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The Linux WebRing
Links to all sites in the ring and information about submitting a new site.
http://nll.interl.net/lwr/
Linux Advocacy mini-HOWTO
The original Linux advocacy document.
http://www.datasync.com/~rogerspl/Advocacy-HOWTO.html
Uriah's Linux Site
Reasons to use Linux, window manager screenshots, and links.
http://internettrash.com/users/uriah/default.html
How to Run a Microsoft-Free Shop
A twelve step program to get off the MS bandwagon.
http://www.cio.com/archive/010102/shop_content.html
REVOLUTION OS
Movie featuring interviews with Linus Torvalds, Richard Stallman, and others.
http://www.revolution-os.com/
Making Linux look harder than it is: The Register
The how and why of giveing "non-tech" support.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/4/23245.html
Information about Linux and Unix
Dedicated to the Linux OS and Unix culture. Features articles on various Linux-related topics, advocacy, and links.
http://www.melbournelinux.com/
Linux Penguin Sticker Movement
Advertise your Linux box and spread the word, attach a Linux Penguin stiker today.
http://www.cc.jyu.fi/~juhtolv/linux-sticker/
Linux will prevail
Promoting Linux on the desktop through education, documentation and application improvement.
http://www.linuxwillprevail.com/
SEUL/EDU
Simple End-User Linux for Education. Includes case studies, an application directory, and a discussion group for using Linux in educational settings.
http://seul.org/edu/
We Want Linux
Survey to assess the level of interest in computers pre-loaded with GNU/Linux.
http://www.wewantlinux.org/
The Case for Linux in Universities
A comprehensive explanation of why universities should begin supporting Linux.
http://www.kegel.com/linux/edu/
Debunking the Linux-Windows Market-Share Myth
There are many reasons people underestimate how fast Linux has taken Windows' market share. Windows starts out with a false boost and keeps its illusory market share even as it is replaced by Linux. [LinuxWorld]
http://www.linuxworld.com/2003/0314.petreley.html
A Presentation to Introduce Linux
A presentation on GNU/Linux for the ordinary user who may have had experience working in Windows only. Available in PowerPoint, StarOffice and OpenOffice formats.
http://www.symonds.net/~deep/stuff/linux/pptintro/
The Linux Best Practice Project
IT professionals sharing and documenting experiences with Linux in large commercial applications.
http://www.linuxbestpractice.com/
GNU Project Free Software Foundation
The FSF is dedicated to eliminating restrictions on copying, redistribution, and modifying computer programs. It developed the GNU Public License under which Linux is distributed.
http://www.gnu.org/fsf/fsf.html
Linuxmanship
Habits to develop for Linux advocates.
http://zgp.org/~dmarti/linuxmanship/
The Corporate Linux Advocate
Information on using Linux in the workplace with tips on how to use Alpha 64-bit computer systems.
http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Haven/6087/
Where will you let us go today, Microsoft?
A two-part editorial detailing reasons to migrate from Microsoft's products to Linux. Includes background about Microsoft's negative impact on PC manufacturers.
http://unquietmind.com/bust_micros1.html
Linux for Broadcasters
Using the Linux operating system in the broadcast industry.
http://www.linuxforbroadcasters.com/
Linux Today Counter-FUD Site
One-stop resource for evidence and arguments to rebut the myths and misconceptions about Linux.
http://nofud.linuxtoday.com/
Linuxpoetry.com
Linux for poets: dedicated to helping make make linux easy to intall and use for the common user.
http://linuxpoetry.com/
The Wonderful World of Linux
An introduction to GNU/Linux focused at users with a fair amount of computer knowledge (though not total geeks).
http://rbisland.cx/wwlinux/
Penguin or Egg: The Linux Dilemma
Essay regarding the lack of general computer industry support for Linux, and how the problem is self-correcting.
http://unquietmind.com/penguin.html
Linux for Engineers
How the stability and power of GNU/Linux can be used by engineering professionals.
http://linux.frugal.org/
Michael Chaney
Description of how a Linux user saved Microsoft lots of money.
http://www.doublewide.net/
Serge Winitzki
Articles advocating Unix and free software.
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Lab/5735/1/
EuroLinux Alliance
An open coalition of commercial companies and non-profit associations united to promote and protect a vigourous European software culture based on open source software.
http://www.eurolinux.org/
Con Zymaris
Articles about Linux and open source software.
http://www.cyber.com.au/users/conz/
Bad Linux Advocacy FAQ
How to avoid "blind fold Linux chauvinism."
http://www.softpanorama.org/OSS/bad_linux_advocacy_faq.shtml
Linux Advocacy
Joe Barr claims he is not an advocate, neither for Linux nor for OS/2 nor against Microsoft.
http://www.linuxworld.com/linuxworld/lw-1999-09/lw-09-vcontrol_4.html
linuxsucks.org
Opposing view.
http://www.linuxsucks.org/
Linux In Business
Seeks to answer the question, "Is Linux right for the marketplace?"
http://www.angelfire.com/rant/milton/lib.html
Montana Linux
http://MontanaLinux.Org
IBM - Peace, Love, Linux
Explains why IBM is committed to Linux and is making it their development reference platform. [Requires free Flash plugin.]
http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/linux/passport.swf
Alen Peacock
Discussion of the merits of Linux advocacy.
http://pel.cs.byu.edu/~alen/computers/
Sneeze
Linux is the best OS.
http://www.sesse.net/linux.html
Linux Business Applications
Links to companies that use Linux.
http://www.m-tech.ab.ca/linux-biz/
Linux and its Charm
One users success story with Linux.
http://www.student.lu.se/~etn97ksi/sim_home/linux.html
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