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Linux Newswire

• RedHat 8.0 has been released
• Slackware Linux 8.1 has been released
• Securing X Windows

Linux Kernel News:

The latest stable version of the Linux kernel is:	2.4.20	2002-11-28 23:54 UTC	F	V	VI	Changelog
The latest prepatch for the stable Linux kernel tree is:	2.4.21-pre4	2003-01-29 03:43 UTC		V	VI	Changelog
The latest beta version of the Linux kernel is:	2.5.60	2003-02-10 19:05 UTC	F	V		Changelog
The latest snapshot for the beta Linux kernel tree is:	2.5.60-bk3	2003-02-13 12:24 UTC		V
The latest 2.2 version of the Linux kernel is:	2.2.23	2002-11-29 18:08 UTC	F	V	VI
The latest prepatch for the 2.2 Linux kernel tree is:	2.2.24-rc3	2003-02-13 20:42 UTC		V	VI
The latest 2.0 version of the Linux kernel is:	2.0.39	2001-01-09 21:29 UTC	F	V	VI
The latest prepatch for the 2.0 Linux kernel tree is:	2.0.40-rc6	2002-06-25 18:53 UTC		V	VI	Changelog
The latest -ac patch to the stable Linux kernels is:	2.4.21-pre4-ac4	2003-02-11 17:53 UTC		V
The latest -ac patch to the beta Linux kernels is:	2.5.50-ac1	2002-12-08 15:49 UTC		V
The latest -dj patch to the beta Linux kernels is:	2.5.60-dj2	2003-02-11 18:18 UTC		V

FAQ & Howto's

• Linux HOWTO Index - Net Express
• Linux HOWTO Index -  The LinuxHQ Project
• The crontab
• How to setup your first Linux-based computer
• Running X-Programs on Remote Computers
• Securing a Linux machine on the network
• The Practical Manager's Guide to Linux
• Linux Administrators Security Guide (LASG)
• Linux IP Masquerade Resource  
• PHP Tutorial from Troubleshooting Professional Magazine  

• ( freshmeat ) - Linux Software, Security News & more
• Slashdot.org - News for Nerds. Stuff That Matters
• FileWatcher.org searchable, daily updated directory of Linux/Unix/Internet related file archives & programs
• 32BitsOnline Linux News & more
• Linux Weekly News
• Linux Ftp Watcher - searchable file directory
• Apache Week
• Linux Today
• Computer Currents Magazine - Linux News & Editorial
• OS News - An online news magazine covering alternative operating systems
• Daemon News
• Control-Escape - Alternative Software Journal
• 
  Linux Portal Sites
  • Linux.Com - VA Linux Systems
  • LinuxApps.Com - Start with us for all your Linux needs!
  • justLinux.com - The complete Linux Guide
  • Little Igloo - A nice site with news, some excellent free software, and a Linux museum.
  • Linux Center - The Linux Center project is a thematical index of web pages about the Linux operating system, its applications, and free software in general
  • Linux Powered.Com - The right choice for online linux knowledge.  Dedicated to the use of the Linux operating system, publicly, and commercially. Features include x-windows, perl, how-tos, and many various tutorials.
    

• Apache Project
• Samba - Samba is an open source software suite that provides seamless file and print services to SMB/CIFS clients.
• NcFTP Home Page
• Eterm Development Home Page
• zICQ - Console ICQ for Linux
• Diald - Diald provides on demand Internet connectivity for Linux Slip and PPP connections
• Eggdrop - Eggdrop is a highly capable IRC robot
• The GIMP Homepage - GNU Image Manipulation Program
• Open Sound System (OSS) - unifying the digital audio architecture for UNIX
• Wine Development HQ - Wine is an implementation of the Windows 3.x and Win32 APIs on top of X and Unix.
• Virtual Network Computing - remote display system

MP3 Software:

• X11AMP [Mp3 Player For Linux]
• Mpg123 - is a real time MPEG Audio Player for Layer 1,2 and Layer3
• GQmpeg - a simple front end to mpg123 with playlist support
• eMusic - an Enlightened MP3 player

Mail Software:

• imp IMAP based webmail system
• ThorMail html front-end to mailboxes that uses the pop3 and imap protocols
• WebMail html front-end to mailboxes that uses the pop3 and imap protocols
• Arrow Mail Web-Email package
• Pine® - a Program for Internet News & Email

Linux Software Development Sites

• GNOME Developer's Site - for those who develop, or are interested in developing GNOME, and applications for GNOME

Linux Distributions

• Debian GNU/Linux - The Universal Operating System
• Slackware Linux - The official Slackware Linux web site
• Slackware Linux - cdrom.com
• Caldera OpenLinux
• S.u.S.E. Linux
• TurboLinux - Pacific HiTech
• Bastille-Linux - Secure Linux Distribution 
• CheapBytes - The place to buy Linux Distributions cheap
• Linux System Labs - Get The Latest Linux @ The BEST Price!
• Linuxiso.org - Fresh iso images. Just like Mom used to burn.
• DSPLinux - Embedded Linux

RedHat

• Red Hat Software, Inc.
• Red Hat Advanced Development Laboratories - The Rumor Mill
• Red Hat Linux Official Errata
• Red Hat Linux Frequently Asked Questions
• Red Hat Linux User's FAQ
• Bugzilla - Red Hat's bug tracking system
• RedHat Rawhide
• Upgrading to the 2.2.x Linux Kernel on Red Hat Linux 5.2 systems
• Red Hat Mirror Listing

Linux Kernel Sites

• The Linux Kernel Archives - The International Kernel Patch.  This is the primary distribution site for the Linux kernel with full-fledged crypto-services.
• Cutting Edge Linux - Concise and complete explanation of kernel patches
• The LinuxHQ Project - Canonical site to find information and patches for the Linux Kernel
• Linux Mama - "unofficial" patches for Linux
• KernelNotes

Linux Software Download Sites

• RPM repository on rufus.w3.org
• Linux Applications - Great resource for finding applications for Linux
• Linuxberg - Linuxberg is your resource for the latest & greatest software releases (TUCOWS)
• Linux Applications
• Linux Applications and Utilities Page

X Servers

• S.u.S.E. X-Server
• XFree86
• Accelerated-X - Xi Graphics

• LinuxGames  - Nice site with info about games running under Linux
• The Linux Game Tome
• Linux Quake Page
• X-Mame home page - MultiArcade Machine Emulator

• Enlightenment
• KDE - The K Desktop Environment
• Window Maker
  • The Dock App Warehouse -   your source for Window Maker dockable applications.
  • Everything Window Maker!
  • Icon Store - the place to find cool icons for all your apps
  • WindowMaker Themes - Themes.org
• FVWM
• AfterStep
• Blackbox
• UDE - Unix Desktop Environment
• Digital Blasphemy - Desktop Backgrounds

Linux Window Manager Themes

• Themes.org -- [t.o]
• e.themes.org - The official Enlightenment Themes page

Linux Magazines

• LinuxWorld - Putting Linux to Work (online magazine)
• c't - magazin für computertechnik

Other Linux Sites

• Linus Torvalds Home Page - The creator of Linux
• University of Helsinki Department of Computer Science Linux Info
• Linux Online - The Linux Home Page
• Rifleman's Linux Stuff
• Linux NOW!
• SunSITE USA - MetaLab
• The Digital Igloo - Programs
• LinuxHQ
• Linux Archive Search: Welcome
• Linux Metapage - A terse front-end to the Linux Software Encyclopedia (LSE) and other meta-resources
• Michael Holve - Everything Linux!
• Linux Software Encyclopedia
• Troubleshooting Professional Linux Tutorial from Troubleshooting Professional Magazine
• Linux Central The root for Linux resources.
• Linux Support Services
• The Linux Mall The Linux Superstore
• Linux MIDI & Sound Applications
• Woven Goods for Linux Linux applications
• Walnut Creek Makers of Slackware Linux (cdrom.com)
• Help-Site contains links to hundreds of computer related documents and sites.
• Linux Links by Goob
• Linux Applications Official Homepages and Distribution Sites.
• Google Search engine
• Linux Powered.Com - The right choice for online linux knowledge.
• l i n u x p o w e r . o r g - Helping Users Harness the Power of Linux
• portico.org - the source for linux tips...
• Gary's Encyclopedia - finely organized Linux info & links
• LinuxTelephony
• Linux on Laptops
• X: End of Story
• Linux International - is a non-profit association of groups, corporations
  and others that work towards the promotion of and helping direct the
  growth of the Linux operating system and the Linux community.
• The Lothar Project - The goal is to make hardware detection and configuration easy. 
• TuneLinux.COM - for all your optimisation needs
• Linux Users Survival Toolkit - a forum for linux users around the world
• TheGimp.com - Artists' Guide to the Gimp 
• Linux Home Automation
• DevShed - The Open Source Web Development Site
• Atipa - Open Source Technology Solutions
• TuxWear - T Shirts Golf Shirts Sweatshirts Linux Apparel 
• LinuxPrinting.Org - resources to help you with your free software printing problems.
• Teds Tech Site - Links to many Linux Sites!

• Corel Corp. Linux Site makers of WordPerfect, NetWinder & more.
  

• Linux Hardware Solutions
• VA Research Linux Systems
• Net Express
• Linux General Store

• shopforacomputer.com - On-Line Computer Shopping Directory

• Digital Metrics - Digital Metrics offers two Linux Certifications, the CLA (Certified Linux Administrator) and
  the CLE (Certified Linux Expert)
• The Linux Institute - A community project to develop professional certification for Linux
• USAIL: Unix system administration independent learning
• Red-Tail Information Technologies Inc - Linux Training Specialists

Linux Projects

• Linux Router Project (LRP) - A networking centric mini-distribution of Linux.

Linux FTP Sites

• GNOME ftp site
• Enlightenment ftp site

• comp.os.linux.announce - Home Page
• comp.os.linux
• comp.os.linux.hardware
• comp.os.linux.advocacy
• comp.os.linux.setup
• comp.os.linux.help

• Segfault.org
• Humorix: All Linux Humor. All Copied Mottos. All the Time.

Other Resources

News

• News.com - Tech News First (C|Net)
• Wired News
• ZDNNews: Page One - ZD Network News
• TechWeb - The Technology News Site
• BetaNews - Inside Information On Products Not Yet Released
• Beta Bites - Your best resource for all the Latest Betas on the Internet!
• Browser Watch - Find out about news and updates on the lastest web browsers
• PC Magazine
• PC Week

Hacking

• rootshell.com
• AntiOnline Computer Security (Hacking and Hackers)
• H a c k e r N e w s N e t w o r k
• L0pht Heavy Industries
• Root Access--You were expecting what?
• HackerZ Hideout
• www.hacking.org
• Got Root?
• cDc
• Happy Hacker
• ATTRITION - "We don't play well with others."
• Packet Storm
  

Network Performance Tools

• netperf - Netperf is a benchmark that can be used to measure the performance of many different types of networking.

Security

• CERT Coordination Center
• CERT/CC Advisories 1988-1998
• CIAC Security Website
• rootshell.com
• Bugtraq mailing list archives
• Matt's Unix Security Page
• Network/Computer Security Technology
• Ssh (Secure Shell) Home Page
• Linux Security Home Page
• SecurityPortal.com - The Focal Point for Securtiy on the Net
• Securityfocus - Your source for computer security information, home of the BUGTRAQ mailing list

Programming

• Perl
• Perl.com  O'Reilly & Associates
• PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor
• Python

Hardware

• HardWire - Part Man...Part Machine...ALL Hardware.
• Tom's Hardware Guide
• The Upgrade Center - Hardware Reviews & more
• Matrox Users Resource Centre
• Colorcase.com - Personal Computer Tower Cases and Accessories (Color Computer Cases)
• Hardware One - News Site with reviews of products
• ReviewFinder - The Best Source for Finding Reviews on the Web
• CPU Review - The latest news in PC microprocessors and related hardware

Search

• Yahoo!
• AltaVista
• Lycos
• Infoseek
• Excite
• Deja News
• Google
• Northern Light
• FAST FTP Search v4.0
• The Intellectual Property Network (IPN) - lets you search and view patent documents

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This page was last updated on 2-13-2003