Search Site

Feed Section

Thursday, November 22, 2012

[HowtoForge] Newsletter 11/22/2012

HowtoForge Newsletter 11/22/2012
================================

*** Version 1.3 of the ISPConfig 3 Manual ***
=============================================

The next update of the ISPConfig 3 Manual is available in PDF format (version 1.3 for ISPConfig >= 3.0.4; Date: 10/25/2011).

Version 1.3 for ISPConfig >= 3.0.4 (Date: 10/25/2011)
Author: Falko Timme
333 pages

The manual can be downloaded from these two links:

http://www.ispconfig.org/ispconfig-3/ispconfig-3-manual/
http://www.howtoforge.com/download-the-ispconfig-3-manual


*********************************************
*********************************************


ISPConfig Monitor App for Android Phones
========================================

With the ISPConfig Monitor App, you can check your server status and find out if all services are running as expected. You can check TCP and UDP ports and ping your servers. In addition to that you can use this app to request details from servers that have ISPConfig installed; these details include everything you know from the Monitor module in the ISPConfig Control Panel (e.g. services, mail and system logs, mail queue, CPU and memory info, disk usage, quota, OS details, RKHunter log, etc.).

Download/Usage
==============

For download and usage instructions, please visit http://www.ispconfig.org/ispconfig-3/ispconfig-monitor-app-for-android/ .


*********************************************
********************************************


*** HowtoForge Now Has Its own Facebook Page ***
================================================

We at HowtoForge are proud to announce that our new Facebook page is now available under http://www.facebook.com/howtoforge. As most of you probably have a Facebook account, we want to use this additional channel to post updates and get feedback from you. Therefore we would like you to "Like" our page, share it with your friends, post comments, etc.

http://www.facebook.com/howtoforge
********************************************************************


New HOWTOs:
===========

* The Perfect Desktop - Ubuntu 12.10 (Quantal Quetzal)
* The Perfect Desktop - Kubuntu 12.10
* How To Install MySQL 5.6 On Ubuntu 12.10 (Including memcached Plugin)
* The Perfect Push Mail Server - Debian Squeeze (Debian 6.0) With ISPConfig 3 & Z-push
* How To Clone And Simulate Network Devices On Linux
* How To Set Up Apache2 With mod_fcgid And PHP5 On OpenSUSE 12.2

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

The Perfect Desktop - Ubuntu 12.10 (Quantal Quetzal)
====================================================

This tutorial shows how you can set up an Ubuntu 12.10 desktop that is a full-fledged replacement for a Windows desktop, i.e. that has all the software that people need to do the things they do on their Windows desktops. The advantages are clear: you get a secure system without DRM restrictions that works even on old hardware, and the best thing is: all software comes free of charge.

You can find the document here:
-------------------------------
http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-ubuntu-12.10-quantal-quetzal




The Perfect Desktop - Kubuntu 12.10
===================================

This tutorial shows how you can set up a Kubuntu 12.10 desktop that is a full-fledged replacement for a Windows desktop, i.e. that has all the software that people need to do the things they do on their Windows desktops. The advantages are clear: you get a secure system without DRM restrictions that works even on old hardware, and the best thing is: all software comes free of charge. Kubuntu uses the KDE desktop environment.

You can find the document here:
-------------------------------
http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-kubuntu-12.10




How To Install MySQL 5.6 On Ubuntu 12.10 (Including memcached Plugin)
=====================================================================

According to What's New in MySQL 5.6, MySQL 5.6 will bring some performance improvements over MySQL 5.5. If you want to test out MySQL 5.6, you have to install one of the development releases from the MySQL downloads page because there is no stable release yet. This tutorial explains how to install the MySQL 5.6.8rc1 (Linux Generic) development release on an Ubuntu 12.10 server.

You can find the document here:
-------------------------------
http://www.howtoforge.com/how-to-install-mysql-5.6-on-ubuntu-12.10-including-memcached-plugin




The Perfect Push Mail Server - Debian Squeeze (Debian 6.0) With ISPConfig 3 & Z-push
====================================================================================

This tutorial describes the installation and configuration of Z-push on a Debian Squeeze server with ISPConfig 3. Z-push is an open-source application to synchronize ActiveSync compatible PDAs and mobile phones. Z-Push was initially developed by Zarafa Deutschland GmbH (Germany). At the end of this tutorial, your customers should be able to sync their mobile phones, by using push technology, with their e-mail accounts stored on your server.

You can find the document here:
-------------------------------
http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-push-mail-server-debian-squeeze-debian-6.0-with-ispconfig-3-and-z-push




How To Clone And Simulate Network Devices On Linux
==================================================

This guide shows how to clone and simulate devices using free and commonly used tools. This could be helpful while conducting network stress-tests, network audits, etc.

You can find the document here:
-------------------------------
http://www.howtoforge.com/how-to-clone-and-simulate-network-devices-on-linux




How To Set Up Apache2 With mod_fcgid And PHP5 On OpenSUSE 12.2
==============================================================

This tutorial describes how you can install Apache2 with mod_fcgid and PHP5 on OpenSUSE 12.2. mod_fcgid is a compatible alternative to the older mod_fastcgi. It lets you execute PHP scripts with the permissions of their owners instead of the Apache user.

You can find the document here:
-------------------------------
http://www.howtoforge.com/how-to-set-up-apache2-with-mod_fcgid-and-php5-on-opensuse-12.2


++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

You can now support HowtoForge by becoming a subscriber:

HowtoForge Subscription
=======================

*** New! We now accept RBS WorldPay payments in addition to PayPal. ***

For a monthly fee of 5 EUR or 25 EUR for half a year, you can become a HowtoForge supporter and help us cover our costs (servers, bandwidth, etc.) and support ISPConfig development. In return, you receive the following benefits:

1. Download the ISPConfig 3 Manual (from http://www.howtoforge.com/download-the-ispconfig-3-manual).
2. Access the whole HowtoForge web site without any ads.
3. Download the results of our tutorials as VMware images (where available) (a list of downloadable VMware images is available here: http://www.howtoforge.com/list-of-downloadable-vmware-images).
4. Download our tutorials as PDF files.
5. View our tutorials as printer-friendly pages.
6. You will be marked as a "HowtoForge Supporter" in your forum posts.
7. Plus, you support the ISPConfig development.

If you have the free VMware Server or Player installed, you can import our VMware images and start playing around with the results of our tutorials immediately. It's a great way to track down problems with your own setup or simply to save time. ;-)

More details can be found on http://www.howtoforge.com/subscription.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Best Regards,

Your HowtoForge Team
Email: info@howtoforge.com
URL: http://www.howtoforge.com

To unsubscribe or update your records, click here: http://newsletter.howtoforge.com/howtoforge/user/update.php?email=matrixunix.ubuntu@blogger.com&code=d8531959c7da2982ec3a7f8f82a13961

Bookmark and Share
Posted by z0ltrix at 12:10 AM 0 comments

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

TechSource: Handy Ubuntu Unity Lenses and Scopes

TechSource: Handy Ubuntu Unity Lenses and Scopes

Handy Ubuntu Unity Lenses and Scopes

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 09:44 PM PST

Ubuntu 12.10 (Quantal Quetzal) brought a lot of new features to the users. From an improved Unity to the brand new web apps feature that blended the web and the desktop, this release makes Ubuntu a strong contender to the contentious Windows 8.

One of the best things about Ubuntu is that it allows users to search the web as well as the desktop right from the dash. You can look up your recently used file the same way you can look up the latest videos from the videos lenses. However, the searching experience is not limited to the pre-installed lenses and scopes. You can, with a couple of clicks, install some great new lenses that will make your Ubuntu the best desktop ever.

So, if you're looking for some great new scopes and lenses to install on your system, here is a list of some of the most useful ones.


Tomboy Lens

If you are a frequent user of the Tomboy note-taking application, you can easily install the Tomboy Lens to get some added functionality. Once installed, you can search your Tomboy notes right from the dash. All you have to do is type the name of the note and the results will show up instantly. Moreover, with every search result you'll also find an option that will let you create a new note by clicking on it. Worth a try if you're a Tomboy junkie.

To install the lens, paste in or type the following commands in your terminal:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:remi.rerolle/unity-lens-tomboy
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get unity-lens-tomboy



AskUbuntu Lens

AskUbuntu is one of the best places to visit if you come across any issue while installing or using Ubuntu. The community is designed such that you get quick responses to your question making the system of forums slightly obsolete. The AskUbuntu lens will let you enter a keyword and then click on the results to visit the answer's page.

Install AskUbuntu lens by issuing the following commands in your terminal:

 sudo add-apt-repository ppa:markjtully/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install unity-lens-askubuntu



Reddit Lens

If you're wondering when the narwhal bacons, here is a smart new lens for you. The Reddit lens allows you to search and to discover new Reddit posts right from your dash. To install the Lens, simply enter the following commands in your terminal:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:markjtully/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install unity-reddit-lens



Torrents Lens

If you're a Pirate Bay junkie then the torrents lens helps you search the site right from your Dash. Once installed, you can filter the search results according to the file type such as audio, video, applications, games etc.

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:scopes-packagers/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install unity-lens-torrents unity-scope-piratebay



Unity Utilities Lens

If you want to quickly look up the weather in a particular city, you won't have to use Google anymore. With the Unity Utility Lens, you can quickly find out the weather in any city by simply typing its name. So, for example, you type in "Dayton, Ohio", you'll see the current weather in that city right on your Dash.

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:scopes-packagers/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install unity-lens-utilities unity-scope-cities



Calculator Scope

If you want to carry out simple calculations without opening the calculator app, then this scope is just for you. The calculator scope gives you the results of mathematical calculations by simply typing the expression in your Dash. So for example you type in 32+489, the result will show up instantly on your Dashboard. To install the scope, type in or paste the following command in your terminal.

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:scopes-packagers/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install unity-scope-calculator



Google Contacts Scope

This scope is simple; it lets you look for your Google Contacts by integrating the dash with your Google account. Searching for a particular name will yield the result of the contact along with his or her Google profile photo. Worth a try if you rely a lot on your Google contacts.

To install the scope, type in and paste the following commands in your terminal:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:atareao/lenses
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install scope-contacts-google


Written by: Abhishek, a regular TechSource contributor and a long-time FOSS advocate.

Bookmark and Share
Posted by z0ltrix at 11:47 AM 0 comments

Monday, November 19, 2012

TechSource: Best Email Clients for Android

TechSource: Best Email Clients for Android

Best Email Clients for Android

Posted: 19 Nov 2012 02:54 AM PST

If you're an email junkie, you know how important it is to stay connected 24-7. Good email clients these days are hard to find, especially on mobile. On Android, however, there is no dearth of competitors for the top email client spot. For those of you who are interested, here are some of the best email apps for Android:


K-9 Mail

K-9 Mail is one of the best e-mail clients for Android. It is open-source and comes with a lot of interesting features. The free app supports IMAP push email, multi-folder sync, flagging, filing, signatures, bcc-self, PGP, mail on SD & more. Being a community-developed project, K-9 is always improving, thanks to suggestions from users.

K-9 works flawlessly whether you are a Gmail user or an Outlook junkie. It can import your folders and flags easily making it one of the best apps to use. The best thing about this app, though, is that it is 100% free and doesn't come with any trial versions or any ads whatsoever.



Aqua Mail

Aqua Mail is another great IMAP-enabled mail client for Android. With easy setup for popular services like Gmail, Yahoo Mail, and Hotmail, Aqua Mail makes it simple for new users to try it out. Apart from popular mail services, the free app also comes with support for Lotus Notes and MS Exchange. Furthermore, there is also support for Push Mail using Gmail or GMX.

Other features in this app include support for saving messages to SD card, Tasker integration, and widgets. The app has been well received in the Play Store and has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars. The free version is limited to two accounts, and no identities. Another catch is that, with the lite version, the app will add its own promotional signature at the end. If you're not okay with that, you can purchase the Pro version instead.



Gmail

Gmail is probably the most used and the most popular mail client for Android. Being pre-installed on most Android devices, the app simply works out of the box. The best part about the app is that it brings almost all the important features of the web version of the service to your Android device. Once connected to your Google account, you can check mail, save attachments, set up label notifications and more. Overall, it is an indispensable app if you're a Gmail user.



Touchdown

Though not a dedicated email client per se, Touchdown syncs all your emails, contacts, calendars and tasks with your Android device. Best suited for corporate mail junkies, Touchdown is quite popular among Exchange users and has been rated very highly in the marketplace. The app, apart from syncing all your corporate data, also brings essential security features like encryption, PIN support, and secure wipe.



Yahoo! Mail

If you are a Yahoo! Mail user, then this app will come in really handy. It brings most of the essential features of the web version of the service to your Android device. The free app allows you to add multiple Yahoo! accounts, preview photos in your inbox, send and receive mail attachments, compose text with rich emoticons and more. There is also support for smart folders along with powerful search functionality.



Hotmail

If you are a Hotmail user, then this app will help you check your inbox with ease. The app supports push notifications, allows you to sync calendar and contacts, lets you send pictures using Hotmail, and much more. Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars, Hotmail is freely available for download from the Play Store. 

Bookmark and Share
Posted by z0ltrix at 11:29 AM 0 comments

Saturday, November 17, 2012

TechSource: How To Integrate The Best Web Services Into Your Ubuntu Desktop

TechSource: How To Integrate The Best Web Services Into Your Ubuntu Desktop

How To Integrate The Best Web Services Into Your Ubuntu Desktop

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 07:38 PM PST

There are some users who often wonder whether they should switch to Chromebook since all they need the computer for is the web. More and more people use the PC for nothing but browsing the Internet thus lessening the dependence on the core operating system. Though Google spotted a huge market there, it never really reached the popularity it expected of that endeavor. Thankfully, though, Ubuntu too spotted this hole and started integrating more and more web services into its desktop. In fact, the latest version of Ubuntu (Quantal Quetzal) also comes with tight integration with web services.

That said, you wouldn't have to use the most recent version of Ubuntu to get the best web services on your existing Ubuntu desktop. You can in fact add all those services on your current desktop by simply installing a few packages. Once installed, you won't have to visit your favorite sites like Evernote, Picasa, Twitter, and more from your web browser.

So, without much ado, here are some steps that will help you integrate the best web services into your Ubuntu desktop.


Unity Web Apps

Ubuntu's latest feature lets you integrate the best web services on your desktop. However, you can try out this handy feature on your Ubuntu 12.04 desktop without any issues. Once installed, you will be able to use websites as if they were native Ubuntu applications. The application supports services like Yahoo Mail, Google services like Gmail, Google Calendar, News, Google Plus, Reader, YouTube, Launchpad, Facebook, Twitter, Grooveshark, and more. Also, you'll find services like Grooveshark, YouTube and Last.fm integrating tightly with the sound menu allowing you to control songs right from your panel.

To install the feature, simply enter the following commands into your terminal:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webapps/preview
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install unity-webapps-preview



Everpad

Though there is no official Evernote app for Linux yet, developers have come up with some nice alternatives to the service. One-upping the resource-hogging and somewhat clunkily designed Nixnote comes Everpad. It is a free application that integrates Evernote into your panel and dash menu. Once installed, you'll be able to create new notes, search for saved ones, and much more. In fact, the app has enough features to make you forget about wanting an official Evernote app on Ubuntu.

To install Everpad, enter the following commands in the terminal:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:nvbn-rm/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install everpad




Nuvola Player

If you'd like to add services like Grooveshark, Pandora, Google Music, Rdio, Amazon, Hype Machine and 8tracks right into your desktop, then simply install Nuvola Player. It is a free application that lets you listen to music from the aforementioned web-based services as if you're listening to them natively. What's more, there's keyboard shortcuts support, notifications, and sound menu integration.

To install Nuvola Player on your Ubuntu desktop, simply paste in the following commands into your terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T):

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:nuvola-player-builders/stable
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install nuvolaplayer



 Written by: Abhishek, a regular TechSource contributor and a long-time FOSS advocate.

Bookmark and Share
Posted by z0ltrix at 11:37 AM 0 comments

Thursday, November 15, 2012

[HowtoForge] Newsletter 11/15/2012

HowtoForge Newsletter 11/15/2012
================================

*** Version 1.3 of the ISPConfig 3 Manual ***
=============================================

The next update of the ISPConfig 3 Manual is available in PDF format (version 1.3 for ISPConfig >= 3.0.4; Date: 10/25/2011).

Version 1.3 for ISPConfig >= 3.0.4 (Date: 10/25/2011)
Author: Falko Timme
333 pages

The manual can be downloaded from these two links:

http://www.ispconfig.org/ispconfig-3/ispconfig-3-manual/
http://www.howtoforge.com/download-the-ispconfig-3-manual


*********************************************
*********************************************


ISPConfig Monitor App for Android Phones
========================================

With the ISPConfig Monitor App, you can check your server status and find out if all services are running as expected. You can check TCP and UDP ports and ping your servers. In addition to that you can use this app to request details from servers that have ISPConfig installed; these details include everything you know from the Monitor module in the ISPConfig Control Panel (e.g. services, mail and system logs, mail queue, CPU and memory info, disk usage, quota, OS details, RKHunter log, etc.).

Download/Usage
==============

For download and usage instructions, please visit http://www.ispconfig.org/ispconfig-3/ispconfig-monitor-app-for-android/ .


*********************************************
********************************************


*** HowtoForge Now Has Its own Facebook Page ***
================================================

We at HowtoForge are proud to announce that our new Facebook page is now available under http://www.facebook.com/howtoforge. As most of you probably have a Facebook account, we want to use this additional channel to post updates and get feedback from you. Therefore we would like you to "Like" our page, share it with your friends, post comments, etc.

http://www.facebook.com/howtoforge
********************************************************************


New HOWTOs:
===========

* Virtualization With KVM On Ubuntu 12.10
* Remote MySQL Performance And Query Monitoring
* Blocking Facebook Web Trackers At The Firewall For Extra Privacy
* Set Up DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) Working With Postfix On CentOS Using OpenDKIM
* Serving CGI Scripts With Nginx On OpenSUSE 12.2
* Installing Lighttpd With PHP5 (PHP-FPM) And MySQL Support On Ubuntu 12.10

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Virtualization With KVM On Ubuntu 12.10
=======================================

This guide explains how you can install and use KVM for creating and running virtual machines on an Ubuntu 12.10 server. I will show how to create image-based virtual machines and also virtual machines that use a logical volume (LVM). KVM is short for Kernel-based Virtual Machine and makes use of hardware virtualization, i.e., you need a CPU that supports hardware virtualization, e.g. Intel VT or AMD-V.

You can find the document here:
-------------------------------
http://www.howtoforge.com/virtualization-with-kvm-on-ubuntu-12.10




Remote MySQL Performance And Query Monitoring
=============================================

There may be the situation that you have to monitor a MySQL server remotely. There are some linux tools to do performance and query monitoring locally, and these tools can also used to monitor remotely - but only unencrypted ! Also often MySQL is only listening on the loopback interface, so it is even not reachable remotely over the net (which is very good seen from the security viewpoint). But there is an easy solution in the Linux world.

You can find the document here:
-------------------------------
http://www.howtoforge.com/remote-mysql-performance-and-query-monitoring




Blocking Facebook Web Trackers At The Firewall For Extra Privacy
================================================================

If you've spent any time examining the network traffic to and from your web browser, you will notice the prolific number of trackers embedded in the pages. There are some add-ons to the web browsers that aid in privacy, but it is simple enough to block the rogue sites at the firewall.

You can find the document here:
-------------------------------
http://www.howtoforge.com/blocking-facebook-web-trackers-at-the-firewall-for-extra-privacy




Set Up DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) Working With Postfix On CentOS Using OpenDKIM
======================================================================================

This tutorial shows how to get DKIM working on a CentOS box running Postfix using OpenDKIM, I'll also cover some simple trouble shooting tips and advice for future upgrade on your OpenDKIM installation.

You can find the document here:
-------------------------------
http://www.howtoforge.com/set-up-dkim-domainkeys-identified-mail-working-with-postfix-on-centos-using-opendkim




Serving CGI Scripts With Nginx On OpenSUSE 12.2
===============================================

This tutorial shows how you can serve CGI scripts (Perl scripts) with nginx on OpenSUSE 12.2. While nginx itself does not serve CGI, there are several ways to work around this. I will outline two solutions: the first is to proxy requests for CGI scripts to Thttpd, a small web server that has CGI support, while the second solution uses a CGI wrapper to serve CGI scripts.

You can find the document here:
-------------------------------
http://www.howtoforge.com/serving-cgi-scripts-with-nginx-on-opensuse-12.2




Installing Lighttpd With PHP5 (PHP-FPM) And MySQL Support On Ubuntu 12.10
=========================================================================

Lighttpd is a secure, fast, standards-compliant web server designed for speed-critical environments. This tutorial shows how you can install Lighttpd on an Ubuntu 12.10 server with PHP5 support (through PHP-FPM) and MySQL support. PHP-FPM (FastCGI Process Manager) is an alternative PHP FastCGI implementation with some additional features useful for sites of any size, especially busier sites. I use PHP-FPM in this tutorial instead of Lighttpd's spawn-fcgi.

You can find the document here:
-------------------------------
http://www.howtoforge.com/installing-lighttpd-with-php5-php-fpm-and-mysql-support-on-ubuntu-12.10


++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

You can now support HowtoForge by becoming a subscriber:

HowtoForge Subscription
=======================

*** New! We now accept RBS WorldPay payments in addition to PayPal. ***

For a monthly fee of 5 EUR or 25 EUR for half a year, you can become a HowtoForge supporter and help us cover our costs (servers, bandwidth, etc.) and support ISPConfig development. In return, you receive the following benefits:

1. Download the ISPConfig 3 Manual (from http://www.howtoforge.com/download-the-ispconfig-3-manual).
2. Access the whole HowtoForge web site without any ads.
3. Download the results of our tutorials as VMware images (where available) (a list of downloadable VMware images is available here: http://www.howtoforge.com/list-of-downloadable-vmware-images).
4. Download our tutorials as PDF files.
5. View our tutorials as printer-friendly pages.
6. You will be marked as a "HowtoForge Supporter" in your forum posts.
7. Plus, you support the ISPConfig development.

If you have the free VMware Server or Player installed, you can import our VMware images and start playing around with the results of our tutorials immediately. It's a great way to track down problems with your own setup or simply to save time. ;-)

More details can be found on http://www.howtoforge.com/subscription.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Best Regards,

Your HowtoForge Team
Email: info@howtoforge.com
URL: http://www.howtoforge.com

To unsubscribe or update your records, click here: http://newsletter.howtoforge.com/howtoforge/user/update.php?email=matrixunix.ubuntu@blogger.com&code=d8531959c7da2982ec3a7f8f82a13961

Bookmark and Share
Posted by z0ltrix at 12:47 AM 0 comments

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

TechSource: Best Free Resources for Learning Linux

TechSource: Best Free Resources for Learning Linux

Best Free Resources for Learning Linux

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 03:06 AM PST

Linux, well, it's probably one of the most talked-about topics on our site. Over the years, we've written many tutorials, how-tos, and news articles on this subject, and we will continue to do so for years to come. However, when it comes to introducing people to Linux, it has always been a subject that often gets overlooked. The problem lies in the very fact that bringing people into the world of Linux is not as easy as it seems. Also, there are IT professionals who have always wanted to dive into Linux but never had the time or resources to do so.

Thankfully, though, there exist a lot of great free resources on the Internet that do a great job in bringing people into the magical world of Linux. We've collected some of the best ones so that you won't have to scrounge the web for hours.


Internet Resources and Websites:

IBM
IBM has compiled a great introduction to Linux on its site. It lays down all the basics in a simple, easy-to-understand language. The article gives a great insight on what is Linux, where it is used, which programming languages are involved, who made it, and much more.

Linux.com
Linux.com excels in providing a great deal of information about the penguinian operating system. Here you can find tutorials, documentation, whitepapers, and new user guides. There is also information about careers in Linux that can be quite useful for IT professionals. The articles on the site are meant for new users as well as experienced ones. If you have any doubt, you can ask them in the answers section of the website.

The Geek Stuff
The Geek Stuff is a great website that features Linux tutorials mainly focusing on the command line. You can learn advanced command line tips and tricks that will normally take a while for new users to figure out.

Linux Knowledge Base and Tutorial
This site is a huge collection of Linux-based tutorials and articles. Both newcomers and experienced users can benefit from this site's vast resources.

About.com
About.com features an amazing collection of Linux-based tutorials and articles. Right from Linux Desktop 101 to advanced shell commands, there's stuff to learn for everyone.


Books:

The Linux Command Line
This book by William E. Shotts, Jr. is a great starter for people who want to learn about the command line. Licensed under Creative Commons, this free book can teach you a lot about the Linux command line even if you have zero experience with Linux.

Rute User's Tutorial and Exposition
This is a great book by Paul Sheer that teaches users system administration in detail. The book aims to give concise, thorough explanations and practical examples of each aspect of a UNIX system. Worth a read if you want to dive deeper into the operating system. And yes, you don't need to be a command line ninja to read this book. All you need is a little experience with Linux and everything else is nicely explained in the book.

Ubuntu Manual
If you're new to Ubuntu then the Ubuntu Manual will help you get to know the system in a simple, fun manner.

Wiki Guide
Wikibooks has written a great Linux guide for users who are new to Linux. The book is free and is not written in the Typical Wikipedia fashion. The text is easy to understand and follow through.

More Linux-based Books
This is a site that features a collection of Linux-based books from all over the Internet. You can find all the books that have been made freely available for download by the author. From general Linux books to titles on SUSE, CRUX, and Fedora, the selection is quite vast.

You may also check out our previous article about some of the most highly recommended books about Linux.


Podcasts:

Linux Outlaws
Linux Outlaws is a great podcast where you'll hear discussions on Linux and open-source news, technology, and other Linux-related topics. The show is hosted by Fabian A. Scherschel and Dan Lynch.

Linux Action Show
The Linux Action Show is one of Jupiter Broadcasting's most popular shows. The show has seen interviews with big names from the Linux community like Mark Shuttleworth, Richard Stallman, and Jono Bacon.

Linux For The Rest Of Us
Hosted by Steve McLaughlin this podcast covers Linux news, distros, open source software, and more.


Linux News:

There are some great sites to keep up with what's happening in the Linux world. Linux Today, Tuxmachines, and Lxer are some of the main sites you'll need to get the best and the latest news from the penguinland.


Written by: Abhishek, a regular TechSource contributor and a long-time FOSS advocate.

Bookmark and Share
Posted by z0ltrix at 12:41 PM 0 comments
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)