Linux Resources (links)

The following pages provide links to some of the best Linux and open source resources on the web.


Advanced Sites

  • Herionewarrior
    A site about Cinelerra, a  studio quality video editing suite for Linux.
  • Webmin  
    One ring to rule them all...
  • Wiretapped
     A fairly comprehensive site relating to information security
  • LSF
    The Ultimate guide to building your own custom distribution from the ground up.

    • Beginners Sites

  • Kernel Newbies
    The first place to go if you aspire to work on the kernel


  • Beginners Guide to Linux
    A comprehensive guide to doing everything the first time with Linux.


  • The Linux Tutorial
    As the name implies a directory of tutorials, but there are also hundreds of good articles and forum topics on the site as well.


  • Linux Planet
    More tutorials and how-to's than you can shake a penguin at.


  • Five Ways to Contribute to Open Source without Coding
    A must read resource for those who want to help but aren't sure what they can do.



    • Documentation Sites

  • Linux Documentation Project
  • HOW-TO's
  • Linux.org
  • Linux Hardware
  • Linux Hardware Incompatability List
     Peripherals and components to avoid with Linux.
  • Laptop Setup
  • SUSE Hardware Database
  • RedHat Hardware Database

    • Intermediate Sites

  • Command Line
    Tips      
    A quick reference to important shell usage.
  • Linux
    Keyboard Shortcuts
  • bashcurescancer.com
     An excellent resource to learning and excelling at the CLI
  • Become a VI Jedi  
    Master the light side of the force.
  • SS64
    The best quick CLI reference for Linux, Oracle and even Windows.
  • TruCrypt
     So you need to polish your tinfoil hat?
  • How to roll your own Kernel  
    A guide for Ubuntu/Debian
    Linux users.

    • News Sites

  • slashdot.org
     Required daily reading. You will get addicted to this. :)
  • arstechnica.com
     A technology enthusiasts site with good Linux news.
  • freshmeat
     Some news. Good software.
  • Linuxtoday
  • LWN - Linux Weekly News
  • Newsforge
  • Linux Format
     A British mag abount Linux and open source, VERY good online resource too.