The Linux Documentation Project (LDP) is working on developing good, reliable documentation for the Linux operating system. The overall goal of the LDP is to collaborate in taking care of all of the issues of Linux documentation, ranging from online documentation (man pages, HTML, and so on) to printed manuals covering topics such as installing, using, and running Linux. Here is the Linux Documentation Project Manifesto and Copyright License for LDP works.
For translations of LDP works and documentation in languages other than English, see the "Non-English Linux Info" links page.
You can search the LDP documents from our search page.
Note:
The LDP guides have moved to their own page.
The Linux HOWTOs are detailed "how to" documents on
specific subjects. The HOWTO
index lists all HOWTOs along with short
descriptions. The HOWTOs are written in SGML or XML, and translated to
different output formats using SGML-Tools (Linuxdoc DTD) or the
DocBook/DSSSL tools.
Join the LDP
announcements mailing list for news on HOWTO updates.
» Notes
In the list below, single page means that each HOWTO is available
for viewing, in its entirety, on one HTML page.
The default for viewing online is for the HOWTO to be split into
multiple page(s; usually one HTML page per section).
The stated tar package sizes are approximations.
PostScript and PDF copies were created using the
PA4
paper format (210 x 279 mm, 8-1/4 x 11 in - the width of ISO A4 and
the height of U.S. Letter).
We have heard of instances whereby the Adobe
plug-in for Netscape or IE may have trouble reading
the PDF variants. If so, save the file(s) to your hard disk
and open them from the desktop - see if that resolves the problem.
In some cases, when downloading compressed files
with/through a web-browser, the
browser will actually perform the decompression (gunzip)
automatically, BUT the saved filename will still have
the .gz file extension. If you run into problems when
trying to gunzip the file, this is probably the case.
Move the file to "filename minus the .gz extension"
and the problem should be resolved.
If you have problems downloading or using these packages, contact us
([email protected]).
» additional HOWTO-related items:
We now offer all HOWTOs and FAQs in the
Plucker DB format, viewable
on your Palm device. Plucker generators and viewers are free
software/open source software, released under the GPL. You
can get the Plucker software, including source code, at:
http://www.plkr.org/.
These documents can be accessed from the
pluckerdb directory.
MemoWare
PDA Document Repository contains some
HOWTOs and
mini-HOWTOs
in AportisDoc format (for PalmPilot users).
A collection of lists of
the HOWTOs sorted by last update/modify date, filename, etc.
For your convenience, we archive snapshots of the (English language)
Linux man pages. Please see our dedicated
man page section for details.
Linux FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions with Answers):
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Available formats:
For your convenience, a link to the Linux FAQ.
Linux Gazette is an online magazine that provides many Linux tips
and tricks. Mirrored from linuxgazette.net.
LinuxFocus is a volunteer-driven
online Linux magazine. It is truly international and free. It is no longer mirrored.
Additional Documents of Interest (Quick Ref, Tutorials, ...):
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Introduction to Basic Computer Security
A series of articles written by
Jennifer Vesperman ([email protected])
that discuss the various aspects of computer security. Includes the following:
CVS Best Practices
This article outlines some of the best practices that can be adopted
when Concurrent Versions System (CVS) is used as the configuration
management tool in your software project.
Joe-Command-Reference
version: |
3.0 |
author(s): |
Paul Sutton
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last update: |
August 2003 |
available formats: |
- HTML (read online)
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A quick reference guide to the commands and keystrokes used in
JOE ("Joe's Own Editor", an ASCII-text screen editor).
Linux Security Quick Reference Card
version: |
1.1 |
author(s): |
Dave Wreski and Benjamin Thomas
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last update: |
September 2000 |
available formats: |
- PDF (70K)
- PS (340K)
- PDF (A4; 70K)
- PS (A4; 340K)
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This two-page Quick Reference Card is intended to provide a
starting point for improving the security of your system. Contained
within include references to security resources around the net,
tips on securing your Linux box, and general security information.
More information can be found at
linuxsecurity.com.
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