Unix/Linux/X-Windows

Resources in this category:

The Computer Technology Documentation Project
http://www.comptechdoc.org/

This site contains computer documentation and information in various technical areas including markup and web languages, operating systems, hardware, programming, and networking. This documentation is suited for beginners and experts alike.

Google BSD
http://www.google.com/bsd

A version of the popular Google search engine which restricts its results to sites and pages about the BSD version of the Unix operating system.

Google Linux
http://www.google.com/linux

A version of the popular Google search engine which restricts its results to sites and pages about the Linux operating system.

Konqueror--Browser Information, Help and Support
http://www.konqueror.org/

What's the deal with Konqueror? This browser works with the K Desktop Environment, a desktop application for UNIX-based computers. Check out FAQs, get help with Java and CSS, and find out how to fix common bugs. Navigate to the "KDE Home" page to participate in the user forum.

LarsWiki--Linux Accessibility Resource Site
http://larswiki.atrc.utoronto.ca/wiki/LarsWiki

What is accessibility? How can I use free and open-source software to increase accessibility? LarsWiki answers these questions and offers resources for users of the Linux operating system. Whether you're programming video games or government information systems, you can find open-source software to make it accessible.

Linux Planet
http://www.linuxplanet.com/linuxplanet/

Features news, tutorials, reference resources, and documentation about the Linux platform and for Linux system administrators.

Linux/Unix Tutorial Site
http://www.ctssn.com/

This website offers free, practical Unix tutorials. Appropriate for people new to Unix.

LinuxInsider.Com
http://www.linuxinsider.com/

"Real-Time Linux News and Information from Around the World." Topics covered include: Caldera, Red Hat, Debian, Mandrake, TurboLinux, kernal, security, open source, and more.

LinuxNewbie.org
http://www.linuxnewbie.org/

Resource for people who are new to setting up and using Linux. Features Newbie Help Files (NHFs), Linux documentation re-written so that novices can better understand. Covers Linux implementations on both Intel and Macintosh hardware. Searchable.

LinuxStart.Com
http://products.enterpriseitplanet.com/linux.html

Searchable directory of Linux-related information on the World-Wide Web. Includes versions in Chinese, French, Finnish, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish.

Maximum RPM: Taking the Red Hat Package Manager to the Limit
http://rikers.org/rpmbook/

This is a comprehensive book about the Red Hat Package Manager (RPM) and how to use it to create, install, and uninstall programs.

Motif FAQ
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/motif-faq/

This site answers frequently asked questions regarding Motif, "a widely-accepted set of user interface guidelines developed by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) around 1989, which specifies how an X Window System application should 'look and feel'."

Seven UNIX Commands You Can't Live Without
http://w2.eff.org/Net_culture/Net_info/EFF_Net_Guide/EEGTTI_...

Basic UNIX commands useful for navigating on many mainframes (and may also be useful when Telnetting, FTP'ing and managing Electronic Mail). Part of EFF's (Extended) Guide to the Internet.

UNIXhelp for Users
http://Unixhelp.ed.ac.uk/

UNIXhelp is an introduction to the UNIX operating system designed for new users, though it also treats advanced topics. It contains both a manual and a searchable index. The guide covers all aspects of using UNIX, from getting started to using commands, from an explanation of what an operating system is to information on the Perl programming language. Note: the online man page feature is not available to most users, though the rest of the site is still very helpful.

Welcome to comp.windows.x.pex! (FAQ)
http://www.uni-giessen.de/faq/archiv/pex-faq/msg00000.html

FAQs concerning PEX and PHIGS Extensions to the X window system.

X on Intel-based Unix Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/x-faq/Intel-Unix-X-faq/

Explains various options for using X-Windows on an Intel-based PC.