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Linux Documentation Project - http://tldp.org/
The LDP has subject-specific help, FAQ, help on individual commands, and documentation guides for Linux. |
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The Linux Cookbook - http://dsl.org/cookbook/
All-encompassing book on using open source software, which itself is open source and available online. |
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Linux Installation and Getting Started - http://en.tldp.org/LDP/gs/gs.html
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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IBM Linux Technology Center Technical Library - http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/views/linux/library.jsp
The documentation section of the IBM LTC. Includes articles on clusters, Java, and security. |
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HOWTO Index - http://en.tldp.org/HOWTO/HOWTO-INDEX/
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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FreeTechBooks: GNU/Linux - http://www.freetechbooks.com/gnu-linux-f7.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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The CTDP Linux Operating System section - http://www.comptechdoc.org/os/linux/index.html
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 Pre-installation Checklist - http://members.tripod.com/~algolog/lnxchk.htm
A checklist to use when cataloguing important system hardware specifications. |
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Linux on Laptops - http://www.linux-laptop.net/
A collection of articles on how to make Linux run on laptops manufactured by various companies. |
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Erik's Book About Linux - http://efod.se/writings/linuxbook
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. |