Resources
- Where to get Linux
Getting a CD containing a
Linux distribution is the best way to get a copy of
Linux.
Information about common
Linux distributions can be found at:
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Redhat
a very popular distribution.
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Walnut
Creek
carries Slackware and ??>
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Debian
GNU/Linux
is a comprehensive distribution.
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Infomagic's
Linux Developer's Resource has several
distributions on it.
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LaserBaud
is an Australian CDROM distributor from whom Linux
CDROM's may be purchased.
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Getting Linux via an FTP
site is also possible, but takes forever. Each of the
distribution sites provide FTP access to their product. The
main use of Linux FTP sites is for updates, or packages that
are not included in standard distributions.
Some Australian Linux FTP
mirrors are:
You will find that
many ISP's mirror one or more distributions, and have other
Linux software on there anonymous FTP servers.
Other
Links
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Linux
Australia
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Is a central point
for information about Linux activities and groups
in Australia.
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Linux
Home Page
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Has a similar
focus to Linux Australia but from an international
view point.
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KDE
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The K Desktop
Environment. KDE is a powerful graphical desktop
environment for Unix workstations.
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LinuxHQ
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Most up to date
stable and development kernels and patches can be
found here.
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Linux
Applications And Utilities Page
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Commercial,
shareware and freeware application and utility
programs and servers for Linux.
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Linux
Documentation Project (LDP)
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This is the place
to go for good, reliable documentation for the
Linux operating system.
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Freshmeat
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Get uptodate
infomation on the latest software
releases.
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Slashdot
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Slashdot:News for
Nerds. Stuff that Matters.
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Rufus
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A comprehensive
RPM repository.
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