The following Linux HOWTOs are currently available. The list is small, because this is a relatively new project.
johnsonm@sunsite.unc.edu
).
A general technical introduction to Linux, listing its features,
supported hardware, and other general information.
johnsonm@sunsite.unc.edu
).
A list of sources of information about Linux, such as documentation,
newsgroups, FTP sites, and so on.
mdw@sunsite.unc.edu
).
How to obtain and install Linux. This is the first document which
a Linux newcomer should read. It discusses how to obtain Linux,
both from the Internet and via Snail-mail, and how to install it.
Focuses primarily on the SLS distribution of Linux, which is the
current de facto standard.
mdw@sunsite.unc.edu
).
A list of many of the major Linux distributions available via
anonymous FTP and via mail order on diskette, tape, or CD-ROM.
Also includes other Linux-related goodies that you can only get
via mail order.
terryd@extro.ucc.su.oz.au
).
Describes how to install and configure the Linux NET-2 TCP/IP code,
in kernels 0.99.pl10 and above. (This has nothing to do with the
so-called BSD NET-2 distribution.) Discusses various aspects of
TCP/IP networking under Linux, including the use of SLIP. The
complete instruction manual for TCP/IP under Linux.
gpg109@rsphysse.anu.edu.au
).
A HOWTO about the various Ethernet device drivers which are available
for Linux. Should be read along with the NET-2 HOWTO by anyone
using Ethernet for TCP/IP on Linux.
gregh@cc.gatech.edu
).
Information on serial communications, devices, and software packages
for Linux.
bill@goshawk.lanl.gov
).
Information on using the term
communications package with Linux.
geyer@polyhymnia.iwr.uni-heidelberg.de
).
This HOWTO describes how to install and configure the X-Windows
software distribution for Linux. Most of this is Linux-specific,
and expects you to read the documentation included in the
XFree86-2.0 package.
broman@Np.nosc.mil
).
A HOWTO describing the MGR window system for Linux, another
graphical interface somewhat like X.
vince@victrola.wa.com
).
All about configuration of electronic mail with Linux, including
UUCP and TCP/IP mailers such as Smail and sendmail.
vince@victrola.wa.com
).
How to configure UUCP to transfer files, mail, and news to
other UNIX machines on a UUCP-based connection. Includes
discussion of Taylor UUCP for Linux.
vince@victrola.wa.com
).
Setup and configuration of news software, such as C News, INN,
and newsreaders (such as rn and tin) under Linux.
gtaylor@cs.tufts.edu
).
How to configure and use printing software under Linux, such as
lp
, lpr
, etc. including remote printing.
drew@kinglear.cs.Colorado.EDU
).
All about SCSI tapes, drives, and CD-ROMs under Linux.
erc@apple.com
).
An extensive list of hardware supported by Linux.
ftape@mic.dth.dk
).
A HOWTO describing the setup and use of various QIC ftape drivers
for Linux.
tranter@software.mitel.com
).
Information on sound-related hardware and software for Linux,
such as how to configure your system for use with a sound card.
hiro@rainbow.physics.utoronto.ca
).
Information on JE, a set of Japanese Extensions for Linux,
including software to edit, display, and print Japanese
text.
mike@starbug.apana.org.au
).
Information on using busmice with Linux and XFree86.
reedv@rpi.edu
).
Miscellaneous tips and tricks for Linux, which don't fit well into
any of the other HOWTOs.
zenon@netcom.com
).
Information on binding macros to keystrokes under Linux.
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