Linux Resources
Are you new to Linux (or even know what it is)? This page of links will help get you from newbie to..well more informed at least. I can't promise you that you will be any smarter than before you hit this page. That is because there is no magic pill, quick guide or insider shortcut to becoming an expert at ANYTHING. If you want mad skilz as a netadmin or 3733t3 hacker, you better learn more than just to type bad. You need to actually work at it. If it was just-that-simple then wouldn't everyone do it?
The good news is that you do NOT need to go out and buy a dummies book or spend a dime anywhere. There are plenty of resources out there for free. The documentation may be incomplete and sometimes outdated, but it is a start. And it is free. This page will organize the various resources I have found helpful. They are not in any particular order. May the source be with you
Randall Perry
Newbies, start here:
Embedded Linux Linux runs security cameras, PDAs, DVRs (digital video recorders--they replaced the VHS, TiVo is one of them), internet phones, routers, and MORE!
Distrowatch List of more than 100 distributions (different flavors of Linux).
RUTE guide
Linux Command reference
The Linux Documentation Project
Linux disk partitioning Mini FAQ
Linux directory structure
Basics on permissions
Sources to keep you up-to-date
LinuxWorld
The Register interesting cutting-edge news site
NewsForge
IT World email newsletters- subscribe to them!
Cringely at PBS offers unbarred, unbiased rhetoric
Install Knoppix to Hard drive. Knoppix is a CDROM (debian based) Linux distribution that runs entirely from a booted CD! You don't need a hard drive in the PC at all, just alot of RAM (256MB is OK, more is better). This link shows you how to install it to the hard drive (VERY easy and runs quicker that way). Requires 2.5 gig of HD space plus space for swap file.
Create a CDRom distro. This link shows you how to customize your own version of Knoppix.
Linux User Groups and communities
HomePage of Linux Torvalds
KLUG member info Kalamazoo Linux Users Group- a very active group from Michigan
Linux Enthusiasts and Professionals (of Central Florida)-not just your garden-variety computer nerds. A list with some of the brightest individuals you will every come across in regards to networks, PCs, Linux and more!
Register yourself as a Linux user this site is keeping tally on how many people use Linux
Personal Homepage of JRW good site with lots of links and ties to HuskerLUG
General Linux Resources
LinuxZone
Linux Central
Unix system administration
Unix system administration
Free shells
List of Linux startup services defined
Linux Success Stories and Linux in the news
Future of Software industry what does this mean for new jobs? Software support and integration? PC industry in general.
The Linux Uprising- a Business Week article, March 2003 about Linux exploding in IT.
"For the first time, Hewlett Packard said it earned $2 billion in revenues from Linux in 2002, while IBM said it made $1 billion from selling systems with the free software." Read Full Yahoo story here
Could Linux dethrone the software king? Jan 2003 article re Linux in the UK
Businesses that use Linux a sign-up list of who uses Linux
LINUX: THE RISE OF THE PENGUIN NewsFactor Network 15 Jan 2003
How Linux saved Amazon millions - Tech News - CNET.com
Largo, Florida rolls out 400+ Linux terminals
NewsForge-Microsoft support of BestBuy
NewsForge-Studies backed by MS to say Open Source BAD..
We have the way out proof of Microsoft using Unix servers that power an anti-unix MS website.
Linux "not ready" for the Datacenter here are some posts in response to such a poorly backed-up argument.
Linux certifications on the rise I would suggest LPI or RedHat certification, as CompTIA exams are not as respected in the Linux community (from what I have experienced). You also have to evaluate why certain companies offer certifications. Is it to create a reliable pool of professionals, or just a way to make alot of money by charging $200 per exam fee.
Info about the only book I know dedicated to Java and Linux. -Hale Pringle
the Webring list of Linux
links
Netcraft check out who is running Linux servers.
Linux Pictures
Pictures from Randall Perry at domain logic
Networking with Linux
Setting up 486 pcs as Xterminals. This is great to match with LTSP (linux terminal server) or K12 Linux.
Load Balancing How to setup load balancing using Linux.
Wonder Shaper one of the ways to throttle back on HTTP traffic so your SSH session don't lag. Set priority on your Internet traffic based on protocol, inbound vs outbound...etc.
Linux networking for peanuts a thorough how-to with how to deploy graphical dummy terminals, low cost PCs and much more.
SAMBA (Windows networking integration)
Bandwidth throttling
About Linux Passwords
Using SNORT
IP Chains Firewalling
Monitor your network for attacks
FreeSWAN a great VPN tool
Linux LRP
Leaf Floppy based firewall
Home networking with Linux
Linux Networking HowTo
Firestarter Firewall Tool for Linux
Firewall Tutorial
How to install Apache Web Server
Freeswan unofficial site (official is at www.freeswan.org)
PowerDNS traditional BIND DNS servers (which power most of the 'net) run from flat file configs. This DNS server can connect to databases, files, LDAP directories or whatever without ever having to restart the DNS to see the new config. very cool.
Programming Resources
Why you should program on/for Unix as opposed ot OpenVMS, WindowsNT, Windows2000, WindowsXP, OS2/Warp or other operating systems.
SourceForge a HUGE repository of opensource applications free for the taking. Use and learn from them
Linux Text Editors
VIM homepage
The Vi Cult
the Vim Cookbook (a thorough tutorial).
The Vi Editor and its clones
Mastering the VI editor
The Berkeley Vi Editor Home Page
A Beginner's guide to vi and ex
The Elvis Text Editor
ASCII Table and Conversion Charts
Gnu Emacs
Linux Scripting
Useful Bash scripts including a GPL menubuilder for BASH.
More Graphical scripts how to use dialogue to create more impressive menu scripts
Bash Advanced Scripting Guide
Introduction to Scripting
Deep Dark Secrets of Bash
Intro to PHP
Top Ten Security Concerns for PHP docs.
More PHP
PHP example and full featured programs
Accounting on Linux
-contributed by Bryan Smith-
- SQL Ledger (GPL)
PostgreSQL+Perl+Apache server (Linux), Web-based client (any)
In-a-nutshell: GL/AP/AR, Inventory -- not full GAAP but close
- Linux Canada Quasar (Free Beer/Commercial)
Firebird server (Linux/Windows), Qt GUI client (Linux/Windows)**
In-a-nutshell: GL/AP/AR, Inventory, POS**, GAAP
[**NOTE: Point-of-Sale is Linux-only ]
Quasar is easy to install and use, but no on RedHat 8.0. Bryan has contributed a post-install fix here
- Compiere (Open Source, but requires Oracle and optional Reporting software)
Oracle server (Linux/Windows/others), Java GUI client (any)
In-a-nutshell: Complete and total ERP+CRM system, GAAP
Get a Job!
HotLinux Jobs
Linux Jobs in England
Mojolin site for jobs available globally.