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True greatness is measured by how much freedom you give to others, not by how much you can coerce others to do what you want. --Larry Wall

Linux ? The term Linux refers to the Linux kernel, but it is commonly used to describe entire Unix-like operating systems (also known as GNU/Linux) that are based on the linux kernel combined with libraries and tools from the GNU Project and other sources, linux is the fastest growing operating system in the industry. The free operating system that exists today is almost certainly either a variant of the GNU system, or BSD.

Linux Dictionary : http://www.tldp.org/LDP/Linux-Dictionary/html/index.html

Linux eBooks :http://elibrary.fultus.com/whgdata/whlstt3.htm#3

Revolution OS is a 2001 documentary which traces the history of GNU, Linux, and the open source and free software movements. Check that at http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7707585592627775409

What is GNU System? It's a computer operating system composed entirely of free software. Its name is a recursive acronym for GNU's Not Unix, The system's basic components include the GNU Compiler Collection (GCC), the GNU Binary Utilities (binutils), the bash shell, the GNU C library (glibc), and GNU Core Utilities (coreutils).

What is Linux in the GNU System? Linux is the Kernel, Linux is a monolithic kernel:Stable kernels always have an even second digit -- for example, 2.0.38, 2.2.15, 2.2.18,an odd second number. For example, 2.3.99 and 2.1.38 are both experimental kernels.

Why GNU uses the Linux kernel? GNU's Kernel wasn't finished, so GNU used with the Linux Kernel. The GNU Project had created many of the components required for a free software operating system, but its own kernel, GNU Hurd, was incomplete and unavailable.

Where Can I Get Linux? You can either download iso images or buy the CDs or DVD's please do have a check at http://osdisc.com or http://distrowatch.com

How Run Linux within Windows 98, 2000, NT, XP or Vista without rebooting.? Visit http://www.pendrivelinux.com/

What is Linux Used for? It's used for Web Serving, Networking, Databases, Scientific Computing, Animations, Home Computing, Clustering, Space Missions etc. Who Uses Linux Based OS? Everytime you use Google, you’re using Linux, Amazon, Verisign, Us Postal Service, Governments, NASA. etc the list is endless.

Linux #1 Operating System in HollywoodLinux is used to create practically every blockbuster movie in theaters today, movies produced by Disney/Pixar, DreamWorks Animation, Sony, ILM check out http://www.linuxmovies.org/

Why is Linux Successful? Rise of Linux: 386 chips, which provided enough power; rise of the Internet, which permitted the collaboration necessary to build Linux; and the GNU toolchain, without which none of Linux would have happened.Linus Torvalds is also obviously of critical importance.

Why Should You Learn Linux? There are many reasons why you should learn to use Linux. Linux servers are really common, especially among web designers and developers.In addition, if you're a student or a programmer, Linux provides a robust environment with loads of neat tools like gcc, gdb, Java, Perl, Php, Python...etc..Or perhaps you might prefer the stability of Linux, and the fact that you don't have to keep rebooting your PC. Also you don't have to worry with ever-present problem such as viruses, Trojans,spyware which you find with more mainstream operating systems.

How can i start learning linux ? Linux Online - Linux Courses - If you're new to Linux and want to find out how to use the fastest growing operating system today, all you have to do is visit Linux Online lessons section . Linux Online's course are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and so you can access this page whenever you like.

How do i search for Linux help, and where do i search for Doc's and softwares ? ibiblio archives over 171 gigabytes of Linux programs and documentation freely available for download via FTP and/or WWW access. ibiblio.org

Why should i use Linux ? Linux is used in software development, education, banking, hospitals, retail, e-commerce, transportation, government.. and is ready for mission-critical applications, such as in docking unmanned spacecraft to the new International Space Station. Check out for one such article at linuxjournal. Linux is also "open source" software, and is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License), this is the difference from other major systems. Linux can provide your application : speed, reliability, performance, portability and affordability. An example is the killer application [Apache], this site runs on Apache and is [Powered by Red Hat Linux]. Please do check out what indian companies has to say about linux at rediff

Best Desktop Distros: Ubuntu, Fedora, openSUSE, PCLinuxOS, Mandriva Linux, SimplyMEPIS, Knoppix, Damn Small Linux, Ubuntu Ultimate, Kubuntu etc ..http://distrowatch.com

Are you ready for a change ? If you are ready to work with Linux in your organization then the Linux Community can help you to Install....Implement....and Manage Linux environments..

How do I find software that is equivalent to Windows?You need software that is equivalent to windows. Database with Windows software and the Linux equivalents and alternatives is at the Linux Equivalent Project You can also search and download Linux software at Softpedia

MS Windows software alternative on linux. Check for more details at www.linuxappfinder.com

See also 

     http://www.linuxalt.com/ The Linux Alternative Project
     http://www.linuxrsp.ru/win-lin-soft/table-eng.html 
     The table of equivalents / replacements / analogs of Windows software in Linux.

Find all debian packages here And Get your debs at at ubuntu software portal

How do i get On-line Real Time Help? Have you tried using IRC... And how do i use IRC ? (Internet Relay Chat) Basically a huge multi-user live chat facility. There are a number of major IRC servers around the world which are linked to each other. Anyone can create a channel and anything that anyone types in a given channel is seen by all others in the channel. Private channels can (and are) created for multi-person conference calls.

One way to get help is download and install Firefox'-firefox Now to connect to IRC server, you need an IRC client. For which you need the firefox browser extension which you can get at addons.mozilla.org it's a clean, easy to use and highly extensible Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client.

How do i connect to IRC serve after installing Firefox and the extension ? Start Firefox and then start the IRC the extension from Tools menu in firefox.

Type /server irc.debian.org to connect to the server. Once you are connected, you can join the channel #debian by typing: /join #debian to join the channel.

How do i join the Ubuntu IRC Channels ? Ubuntu uses-freenode.net. Type /server irc.freenode.net to connect to the server. Once you are connected, join channel #ubuntu by typing /join #ubuntu

Download Ubuntu Edition: Ubuntu 8.04 alternate

Where can i find Linux MAN Pages on Internt? man pages can be found at: 

    * http://linux.die.net/man/
    * http://www.kernel.org/doc/man-pages/online_pages.html
    * http://www.linuxcommand.org/superman_pages.php
    * http://www2.linuxpakistan.net/man.php
    * http://linux.ctyme.com
    * http://www.phpman.info/
    * http://man.he.net/
    * http://www.linuxmanpages.com/

How to check latest stable version of the Linux kernel? Check http://www.kernel.org/kdist/finger_banner

Mirrors of several distributions available at? http://mirrors.kernel.org

Where to search Linux Kernel Mailing list? Search can be done at http://lkml.org/

How to Report Kernel Bugs?: Check out http://kernel.org/pub/linux/docs/lkml/reporting-bugs.html

What is Linux Gazette? is an online magazine that provides many Linux tips and tricks: http://linuxgazette.net/

What is LinuxFocus? LinuxFocus is a free international magazine for Linux. It's a non profit organization and the magazine is managed by volunteers from all over the world.

What is Git? - Fast Version Control System http://git.or.cz/ Git is a popular version control system designed to handle very large projects with speed and efficiency; it is used mainly for various open source projects, most notably the Linux kernel.

Help Links

Forum & HOWTO's | Downloads | Linux News | Linux Commands | Debian developer | Ubuntu developer

Comparison of IDE | kernel developer? | Beginning with Perl | How Linux Works

Projects Management Softwares, Collaboration and Learning Environment for Enterprise Use.

OX includes 11 collaboration modules, more than any other groupware product.

NetOffice - Online project management with team collaboration, user management, multiple access levels, tasks, projects, and time tracking, task change history, files approval tracking, notes, client project sites, CRM.

Owl is a multi user document repository (knowledgebase) system written in PHP4 for publishing files/documents onto the web for a corporation, small business, group of people, or just for yourself.

Sakai: Collaboration and Learning Environment for Education.

Moodle - A Free, Open Source Course Management System for Online. Moodle a free Open Source software package designed to help educators create effective online courses

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Open Document Format (ODF) : is the first and only Open Standard standardised in ISO. It is supported by many applications, some of them proprietary, some of them Free Software. If you are currently using any of the applications below, your software already supports Open Document Format: 

    * AbiWord
    * Google Docs
    * IBM Lotus Symphony
    * KOffice
    * NeoOffice
    * OpenOffice.org
    * StarOffice

If you are not already using any of these applications, the following applications are Free Software and available for public download. Go ODF today: 

    * AbiWord
    * KOffice
    * NeoOffice
    * OpenOffice.org

KnowledgeTree : is the leading commercial open source electronic document management software designed for teams and small to medium-sized organizations. With no vendor lock-in and with source code readily available, KnowledgeTree provides a more flexible, cost-effective alternative to proprietary applications. http://knowledgetree.com/

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