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Linux Documentation Project
The LDP has subject-specific help, FAQ, help on individual commands, and documentation guides for Linux.
http://www.tldp.org/
Linux Info
Information about installing Debian Linux.
http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Lab/6582/index.htm
FreeTechBooks: Linux
Helpful descriptions, and links to free books, online and downloadable, some are distribution specific. Very useful for people, schools, businesses, and nations with low incomes that cannot afford costly titles.
http://www.tcfb.com/freetechbooks/booklinux.html
Erik's Linux Page
Covers a variety of topics, including why to use Linux, partitions, beginning commands, user rights, LILO, virtual terminals, shell scripts, configuration, system and BASH init files, daemons, PPP connections, CRON, SSH, mocules, slow loading X, how to find distributions, and compiling your kernel.
http://www.lysator.liu.se/~forsberg/linux/
Linux Pre-installation Checklist
A checklist to use when cataloguing important system hardware specifications.
http://members.tripod.com/~algolog/lnxchk.htm
Linux Installation and Getting Started
A guide to installing and transitioning to the Linux operating system. Topics include getting and installation, system administration, the XWindows system, and networking.
http://www.linuxdoc.org/LDP/gs/gs.html
Gutza
How to install and get started using Linux.
http://free.prohosting.com/~gutza
An Eclectic Compendium For Linux Newbies
Resource pages directed at the newbie from installation, configuration of the X window system, Unix for Linux, basic security and a lot of other information. (Not actively maintained anymore)
http://www.xmission.com/~howardm/
Jiun Shin
Introduction to getting and configuring Linux as well as using dial-up networking and selecting a window manager.
http://web.singnet.com.sg/~junxin/index.html
HOWTO Index
HOWTOs describe in detail a certain aspect of configuring or using Linux. Site has information about the HOWTOs and using them, and an annotated index.
http://www.linuxdoc.org/HOWTO/HOWTO-INDEX/index.html
The Exocore Linux FAQ
An extensive collection of linux FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions). Appropriate for quick solutions. Targeted for Indian linux users.
http://www.exocore.com/technologies/linux/faq
Josh's Linux Guide
An compact guide for those who are new to Linux. Covers Red Hat and Debian but much of the information can be applied to other distributions. Uses frames.
http://jgo.local.net/LinuxGuide/
Yet another Linux FAQ
Yet another Linux FAQ is a FAQ about the Linux Operating System. This FAQ tries to help those new to Linux help themselves. It covers topics such as kernel recompilation and X Window System configuration.
http://www.cafecomputer.com/faqindex.htm
The CTDP Linux Operating System section
Contains several documents and articles about Linux. Many categorized Linux weblinks are included. Documents include a Linux User's Guide, How Linux Works Guide, and Files and Command Reference. Internal pages uses frames
http://www.comptechdoc.org/os/linux/index.html
Rajesh Fowkar Pages: Linux
Several how-tos, articles, on configuring: SiS 6215c, Oracle 8i, RAID-1, Sendmail, apt-get install local debs, ext2-ext3 conversion, image as LILO boots, IDE ATAPI CD writer, virus scanning. Links: India Users Group, major open source websites.
http://www.symonds.net/~rajesh/linux.html
Linux on Laptops
A collection of articles on how to make Linux run on laptops manufactured by various companies.
http://www.linux-laptop.net/
IBM Linux Technology Center : Publications
The documentation section of the IBM LTC (Linux Technology Center). Includes articles on clusters, Java, and security.
http://www-124.ibm.com/developer/opensource/linux/pubs/
USM Bish's How Do I (hdi) documents
A collection of documents that deal with the various aspects of configuring and tweaking Linux and its programmes. It also has a set of articles regarding dual booting Linux with other OSs.
http://www.geocities.com/usmbish/hdi.html
The Linux Cookbook
All-encompassing book on using open source software, which itself is open source and available online.
http://dsl.org/cookbook/
The One Page Linux Manual
A summary of useful linux commands presented as a PDF document. Includes Linux pocket protectors.
http://www.powerup.com.au/~squadron
Linux Security Documentation
The documentation section of www.linuxsecurity.com. Contains a number of articles on hardening and securing Linux.
http://www.linuxsecurity.com/docs/
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