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-Linux Meta-FAQ
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-!!!Linux Meta-FAQ
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-!!Michael K. Johnson <johnsonm@redhat.com>v4.7, 25 October 1997
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-''This is the Meta-FAQ for Linux. It is mainly a list of valuable
-sources of information. Check these sources out if you want to learn
-more about Linux, or have problems and need help.''
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-
-
-
-
-!!1. Introduction
-
-
-
-
-!!2. Getting Linux
-
-
-*2.1 Linux FTP sites
-
-*2.2 Linux on physical media
-
-*2.3 AFS
-
-*2.4 Commercial networks
-
-*2.5 Mailservers and such
-
-
-
-
-
-!!3. Linux distributions
-
-
-
-
-!!4. Linux mailing-lists
-
-
-
-
-!!5. Documentation for various programs
-
-
-
-
-!!6. More Documentation
-
-
-
-
-!!7. Keeping track of current releases
-
-
-
-
-!!8. This Document
-
-
-
-
-!!9. Legalese
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-
-!!1. Introduction
-
-
-
-
-; __What is Linux?__:
-
-Linux is an independent implementation of the POSIX operating system
-specification, with SYSV and BSD extensions, that has been written
-entirely from scratch (this means it looks and acts just like Unix).
-It has no proprietary code in it. Linux is freely
-distributable under the GNU General Public License.
-
-
-Linux works on IBM PC
-compatibles with an ISA or EISA bus (including local bus variants VLB
-and PCI) and a 386 or higher processor.
-Some Amiga and Atari computers with MMU's are also supported.
-This means 68020 with an external MMU, 68030, 68040, or 68060.
-Support for the Digital Alpha is now stable.
-Red Hat and Craftworks have Alpha distributions of Linux.
-Support for Sparc is stable, and Red Hat Linux is available for Sparc.
-Support for PowerPC is in development for multiple platforms,
-including Nubus and PCI Macintosh, Motorola Powerstack, IBM
-830 and 850, and other platforms.
-Support for ARM, StrongARM, and MIPS is in various stages of
-completion, but don't hold your breath.
-Read comp.os.linux.announce instead.
-
-
-See the Linux INFO-SHEET for more technical information on these
-ports, and the Hardware Compatibility HOWTO for more exact hardware
-requirements.
-
-
-The Linux kernel
-is written by Linus Torvalds <torvalds@transmeta.com>
-and other volunteers. Most of the programs running under
-Linux are generic Unix freeware, many of them from the GNU project.
-
-
-
-; __The Linux INFO-SHEET__:
-
-More specific technical information on Linux. Includes pointers
-to information on the various ports, a feature list, information
-about how to get Linux, and more.
-
-
-
-; __The Linux HOWTO's__:
-
-These are somewhat like FAQ's, but instead of answering common
-questions, they explain how to do common tasks, like ordering
-a release of Linux, setting up print services under Linux,
-setting up a basic UUCP feed, etc. See
-http://sunsite.unc.edu/LDP/HOWTO/HOWTO-INDEX.html or
-ftp://sunsite.unc.edu/pub/Linux/docs/HOWTO/
-for the definitive versions
-of all the HOWTO's. Other sites with up-to-date copies of
-the HOWTOs are ftp.cc.gatech.edu and tsx-11.mit.edu.
-
-
-In addition, there are many short, free-form documents called
-"mini-HOWTOs". These documents cover very specific subjects,
-such as BogoMIPS or Color-ls. These are available at
-ftp://sunsite.unc.edu/pub/Linux/docs/HOWTO/mini/
-and at
-http://sunsite.unc.edu/LDP/HOWTO/HOWTO-INDEX.html.
-
-
-
-; __Linux newsgroups__:
-
-There are several Usenet newsgroups for Linux.
-It is a good idea to follow at least comp.os.linux.announce if you
-use Linux. comp.os.linux.announce is moderated by
-Lars Wirzenius. To make submissions to the newsgroup, send mail to
-linux-announce@news.ornl.gov. You may direct questions about
-comp.os.linux.announce to Lars Wirzenius <wirzeniu@iki.fi>
-
-
-The newsgroup comp.os.linux.announce is a moderated
-newsgroup for announcements about Linux (new programs, bug
-fixes, etc).
-
-
-The newsgroup comp.os.linux.answers is a moderated newsgroup
-to which the Linux FAQ, HOWTO documents, and other
-documentation postings are made.
-
-
-The newsgroup comp.os.linux.setup is an unmoderated newsgroup
-for discussion of issues and problems involved in setting up
-Linux systems.
-
-
-The newsgroup comp.os.linux.admin is an unmoderated
-newsgroup for discussion of administration of Linux systems.
-
-
-The newsgroup comp.os.linux.development.system is an
-unmoderated newsgroup specifically for discussion of Linux
-__kernel__ development. The only application development
-questions that should be discussed
here are those that are
-intimately associated with the kernel. All other
-development questions are probably generic Unix development
-questions and should be directed to a comp.unix group
-instead, unless they are very Linux-specific applications
-questions, in which case they should be directed at
-comp.os.linux.development.apps.
-
-
-The newsgroup comp.os.linux.development.apps is an
-unmoderated newsgroup specifically for discussion of
-Linux-related applications development. It is not for
-discussion of where to get applications for Linux, nor a
-discussion forum for those who would like to see
-applications for Linux.
-
-
-The newsgroup comp.os.linux.hardware is for Linux-specific
-hardware questions.
-
-
-The newsgroup comp.os.linux.networking is for Linux-specific
-networking development and setup questions.
-
-
-The newsgroup comp.os.linux.x is for Linux-specific X
-Windows questions.
-
-
-The newsgroup comp.os.linux.misc is an unmoderated newsgroup for any
-Linux discussion that doesn't belong anywhere else.
-
-
-In general, __do not__ crosspost between the Linux newsgroups.
-The __only__ crossposting that is appropriate is an occasional
-posting between one unmoderated group and comp.os.linux.announce. The
-whole point of splitting the old comp.os.linux group into many groups
-was to reduce
-traffic in each. Those that do not follow this rule will be flamed
-without mercy...
-
-
-
-; __Other newsgroups__:
-
-Do not assume that all your questions are appropriate for a Linux
-newsgroup just because you are running Linux. Is your question
-really about shell programming under any unix or unix clone? Then
-ask in comp.unix.shell. Is it about GNU Emacs? Then try asking in
-gnu.emacs.help. Also, if you don't know another group to ask in, but
-think there might be, politely ask in your post if there is another
-group that would be more appropriate for your question. At least
-the groups comp.unix.{questions,shell,programming,bsd,admin} and
-comp.windows.x.i386unix should be useful for a Linux user.
-
-
-
-; __The World-Wide Web__:
-
-Greg Hankins <gregh@cc.gatech.edu> maintains the home WWW page for
-the Linux project. The URL is
-http://sunsite.unc.edu/LDP/
-
-
-; __Linux Journal__:
-
-A magazine called ''Linux Journal'' was launched several
-years ago. It includes articles intended for almost all
-skill levels, and is intended to be helpful to all Linux
-users. Subscriptions are $22 in the U.S., $27
-in Canada and Mexico, and $32 elsewhere around the
-world, all payable in U.S. funds. Subscription inquiries can
-be sent via email to subs@ssc.com or faxed to (U.S.)
-1-206-782-7191 or mailed to Linux Journal, PO Box 85867,
-Seattle, WA 98145-1867 USA. SSC has a PGP public key if
-you wish to send your credit card number via encrypted
-email: finger info@ssc.com
-
-
-
-; __The Linux Software Map__:
-
-Information on free software available for Linux can be found in the
-Linux Software Map, which can be found at
-http://www.execpc.com/~lsm/
-
-
-
-
-
-
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-
-!!2. Getting Linux
-
-!!2.1 Linux FTP sites
-
-
-
-A more complete list of Linux FTP sites is in the Linux INFO-SHEET,
-which can always be found at
-http://sunsite.unc.edu/LDP/HOWTO/INFO-SHEET.html
-The most important sites are listed here; please
-see the INFO-SHEET for a site nearer to you (there are many mirrors).
-
-
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-
-
-textual name numeric addr Linux directory
-======================= ============== ===============
-tsx-11.mit.edu 18.86..44 /pub/linux
-sunsite.unc.edu 152.2.22.81 /pub/Linux
-ftp.kernel.org 206.184.214.34 /pub/linux
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-
-
-These sites are the main ``home'' sites for Linux where most uploads take
-place. There are many mirror sites; please use the closest (network-wise)
-site to you.
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-
-
-
-!!2.2 Linux on physical media
-
-
-
-Linux is distributed on physical media, mainly CD-ROM,
-by several commercial vendors. Please read the distribution
-HOWTO, posted regularily to comp.os.linux.announce, and available at
-http://sunsite.unc.edu/LDP/HOWTO/Distribution-HOWTO.html
-
-
-
-!!2.3 AFS
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-
-
-Linux is available over AFS by mounting the
-volume project.linux from sipb.mit.edu
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-
-
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-!!2.4 Commercial networks
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-
-
-Compu$erve has some Linux archives.
-
-
-
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-!!2.5 Mailservers and such
-
-
-
-Sunsite offers ftp-mail service --- mail <ftpmail@sunsite.unc.edu>.
-
-
-
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-
-!!3. Linux distributions
-
-
-Linux is distributed by its author only as a kernel. Other people have
-put together ``distributions'' that pair the Linux kernel with utilities
-and application software to make a complete working package.
-
-
-There are several distributions of Linux, which are available at
-various sites. Sunsite mirrors many of the distributions at
-ftp://sunsite.unc.edu/pub/Linux/distributions/.
-The most commonly-recommended freely-available distributions are
-Red Hat
-http://www.redhat.com and
-Debian
-http://www.debian.org. These are available for
-free over the internet, and are also sold on CD-ROM.
-
-
-There are other distributions of Linux as well. Most commercial
-distributors of Linux advertise in ''Linux Journal''.
-
-
-
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-
-!!4. Linux mailing-lists
-
-
-Used mostly for discussion between developers of new features and testers
-of pre-release versions. See addresses in the FAQ.
-Send mail to majordomo@vger.rutgers.edu with the single word
-help in the body of the message , and you will get
-mail explaining how to subscribe to the many Linux mailing
-lists there.
-Save this mail, as it tells you how to unsubscribe from the lists,
-and if you post annoying messages to the list complaining
-about not being able to get off the list (because you didn't follow
-instructions and save the mail telling you how to unsubscribe), you
-will likely be flamed for wasting international bandwidth and money.
-
-
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-
-!!5. Documentation for various programs
-
-
-Many programs come with some sort of documentation, often in a file called
-README or something similar. It is a VERY good idea to read them with
-care. It is boring to see (and answer) questions that are answered in
-the documentation. Most programs also have ``man pages''; use the command
-man programname to get documentation on a program named
-programname. To get help using the man program, use
-man man.
-
-
-Most distributions put other documentation about programs in the
-directory /usr/doc/; your distribution should include documentation
-on how to access that documentation.
-
-
-
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-
-!!6. More Documentation
-
-
-The Linux Documentation Project is working on a lot of
-documentation. Already, over 3000 pages of book-style documentation
-has been released to the general public, and another 2000 or so printed
-pages of man pages
-have also been released, with more to follow. Check
-http://sunsite.unc.edu/LDP/ for documents written by the LDP.
-
-
-
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-
-!!7. Keeping track of current releases
-
-
-Important new releases, programs,
-and ports are usually announced in comp.os.linux.announce.
-
-
-
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-
-!!8. This Document
-
-
-The latest version of this document should always be available from
-http://sunsite.unc.edu/LDP/HOWTO/META-FAQ.html
-
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-
-!!9. Legalese
-
-
-Trademarks are owned by their owners. Satisfaction not guaranteed.
-No warranties about this document. Void where prohibited.
-
-
-The content of this document is placed in the public domain, but
-if you quote it, please be polite and attribute your source.
-
-
-Lars Wirzenius <wirzeniu@iki.fi> wrote the first version
-of this document; it is now maintained by
-Michael K. Johnson <johnsonm@redhat.com>.
-Mail me if you have any questions about this document
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-Part of !CategoryFaq
+Describe [HowToMETAFAQ]
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