New Users Regular Users Advanced Users
Nowadays, Linux is very easy to use, if you are using a desktop environment such as Gnome or KDE. New users trying to find information independently however can have problems, simply because there is so much documentation available.
Indirect links with assistance through our own pages are given below. In general, Linux related information can be very daunting simply because one site often deals with the needs of everyone from new user right up to software developers. Many sites don't support the needs of new users at all because they are principally developer sites and, being entirely run by volunteers (which is how the software is FREE!), simply don't have the resources to cater for new users. We therefore provide you with guided links which hopefully will help you to the right place for the level of information you are likely to need.
Linux GUI or Desktop Environments
Linux Operating System Documentation
We assume that you've been up and running with Linux for a while, can already find your way around a bit, and just need organised direct links to helpful or informative Linux sites.
Some Popular Linux Distributions
Debian Fedora Gentoo Knoppix Linspire Mandriva Mepis Ubuntu Slackware SuSe Xandros
You can find out heaps more about Linux Distributions at DistroWatch
Linux Desktop Environments
About Gnome Gnome User's Guide Gnome Documentation Gnome Home
About KDE KDE User's Guide KDE Documentation KDE Home
Linux Window Managers
Xwinman
Comprehensive information about the huge range of alternative window managers for X.
AfterStep Enlightenment IceWM FVWM
Four popular window managers - there are many more - visit Xwinman listed above.
Linux Operating System
LinuxCommand.org - One Stop Shop for Help with the Command Line Interface.
The Linux Documentation Project - FAQ's, HOWTO's and Guides.
Find Software with rpmfind. In rpm (Redhat Package Manager) format.
Note: If you don't like surprises, use the correct rpm for the version of your distribution - you have been warned!
GNU Privacy Guard - If you're using software that hasn't been specifically prepared for your distribution, you'll need this to help you add the author's GPG signatures to ensure the software you're downloading hasn't been tampered with.
BitDefender - Antivirus program - free for Linux or buy for Windows - BitDefender detects Zotob without virus definitions
Introduction to Linux A Hands On Guide - Very useful information, lots of command line tips, a bit "Unixy" for people fresh from Windows.
The Linux Administrator's Guide - Essential reading if you want to learn the layout of the Linux file system and the way startup initialisation/configuration works.
The Linux Administrator's Guide
The Network Administrator's Guide
Webmin - Web Based Admin Tool
WINE - Run Windows App's Natively in Linux