Links

The Internet offers a wealth of information about Linux, UNIX, and the free and open software movements. This page offers a select list of those resources, and is constantly monitored by our Link Coordinator to ensure the best resources are at your fingertips. If you feel a link should be added to this page please contact our Link Coordinator via the contact page.

Linux Distributions

A Linux distribution is vendor\'s customized version of Linux that is can be purchased on a CDROM or downloaded over the Internet.

Red Hat Linux	The most popular distribution of Linux.
Debian.org	Homepage of the Debian GNU/Linux distribution
SuSE.com	SuSE, \"the Linux Experts\", is the top-selling Linux distribution in Europe, known for stability, ease of use, and a wealth of included software.
Mandrake Linux	Mandrake Linux, adapted from the Red Hat distribution, is widely regarded as one of the easiest end-user distributions.
The Fedora Project	Community based project to create an operating system with free software.
Tom\'s Root-Boot	Floppy based mini-distro of Linux for system administration and recovery, and links to other mini-distros.
Knoppix	Knoppix is an adaptable, Debian based linux distribution with excellent hardware detection.
Ubuntu Linux	Another distro based on debian unstable with focus on user and usability
The Slackware Linux Project	One of the oldest linux that is still actively maintained.

Tech and Security News

various technology and security news sources, for users and admins alike

slashdot.org	Slashdot.org - News for nerds, stuff that matters
SecurityFocus.org	A source for up-to-date security information for multiple platforms
freshmeat.net	freshmeat maintains the Web\'s largest index of Unix and cross-platform open source software.
OSDN.com	Open Source Development Network, a network of web sites devoted to collaborative software development.

Desktop Apps

personal software for meeting desktop needs in the Unix environment

Centericq	A console-based icq client
Jabber	The open source instant messaging system built on XML.
Ximian - the Open Source Desktop Leader	Ximian, the latest release in the long-running GNOME desktop environment project.
OpenOffice.org Office Suite	Multi-Platform Open Source Office Suite

Community Sites

search engines, comics, and a mix of user resources

LinuxNewbie.org	Wanna learn Linux? We have Newbie-ized Help Files.
UserFriendly.org	The geek- and Linux-friendly comic about life in an ISP.
ThinkGeek.com	ThinkGeek :: Stuff for Smart Masses

Linux User Groups

Linux user groups local to Louisiana

Lafeyette Linux User Group (LAFIX)	Serves the Lafeyette area.
Ascension Parish Linux User Group	Ascension Parish Linux User Group
SouthEast Texas Linux Users\' Group	SETXLUG serves the Linux and Open Source Community in the SouthEast Texas and SouthWest Louisiana areas.
New Orleans Linux Users Group	New Orleans Linux Users Group
Linux.org Users Groups	The home page for all things LUG.
Shreveport/Bossier Linux Users Group	Shreveport/Bossier City, LA Linux Users Group

Baton Rouge Linux/FreeBSD Consulting

A resource for Linux consulting professionals in the Baton Rouge area.

SparkHound	A consulting firm specializing in IT planning, infrastructure, and implementation.
Net Shapers Internet Developing and Consulting	(FreeBSD) At NetShapers, our goal is simple: to provide our clients with secure, reliable, and effective information systems.
Puryear Information Technology, LLC	Identity Management, LDAP and directory services, Linux expertise
Shannon Roddy	Unix consulting
Louisianix	Linux solutions

Tutorials and Guides

Tutorials, guides, HOWTO\'s, and other useful information

IBM Linux Developer Website	Big Blue\'s tutorials, Linux Projects, Open source projects, Fourms, artices
The Linux Documentation project	The Linux Documentation project is the home for thousands of faqs Howtos and online Man pages
System recovery with Knoppix	How to use your Knoppix disk to create, manage, troubleshoot file systems.
A Sysadmin\'s Unixersal Translator (ROSETTA STONE)	Points to each UNIX administrative tool.
Alphabetical Directory of Linux Commands	An alphabetized online \"manpage.\"
User Guide to Using the Linux Desktop	Introductory training materials for end-users and trainers to use the Linux operating system.
How To Ask Questions The Smart Way	A guide to better netiquette written by Eric S. Raymond

Open Books

Free Linux, UNIX, and programming books

Programming Ruby - The Pragmatic Programmer\'s Guide	Describes how to use Ruby, the programming language from Japan
O\'Reilly Open Books Project	Contains several open books from O\'Reilly

Hardware Resources

Links related to buying and selling hardware

UScompsales

Buy/Sell/Trade Hardware

Linux artwork

Links to Linux artwork and related stuff

sevensheaven\'s \"Linux breaks windows\" artwork

Linux Artwork from sevensheaven

Local gaming communities

Links to local gaming communities

Data Centers

Data centers in and around Baton Rouge.

Network Technology Group (NTG)	NTG hosting solutions give you everything you want in a hosting provider.
Zipa	Zipa\'s offers two types of colocation.
Server Armory	The Southeast Region’s Best Place for Critical Computing
Nasplex	On Demand, Pay-as-you-GROW options are always available

User Groups

Baton Rouge IT Professionals User Group

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