Distributions

Provides a fully free version of Arch Linux, with no proprietary components of any kind. News, bug tracker, wiki, package database, mailing lists.

Provides output from the package system, indicating the progress of packages into the testing distribution.

Provides information about supported implementations of the Lisp programming language.

A tool that allows to edit ebuild-scripts and check the syntax before trying to build it. Lists features, downloads, documentation and screenshots. No longer actively developed.

A review of the distribution.

Describes the steps that are required for installing on a Fujitsu notebook.

Firm expands experiment selling low-cost PCs running Linux OS. Web site now has lines of Microtel PCs with installed Lindows, Mandrake. May be milestone for Linux public acceptance. Sales are above expectations. [CNET News.com]

Guide on how to convert a Linux live CD distribution into a bootable USB format for greater speed and data persistence.

Live CD for repairing your system and recovering your data after a crash.

Ubuntu-based family of lightweight installable live CDs optimized for ease of use. Each is pre-integrated for a specific application including LAMP, Joomla, Ruby on Rails, Drupal, MediaWiki, Django and others.

Comparison of installation and usability with other Debian variants [OSNews]

Project goal: promote use of KDE and KDE-based programs on Red Hat Linux by creating and distributing core and 3rd-party KDE RPM packages.

A list of all hardware that is certified for Red Hat Enterprise Linux and previous versions of Red Hat Linux.

The original Linux distribution, geared towards power and stability. FAQ, support, news, mailing lists, downloads, and links.

A public repository of build scripts for additional software on Slackware.

News, reviews, and guides. Find links to popular software downloads and other community resources.

Community for users to discuss this distribution, seek peer support, and offer advice.

A team functioning under Ubuntu to provide a platform and encouragement for women to contribute to Ubuntu-Linux.

Official site; Commercially sponsored Debian-derived Linux distribution that focuses on usability, a regular 6-month release cycle, and a commitment to at least 18 months of security updates for every release.

Feature development specifications which are tracked from discussion through to review, approval, and implementation.

Setting up a secure server using RedHat Linux and LinuxFromScratch.

Positive account of introducing some total computer novices to GNU/Linux, with about 100 forum comments. First of 2 parts. [OSNews.com]

Written by two Debian developers, covers the administration of the operating system.

Seattle Federal judge refuses request by Lindows to dismiss Microsoft trademark case against it, paving way for April trial. Jury now set to decide if Microsoft has right to word 'windows' in some cases, or if it is generic term. [CNET News.com]

Discussion of discrepancies between boxed and ISO versions, installation options, and included applications.

Red Hat Linux operating system review: as the best known and most widely available Linux, it's right for a wide range of corporate and home uses.

Detailed tutorial written for new users about installation using the FTP method.

Embedded Linux/Microcontroller Project, a port of GNU/Linux for various microcontrollers and microprocessors. General information along with related projects, CVS repository and a download section.

An OpenWrt distribution which aims to be easy to use through a simplified Web interface. Documentation, screenshots, support forum.

A tiny floppy distribution of Linux, set to fit on one floppy disk that is able to provide new Linux users with low-end machines (386) very useful set of networking related binaries and firewall tools.

Fits one floppy, supports many filesystems: 23, with all needed disklabels and broad write support: read-write-backup files from IDE, SCSI drives with many partition types: Apple, NTFS, VFAT, EXT2/3, RaiserFS. Useful for file/disk rescue.

Tips, tutorials and articles about Ubuntu Linux.

Originally from Linux Format, this concentrates on the configuration.

Review of version 2.8, with business focus, text, table, forum comments. [OfB.biz]