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What is Linux?
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Linux is a freely-distributable, independent UNIX-like operating system
for Intel x86, DEC Alpha, Sun SPARC, Mips, and Motorola PPC & 68K
machines. It is an implementation of the POSIX specification with
which all true versions of UNIX comply.
The Linux kernel uses no code from AT&T or
any other proprietary source, and much of the software available for
Linux is developed by the Free Software Foundation's GNU project.
The result of efforts by thousands of programmers coordinating via the
Internet, Linux is now recognized as one of the most stable and flexible
operating systems available at any price.
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Why would I use Linux?
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Networking
Linux can add great value at low cost to a new or existing
network of Windows 3.1/95/NT, OS/2 or Macintosh machines.
Linux supports just
about every networking protocol in existence, and can provide network
services such as being a file, printer or proxy server, or a router, gateway
and/or firewall.
Linux can also provide Internet and intranet services like HTTP, FTP,
News and POP3 email with efficient and scalable solutions.
Software Education & Development
Since the source code to the OS and most of the tools is available,
Linux is the perfect
environment for those learning how software and operating systems work.
Linux, when combined with X, can also be a very powerful software
development platform, with all
standard languages being available including Java.
Network Computers & "Light Clients"
Using Linux, an old 486 can be configured to be a full featured Network
Computer. Corel recently announced their NC will be running
Linux as the operating system.
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How can I get support?
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Local Linux Resources
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There is a fair amount of assistance available locally in Victoria.
- Victoria Linux User's Group - VLUG
- Website and (planned) monthly meetings.
- http://www.linux.victoria.bc.ca/
- Victoria Freenet Linux SIG
login via modem: 250.479.6500, or via Internet
telnet freenet.victoria.bc.ca
type go linux at prompt; require account.
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- BB&C Linux SIG
- Listserve and informal monthly meetings.
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send e-mail to majordomo@baremetal.com with subscribe linuxsig in the body of the message.
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Commercial Support
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The following Victoria based companies provide Linux support at a
commercial level, and have contributed to the costs of the "Linux at VIEX"
booth.
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Baremetal Designs | www.baremetal.com |
| CSP Internet Ltd. | www.csp.net |
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Recommended Reading
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- Running Linux (Second Edition)
Matt Welsh and Lar Kaufman, O'Reilly
ISBN 1-56592-151-8
- An excellent primer on Linux. Covers everything from making boot disks,
partitioning the hard drive, to basic systems administration. Anyone can
install Linux by following the steps in this book.
- Linux Network Administrators Guide
Olaf Kirch, O'Reilly
ISBN 1-56592-087-2
- If you plan to network with Linux, you need this book. It explains how to
hook up the hardware, how to configure the software and how to sort things out
if something doesn't work quite right.
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