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Covers a variety of topics, including why to use Linux, partitions, beginning commands, user rights, LILO, virtual terminals, shell scripts, configuration, system and BASH init files, daemons, PPP connections, CRON, SSH, mocules, slow loading X, how to find distributions, and compiling your kernel.
http://www.lysator.liu.se/~forsberg/linux/

A checklist to use when cataloguing important system hardware specifications.
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GNU/Linux pre-installation checklist  Initial release using docbook sgml. Version 2.6.1 HTML version with minor improvements. Version 2.6.2 Added link to Linux post-install checklist Version 2.6.3 Corrected and reworded the text concerning IDE disks Version 2.7 Various structural changes. New questions. Modified existing questions....
http://members.tripod.com/~algolog/lnxchk.htm

How to install and get started using Linux.
http://free.prohosting.com/~gutza

Introduction to getting and configuring Linux as well as using dial-up networking and selecting a window manager.
http://web.singnet.com.sg/~junxin/index.html

An extensive collection of linux FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions). Appropriate for quick solutions. Targeted for Indian linux users.
http://www.exocore.com/technologies/linux/faq

Yet another Linux FAQ is a FAQ about the Linux Operating System. This FAQ tries to help those new to Linux help themselves. It covers topics such as kernel recompilation and X Window System configuration.
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Yet Another Linux FAQ ver  This document will take you on a journey through Linux. Start here and read all the links and you will be up to speed in no time looking for the Debian Desktop User's guide look here http cafecomputer.com/guide/users-guide.en.html The latest...
http://www.cafecomputer.com/faqindex.htm

Contains several documents and articles about Linux. Many categorized Linux weblinks are included. Documents include a Linux User's Guide, How Linux Works Guide, and Files and Command Reference. Internal pages uses frames
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Linux  This section contains a large amount of tutorials and information about Linux. It contains eleven tutorials written similar to book format on various aspects of Linux. It also contains, Linux editorials, Linux tips and Linux weblinks including links to The...
http://www.comptechdoc.org/os/linux/index.html

Several how-tos, articles, on configuring: SiS 6215c, Oracle 8i, RAID-1, Sendmail, apt-get install local debs, ext2-ext3 conversion, image as LILO boots, IDE ATAPI CD writer, virus scanning. Links: India Users Group, major open source websites.
http://www.symonds.net/~rajesh/linux.html

The documentation section of the IBM LTC (Linux Technology Center). Includes articles on clusters, Java, and security.
http://www-124.ibm.com/developer/opensource/linux/pubs/

A collection of documents that deal with the various aspects of configuring and tweaking Linux and its programmes. It also has a set of articles regarding dual booting Linux with other OSs.
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The Bish-Bash How-Do-I Docs  This section will obviously increase with time but till then you can see what all are there HDI Documents Loadlin Boot Linux+NT Boot Modem Strings User write mount M$ paritions Mail autoresponder (Using procmail) MTA (sendmail) based mailing list Using...
http://www.geocities.com/usmbish/hdi.html

A summary of useful linux commands presented as a PDF document. Includes Linux pocket protectors.
http://www.powerup.com.au/~squadron

The documentation section of www.linuxsecurity.com. Contains a number of articles on hardening and securing Linux.
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LinuxSecurity.com  Digital is happy to announce the release of EnGarde Secure Community 3.0.2 (Version 3.0, Release 2 This release includes several bug fixes and feature enhancements to the Guardian Digital WebTool, the SELinux policy, and the LiveCD environment. LinuxSecurity.com Features: SELinux...
http://www.linuxsecurity.com/docs/

The LDP has subject-specific help, FAQ, help on individual commands, and documentation guides for Linux.
http://www.tldp.org/

Information about installing Debian Linux.
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Linux Info MAIN  This site is devoted to all of those people who want to use the one true real operating system UNIX on their home office or work computer with ease. UNIX is a cool operating system made by Bell Labs in...
http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Lab/6582/index.htm

HOWTOs describe in detail a certain aspect of configuring or using Linux. Site has information about the HOWTOs and using them, and an annotated index.
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LDP HOWTO-INDEX  This document contains an index to the Linux HOWTOs as well as other information about the HOWTO project. Table of Contents1. What Are Linux HOWTOs?2. Where Can I Get Linux HOWTOs?3. HOWTO Translations4. Categorized List of HOWTOs4.1. The Linux OS4.1.1....
http://en.tldp.org/HOWTO/HOWTO-INDEX/

A guide to installing and transitioning to the Linux operating system. Topics include getting and installation, system administration, the XWindows system, and networking.
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Linux Installation and Getting Started  Names of all products herein are used for identification purposes only and are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Specialized Systems Consultants, Inc makes no claim of ownership or corporate association with the products or companies that own...
http://en.tldp.org/LDP/gs/gs.html

Helpful descriptions, and links to free books, online and downloadable, some are distribution specific. Very useful for people, schools, businesses, and nations with low incomes that cannot afford costly titles.
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FreeTechBooks.com GNU/Linux  Free computer science books and lecture notes Register Search RSS Feed Log in FreeTechBooks.com Homepage GNU/Linux Moderators: NoneUsers browsing this forum: None Mark all topics read GNU/Linux Topics Replies Author Views Last Post Iptables Tutorial 1.2.0 Linux Firewall Configuration This...
http://www.freetechbooks.com/viewforum.php?f=7