8 FAQs

This list is not complete; if I left out someone please let me know.

8.1 FAQs for various Newsgroups.

FAQ for alt.os.linux.mandrake

FAQ for alt.os.linux.slackware

8.2 FAQs for various distributions

Gentoo Linux

This will give even the best of you a good mental workout

Mandrake Linux

Probably the most user friendly version of Linux out there

Caldera Linux

Caldera targets the business user with a very solid version of Linux

Slackware Linux

Slackware is one of the oldest distributions out there excellent for servers

Debian Linux

Debian embodies the free software movement Not the easiest but definitely one of the most stable

RedHat Linux

RedHat is one of the most popular versions of Linux out there

Mini Distributions

Tomsrtbt

This is one rescue disk you can't live without, trust me and get this before you need it

Dragon Linux

Based on Slackware installs to a DOS partition great for laptops or new users

Linux on a floppy

LOAF is a base distribution on a floppy that you can extend to suit your own purposes

8.3 Other Linux related FAQs

Unofficial Suse FAQ
A good place for those new to Suse
http://susefaq.sourceforge.net/

The Linux Newbie FAQ
A good place to start your journey
http://www.linux-learn.org/faqs/html/index.html

Linux Backup mini FAQ
:-) Pretty self explanatory
http://kmself.home.netcom.com/Linux/FAQs/backups.html

Linux browsers review and FAQ
Covers most of the browsers available
http://kmself.home.netcom.com/Linux/FAQs/browsers.html

Linux partitioning mini FAQ
:-) Need I say more
http://pw1.netcom.com/%7Ekmself/Linux/FAQs/partition.html

Yet another FAQ page
An excellent FAQ for users new to Linux
http://ccfaq.valar.co.uk/

Frequently asked questions with answers
The mother of all Linux FAQs
http://www.linuxdoc.org/FAQ/Linux-FAQ/

The Gimp user FAQ
An excellent starting point to learn about the Gimp
http://www.rru.com/%7Emeo/gimp/faq-user.html

Java Linux FAQ
All about the Blackdown port of Java on Linux
http://www.blackdown.org/java-linux/docs/faq/FAQ-java-linux.html

Comp.os.linux.security FAQ
A must read for anyone running Linux
http://www.blackdown.org/java-linux/docs/faq/FAQ-java-linux.html

Linux from scratch
For the alpha geek in you
http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/faq/

RedHat Postfix FAQ
This document is meant to help new Postfix administrators with known problems, gotchas, and workarounds--from the website
http://www.redhat.com/support/resources/faqs/RH-postfix-FAQ/book1.html

Linux newbie administrators guide
Excellent site for beginners
http://sunsite.dk/linux-newbie/index.htm

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