Some Favourite Linux Links
This is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all available Linux
resources, just a few helpful links to get you started, and help you
expand your knowledge. If you know of something you think should be
added, found a broken link, discovered an error, or just want to
contact me, then email haliburton at gmail dot com.
Before you go through all the links below, I want to explain my reasons for using Linux:
- It is a very stable OS not prone to crashes, viruses, spyware, or other attacks.
- It is available totally free in both cost and use.
- There is a huge amount of community support for new users and veterans alike.
- There are many useful programs available which can replace the Windows and Mac versions.
- It is what most of the big ISP are using for their web servers.
- It is constantly be development and improved upon.
- It runs on a wide range of hardware - old, new and future.
- One of my employers uses it to run their POS/accounting software, and I wanted to be more familiar with all aspects.
- It is bringing the benefits of computers to the third-world and developing countries.
- It is not Windows!
Here are some reasons not to use Linux:
- You require a special program that can only be run under another OS.
- You are looking for ways to spend more money than you have to.
- You like the challenges of living with computer crashes, viruses, spyware, and so on.
- You are too scared to try something other than what you are used to.
- You want to ensure that Bill Gates and Steve Jobs maintain their financial status and power.
Popular Linux Distributions for Office and Home PCs
Linux Desktops and Windows Managers
Linux Software Programs, Drivers, and Utilities
- OpenOffice (Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation, etc.)
- Gimp (Image manipulation)
- Gaim / Kopete (Online chatting compatible with MSN, AOL, Yahoo, etc.)
- EasyUbuntu (Installs useful software and codecs)
- Automatrix (Installs useful software and codecs)
- Reconstructor (An Ubuntu GNU/Linux CD Creator)
Linux Resources
Linux User Groups
Tips, Tricks and Fixes
- Tricks
- Tips
- Fixes
- Boinc
- Logitech Quickcam Messenger
Linux Forums (My Username)
Linux Documentation and Help
Linux Netcasts (Podcasts) and Blogs - RSS feeds are to the Ogg Vorbis versions
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