contains some
useful information.
- PilotManager
- An extensible perl-tk-based tool for synchronizing databases on a PalmOS-based PDA with a Linux/UNIX desktop. Latest stable release is 1.109, 2006-05-07.
- Linux Mobile Guide
- A guide for users of Linux and laptops, notebooks, PDAs and other mobile computers. Formerly
known as the Linux-Laptop-HOWTO. (2005)
- The Angstrom Distribution | Embedded Power
- A user-friendly distribution for a variety of embedded devices such as handhelds,set-top boxes and network-attached storage devices. This project continues the OpenEmbedded, OpenZaurus, and OpenSimpad projects.
- ColdSync
- Tool for synchronizing PalmOS devices with UNIX workstations.
- Syncal
- Synchronizes Ical calendars and Palm devices; latest stable version is 0.8.9, 2003.
- XNotesPlus
- A complete Personal Information Managment (PIM) system with a simple but full-featured interface for Palm Pilot(TM) and PDAs.
- Palm Linux Environment
- J-Pilot Home
- Desktop Organizer Software for the Palm Pilot.
- The Familiar Project
- Development of a full-featured Linux distribution for the Compaq iPAQ series of handheld computers, as well as apps to run on top of the
distribution.
- Keyring for PalmOS
- Secure storage of digital secret keys on a Palm handheld
computer.
- The PalmOS Open Source Portal
- An information resource site for PalmOS organized into subject categories; also has forums.
- GPE: The GPE Palmtop Environment
- The GPE Palmtop Environment (GPE) is a collection of integrated software components optimized for (but not limited to) handheld and other input-constrained and resource- limited devices. GPE provides PIM (calendaring, todo management, contact management and note taking), multimedia (audio playback and image viewing) and connectivity solutions (web browsing). For the GNOME desktop. Latest release is 2.8, 2007-08-07.
- Open Palmtop Integrated Environment (Opie)
- Free and open source graphical user interface for Linux-based PDAs
and embedded devices.
- AgendaWiki home
- The Agenda Software Repository.
- TuxMobil: Linux on the Agenda VR3
- A resource site for the Agenda VR3 PDA.
- TuxMobil: Linux with Laptops, Notebooks, PDAs, Mobile Phones and Portable Computers
- *look* One of the best Linux sites for information on mobile computers. It includes FAQs, HOWTOs, hardware and software information for laptops, notebooks, touchscreen laptops and notebooks, PDAs, mobile phones, touchpad drivers, portable music and video players, eBooks, GPS navigation devices, wearables and other portable computer gadgets.
- Zaurus User Group :: Zaurus Users Unite!
- Site contains forums, mailing lists, FAQs, HOWTOs, reviews and
Zaurus-related resources.
- Zaurus Software Index
- A repository of available Zaurus software organized by broad subject areas.
- TuxMobil: Linux with PDAs and Handheld PCs
- *cool* A handy site for information on companies supporting Linux
PDAs, links to accessories/equipment, documentation, software relating to Linux PDAs and handhelds.
- TuxMobil: Linux Applications for the Palm and Visor PDA
- *cool* A handy guide to applications for the Palm and Visor PDAs;
organized by subject category, each application has a short description and links for further information.
- Think. Sync. Pilot-Link!
- A suite of tools for connecting PDAs with Linux and any other POSIX-compatible machine.
- Handheld Linux
- An online store specializing on open, small, handheld Linux devices.
Phones
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- Gnokii
- Tools and drivers for Nokia mobile phones.
- TuxMobil: Linux and (Cellular) Phones
- Links to usage documentation about Linux with different mobile phones and Linux software applications for mobile phones.
- Mobile Tech News
- A general news site for mobile devices.
- GSM Mobile Phones and Linux
- Information about GSM mobile phones plus charts of specific models of GSM phones known to work on Linux (organized by manufacturer).
- TuxMobil: Linux with Laptops, Notebooks, PDAs, Mobile Phones and Portable Computers
- *look* One of the best Linux sites for information on mobile computers. It includes FAQs, HOWTOs, hardware and software information for laptops, notebooks, touchscreen laptops and notebooks, PDAs, mobile phones, touchpad drivers, portable music and video players, eBooks, GPS navigation devices, wearables and other portable computer gadgets.
- Openmoko.org Portal Site
- *cool* The official portal for development of the OpenMoko platform. Here, developers and end users alike, can learn about and contribute to building the platform designed to "Free Your Phone". OpenMoko is the first mobile phone developed on an open platform. This site is available in many languages.
- Linux-to-go.org | Your One Stop for Embedded Computing
- A community-driven hosting site for projects related to mobile Linux applications and systems. Due to trademark disputes and other problems in 2006, some of the projects, including GPE Palmtop Environment (GPE), formerly hosted on handhelds.org, can now be found here.
- LiMo Foundation
- A non-profit, industry consortium dedicated to creating the first truly open, hardware-independent, Linux-based operating system for mobile devices.
MP3 Players
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- Linux Automotive - the Coolest Car Ever
- A carputer platform (DashPC) based on Linux. Included on this platform: multimedia (DVDs, MP3s, CDs, radio), navigation, games, engine diagnostics, and wireless networking capability. Works on any car available.
- CAJUN - Car Audio Jukebox
- This application turns your computer into a car audio device. It supports MP3s, CD audio, Icecast, LCD/LFD display, keypad or infra-red input, and also supports multiple audio streams, input devices, and displays (each their own size). Latest release is 4.2, 2005-03-17. N.B.: this project continues to receive a fair bit of download and viewing traffic on its SourcForge project page.
- All Things Empeg
- A resource site for the Empeg MP3 car audio player, an in-dash MP3 player, which was first produced in 1999. Continued by the Rio player, which was discontinued in 2002. There continues to be an active Empeg owners group.
- Apollo
- A minimalistic, highly functional MP3 player.
- MPIO Project
- Using Linux on the Digitalway/Adtec digital audio player MPIO (DMG, DMG+, DMK, DME, FD100, FL100); has a kernel module driver and userspace
library and utility.
Modems
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- Modem-HOWTO
- A detailed document which covers selection, connecting, configuration and trouble-shooting analog modems for a PC. (2007)
- Linux Winmodem Support
- A valuable resource site for Linux Winmodem support.
- Internal Modems in Laptops with Linux
- Internal modem compatibility status for Linux laptops and notebooks; includes manufacturer name, model name and number.
Network Devices
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- NetWinder.org - Main Page
- Netwinder is a small, low power computing platform with all the features of a PC.
- 3Com Software Library - 3Com Linux drivers
- The download area for 3Com Linux drivers. N.B.: Somewhat dated - for the Linux 2.2 and 2.4 kernels. Nothing newer available on this site.
- Linux & Wireless LANs
- *look* 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.
- The KDE Bluetooth Framework
- A collection of Bluetooth utilities and modules for KDE based on BlueZ (Bluetooth wireless standards).
- BlueZ - Official Linux Bluetooth Protocol Stack
- An implementation of the Bluetooth wireless standards specifications for Linux.
- Affix Bluetooth Protocol Stack For Linux
- A GPL'd Bluetooth Protocol Stack for Linux; supports core Bluetooth protocols like HCI, L2CAP 1.1, L2CAP 1.2, RFCOMM, SDP and various Bluetooth profiles.
- Practically Networked
- Practical, easy-to-understand help for small network builders; extensive troubleshooting information, tips
on getting special applications to work through firewalls, and product reviews on hardware
routers, hubs/switches, wireless and HomePNA LAN products.
- Wireless Tools for Linux
- *look* 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.
- MPL/GPL Drivers for the Wavelan IEEE/Orinoco and Others
- A resource site for Wavelan IEEE/Orinoco drivers.
- Default Password List for Router Devices
- *cool* This is a list of default passwords and user IDs for various makes and models of router devices.
Printers
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- The X Printing Panel
- An easy-to-use GUI printer control utility, which displays all printers and their options on a given network.
- OpenPrinting - The Linux Foundation
- *look* The primo printing resource site for Linux and other Posix-style operating systems.
- PPR Spooler - Page Print Spooler
- A printer spooler specially designed for spooling jobs to PostScript printers or to non-PostScript printers using Ghostscript. Latest version is 1.55, 2006-12-07.
- Linux Printer Compatibility Database
- *look* Extensive information about specific printers, along
with driver information, basic specifications, and an associated set of
filter script building tools.
- Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS)
- *look* The premier Linux printing information site.
- KDEPrint
- A resource site for the KDE printing module. N.B.: The news section is somewhat dated.
- Turboprint for Linux
- A printing system for Linux. A commercial product. Site available in English and German.
- HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP)
- HPLIP is an HP (Hewlett-Packard)-developed solution for printing, scanning, and faxing with HP inkjet and laser based printers in Linux.
- LPRng Web Page
- Enhanced printer spooler. Site includes: Printing Cookbook, Tutorial, and HOWTO.
- Ghostscript, Ghostview and GSview Homepage
- An interpreter for the PostScript language and PDF along with related software and documentation. Latest release is 3.64, 2009-02-03.
- Ghostscript.com Homepage
- News and community site for Ghostscript.
- Gimp-Print Printer Drivers
- A high quality package of printer drivers for Ghostscript and CUPS. This project also maintains the print
plug-in for the Gimp from the same code base.
- OpenDatabase/OpenPrinting/Foomatic - The Linux Foundation
- A database-driven system for integrating free software printer drivers with common spoolers under Unix. It supports CUPS, LPRng, LPD, GNUlpr, Solaris LP, PPR, PDQ, CPS, and direct printing with every free software printer driver known to us and every printer known to work with these drivers.
- Xprint - the X11 Print System
- An advanced printing system which enables X11 applications to use
devices like printers, FAX or create documents in formats such as
PostScript, PDF, PCL.
- Avasys Download Service for Linux
- A download and information site for EPSON printers and scanners.
Scanners / Faxes
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
Barcode Readers
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- XSane
- A graphical scanning front-end that uses the SANE-library to talk to scanners.
- HylaFAX Protocol for Java
- The gnu.hylafax package is a pure-Java implementation of the HylaFAX (FAX server) client protocol.
- Welcome to HylaFAX(tm)
- An enterprise-class system for sending and receiving facsimiles as well as for sending alpha-numeric pages. Latest stable release is 6.0.2, 2009-05-29.
- JOCR
- An open source OCR (Optical Character Recognition) program that converts scanned images of text back to text files. Latest release is 0.47, 2009-03-29.
- Faximum Software Inc. Home Page
- A company that develope of fax software for networks using UNIX or Linux servers.
- Mgetty + Sendfax Documentation Centre
- A wealth of information about mgetty+sendfax (a reliable fax send & receive software for Linux) can be found here. Includes documentation, mailing list and archive, contributed software, and links to other sites.
- SANE - Scanner Access Now Easy
- An application programming interface (API) that provides standardized access to any raster image scanner hardware (flatbed scanner, hand-held scanner, video- and still-cameras, frame-grabbers, etc.). Check the supported devices
link to find out if your scanner is supported by SANE.
- Avasys Download Service for Linux
- A download and information site for EPSON printers and scanners.
- Home Page of TkScan and TkFax
- A Tcl/Tk-based GUI fax program on ANSI C/POSIX with support of 'efax' and multiple languages. Latest release is 2.9.4, 2007-02-27.
- Efax-gtk
- A GUI front-end for the efax fax program.
- Kooka - Scan and OCR Suite for KDE
- An open source GNU/Linux scan program for KDE.
- Efax
- A small ANSI C/POSIX program that sends and receives faxes using any fax modem (Class 1, 2 or 2.0). Latest stable release in 1999. N.B.: This application is still being used and downloaded.
- KSendFax -- More Than Only Sending Faxes
- A KDE3 interface for FAX applications such as HylaFax, E-Fax or mgetty+sendfax; last stable release 3.0.1, 2002-08-14.
- Welcome to the GFAX project web site
- A GNOME fascimilie program. Latest version is 0.7.7, 2009-09-28. N.B.: There is no documentation. The developer states that documentation will be provided when he gets around to it (2009-09-28).
Sensors
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- Lm_sensors - Linux Hardware Monitoring
- *cool* Hardware health monitoring software.
- KSensors - HomePage
- A KDE front-end for lm-sensors; latest release is 0.7.3, 2004-08-18.
- Open IPMI
- Standard that defines how users can monitor system hardware and
sensors as well as control system components.
- Digital Temperature Sensor Modules for Linux
- Temperature sensor software.
- Smartmontools Home Page
- Disk drive health monitoring software based on the UCSC S.M.A.R.T. suite for Linux.
Storage Devices
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- RAID and Data Protection Solutions for Linux
- Offers the following information: types of data loss, Linux RAID solutions, related data storage protection technologies, diagnostic and monitoring tools, disc array management software, and hardware RAID
controllers; last updated 2003-08.
- Exabyte Tape Drive - Integrating into a Linux System
- Information for integrating Exabyte MammothTape, 8mm, 4mm, and Travan tape drives into a Linux workstation.
- Partition Image for Linux
- A Linux/UNIX utility which saves partitions in many file formats (including ext2fs/ext3fs, ReiserFS, JFS) to an image file.
Also available in French. Latest stable release is 0.6.8, 20009-09-24.
- SCSI Media Changer and Backup Device Control System
- A set of low level driver programs to control features of SCSI backup-related devices such as autoloaders, tape changers, media jukeboxes, and tape drives.
- SCSIAdd
- A command line application to add and remove SCSI devices from the Linux SCSI subsystem on the fly. Latest version is 1.96, 2008-01-08.
- IDE Drives - Gary J. Murakami
- Table of current IDE hard drives of capacity greater than 40MB.
- The Linux 2.4 SCSI subsystem HOWTO
- Description of the SCSI subsystem, with an external view of the SCSI subsystem as the main theme; includes material to assist with the administration of the Linux SCSI subsystem. (2004) (There have been no updates since 2004.)
- LinuxPlanet - Tutorials - Linux Partitions: A Primer - Hard Drive Basics
- Contains basic information on Linux partitions; information is still relevant. (2002)
- Linux SATA RAID FAQ
- This document discusses SATA RAID controllers and how to differentiate true hardware RAID controllers from the software RAID controllers. (2008)
- GNU parted
- A program for creating, destroying, resizing, checking and copying partitions, and the file systems on them.
- DiskDrake
- A Mandriva graphical utility to simplify hard disk partitioning.
- GParted
- A GNOME partition editor which includes a small, fast, Slackware-based live CD that syncs its releases with GParted. Latest release is 0.5.0, 2009-12-02.
- Serial ATA (SATA) Linux Status Report
- *look* 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.
- Failure Trends in a Large Disk Drive Population
- *cool* An excellent technical paper on the failure pattern of disc drives and the key factors that affect their longevity.
In PDF format. (2007)
- Clonezilla
- An intelligent partition or disk-cloning program that works on any filesystem. Latest release is 1.2.3-10, 2009-11-13.
- Linux Raid
- A community-managed reference for Linux software raid as implemented in the latest kernel.
- QtParted
- A Partition Magic clone written in C++ using the Qt toolkit. Latest stable release is 0.4.5, 2005-08-12. Site also available in French.
- BleachBit
- Bleachbit frees disk space and maintains privacy. It wipes clean 70 applications including Firefox, Flash, Google Chrome, Opera, Safari, Adobe Reader, and APT. Excellent multilingual support - available in 30+ languages. Latest release is 0.73, 2010-02-18.
TV/Radio/Video/Frame Grabbers
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- Ham Radio Control Libraries (Hamlib)
- The purpose of this project is to develop flexible and portable shared libraries that offer a standardised API to control any radio-oriented equipment through a computer interface. Latest release is 1.2.10, 2009-11-02.
- LinRadio - PC radio for Linux
- An initiative of WiNRADiO Communications, to provide a free forum for Linux users interested in PC-based radio. All software on this site is GPLed and available for download.
- XdTV
- Software to watch, record, and stream TV which supports the bttv, bktr, and dvb APIs.
- Digital Picture Frame HOWTO
- Instructions for building a digital picture frame using an old laptop. (2008)
- Fmtools - Video4Linux 'tools' for radio tuner cards
- A pair of simple command-line utilities for video4linux radio tuner cards under Linux.
- GATOS
- Provides enhanced drivers for many ATI videocards (in particular All-in-Wonder series) and a TV player/recorder application AVview.
- LinuxTV
- A platform for the development of open source software for digital television (DVB, DTV) receivers, Linux DVD players and tools to
stream audio and video to the Internet.
- XMLTV
- A set of programs to process TV (tvguide) listings, manage TV viewing, and storing listings in an XML format. In
addition, there are backends to download TV listings for many countries, filter programs and Perl libraries to process listings.
Latest stable release is 0.5.55, 2009-03-17.
- DVB-s PCI Cards Under Linux
- The xawtv Homepage
- A TV application plus a suite of video4linux-related software, with video recording capabilities and several useful
command-line tools.
- V4LGrab (Video4Linux Grab) - Home
- Real-time capturing software for a Video4Linux device; KDE 3.x.
- RivaTV project: Nvidia Video-in for Linux
- Driver support for Nvidia based graphics cards with video-in feature and some of the video capture chips that come on such cards; the driver also activates tuner and audio support provided by the V4L project.
- Unofficial homepage for Matrox Marvel/Rainbow Runner G-Series for Linux stuff
- This active project collects information about using the Marvel G200-TV and the Rainbow Runner G-series in Linux, including (but not restricted to) the development of a driver for the above-mentioned hardware; also supports the Marvel G400.
- The pcHDTV Homepage
- Manufacturer of Linux HDTV (high-definition TV) cards.
- HPSDR - High Performance Software Defined Radio
- A free and open source hardware and software project intended as a "next generation" Software Defined Radio (SDR)
for use by ham radio users and Short Wave Listeners (SWLs).
- Camsource, the webcam source daemon
- Modularized and multithreaded daemon that provides various clients with frames grabbed from a video4linux device.
- GNU Radio - GNU FSF Project
- A collection of software (combined with minimal hardware), allows the construction of radios where the actual waveforms transmitted and received are defined by software. Latest major feature release is 3.2, 2009-05-23.
- The tvtime Homepage
- A high quality television application for use with video capture cards on Linux.
- The video4linux HQ
- Information on the new video4linux API for kernel 2.6 (v4l2).
UPSs / Batteries
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- APC UPS Daemon
- APC UPS daemon power management under Linux. Latest stable release is 3.14.3, 2008-01-20.
- NUT: Network UPS Tools
- *look* 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.
- WMNut
- A program to monitor multiple UPSs statistics through the NUT
(Network UPS Tools) framework on Linux and other systems. Also available in French.
- KNutClient
- A visual KDE client for UPS systems using NUT - Network UPS Tools. Latest stable release is 0.93, 2007-02-17. Also available in Czech and French.
USB
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- JUSB - Java USB (for GNU/Linux)
- Java access to USB, currently using kernel 2.4 Linux-USB support; latest version is 0.4.4, 2001-02-14. N.B.: this is a popular project with lots of daily downloads. (2009)
- Linux-USB Device Overview
- Information on specific USB device drivers and controllers.
- Linux USB
- *cool* THE central point of information for USB support under Linux.
- Linux Hotplugging
- A resource site for Linux hotplugging (allows users to plug in new devices on their computer and use immediately).
- USB Support for Linux
- Includes links, USB news, documentation on how to get USB devices to work, driver information. This site is a little dated,
but is still useful.
- AT76c503a - Linux Driver for Atmel AT76C503/505A-based USB WLAN Adapters
- An information guide for this driver including compiling, installing, starting, configuration, troubleshooting, distribution-specific issues, running with kernel 2.6.x, how to set private wireless parameters, chipsets & restrictions, and table of devices. Last updated 2004.
- Everything USB
- **look* A huge USB site with tons of information on USB hardware, applications, and the latest news. There is also a user forum.
Video Cards & Monitors
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- The Open Graphics Project
- The objective of the project is to develop free software-friendly graphics products in collaboration with the Free and Open
Source (FOSS) community.
- Linux 3D - hardware accelerated 3D graphics with Linux
- Last updated 1998, but does contain some useful links.
- Matrox Graphics - Latest Drivers
- This page links to the latest Matrox drivers. Note that Matrox does support *some* Linux drivers. For legacy drivers, click on the link labelled "Legacy "older" drivers"
- Nvidia OpenGL Configuration mini-HOWTO
- N.B.: Some of this information is outdated. Last revised 2002.
- Linux Display Driver (Nvidia) Archive
- Contains links and downloads to all Nvidia display drivers for Linux.
- Running Linux on an Intel Graphics Platform - Linux Guide
- Linux driver information for Intel chipsets. N.B. The information here is primarily based on Red Hat.
- Nouveau
- A project to produce open source 3D acceleration drivers for Nvidia cards. Site also available in German.
- 3D Graphics hardware performance using Free Software drivers (X.Org DRI)
- *look* A site loaded with information and performance statistics for free software 3D graphics card drivers.
- Linux Graphics Drivers from Intel
- *cool* The main site for Intel open source graphics drivers for Linux.
- Unofficial Wiki for the ATI Linux Driver
- A community resource site for the ATI Linux driver.
- X.Org Wiki - RadeonHD
- *cool* This site describes the radeonhd video driver for R500 and newer ATI graphics devices along with all supported GPUs, links to the mailing list, git repository, and IRC channel. Also included are the general installation steps, and common problems during the driver build process.
- ATI Developer: Open GPU Documentation
- *cool* AMD's open GPU documentation website for register-level documents covering their ATI Radeon products.
- Gallium3D
- Gallium3D is a new architecture for building 3D graphics drivers. Initially supporting Mesa and Linux graphics drivers, Gallium3D is designed to allow portability to all major operating systems and graphics interfaces.
- Comparison of ATI Graphics Processing units (GPUs) - Wikipedia
- This page contains general information about ATI's GPUs and video cards based on official ATI specifications in table form.
X10 Devices
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- Linux Home Automation Project
- Home automation and home control (HA) Software (source code and links mostly) for the home automation devices Insteon PowerLinc V2, CM11A, CM17 (Firecracker), LynX10, WM918, HCS II and CPUXA.
- X10 Ephem
- This code computes sunrise and sunset times.
- Heyu2Homepage
- A Linux program that operates the CM11A computer interface; controls X10 devices, sets the cm11a interface clock and monitor X10 signals on the AC power lines.
- BlueLava: A CGI interface for x10
- A GPL'd CGI script that uses various command line x10 utilities to control supported x10 devices; latest
stable release is: 0.4.1, 2003.
- OLPC - One Laptop per Child
- The mission of this non-profit association (One Laptop Per Child) is to develop a low-cost laptop - the "$100
Laptop" - a technology that could revolutionize how we educate the world's children. Their goal is to provide children around the world with new opportunities to explore, experiment, and express themselves. Website also available in German. In 2008 this project lost its way somewhat when they announced plans to collaborate with Microsoft.
- Asterisk - The Open Source Linux PBX and Telephony Platform
- A complete Linux PBX (private branch exchange) software for VoIP networks; it is inter-operable with almost all standards-based telephony equipment using relatively inexpensive hardware.
- HPTalx
- A HP Calculator<->PC communications program for Linux. Supported HP calculators include: HP 48, HP 49, and HP 49G+.
- PC Watchdog Card Linux Kernel Driver
- A Linux kernel driver for Berkshere Products PC Watchdog card with support for the new Rev. C and PCI boards; displays information in /proc/pcwd. There is a ISA-Only kernel 2.6x-compatible version available
for download.
- IBM Research Projects - Linux Watch
- Details on the Linux wristwatch (WatchPad) can be found here.
- Linux-Hacker.net
- A site devoted to technical information about upgrading Internet appliance computers.
- Powertweak Linux
- A handy utility used to tune kernel and hardware configuration for optimal performance, or for viewing hardware and
kernel settings. Latest stable version is: 0.099.5, 2003-07-08.
- Gwx - GTK+ client for the wx200d(8) weather station server
- A graphical GTK+ wx200d(8) client that looks and feels like the WX200 weather station hardware. An interactive, resizable picture of the hardware displays the current weather conditions in a window. Current release is 1.2, 2002-07-04.
- Linux Lighting Group - Professional Lighting Software
- Lighting hardware and software for Linux and similar platforms.
- The Unix Hardware Buyer HOWTO
- Basic information about purchasing hardware for Linux. (2007)
- Welcome to the TiLP Website
- A cross-platform linking program for Texas Instruments' graphing calculators to a computer.
- DMX4Linux 2.3
- A driver Suite for Linux. DMX is the industry standard for controlling lighting devices.
- Multimeter software for Linux - used with Metex 4650CR
- Latest version is 0.0.5, 2002.
- MUSCLE - Movement for the Use of Smart Cards in a Linux Environment
- Cross-platform smart card development site.
- Memory Technology Device (MTD) Subsystem for Linux
- A generic Linux subsystem for memory devices, especially Flash devices.
- Welcome to the KYZO Ltd
- LinuxROM distribution - a PizzaBox server.
- The Complete, Unofficial TEMPEST Information Page
- Suveillance technology.
- Linux Home Automation
- Home automation and home control (HA) Software (source code and links mostly) for the home automation devices Insteon PowerLinc V2, CM11A, CM17 (Firecracker), LynX10, WM918, HCS II and CPUXA.
- Linux PCMCIA HOWTO
- This document describes how to install and use PCMCIA card services for Linux, and answers some frequently asked questions. Latest version is v2.118, 2003.
- Save a Tonne With Koolu!
- A Canadian-based company that sells pre-installed Ubuntu Linux thin clients and network appliances, which work with Google Apps in energy- and pollution-sparing installations for business, government, and education. Koolu's motto is
"save a tonne with koolu," refers to the amount of carbon emissions saved by its low-powered devices, compared to running a standard client PC for a year.
- LinuxMCE
- An open source software platform designed to allow a computer to act as a home theater PC (HTPC), personal video recorder, full-featured VOIP-compatible phone system, and a home automation system.
- Linux Kernel 2.6 PCMCIA
- Information on PCMCIA support for 2.6x kernels. Site last updated 2008-07-14.
- BIOS from A to Z
- *look* An in-depth guide to the BIOS chip; covers the basics, tuning, settings, updating, and the Golden Rules. (2006)
- The ISAPNPTOOLS home page
- Configuring ISA Plug-And-Play devices on Linux.
- The PCI Utilities
- A collection of programs for inspecting and manipulating configuration of PCI devices, all based on a common portable library, libpci, which offers access to the PCI configuration space on a variety of operating systems. Latest release is 3.1.2, 2009-02-01.
- Twibright Labs - Ronja (Reasonable Optical Near Joint Access)
- *cool* A free technology optical datalink project.
- Pixel Qi
- Pixel Qi was started in 2008 by Mary Lou Jepsen, former CTO of the OLPC Project, and inventor of the sunlight-readable display technology. The company is currently pursuing the $75 laptop, while also aiming to bring sunlight-readable, low-cost, and low-power screens into mainstream laptops, cellphones and digital cameras.
- Bug Labs
- This company is dedicated to providing a Lego-like collection of open source hardware and software that customers can use to build their own devices.
- Autopilot UAV
- *cool* A command and control system for helicopters and can be
extended for fixed wing aircraft.
- TechniSat TechniPC/MediaFocus Linux Driver
- A resource site for this driver. It includes two versions: 0.7.1 (Kernel 2.6.16 and higher) and 0.6.0 (Kernel 2.6.3 - 2.6.15). Also included on this site are links to other driver-related sites and important links to Video4Linux-related sites.
- LinuxHardware.org: Imagination is more important than knowledge . . .
- In-depth Linux hardware coverage.
- Linux In-wall Automation Control TouchScreen Project
- Last updated in 2001, but nonetheless, it's a neat story about installing a Linux touch screen for home use. One of the best sites to consult for touchscreen laptops and notebooks with Linux is: http://tuxmobil.org/touch_laptops.html.
- Welcome to coreboot
- A Free Software project aimed at replacing the proprietary BIOS (firmware) you can find in most of today's computers. It performs just a little bit of hardware initialization and then executes a so-called payload. The project currently supports ~206 motherboards (2009). Formerly known as LinuxBIOS.
- OWW - One-Wire Weather Interface
- A server and client for Dallas Semiconductor / AAG 1-wire weather station kits.
- Tom's Hardware Guide
- *cool* One of the best websites for PC hardware information; available in many languages.
- Linux on the Sony VAIO FX/FXA Series
- How to get Linux running on a Sony VAIO FX405 and other AMD Duron/Athlon based VAIO notebooks, including the FX401, FX501/FX505, FX601/FX605, FX701/FX705 and FX801/FX805.
- Linux Online - Linux-Friendly Hardware
- A resource site for Linux hardware including laptops, compatibility databases, and companies selling complete
systems, hardware components, DAs/Palmtops and handhelds.
- Jungo - Device Driver Development Tools, Home Gateway Software
- Linux device drivers and software.
- OPENCORES
- Open source hardware; news and a database of free EDA software and
circuit designs.
- Plug-and-Play-HOWTO
- This HOWTO explains resources used in Plug-and-Play (PnP) such as addresses and interrupts; covers both the PCI bus (inherently PnP) and PnP on the old ISA bus. (2007)
- Installing Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 For Intel x86 - System Requirements
- For hardware requirements on other Debian-supported architectures,
see Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 -- Installation Manual
(http://www.debian.org/releases/woody/installmanual), section 2 of each
manual.
- MetkuMods - Because you love your hardware!
- Some serious and not so serious hardware modifications.
- The Linux Wacom Project
- Manages the drivers, libraries, and documentation for configuring
and running Wacom tablets under the Linux operating system.
- HAL - Hardware Abstraction Layer
- A device manager; initially will work on the 2.6 kernel only.
- PCBurn - Linux Hardware Reviews and Gaming
- News and reviews of hardware and games in the Linux world.
- OpenBIOS
- Development of a free BIOS on all common platforms and embedded systems. Latest release is 1.0, 2009-03-01.
- Linux Drivers
- An annotated list of Linux driver resources.
- 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)
Databases
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- Mandriva Certification Hardware Database
- A database of hardware that is compatible with the Mandriva operating system.
- Linux Online - Linux-Friendly Hardware
- A resource site for Linux hardware including laptops, compatibility databases, and companies selling complete
systems, hardware components, DAs/Palmtops and handhelds.
- TuxMobil - PCMCIA/CF Card Survey (by Manufacturers)
- A Linux compatibility list (HCL) for 500+ PCMCIA/PC-Card/CF-Card, CardBus cards, SmartCard, FlashCard, and Compact-Card.
- Naked Computers
- *cool* A world-wide directory of companies that sell computers free of any proprietary operating systems. For people who like to say "No Thanks" to these systems.
- Linux Incompatibility List
- *look* A handy reference site for hardware incompatibility; organized by
broad category; useful hardware links included as well.
- Red Hat Hardware Catalog
- A database of certified and compatible hardware for Red Hat products.
- PARISC-LINUX: Hardware Database
- Reports of HP (Hewlett-Packard) machines running Linux.
- Linux Tested
- Tests Linux hardware compatability for a fee and posts results.
- Phoronix - GNU/Linux & Solaris Hardware Reviews
- *look* Hardware articles and reviews for Linux.
- PVR Hardware Database
- *look* A handy database for PVR (personal video recorder) hardware.
- Linux Printer Compatibility Database
- *look* Extensive information about specific printers, along
with driver information, basic specifications, and an associated set of
filter script building tools.
- Linux Hardware Compatibility HOWTO
- A list of hardware either supported or unsupported under Linux; divided into broad hardware categories. (2007)
- Hardware Compatibility Database - openSUSE
- Hardware compatibility database for openSUSE.
- Ralink RT2500 Chipsets For Wireless Devices - Compatibility List
- A hardware compatibility list for all the Ralink-based devices for USB, PCI, and PCMCIA (Ralink RT2500 WLAN chipsets are
IEEE 802.11x compliant); also has links to open source driver projects for the Ralink rt2400 and rt2500 chipsets.
- TuxMobil: Linux Compatibility Status of Mobile Hardware
- *look* Hardware Compatibility Lists (HCLs) for Linux with hardware and accessories used in laptops, notebooks, PDAs, mobile phones.
- TuxMobil: Portable CD-Writers, CD, DVD and Linux
- A survey of portable CD-Writers, CD drives and DVD drives working with Linux.
- Linux PCI ID Repository
- A public repository of all known ID's used in PCI devices.
- Linux Compatibility Database
- *look* A compatibility database for applications, games, and hardware running under GNU/Linux. This site also has Linux
and Web news and support forums.
- PCLinuxOS Hardware Database
- A hardware compatibility database for the PCLinuxOS distribution and remasters.
- FSF - Hardware Devices that Support GNU/Linux
- *look* 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.
- LinuxQuestions.org HCL - Hardware Compatibility List
- *look* A searchable, Linux hardware compatibility database organized by category.
- CompareComponents
- *look* 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.
- Hardware for Linux
- *cool* A website site to lookup and report hardware compatibility and incompatibility with Linux distributions.
- UbuntuHCL.org
- A comprehensive hardware compatibility database for Ubuntu users.
- Debian GNU/Linux Device Driver Check Page
- *cool* An excellent hardware compatibility database. This site uses the output from the command, 'lcpci -n' (list all PCI devices) and checks it against hardware known to work within GNU/Linux, providing the name of the driver that supports it. Users are also encouraged to contribute to this database.
- Smolt
- This hardware database project is a combined effort of various Linux distributions to gather hardware information from Linux users. Information collection is voluntary and anonymous.
Diagnostics
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- Memtest - Utility to test for faulty memory subsystem
- A userspace utility for testing the memory subsystem for faults.
- Memwatch
- Memory leak detection tool. Latest release is 2.71, 2003-05-20.
- Memtest86 - Memory Diagnostic Page
- A comprehensive, stand-alone memory diagnostic tool.
- Ultimate Boot CD
- *cool* Contains disk drive diagnostic tools as well as other diagnostic and management tools.
- Phoronix Test Suite - Linux Testing & Benchmarking Platform
- *look* 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.
- PC Hardware Links
- *cool* A treasure trove of hardware information including hardware links, processor charts, CPU electrical specifications,
CPU socket chart, CPU speeds chart, and chipsets chart.
- How to Build Your Own PC - Save A Buck And Learn A Lot - Online Book
- *look* 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)
- SquidBee
- A project that uses an open hardware design as well as open source software as a platform for wireless remote control and sensing.
- Arduino
- An open source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software. It's intended for artists, designers, hobbyists, and anyone interested in creating interactive objects or environments.
- Free Telephony Project
- The goal of this project is to provide free hardware designs for telephone systems. Both the hardware and software are free and open.
- MisterHouse - It Knows Kung Fu
- A cross-platform home automation program written in Perl. It can respond to voice commands, web browsers, time of day, serial port and X10 data, external files, and can speak via text-to-speech engines.
- Minerva - Linux Home Automation for the Masses
- A complete home automation suite for Linux.
- Linuxstamp - Open Circuits
- An open source, general-purpose processor module that includes a standard Linux kernel, an SD card, Ethernet and a
USB/serial converter. It can be used in initial product design so users don't have to build an entire motherboard from scratch.
- OpenFWWF - Open FirmWare for WiFi networks
- This site provides free and open source firmware for Broadcom/AirForce chipset-based devices.
- Open Source Hardware 2009 - The Definitive Guide to Open Source Hardware Projects
- *cool* This guide contains a treasure trove of open source hardware projects organized into 19 subject areas. Like free software in Linux, these projects make available the source, schematics, firmware, software, list of materials, parts list, drawings and "board" files to recreate the hardware. They also allow any use, including commercial.
Kernel
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Boot Patches
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- OpenBIOS
- Development of a free BIOS on all common platforms and embedded systems. Latest release is 1.0, 2009-03-01.
- Welcome to coreboot
- A Free Software project aimed at replacing the proprietary BIOS (firmware) you can find in most of today's computers. It performs just a little bit of hardware initialization and then executes a so-called payload. The project currently supports ~206 motherboards (2009). Formerly known as LinuxBIOS.
- Linux-Ready Firmware Developer Kit
- A tool to test how well Linux works together with the firmware (BIOS) on PCs. This toolkit is primarily aimed at firmware developers.
- Memory Technology Device (MTD) Subsystem for Linux
- A generic Linux subsystem for memory devices, especially Flash devices.
File Systems
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- The Parallel Virtual File System Project (PVFS), Version 1
- A high-performance and scalable parallel file system for PC clusters. For PVFS2 (the next generation parallel file system), see http://www.pvfs.org/.
- XFS
- A high-performance journaling filesystem developed by SGI.
- JFS - Journaled File System Technology for Linux
- A file system in which the hard disk maintains data integrity in the event of a system crash or if the system is otherwise halted abnormally. The journaled file system (JFS) maintains a log, or journal, of what activity has taken place in the main data areas of the disk. Latest stable release is 1.1.4, 2009-04-06.
- HOWTO Undelete Removed Files and Directories on an ext3 File System
- *cool* A detailed description of the ext3 file structure layout and how to undelete deleted files and directories. (2008)
- Udev: Introduction to Device Management In Modern Linux Systems
- This article clearly explains all aspects of Udev, the device manager for the Linux 2.6 kernel series. (2009)
- Gentoo LVM2 installation
- This guide describes how to set up the Logical Volume Manager version 2 (LVM2) on Gentoo, but includes specifics of typical LVM tasks applicable to other distributions as well. (2007)
- Linux-NTFS Project
- The goals of this project are to develop reliable and full-feature access to NTFS by the Linux kernel driver, and by a
user space file system (ntfsmount), and to provide a wide collection of NTFS utilities (ntfsprogs) and a developer's
library (libntfs) for other GPL'd programs. As of 2006-07- 14 a new beta version of ntfsmount and libntfs with full
read/write capabilities and improved performance has been released. The latest Kernel NTFS Module is el5
2.6.18-53.1.14, 2008-03-06. The latest NTFS Tools and Library is 2.0.0 2007-09-28.
- Red Hat Global File System
- An open source cluster file system for enterprise deployments. Formerly Sistina Logical Volume Manager (LVM) for Linux.
- Ext2fs Home Page
- The Ext2 Filesystem Utilities (e2fsprogs) contain all of the standard utilities for creating, fixing, configuring, and debugging ext2 filesystems. Latest release is 1.41.8, 2009-07-11.
- Linux Ext2fs Undeletion mini-HOWTO
- Latest revision is 1999; nothing more recent available.
- Enterprise Volume Management System (EVMS)
- The EVMS Project uses a layered, plug-in model to provide unparalleled flexibility and extensibility in managing storage. This allows for easy expansion or customization of various levels of volume management. Latest stable release is 2.5.5, 2006-02-26.
- Common Threads: Advanced filesystem implementor's guide, Part 10 -- Deploying XFS
- This article guides the reader through the process of setting up XFS,as well as covering XFS tuning tips and useful XFS features like ACL (access control lists) and extended attribute support. This article is part of a twelve-part series on Linux filesystems for the 2.4 Linux kernel. These articles provide valuable practical implementation advice, performance information and important technical notes to warrant continued inclusion on this site. (2002)
- Logical Volume Manager - LVM
- A detailed LVM HOWTO by the North Texas Linux Users' Group (NTLUG). (2008)
- Common Threads: Advanced filesystem implementor's guide, Part 01 -- Journalling and ReiserFS
- This article covers the technical details of journalling common to all file systems), and the design vision behind ReiserFS. This article is part of a twelve-part series on Linux filesystems for the 2.4 Linux kernel. These articles provide valuable practical implementation advice, performance information and important technical notes to warrant continued inclusion on this site. (2001).
- Common Threads: Advanced filesystem implementor's guide, Part 02 -- Using ReiserFS and Linux Kernel 2.4
- This article provides a detailed walkthrough of the process of setting up a rock-solid Linux 2.4-based ReiserFS system. This article is part of a twelve-part series on Linux filesystems for the 2.4 Linux kernel. These articles provide valuable practical implementation advice, performance information and important technical notes to warrant continued inclusion on this site. (2001).
- Common Threads: Advanced filesystem implementor's guide, Part 03 -- Using the virtual memory (VM) filesystem and bind mounts
- This article takes a look at tmpfs, also known as the virtual memory (VM) filesystem, and bind mounts. This article is part of a twelve-part series on Linux filesystems for the 2.4 Linux kernel. These articles provide valuable practical implementation advice, performance information and important technical notes to warrant continued inclusion on this site. (2001).
- Linux NFS-HOWTO
- This document describes the best practice guidelines around how to configure Linux NFS (Network File System) properly in production environments. (2006)
- Writing udev Rules
- This document introduces the main concepts of udev rule writing. udev is a file system replacement for DevFS on the Linux 2.6 kernel series and beyond. (2006)
- Common Threads: Advanced filesystem implementor's guide, Part 07 -- Introducing ext3
- This article introduces the reader to the ext3 file system. This article is part of a twelve-part series on Linux filesystems for the 2.4 Linux kernel. These articles provide valuable practical implementation advice, performance information and important technical notes to warrant continued inclusion on this site. (2001)
- Ext3-users Archives
- A mailing list archive for users of the ext3 file system.
- Common Threads: Advanced filesystem implementor's guide, Part 08 -- Surprises in ext3
- This article discusses some interesting details (some positive, some negative) about the ext3 file system. This article is part of a twelve-part series on Linux filesystems for the 2.4 Linux kernel. These articles provide valuable practical implementation advice, performance information and important technical notes to warrant continued inclusion on this site. (2001)
- Common Threads: Advanced filesystem implementor's guide, Part 09 -- Introducing XFS
- This article introduces the reader to the XFS file system. This article is part of a twelve-part series on Linux filesystems for the 2.4 Linux kernel. These articles provide valuable practical implementation advice, performance information and important technical notes to warrant continued inclusion on this site. (2002)
- XFS FAQ
- A detailed document about the XFS filesystem; includes information on documentation, general info., functionality issues and potential problems and how to deal with them. (2009)
- The Arla Project
- A free AFS implementation. Supported platforms include: Linux 2.4.x and 2.6.x kernels, FreeBSD, NetBSD, and Mac OS X.
- OpenAFS
- Client-server architecture for federated file sharing and replicated read-only content distribution, providing location independence, scalability, security, and transparent migration capabilities. It is an open source implementation of the Andrew distributed file system (AFS). It is used primarily in distributed computing, and is actively being developed on
a wide variety of computer operating systems.
- Coda File System
- An advanced networked filesystem (with its origin in AFS2) developed at Carnegie-Mellon University since 1987. Latest release is 6.9.0, 2007-04-11.
- Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS)
- This standard has been designed to be used by Unix distribution developers, package developers, and system implementors. Latest version is 2.3, 2004-01-29.
- Common threads: Advanced filesystem implementor's guide, Part 11 -- Filesystem update
- In this article the author shows the reader how to use the latest filesystem technologies in Linux 2.4, and shares valuable practical implementation advice, performance information, and important technical notes. In addition, he provides update on the status of the XFS, ReiserFS, and ext3 filesystems. This article is part of a twelve-part series on Linux filesystems for the 2.4 Linux kernel. These articles provide valuable practical implementation advice, performance information and important technical notes to warrant continued inclusion on this site. (2002)
- Common threads: Advanced filesystem implementor's guide, Part 12 -- Introduction to EVMS
- This article is an introduction to the EVMS (Enterprise Volume Management System) file system, and why it's needed in the Linux system. This article is part of a twelve-part series on Linux filesystems for the 2.4 Linux kernel. These articles provide valuable practical implementation advice, performance information and important technical notes to warrant continued inclusion on this site. (2002)
- Linux NFS FAQ
- A Linux NFS development web site; includes a FAQ which provides an introduction to NFS as implemented in the Linux
kernel and links to developers' sites, mailing list archives, and relevant RFCs (Request for Comments).
- SQUASHFS - A Squashed Read-Only Filesystem for Linux
- A compressed read-only filesystem for the Linux kernel. It is intended for general read-only filesystem use, for archival use, and in constrained block device/memory systems (e.g. embedded systems) where low overhead is needed.
- Understanding the Linux Virtual Memory Manager - Online Book
- A comprehensive guide to the Linux Virtual Memory Manager (VM) for the 2.4x and early versions of the 2.6 kernels. This book is part of Bruce Perens' Open Source Series published by Prentice-Hall. (2004) Available for download in PDF format.
- LVM HOWTO
- Information on how to get LVM (Logical Volume Manager) up and running. (2006)
- IBM General Parallel File System (GPFS)
- A scalable, high-performance parallel file system for AIX 5L and Linux clusters.
- Lustre Home
- A scalable, shared cluster file system for high-performance
computing.
- Parallel Virtual File System (PVFS), Version 2
- A high-performance and scalable parallel file system for PC clusters; continues the PVFS1 project (currently being maintained and improved), see http://www.parl.clemson.edu/pvfs/.
- FUSE - Filesystem in Userspace
- FUSE exports the filesystem functionality to userspace; features include a simple and comprehensive API, secure mounting by non-root users, multi-threaded operations; runs on Linux kernels 2.4.x and 2.6.x.
- LinuxDevCenter.com Article -- "Managing Disk Space with LVM (Logical Volume Manager)"
- *cool* Information on configuring LVM, how to add redundancy with RAID 1, and using LVM on desktop machines. LVM is a mechanism for virtualizing disks. A recommended read for those who want to know all about LVM. (2006) This article is still relevant and useful today. (2009)
- LWN: KHB (Kernel Hacker's Bookshelf) - A Filesystems Reading List
- An annotated list of key file system papers and books. Even though this list is a little dated (2006), it is still a useful resource to consult.
- NILFS - New Implementation of a Log-structured File System
- A log-structured file system developed for the 2.6 Linux kernel. NILFS supports continuous snapshotting, so users can restore files mistakenly overwritten or destroyed. Site also available in Japanese.
- IBM developerWorks Article - "Logical Volume Management (LVM)"
- This article discusses the most useful features of LVM2, a relatively new userspace toolset that provides logical volume management facilities. The author also suggests several ways to simplify system administration tasks. (2007)
- LVM2 Resource Page
- This site provides links to tarballs, mailing lists, source code, documentation, and chat channels for LVM2. LVM2 is a userspace toolset that provide Logical Volume Management (LVM) facilities on Linux.
- Ext4 (and Ext2/Ext3) Wiki
- A wiki for users and developers of the ext2, ext3, and ext4 file systems.
- Cryptmount
- A utility for Linux operating systems which allows an ordinary user to mount an encrypted filing system without requiring superuser privileges. For use on systems using the 2.6 kernel series. Latest stable release is 4.0, 2009-05-04.
- NTFS-3G: Stable Read/Write NTFS Driver
- An open source, cross-platform implementation of Microsoft's NTFS file system with read-write support.
- IBM developWorks Article - "Anatomy of ext4"
- This article details the features of the new ext4 Linux file system. (2009)
- Fixing Unix/Linux/POSIX Filenames
- *cool* David Wheeler takes a comprehensive look at the problems with Linux filenames, and proposes solutions to fix this mess. (2009)
- The H Open Source - News and Features: The Ext4 Linux File System
- A detailed summary of the performance improvements of the Ext4 file system compared to the Ext3 file system. (2009)
- LWN: POSIX v. reality: A position on O_PONIES
- *cool* Valerie Aurora, the Linux file sysytem guru, takes a look at the relationship between file systems developers, the POSIX file I/O standard, and people who just want to store their data. (2009)
- The User-mode Linux Kernel Home Page
- A port of the Linux kernel which runs in a set of processes. The result is a user-mode virtual machine and a kernel
which can be debugged and developed using all of the usual process-level tools.
- Linux Kernel Crash Dumps (LKCD)
- This project has added code to the Linux kernel to implement crash dumps for performing post-failure analysis of a kernel crash. Latest stable release is 6.2.0, 2006-08-28.
- IEEE 1394 FireWire Wiki
- This wiki is dedicated to the IEEE 1394/ FireWire drivers of the Linux kernel and to libraries and utilities which use these drivers.
- Linux Kernel Module Programming Guide
- For Linux kernel 2.4 and 2.6.
- Linux Headquarters - Kernel
- *look* Lots of kernel information including Kernel File Search, information
and downloads for all kernel versions back to 1.1.
- The Newbie's Guide to Hacking the Linux Kernel | TuxRadar Linux
- Greg Kroah-Hartman, a prominent kernel developer, outlines what it takes to for newbies to patch the Linux kernel. (2010)
- Linux Versions
- List of the latest Linux kernel versions with accompanying tar.gz files available for download.
- The Linux-Kernel Mailing List FAQ
- A detailed FAQ for Linux kernel developers. (2009)
- Welcome to KernelNewbies.org
- *look* 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.
- Kerneltrap.com - Current Kernel News
- *look* One of the best sites for kernel information.
- FOLK - Functionally-Overloaded Linux Kernel
- Latest version is 2.4.0, 2002.
- LWN: Linux Device Drivers - Online Book
- Current as of the 2.6.10 kernel; available in PDF format; O'Reilly, 2005. See the LWN 2.6 API changes page (http://lwn.net/Articles/2.6-kernel-api) for information on subsequent changes.
- Kernel Traffic Newsletter
- Activities of the Linux Kernel mailing list. N.B.: Last issue is 2005-11-25. The archives (issues 1 - 335) are still a useful resource, and are available by clicking on the Archives link.
- Kernel-Janitor Project
- This site has a list of relatively simple problems that need to be cleaned up and fixed within the Linux kernel source tree. The main tasks include, doing code reviews, fixing up unmaintained code and doing other cleanups and API conversion. It is a good starting place for beginning kernel hackers.
- LWN - Kernel coverage at LWN.net
- *look* One of the best sites for kernel information.
- Linux Memory Management Subsystem Main Page
- Links to current projects, workarounds for common memory management related problems and links to memory management information.
- Linux-Kernel Archive
- *cool* This searchable Kernel archive dates back to June, 1995.
- MARC: Mailing list ARChives at AIMS
- Meta site. Includes kernel and Linux mailing lists.
- LWN.net Kernel Patch Page
- *look* Archive of kernel patches seen by LWN editors.
- Compache - Compressed Caching for Linux
- This project is a compressed in-memory swap device for Linux. It creates a RAM-based block device (named ramzswap) which acts as swap disk. Pages swapped to this disk are compressed and stored in memory itself. Latest release is 0.53, 2009-04-08.
- Rule Set Based Access Control (RSBAC) - Homepage
- Open Source (GPL) Linux kernel security extension.
- Linux Test Project Homepage
- The goal of this project is to deliver a suite of automated testing tools for Linux as well as publishing the results of tests. New versions are issued each month.
- Linux Kernel State Tracer
- Records information trace data about events in the Linux Kernel such as process context switch, send signal,
exception, memory allocation, and send packet. Latest stable release is 2007-07-13. Also available in Japanese.
- Linux Kernel in a Nutshell - Online Book
- This book is a comprehensive overview of kernel configuration and building by Greg Kroah-Hartman, one of the leading Linux kernel developers. It is available for free download in either PDF or DocBook format for the entire book, or by the individual chapter from this site. (O'Reilly, 2006)
- Debian Linux Kernel Handbook
- The main goal of this handbook is to serve as a single access point to all kernel-related documentation. It contains the information about the Debian packaging of Linux kernel for the Etch release of Debian (version 4.0). (2008)
- Linux Kernel Tracker
- This is the Kernel Tracker system (based on Bugzilla) for posting bugs against the mainline Linux kernels (not distribution kernels). N.B.: This is for reporting kernel version 2.6 bugs only.
- Ottawa Linux Symposium
- *cool* A core technology conference, targeting software developers working on the Linux kernel, OS infrastructure, security, networking, and related research projects. The big Linux kernel conference held every summer in Ottawa, Ontario Canada. Site has proceedings and photo galleries of previous meetings.
- LessWatts.org - Saving Power on Intel Systems With Linux
- Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI). Everything you want to know about the ACPI interface can be found here.
- 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.
- Kernel Hackers' Guide to Git
- A cookbook of recipes for getting up and running with git, Linus' source code management (SCM) software. (2008)
- Linux Trace Toolkit Next Generation (LTTng)
- The kernel tracer that generates traces of an instrumented Linux kernel. It is a modular viewer that can perform
analysis on such traces and show the result in text or in a graphical interface.
- 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.
- 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.
- LWN: Porting device drivers to the 2.6 kernel
- *look* Series of articles (36) in Linux Weekly News. (2003 + updates)
- Linux Kernel and Device Drivers: Dos and Don'ts
- Guide for newbies and Kernel hackers to assist them in Linux
development work.
- FreeSoftware Magazine Tutorial - Writing Device Drivers in Linux
- *cool* "Do you pine for the nice days of Minix-1.1, when men were men and wrote their own device
drivers?" - Linus Torvalds. Here's your chance to do just that! A detailed tutorial on how to write device drivers like kernel developers. (2006)
- Linux-VServer Project
- Kernel-based virtual servers running on a single piece of hardware.
- Welcome to OpenVZ
- An operating system-level server virtualization project built on Linux. It creates isolated, secure virtual private servers on a single physical server resulting in better server utilization and no conflict between
applications. Latest release is 3.0.23, 2008-11-11.
- KVM: Kernel-based Virtual Machine for Linux
- A full virtualization solution for Linux on x86 hardware. It consists of a loadable kernel module (kvm.ko) and a userspace component. KVM is included in the mainline linux kernel since 2.6.20 and is stable and fast for most workloads.
- KernelTrap Mailing List Archives
- A Mailing List Archives of 40+ mailing lists, most of which are directly related to free and open source kernel development.
- How to Participate in the Linux Community | Linux Developer Network -- Online Book
- A guide to the kernel development process by Jon Corbet, Executive Editor of LWN. The purpose of this document is to help developers (and their managers) work with the development community with a minimum of frustration. (2008)
- Cooperative Linux (coLinux)
- A port of the Linux kernel that allows it to run alongside another operating system on a single machine including Linux on Windows. Latest release is 0.7.4, 2009-05-15.
- The Perfect Patch
- This document describes how to create, maintain and send patches that are easy to handle for the kernel maintainer. (2008) N.B.: this article is based on Andrew Morton's original document but is no longer available.
- LWN: Kernel Index Listing
- *look* This index covers articles published in the LWN.net Kernel Page. All articles from 2004 onwards are indexed here.
- Xen Virtual Machine Monitor
- A virtual machine monitor (VMM) for x86-compatible computers and can securely execute multiple virtual machines, each running its own operating system.
- KernelTrap.org Feature - "The Linux Kernel Archives"
- *cool* A cool article on the history and a behind-the-scenes look at kernel.org. Also includes a detailed report on the recent infrastructure upgrade. (2005)
- Kernel Planet
- An aggregation of weblog entries from many kernel hackers.
- Linux Kernel Git Repository
- The Git repository for Linux kernel developers.
- LinuxChanges - Linux Kernel Newbies
- *cool* A Linux kernel changelog for the 2.6.x kernel. Each entry has links for more information. There are a lot of external links for even more kernel information.
- Open Source Device Drivers
- A resource guide for device driver developers. Maintained by the Linux Foundation. Available in many languages.
- Phoronix Test Suite - Linux Testing & Benchmarking Platform
- *look* 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.
- The Linux Kernel Archives
- *look* The primary site for the Linux kernel source, and the best site for Linux kernel information.
- IBM developerWorks Article - "Anatomy of the Linux Kernel"
- This article introduces the reader to the Linux kernel and explores its architecture and major components. (2007)
- LWN: API Changes in the 2.6 Kernel Series
- *cool* A summary of internal changes for each 2.6 kernel release.
- Linux Weather Forecast - The Linux Foundation
- *cool* 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: 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.
- 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.
- The Linux Driver Project
- This project, started by Greg Koah-Hartman in 2007, is focused on creating and maintaining open source Linux kernel drivers for all types of devices.
- The Linux Kernel Module Programming Guide
- An excellent guide for anyone wishing to get started on kernel module programming. For the 2.6 kernel. (2007)
- Kernel Space - User Space Interfaces
- This HOWTO provides an overview of all existing communication mechanisms between Linux user and kernel space. (2008)
- KGDB: Linux Kernel Source Level Debugger
- A source level debugger for the Linux kernel. It is used along with gdb to debug Linux kernel. KGDB is now merged into the Linux kernel mainline as of version 2.6.26.
- Linux Kernel Development - How Fast it is Going, Who is Doing It, What They are Doing, and Who is Sponsoring It
- This paper examines how the kernel development works, focusing on nearly three years of kernel history as represented by the 2.6.11 through 2.6.24 releases. The Linux kernel project is one of the largest cooperative software projects ever attempted. (2008)
- Kernel Oops Bug Count
- This site helps the developers of the Linux kernel by collecting so-called oopses, which are the crash signatures of the Linux kernel.
- Linux Kernel 2.6 PCMCIA
- Information on PCMCIA support for 2.6x kernels. Site last updated 2008-07-14.
- Uncle Gnufs' World Famous Home Baked Free Kernel Shoppe
- This site contains Linux-libre installation packages for general use. These kernel packages for the i386 architecture are compiled generally from latest linux-libre releases to provide widest, ready-to-use hardware compatibility in a completely free software environment.
- WiMAX Drivers for Linux
- WiMAX is the next-generation broadband wireless technology, based on IEEE 802.16e standards. The software is separated into two components: the basic kernel module driver and user space management stack, WIMAX Network Service. The WiMAX stack is now included in the kernel mainline from the 2.6.29 release onwards.
- The H: Security News and Open Source Developments - Kernel Log Archives
- *look* 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.
Linux General
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Beginners
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- Linux Newbie Administrator Guide
- A complete reference guide for new Linux users who wish to set up and administer their own Linux home computer, workstation or home network. Translated into many languages. A little dated (2004), but most of the information is still useful.
- Learning Linux dot com
- A site for the beginner and experts wanting to learn more and share their experiences with other Linux users.
- 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)
- LinuxQuestions.org - Where newbies Come for Help!
- *look* 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.
- 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 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)
- Linux.ie :: The Beginners Linux Guide
- An extensive guide for Linux beginners published by the Irish Linux Users Group. This document was last updated in 2005, which is somewhat dated, but a lot of the information is still useful. N.B.: some of the links do not work.
- Linux Distribution Guide
- A brief guide to the world of Linux distributions, primarily aimed at individuals who are new to Linux. (2008)
- The debiantutorials.org Homepage
- A tutorial and information site to assist users in switching from Windows to the Debian Linux desktop without "geekness".
- LinuxPlanet - Reports - How to Help New Linux Users - If It's Not Obvious to Them, It's Not Obvious
- *look* 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
- Debian NewbieDOC
- For new Debian users, but site also has general beginner information. A little dated - documents seem to be mainly from 2007, but still contains useful information.
- Really Linux.com - Website for Linux Beginners
- A companion site to the book, "Linux for the Rest of Us" by Mark Rais.
- Linux Virgins.com - A gentle guide for 1st time Linux users
- *cool* A recommended guide for easy migration to Linux for Windows users as experienced by web author, Michael Davis.
- 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.
- Linux-Noobs
- This site is aimed primarily at those who are either Linux beginners or are thinking about using Linux. It has forums, HOWTOs, tips, reviews, and news.
- 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. A little dated, but still contains useful stuff.
- 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)
- Get GNU/Linux!
- *cool* 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. Excellent multilingual support -- available in many different languages.
- Codigo Linux
- A Spanish site for Linux newbies.
- Mandriva Linux Tips For Free
- Help and information for users new to Linux and Mandriva.
- EasyLinuxGuide.com
- Designed for users new to Linux, but with some computer experience.
- Introduction to Linux; A Hands-On Guide
- *look* An excellent guide for Linux beginners as well as a reference tool for more advanced users. (2008)
- IBM developerWorks : Migration Station: Linux Track
- *look* A comprehensive resource site for Linux migration information.
- IBM devloperWorks: Linux Zone: Windows-to-Linux Roadmap: Series Overview
- *cool* A nine-part series roadmap for developers making the transition to Linux; a little dated (2003), but the information is still relevant.
- 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. This document is suitable for any size organization. Available in downloadable PDF or HTML format. (2006)
- (:^tuxs.org) - A Friendly Penguin To Help You Get Started With Linux
- *cool* A recommended site for Linux beginners; information presented is written in a non-technical, easy to understand style.
- PCStats.com Article - "Beginners Guides: Linux Part 1: Getting Familiar"
- An introduction to Linux using the KDE desktop environment and Knoppix. (2008)
- PCStats.com Article - "Beginners Guides: Linux Part 2: Installing a PC"
- A detailed walkthough article on installing SUSE 9.1 on a PC. (2008)
- PCStats.com Article - "Beginners Guides: Linux Part 3: Installing New Software"
- How to find and install software on a Linux system. (2008)
- 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) This article is still helpful to beginners today (2009).
- TuXfiles
- *look* 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.
- Polishlinux.org - GNU/Linux For Everyone
- *cool* 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.
- Open Access News
- This is the primary record of the open access movement whose objective is to have peer-reviewed scientific and scholarly literature on the Internet without financial, copyright, and licensing barriers that
currently exist in scholarly publishing.
- 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) The information in this guide is relevant today (2009).
Certification / Training
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- Linux Professional Institute
- Professional certification for the Linux community; site
available in many languages.
- Red Hat Training
- The primary site for Red Hat Certified Programs.
- EACOSS - East African Center for Open Source Software
- An advocacy and training centre focussing on free and open source software.
- The Community/Linux Training Centre Project
- U.K. project to develop a mobile computer network for teaching
computer and networking skills to community groups.
- The iCanProgram.com Homepage
- Linux education courses for young people.
- IBM developerWorks : Open source : Technical Library
- *cool* This library includes a wide range of technical articles and tutorials for open source developers.
- Open of Course - Free Open Content Courses and Tutorials
- A multilingual portal of free online Linux and open source software courses and tutorials.
- Linux Online - Vendors: Training
- Global listing of Linux training companies and certification
organizations.
- LinTraining - Home
- A global directory of Linux training centres.
- Free Electrons - Free Embedded Linux Training
- *cool* Training materials on embedded Linux kernel & driver development, new features in the 2.6 kernel, real-time embedded Linux systems, development tools, Java in embedded Linux systems, and introduction to uClinux. Available in many languages.
- LPI Certification Self-Study Guide
- For the Linux Professional Institute's exams 101 and 102; available
in HTML and PDF formats; German language version available in PDF format.
- Open Source Training Course Database
- A world-wide, searchable database of open source courses.
- CompTIA Linux+ Certification
- Certification courses for Linux; some courses available in German and Japanese.
- BeginLinux.org
- An online Linux training centre specializing in Linux desktops.
- Project SELF
- An international project that provides a platform for the collaborative sharing and creation of free educational and training materials intended for courses on free/libre software and open standards. Also available in Dutch, Portuguese, and Spanish.
- How to Destroy the Book, by Cory Doctorow | theVARSITY.ca - Part 1
- *cool* A transcript of Cory Doctorow's speech on copyright at the National Reading Summit held in Toronto on 2009-11-13. A "must read". See the link at the end of speech and before the comments to read the second half of his speech.
- A High School Student's Views on Software Freedom - Five Things Free Software Has Taught Me
- *cool* An excellent essay on software freedom and why it matters. (2009)
- OpenSource.Com | Where Open Source Multiplies
- A new (2010) Red Hat community service website. It is a gathering place for the open source community to share stories and knowledge --through articles, audio, web presentations, video, or open discussion. The site is divided into "channels" devoted to various areas of interest: business, education, government, law, and life.
- Linux Answers to Common Problems | TuxRadar Linux
- *cool* This is the TuxRadar Linux Answers Archive. It is a searchable database of over 700 common Linux problems and their solutions from the last five years of Linux Format magazine (2006-2009).
- 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)
- Copyright Watch | Global Transparency in Copyright Law
- *cool* Copyright Watch collects and monitors copyright laws from all over the world. This global effort tracks new proposals, consultations, and freshly passed regulations: finding the promising changes, and highlighting the spectacularly bad ideas before they can take hold.
Conferences / Meetings
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- Ontario Linux Fest
- An annual, grassroots Linux and Open Source event in Toronto, Ontario (Canada) featuring talks for all levels of Linux users, and an exhibit area for commericial companies and a Dot Org pavillion for non-profit software projects and Linux advocacy groups.
- FOSDEM - Free and Open Source software developer's European Meeting
- An annual two-day event to promote the widespread use of free and open source software.
- Ottawa Linux Symposium
- *cool* A core technology conference, targeting software developers working on the Linux kernel, OS infrastructure, security, networking, and related research projects. The big Linux kernel conference held every summer in Ottawa, Ontario Canada. Site has proceedings and photo galleries of previous meetings.
- LinuxTag
- Largest Linux and Open Source exhibition in Europe. Site available in English and German.
- Linux.conf.au
- Australia's national Linux conference. One of the world's best technical Linux conferences. This is *the* conference Linus attends.
- LWN Community Calendar
- Meta site for conferences, meetings and events from 2003 onwards.
- SCALE: Southern California Linux Expo
- An annual community event which brings together Linux and open source software companies, developers, and users. Organized by the USC, Simi/Conejo, and UCLA Linux User Groups.
- Linuxfest Northwest
- An annual, non-commercial, one-day conference and exhibition of open source technology, with an emphasis on Linux. It is hosted at the Bellingham Technical College (BTC) in Bellingham, Washington, USA, and presented by LUGS in the U.S. Pacific Northwest.
- Ohio LinuxFest
- An annual, non-profit, community-oriented event in Columbus, Ohio, USA. It features sessions for both experienced
and inexperienced Linux users, plus an Expo for commercial exhibitors and
non-profit, free and open source software projects.
Humour
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- Why You Can't Find Your System Administrator
- 142 reasons why a sys. admin. cannot be found in a crisis. A fun read.
- Dailystrips
- Comic aggregation software application which automatically
downloads your favourite web cartoons for local access; over 500 comics currently supported.
Tech Cartoons
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- Ecol Strip - Comic
- A weekly geek comic strip available in Catalan, English, Euskera, French, Galacian, Italian, and Spanish.
- PC and Pixel
- A general tech. cartoon.
- Kevin & Kell by Bill Holbrook
- A tech cartoon featuring Kevin Kindle, the rabbit and Kell Dewclaw, the wolf, who originally met in an online chat room.
- User Friendly the Comic Strip
- *look* 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.
- General Protection Fault--The Comic Strip
- A tech cartoon with action, drama, and a rich cast of characters. Will Ki and Nick ever get married? Stay tuned!
- LinuxToons
- Linux in mainstream cartoons.
- Humorix - World Domination - One Joke At a Time
- This site is dedicated to showing the lighter side of Linux and Open Source; the "news" items are fun.
- Laugh along with GNU
- This site is designed to provide some laughs to the working hackers; contains software, documentation, computing, music, poems, spam, science and engineering submitted by GNU users and collected by GNU
contributers over the years.
- 99 Bottles of Beer
- One program in 571 languages! :-)
- Best of Internet
- An extensive site of computer folklore, humour, poetry, photos.
English and German content.
- How To Write Unmaintainable Code
- Tips from the masters on how to code and guarantee lifetime employment!
- GrabCartoons
- A modular, comic-summarizing utility and a local viewer/aggregator
of online comics. Currently there are many cartoons already available; it is easy to add your own favourites.
- GNU phpGrabComics
- Comic aggregation software which grabs and saves comic strips from
the web; there are 334 cartoons (at last count) supported.
- Web Economy Bullshit Generator
- Something fun --identify "corporate speak" with one click on the "generate bullshit" button. What a boon when reading
IT announcements and news stories. :-)
Linux Personalities
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- The Silicon Zoo - Tux, the Linux Penguin
- A miniature replica of Tux.
- The Penguin Dance
- Lots of animated Tux dances can be found here.
- Tux Gallery - Everyone's Favorite Linux Mascot
- *cool* A whole host of Tux picture galleries.
- Penguins at Penguin Place
- Shop for penguin gifts and browse through the Penguin Post.
- LWN Penguin Gallery
- *cool* A huge picture gallery of Tuxen with links to the homepage of each image.
- The History of Tux the Linux Penguin
- A history of Tux, the Linux penguin, including how the creature was named and created.
- Linux Penguins on the web
- This site points to web pages that reveal everything you ever wanted to know about Linux penguins but never dared
ask. N.B. Some of the links are dead.
- Linux 2.0 Penguins
- The original drawings of Tux by Larry Ewing.
- The Rampantly Unofficial Linus Torvalds FAQ
- The title of this FAQ says it all. It's now somewhat dated, but interesting nonetheless. Translated into several languages.
- Linux Online - Linux Logos and Mascots
- Links to images of Tux, the official Linux mascot.
- Linus Torvalds - Wikipedia
- A biography of Linus Torvalds, benevolent dictator of Planet Linux.
- LINUX-Graphics - Linux Logos
- Penguin graphics.
- BW Online Interview - Linus Torvalds' Benevolent Dictatorship
- *cool* An excellent interview with Linus. Notable quote: "I am a dictator, but it's the right kind of dictatorship. ... I'm not so much a leader, I'm more of a shepherd. Now all the kernel developers will read that and say, 'He's comparing us to sheep.' It's more like herding cats." (2004)
- Free Penguin Project
- Sewing patterns for stuffed penguins, soft toy penguins, and Tux.
- Baby Tux Penguin's Guide to Linux | Tux Gallery
- Lots of pictures of Tux, the world's favourite penguin. :-)
- ASCII-Pinguine
- A gallery of Tuxen depicted in ASCII art.
- Tux - Wikipedia
- A fun article about our beloved Tux, the official mascot of Linux. There are many links for further reading.
User Groups
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- Linux Online - User Groups
- A list of user groups organized by country plus links to other worldwide lists and user group resources.
- LUV - Linux Users of Victoria (Australia)
- Sister LUG with VLUG - Victoria (Canada) Linux Users Group.
- Vancouver Linux User Group
- The Linux user group for the Greater Vancouver (British Columbia) region.
- TeX Users Group (TUG) Homepage
- A resource site for TeX users worldwide.
- Cowichan Valley Linux Users Group
- A Linux User Group for the Cowichan Valley (on Vancouver Island, B.C.) and environs.
- Bellingham Linux Users Group
- Bellingham, Washington, USA Linux Users Group.
- Recipe for a Successful Linux User Group
- Well organized document which includes a checklist for LUGs to
review from time to time.
- Linux User Group HOWTO
- A guide to founding, maintaining, and growing a GNU/Linux user group. (2007)
- SOLUG - South Okanagan Linux Users Group
- The Linux User Group in Penticton, B.C., Canada.
- Peterborough (Ontario) Linux User Group
- This is the official website for the Peterborough Linux User Group.
- USA Linux Users Group
- An online forum for Linux enthusiasts of
all skill levels.
- EUROLINUX :-)
- A European LUG and Linux information directory; also has links to
Linux portals and Linux news sites.
- UK Linux User Groups
- A user group portal that provides the infrastructure, such as domain registration, mailing lists and email, for UK LUGs.
- TechRadar UK Article - "How to Run a Successful Linux User Group"
- This article has some useful advice for starting a local LUG or rejuvenating an existing one. (2009)
- Spice up your LUG! | TuxRadar
- This article has some excellent advice which will help with the success of your local Linux Users Group. (2009)
- Freedom Task Force (FTF) - Building Legal Infrastructure for Your Free Software Project
- This guide has practical tips on how Free Software projects can consolidate their legal position. It includes information about setting up legal entities, dealing with copyright issues, managing trademarks, and best practices for project management. Also available in Dutch, French, German,and Greek. (2009)
- LinuxMovies
- An association of over 300 technologists advancing Linux motion picture technology.
- The Linux Home Page at Linux Online
- *cool* 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.
- 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.
- Welcome to TUX
- An umbrella organization supporting the efforts of user
groups and developers.
- The Linux Counter
- A site to register yourself and your computer as a Linux user. Statistical results can be viewed here.
- User Friendly the Comic Strip
- *look* 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.
- The People Behind KDE
- Interviews with the people who work on KDE. Also available in Catalan, Dutch, and Polish.
- GNU's Not Unix! - the GNU Project and the Free Software Foundation (FSF)
- *look* Premier meta site for GNU/Linux and open source software information.
- Open Source Software / Free Software (OSS/FS) References
- *look* Reference site to important links about open source and free software
- Home Page of Con Zymaris--Linux and Open Source Articles
- Con Zymaris is a well-known Australian Linux advocate.
- 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.
- FSF - The Free Software Foundation
- *look* 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.
- Creative Commons
- *look* This non-profit organization's focus is to increase the amount of creativity (cultural, educational, and scientific content) in "the commons" -- the body of work that is available to the public for free and legal sharing, use, repurposing, and remixing. The tools provided give everyone from individual creators to large companies and institutions a simple, standardized way to grant copyright permissions to their creative work. The Creative Commons licenses enable people to easily change their copyright terms from the default of "all rights reserved" to "some rights reserved".
- Pete's Linux Advent Calendar 2008
- *cool* Linux tips, tricks and trivia for each day of December to Christmas Eve. Also check out earlier versions from 2003, 2005, and 2007. Enjoy.
- Consortium Standards Journal Article - "Openness" and the Pursuit of Knowledge
- *cool* 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)
- International Free and Open Source Software Law Review
- A bi-annual, peer reviewed journal that specializes in free and open source software legal issues.
- Banks 'n' Browsers
- Compatibility of bank websites with Linux web browsers organized by country; information on 302 banks in 32 countries. Last updated 2008-11-07.
- The GNU Project - Free Software Foundation (FSF)
- History of the GNU Project by Richard Stallman.
- Linux Weather Forecast - The Linux Foundation
- *cool* 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: The 0.02 and 0.03 Releases | KernelTrap
- A historic look back at some early Linux releases. Linus' early emails are a fun read.
- Dave Ashley's Linux Zone
- A collection of software programs; games, demos, emulators.
- The Linux Foundation
- A non-profit 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. Site is also available in Japanese.
- 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. N.B.: The latest transcripts are from 2007.
- 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 non-profit FOSS developers without charge, as well as resources for everyone.
- BinaryFreedom | Free as in Freedom and We Really Mean It!
- An advocacy site for freedom and fairness in the digital world.
- Cave or Community?
- Analysis of 100 mature open source projects at SourceForge. This paper was originally published in 2002, but the findings are still interesting today (2009).
- History of Linux
- Translations available: Bulgarian, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese, Portuguese, and Romanian.
- Linux Timeline
- 100 important events in Linux history in honour of Linux Journal's 100th issue; from August 1991 to February 2002.
- 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.
- Linux Librarian
- A Linux and open source advocacy site. This site also contains book and software reviews, some items on libraries (as in books), and hardware.
Licenses
- <sort order="normal">title</sort>.
- Quick Reference For Choosing a Free Software License
- A handy guide to help in choosing the correct software license. (2008)
- ONLamp.com Article - "Open Source and Free Documentation Licenses, Part 2: The Open Publication License"
- A review article on the Open Public License. (2004) This article is still relevant today. (2009)
- Various Licenses and Comments about Them - GNU Project - Free Software Foundation (FSF)
- *cool* Lists of licenses (with links) for software (GPL-compatible, GPL-incompatible, non-free; documentation (free and
non-free) and works besides software and documentation.
- ONLamp.com Article - "Open Source and Free Documentation Licenses, Part 3: The Open Gaming License"
- A review article on the Open Gaming License. (2004) This final article in this seres is still relevant today. (2009)
- The Open Source Initiative: Licenses
- *look* A list of approved OSI (Open Source Initiative) licenses with links to the text of each license.
- A Legal Issues Primer for Open Source and Free Software Projects - Software Freedom Law Center
- *look* This concise publication is a "must read" for those starting or managing free and open source software projects. (2008)
- Frequently Asked Questions about the GNU GPL - GNU Project - Free Software Foundation (FSF)
- *cool* A detailed FAQ about the GPL license; a "must read".
- Free Software Matters: Enforcing the GPL, Part 2
- A classic article on how the GPL is enforced by Eben Moglen, General Counsul of the Free Software Foundation. (September 2001)
- Free Software Matters: Enforcing the GPL, Part 1
- A classic article on the validity of the GPL and copyright by Eben Moglen, General Counsul of the Free Software Foundation. (2001)
- Linux.com Article - "Why I love the GPL"
- *cool* An outstanding article about the advantages of the GPL (GNU General Public License) and its importance to software freedom. (2005)
- What is Copyleft? - GNU Project - Free Software Foundation (FSF)
- *look* Premier site for GPL and LGPL license information.
- ONLamp.com Article "Open Source and Free Documentation Licenses, Part 1: The GNU FDL"
- A review article on the Free Documentation License. (2004) This article is still relevant today (2009).
- Open Source License Law Resource Center
- Numerous links to open source license law for law professionals working on projects involving open source licenses and people working on
open source software programs needing information on legal issues.
- Lizenz Center, license list
- *look* Extensive list of Free Software/Open Source and Open Content
licenses organized by type of license; site available in English and German.
- Applying Copyleft To Non-Software Information - GNU Project - Free Software Foundation (FSF)
- *look* 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.
- GPL Violations Project
- *cool* This project raises awareness of infringing uses of GPL software and acts as an information clearinghouse for reporting and dealing with violations.
- OSS Watch - The GNU General Public License v2 - An Overview
- *cool* An excellent overview of the GPL v2 license; includes some history, the primary features, how it works, common
myths, and links for more information. (2005) This review article stands the test of time. (2009)
- Free Software Foundation - FSF Free Software Licensing
- *look* 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.
- Groklaw - GPL Resources
- *look* 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.
- Why the GNU GPL Still Matters
- *cool* An excellent essay by Glyn Moody on why the GPL license remains an important cornerstone for the Free Software community. (2009)
- A Practical Guide to GPL Compliance - Software Freedom Law Center
- *look* 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)
- A Quick Guide to GPLv3 - Free Software Foundation
- *cool* This guide provides developers with an easy-to-understand overview of the major changes in the revised license. It goes through each new feature one by one, clearly describing how it works. Also available in PDF or reStructuredText (tarball) formats. (2009)
- The H Open Source: The GPL - Not Fade Away
- *cool* An excellent article that looks at the arguments for and against abandoning the GPL license, the basic principles of the license, and the historical context out of which this license was created. (2009)
- GPL Enforcement: Don't Jump to Conclusions, But Do Report Violations
- *cool* This is a useful resource for free software developers and users who are concerned about license violations and want to contribute to productive enforcement efforts. (2009)
- Make Your Open Source Software GPL-Compatible. Or Else
- David Wheeler calls on developers of Free-libre / open source software to use an existing widely-used license compatible with the General Public License (GPL). He also writes about the dangers of FLOSS license proliferation. (2002, updated 2009-10-06)
- The LWN.net Linux and Free Software Timeline
- *cool* Linux and Free Software year in review for 2008. For previous years' timelines click on the link labelled "timeline index" (http://lwn.net/op/TimelineIdx.lwn). There you will find the yearly timelines from 1998 to 2007, plus the 1998-2002 5-year timeline and the ten-year anniversary retrospective series.
- Open Source Applications Foundation - Homepage
- Purpose is to create and gain wide adoption for software applications of
uncompromising quality using open source methods.
Radio Shows / Podcasts
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- The Linux Link: Portal To Linux Web Radio Shows
- A source for various Linux web radio broadcasts maintained by the Leheigh Valley Linux Users Group (USA).
- Perlcast
- Podcast for Perl; includes a weekly news summary of all things Perl, an archive of previous episodes and Perl-related links.
- Linux Reality
- A Linux podcast show for the beginning and intermediate Linux user. No longer broadcasting. Last episode is #100, 2008-03-26. This site will continue to be maintained and host the episodes for the indefinite future. A DVD of all episodes is available for $30.00 shipped anywhere in the world.
- The Linux Action Show! Podcast
- Linux enthusiasts talk top news stories, current trends and any other subject regarding Linux and Open Source.
- Linux Outlaws | We Aim to Misbehave
- This show covers news and developments that the presenters encounter in their daily usage of Linux.
- Going Linux
- A podcast that has practical information for both Linux users and those who are thinking of switching to Linux . There is also an extensive Linux resource page provided.
- The LinuxLink TechShow (TLLTS) - Linux Talk Unfiltered
- This weekly show does an excellent job interviewing popular figures in the Linux community, discussing hot topics and explaining new trends.
- Gutsy Geeks Computer Show
- A weekly radio show about Linux and Open Source computing.
- 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.
- LINUX MARK INSTITUTE
- A non-profit organization that controls and grants use of the Linux
trademark to commercial entities.
- Freedom to Tinker
- Edward W. Felten's website about freedom to understand, discuss,
repair, and modify your own technological devices.
- The Linux FAQ
- A comprehensive FAQ which includes answers to the most common
questions asked about Linux.
- Welcome - Consumer Electronics Linux Forum (CELF)
- An industry consortium for promoting the use of Linux in consumer
electronic devices.
- GROKLAW
- *look* Pamela Jones' well-researched website on Linux and open source legal issues; insightful and cut-to-the-chase analysis.
- FSF: 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. This document is also available in French. The SCO saga continues so this background paper is still relevant. (2008)
- The Linux Pimp :: Individualists Unite!
- Linux oriented technology and general interest discussion site.
- 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.
- Irish Free Software Organisation (IFSO) - Homepage
- This organization works to promote awareness of Free
Software, and to protect the rights of those who use and write it.
- 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.
- Hot Linux Jobs Recruiting Open Source Professionals
- A U.S. company specializing in Linux job opportunities.
- 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 (2009), but some of the links do not work.
- 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.
- LWN: Index to the Grumpy Editor Series
- *look* 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.
- Planet Linux Australia
- *cool* 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.
- 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.
- Linux Foundation Whitepaper: Estimating the Total Development Cost of a Linux Distribution
- *cool* This Linux Foundation research study calculated the total development cost of a Linux distribution. The results are interesting. (2008)
- Qualipso | Trust and Quality in Open Source Systems
- A unique alliance of European, Brazilian and Chinese ICT (information and Communication Technology) industry players, SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises), governments, and academics to help industries and governments to become innovative and competitive with Open Source software.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- EFF - Electronic Frontier Foundation Report - "Unintended Consequences: Twelve 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. (2010)
- Mojolin.com - Linux and Open Source Jobs
- A worldwide computer job site exclusively for Linux and open source positions.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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)
- 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.
- GNU Herds - Free Software Association
- A job site with a Free Software focus. Available in many languages.
- Linux Jobs from Technojobs - Linux and Related Jobs
- A listing of Linux and related open source jobs primarily in the UK and Europe.
- Why Open Source Software / Free Software (OSS/FS)? Look at the Numbers!
- *look* Comprehensive article on the economics of Linux. Contains numerous links. Czech, French, Japanese and Spanish translations available. (2007)
- 2020 FLOSS Roadmap
- This is a prospective roadmap, and a projection of the influences that will affect FLOSS between now and 2020, with descriptions of all FLOSS-related trends as anticipated by contributors over this timeframe. It also highlights all sectors that will, potentially, be impacted by FLOSS.
- A Legal Issues Primer for Open Source and Free Software Projects - Software Freedom Law Center
- *look* This concise publication is a "must read" for those starting or managing free and open source software projects. (2008)
- Linux Config
- A website that promotes Free Software and GNU/Linux. This site has Linux administration and configuration articles, tutorials, and guides plus the latest Linux news.
Linux Link Collections
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- LinuxBasis - Distributions Drivers Howtos Downloads Security News Books
- Site available in English and German.
- Linoleum: Linux Programming References
- A nice collection of references to programming resources for Linux, Unix and BSD systems. Updated frequently.
- Technical X Window System and Motif WWW Sites
- A meta site with over 700 technically-oriented X Window System links.
- SuperLinux Encyclopedia of Linux Links
- A Linux encyclopedia of websites organized by subject. It includes links and annotations for each entry. Some pages are a little dated, but, on the whole this is still a useful site.
- monsterb.org - The Linux Link Directory
- A link site for Linux, podcasting, tech news and other tech-related links.
Nerd News and Linux Portals
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- DesktopLinux ... join the Desktop Linux revolution!
- *look* 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.
- LinuxChix
- A Linux and computing support group for women.