3Dfx-HOWTO,
The Linux 3Dfx HOWTO
Updated: February 1998.
Describes 3Dfx graphics accelerator chip support for Linux.
4mb-Laptops,
4mb Laptop HOWTO
Updated: April 2000.
Put a "grown-up" Linux on a small-spec (4mb RAM, <=200mb hard disk)
laptop.
Access-HOWTO,
Linux Access HOWTO
Updated: March 1997.
Covers using adaptive technology to make Linux accessible to
those who could not use it otherwise.
Acer-Laptop-HOWTO,
Linux Installation on an Acer LapTop HOWTO
Updated: January 2001.
Describes the inatllation of Linux on a Acer laptop and
various issues related to this.
Adv-Bash-Scr-HOWTO,
Advanced Bash-Scripting HOWTO
Updated: February 2001.
A guide to shell scripting, using Bash.
Adv-Routing-HOWTO,
Linux 2.4 Advanced Routing HOWTO
Updated: October 2000.
A very hands-on approach to iproute2, traffic shaping and a bit
of netfilter.
AI-Alife-HOWTO,
Linux AI & Alife HOWTO
Updated: December 2000.
Information about, and links to, various AI related software libraries,
applications, etc. that work on the Linux platform.
Alpha-HOWTO,
Brief Introduction to Alpha Systems and Processors
Updated: June 1997.
A brief overview of existing Alpha CPUs, chipsets and systems.
Antares-RAID-sparcLinux-HOWTO,
Antares-RAID-sparcLinux-HOWTO
Updated: April 2000.
Describes how to install, configure, and maintain a hardware RAID built
around the 5070 SBUS host based RAID controller by Antares Microsystems.
Apache-Overview-HOWTO,
Apache Overview How-to
Updated: March 2001.
An overview of the Apache webserver and related
projects. It provides pointers for further
information and implementation details.
Assembly-HOWTO,
Linux Assembly HOWTO
Updated: March 2001.
How to program in assembly language using FREE programming tools,
focusing on development for or from the Linux Operating System on
IA-32 (i386) platform.
Astronomy-HOWTO,
Linux Astronomy HOWTO
Updated: April 2001.
Document shares tips and resources to utilize Linux solutions in
the pursuit of Astronomy.
AX25-HOWTO,
Linux AX25-HOWTO, Amateur Radio
Updated: October 1997.
How to install and configure support for the AX. 25 packet radio
protocol utilized by Amateur Radio Operators worldwide.
Bandwidth-Limiting-HOWTO,
Bandwidth Limiting HOWTO
Updated: May 2001.
Describes how to set up your Linux server to limit download bandwidth
or incoming traffic, and how to use your internet link
more efficiently.
Bash-Prog-Intro-HOWTO,
BASH Programming - Introduction HOWTO
Updated: July 2000.
This article intends to help you to start programming
basic-to-intermediate shell scripts.
Bash-Prompt-HOWTO,
Bash Prompt HOWTO
Updated: December 1999.
Creating and controlling terminal and xterm prompts is discussed,
including incorporating standard escape sequences to give username,
current working directory, time, etc.
Belarusian-HOWTO,
Linux Belarusian HOWTO
Updated: February 2001.
Short guide in setting up Belarusian language support in Linux console,
X Window System, web-browsers, text editors, etc. Charsets
described are windows-1251, iso-8859-5 and koi8-ru.
Written in English.
Belgian-HOWTO,
The Belgian HOWTO
Updated: May 2001.
How to tweak Linux for Belgian users; lists Linux user groups,
businesses and other resources in Belgium.
Benchmarking-HOWTO,
Linux Benchmarking HOWTO
Updated: August 1997.
Discusses some issues associated with the benchmarking of Linux
systems and presents a basic benchmarking toolkit.
Beowulf-HOWTO,
Beowulf HOWTO
Updated: November 1998.
Introduces the Beowulf Supercomputer architecture and provides background
information on parallel programming, including links to other more
specific documents.
Boot+Root+Raid+LILO, Boot + Root + Raid + Lilo : Software Raid mini-HOWTO
Updated: July 2000.
A cookbook for setting up root raid using the 0.90 raidtools
for bootable raid mounted on root using standard LILO.
Bootdisk-HOWTO,
The Linux Bootdisk HOWTO
Updated: May 2001.
How to design and build your own boot/root diskettes for Linux.
BootPrompt-HOWTO,
The Linux BootPrompt HOWTO
Updated: May 1999.
A compilation of all the possible boot time arguments that can be
passed to the Linux kernel at boot time. Includes all kernel and
device parameters.
BRIDGE-STP-HOWTO,
Linux BRIDGE-STP-HOWTO
Updated: January 2001.
Describes how to setup a bridge with the recent kernel patches and brctl
utility by Lennert Buytenhek. With developer kernel 2.3.47 the new
bridging code is part of the mainstream. On 20.06.2000 there are patches
for stable kernels 2.2.14 and 2.2.15. What happens if a penguin
crosses a bridge?
Busmouse-HOWTO,
The Linux Busmouse HOWTO
Updated: February 2000.
How to install, configure and use a busmouse under Linux.
C++Programming-HOWTO,
C++ Programming HOWTO
Updated: May 2001.
Discusses methods to avoid memory problems in C++ and
also will help you to program properly in C++ language.
Applies to all operating sytems.
C-C++Beautifier-HOWTO,
C-C++ Beautifier HOWTO
Updated: April 2001.
Helps you to format (beautify) C/C++ programs so that they are more readable
and conform to your site coding standards. Applies to all operating sytems.
C-editing-with-VIM-HOWTO,
C editing with VIM HOWTO
Updated: January 2001.
An introduction to editing C and
other language files whose syntax is similar like C++
and Java in vi/VIM.
Cable-Modem,
Cable Modem Providers HOWTO
Updated: December 2000.
Answers basic questions on how to connect your Linux box to cable modem
or cable Internet provider.
CDServer-HOWTO,
CDServer-HOWTO
Updated: September 2000.
Describes the steps and commands you can
use to setup your own CD Server using Linux and some built-in
Unix commands along with other freely available software packages.
CD-Writing-HOWTO,
CD-Writing HOWTO
Updated: July 2000.
Explains how to write CD-ROMs under Linux.
CDROM-HOWTO,
The Linux CD-ROM HOWTO
Updated: May 2001.
How to install, configure, and use CD-ROM drives under Linux.
Chinese-HOWTO,
Chinese HOWTO
Updated: June 1998.
Demonstrates how to implement Chinese on Linux system, including
those common problems encountered while using Chinese, the ways to
obtain, and shows how to install and setup a variety of different
Chinese software.
Chroot-BIND-HOWTO,
Chroot-BIND HOWTO
Updated: February 2001.
Describes installing the BIND 8 nameserver to run in a chroot
jail and as a non-root user, to provide added security and minimise the
potential effects of a security compromise.
Commercial-HOWTO,
Linux Commercial HOWTO
Updated: March 1999.
A listing of commercial software and applications which are offered
for Linux.
Compaq-Remote-Insight-Board-HOWTO,
HOWTO Use a Compaq Remote Insight Lights Out Edition for a
Headless, Remote Linux Installation
Updated: October 2000.
Describes the installation of Linux on a headless Compaq
ProLiant server with a Compaq Remote Insight Lights-Out
Edition card without physical access to the system.
Config-HOWTO,
Configuration HOWTO
Updated: August 2000.
Aims at making the fine-tuning of your newly installed Linux box
quicker and easier. You will find a set of configurations for the
most common applications and services.
Linux Consultants HOWTO
Updated: April 2001.
A listing of companies providing commercial Linux related support.
Replaced by the Linux Consultants
Guide.
CPU-Design-HOWTO,
CPU Design HOW-TO
Updated: February 2001.
Helps people understand how a CPU is designed and manufactured.
Contains references to various resources.
CVS-RCS-HOWTO,
CVS-RCS HOWTO for Linux (Source Code Control System)
Updated: January 2001.
A "practical guide" to very quickly setup a CVS/RCS source code
control system.
Cyrus-IMAP,
Cyrus IMAP HOWTO
Updated: October 2000.
A comprehensive guide to installing, configuring, and running Cyrus
Imap and Cyrus Sasl.
Danish-HOWTO,
The Linux Danish/International HOWTO
Updated: March 2000.
How to configure Linux and various Linux applications for Danish
locale standards such as keyboard, font, paper-size etc.
DB2-HOWTO,
DB2 Version 7.1 for Linux HOWTO
Updated: June 2001.
Explicit instructions on installing DB2 Universal Database Version 7.1
for Linux on the following Intel x86-based distributions: Caldera
OpenLinux 2.4, Debian, Red Hat Linux 6.2, SuSE Linux 6.2 and 6.3,
and TurboLinux 6.0.
Diald-HOWTO,
Diald HOWTO
Updated: April 2000.
Shows some typical scenarios for easy start using Diald.
Replaces the Diald mini-HOWTO.
Diskless-HOWTO,
Diskless Nodes HOWTO for Linux
Updated: March 2001.
How to set up a diskless Linux box.
Diskless-root-NFS-HOWTO,
Root over nfs clients & server HOWTO
Updated: March 1999.
How to setup a server and configure clients for diskless operation
from a network.
The Linux Distribution HOWTO
Updated: June 2000.
Intended to help new users choose a Linux distribution, and to
help experienced users track the state of the Linux market.
This HOWTO has been removed at the request of the author. A
new Distribution HOWTO is in the process of being developed.
Further information on Linux Distributions can
be found on the Linux Weekly News (LWN) site:
Distributions
section.
DNS-HOWTO,
DNS HOWTO
Updated: January 2001.
How to become a totally "small time" DNS admin.
DOS-Win-to-Linux-HOWTO,
From DOS/Windows to Linux HOWTO
Updated: August 2000.
Written for all the DOS and Windows users who have decided to switch
to Linux.
DOSEMU-HOWTO,
The dosemu HOWTO
Updated: March 1997.
DOSEMU stands for DOS Emulation, and is an application that enables the
Linux OS to run many DOS programs.
DSL-HOWTO,
DSL HOWTO for Linux
Updated: March 2001.
Examines the DSL family of high speed Internet services now
being deployed in various
markets worldwide. Information is included on the technology
behind DSL as well as subscribing,
installing, configuring, and troubleshooting, with an emphasis
on how this impacts Linux users.
DVD-Playing-HOWTO,
DVD Playing HOWTO
Updated: June 2000.
A easy to follow explanation on how to get DVD movie
play-back in Linux.
Ecology-HOWTO,
Linux Ecology HOWTO
Updated: November 2000.
Discusses ways Linux computers can be used as a means to protect our
environment, by using its features to save power or paper.
Emacs-Beginner-HOWTO,
Emacs Beginner's HOWTO
Updated: March 2001.
Introduces Linux users to the Emacs editor.
Emacspeak-HOWTO,
The Linux Emacspeak HOWTO
Updated: December 2000.
How a blind user can use Linux with a speech synthesizer to replace
the video display.
Enterprise-Java-for-Linux-HOWTO,
Enterprise Java for Linux HOWTO
Updated: January 1999.
How to set up an Enterprise Java environment on Linux including a
JDK, a Web server, supporting Java servlets, accessing a database via
JDBC, and supporting Enterprise Java Beans (EJBs).
Esperanto-HOWTO,
Linux-Esperanto-HOWTO
Updated: August 1999.
Ethernet-HOWTO,
Linux Ethernet HOWTO
Updated: October 2000.
Information about which ethernet devices can be used for Linux, and
how to set them up (focused on the hardware and low level driver
aspect of the ethernet cards; see Network HOWTO for software
configuration information).
Event-HOWTO,
Event HOWTO
Updated: November 2000.
The purpose of this document is to show you how to create
good presentations for almost any sort of Linux event.
Filesystems-HOWTO,
Filesystems HOWTO
Updated: August 2000.
About filesystems and accessing filesystems.
Finnish-HOWTO,
Finnish HOWTO
Updated: February 1996.
How to "finlandize" Linux - Finnish keyboard mapping, time zone,
8-bit clean settings for applications, etc. (written in Finnish).
Firewall-HOWTO,
Firewall and Proxy Server HOWTO
Updated: February 2000.
Designed to describe the basics of firewall systems and give you some
detail on setting up both a filtering and proxy firewall on a Linux
based system.
Font-HOWTO,
Font HOWTO
Updated: March 2000.
Provides a comprehensive source to act as a starting point for any
and all font questions about Linux.
Framebuffer-HOWTO,
Framebuffer HOWTO
Updated: February 2000.
How to use the framebuffer devices in Linux with a variety of platforms.
Also includes how to set up multi-headed displays.
Francophones-HOWTO,
Le Francophones-HOWTO : Linux & la langue française
Updated: December 1999.
From-PowerUp-To-Bash-Prompt-HOWTO,
From Power Up To Bash Prompt
Updated: November 2000.
A brief description of what happens in a Linux system from the time
that you turn on the power, to the time that you log in and get a
bash prompt.
Ftape-HOWTO,
Ftape HOWTO
Updated: August 1998.
Discusses essential do's and dont's for the ftape floppy tape driver
under Linux. Focuses on the newest version (ftape-4.02 at the time of
this writing).
GCC-HOWTO,
The Linux GCC HOWTO
Updated: May 1999.
Covers how to set up the GNU C compiler and development libraries
under Linux; gives an overview of compiling, linking, running and
debugging programs under it.
German-HOWTO,
German HOWTO
Updated: March 1997.
Addresses Linux localization issues specific to German users
(written in German).
Glibc2-HOWTO,
Glibc 2 HOWTO
Updated: June 1998.
Covers installing and using the GNU C Library version 2 (libc6)
on Linux systems.
Hardware HOWTO,
Linux Hardware Compatibility HOWTO
Updated: May 2001.
Lists most of the hardware supported by Linux and helps you locate
any necessary drivers.
Hebrew-HOWTO,
The Hebrew HOWTO
Updated: September 1995.
How to configure your Linux machine to use Hebrew characters on
X-Windows and Virtual Consoles.
Hellenic-HOWTO,
Hellenic HOWTO
Updated: August 1997.
Addresses Linux localization issues specific to Greek users
(written in Hellenic).
HOWTO-HOWTO,
HOWTO HOWTO
Updated: July 2000.
Lists the tools, procedures, and hints to get LDP authors up to
speed and writing.
Replaced July 2000 by the
LDP Author Guide.
HOWTO-INDEX,
The Linux HOWTO Index
Updated: frequently.
Index to the Linux HOWTOs as well as other information about the
HOWTO project.
HP-HOWTO,
HP HOWTO - Utilisation and Configuration Guide of HP Products under Linux
Updated: March 2001.
Describes the use of products available in the Hewlett-Packard (HP) catalog
with Linux and some free software.
i810-HOWTO,
i810 with XFree86 4.x HOWTO
Updated: May 2001.
Describes getting XFree86 4.x running on Intel's
i810 graphics chipset by using special features of the 2.4.0
kernel.
IBM7248-HOWTO,
Installing LinuxPPC-2000 on the IBM RS/6000 43P model 7248 HOWTO
Updated: February 2001.
Describes the installation of LinuxPPC-2000 on the IBM RS/6000 43P
model 7248 series.
INFO-SHEET,
Linux Information Sheet
Updated: September 1998.
Provides basic information about the Linux operating system,
including an explanation of Linux, a list of features, some
requirements, and some resources.
Infrared-HOWTO,
Linux Infrared HOWTO
Updated: April 2001.
Introduction to Linux and infrared devices and how to use the
software provided by the Linux/IrDA project.
IngresII-HOWTO,
Ingres II HOWTO
Updated: June 2000.
Helps install the Ingres II Relational Database Management System on Linux.
Installation-HOWTO,
The Linux Installation HOWTO
Updated: February 2001.
How to obtain and install Linux software. It is the first document
which a new Linux user should read to get started.
Intranet-Server-HOWTO,
The Linux Intranet Server HOWTO
Updated: August 1997.
How to setup an Intranet using Linux as the server which binds Unix,
Netware, NT and Windows together.
IP-Masquerade-HOWTO,
Linux IP Masquerade HOWTO
Updated: November 2000.
How to enable the Linux IP Masquerade feature on a given Linux host.
IPCHAINS-HOWTO,
Linux IPCHAINS HOWTO
Updated: July 2000.
How to obtain, install and configure the enhanced IP firewalling
chains software for Linux, and some ideas on how you might use them.
IPX-HOWTO,
Linux IPX HOWTO
Updated: May 1998.
How to obtain, install and configure various tools available for the
Linux operating system that use the Linux kernel IPX protocol support.
ISP-Hookup-HOWTO,
ISP-Hookup HOWTO
Updated: March 1998.
How to use Linux to connect to an Internet Service Provider via a
dial-up modem TCP/IP connection (basic dial-up procedure and IP
establishment, email and news handling is covered).
ISP-Setup-RedHat-HOWTO,
"Pocket" ISP based on RedHat Linux
Updated: January 2001.
Outlines the setup of a single RedHat box for dial-ins,virtual web hosting,
virtual email, POP3 and ftp servers.
Italian-HOWTO,
Linux Italian HOWTO
Updated: November 1998.
Addresses Linux localization issues specific to Italian users
(written in Italian).
Java-CGI-HOWTO,
Java CGI HOWTO
Updated: December 1998.
Explains how to set up your server to allow CGI programs written in
Java and how to use Java to write CGI programs.
Java-Decompiler-HOWTO,
Java Decompiler HOWTO
Updated: July 2000.
Will help you to de-compile the Java class programs.
JavaStation-HOWTO,
Linux on the Sun JavaStation NC HOWTO
Updated: May 2001.
Describes how to enable the GNU/Linux OS on the Sun JavaStation NC.
Jaz-Drive-HOWTO,
Jaz-drive HOWTO
Updated: January 2000.
Covers the configuration and use of the 1Gb and 2Gb Iomega Jaz drives
under Linux.
Kernel-HOWTO,
The Linux Kernel HOWTO
Updated: May 2001.
A detailed guide to kernel configuration, compilation, upgrades, and
troubleshooting for ix86-based systems.
Keyboard-and-Console-HOWTO,
The Linux keyboard and console HOWTO
Updated: February 1998.
Contains some information about the Linux (v2.0) keyboard and
console, and the use of non-ASCII characters.
KickStart-HOWTO,
RedHat Linux KickStart HOWTO
Updated: January 1999.
Briefly describes how to use the RedHat Linux KickStart system to
rapidly install large numbers of identical Linux boxes.
Kiosk-HOWTO,
Kiosk HOWTO
Updated: October 1999.
Provides a guide for setting up a WWW-based kiosk using Linux, X11R6,
FVWM2, Netscape Navigator 4.X, and a customized trackball.
Kodak-Digitalcam-HOWTO,
Kodak Digital Camera HOWTO
Updated: January 2001.
Getting a Kodak digital camera working under GNU/Linux.
Laptop-HOWTO,
Linux Laptop HOWTO
Updated: November 2000.
Contains a concise survey of laptop-related (Linux content)
documents, such as installation methods for laptops (via PCMCIA,
without CD drive, etc.), laptop hardware features, and configurations
for different (network) environments.
Large-Disk-HOWTO,
Large Disk HOWTO
Updated: March 2001.
All about disk geometry and the 1024 cylinder limit for disks.
LDAP-HOWTO,
LDAP Linux HOWTO
Updated: February 2001.
Information about installing, configuring, running and maintaining a
LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) Server on a Linux
machine.
LDAP-Implementation-HOWTO,
LDAP Implementation HOWTO
Updated: March 2001.
Describes the technical aspects of storing application data
in a LDAP server. It focuses on the configuration of various
applications to make them LDAP-aware.
LDP-Reviewer-HOWTO,
Linux Documentation Project Reviewer HOWTO
Updated: May 2001.
This document will help you review LDP documentation. It includes
procedures, tips and techniques to make the process easier.
LILO-crash-rescue-HOWTO,
LILO, Linux Crash Rescue HOWTO
Updated: May 2001.
Discusses methods to recover from Linux system failures.
Linmodem-HOWTO,
Linmodem-Mini-HOWTO
Updated: February 2001.
Describes Linmodem (winmodem hardware) support under Linux.
Linux From Scratch HOWTO
Updated: September 2000.
Describes the process of creating your own Linux system from scratch
from an already installed Linux distribution, using nothing but the
source code of software that we need.
Replaced by the Linux From Scratch
guide.
Linux+Windows-HOWTO,
Linux + Windows HOWTO
Updated: November 1999.
Aimed at assisting those who wish to use
the features of both Linux and Windows on the
same host.
LinuxDoc+Emacs+Ispell-HOWTO,
LinuxDoc+Emacs+Ispell HOWTO
Updated: February 1998.
Aimed at writers and translators of Linux HOWTOs or any other paper
for the Linux Documentation Project. Gives hints at using tools
including Emacs and Ispell.
Loopback-Encrypted-Filesystem-HOWTO,
Loopback Encrypted Filesystem HOWTO
Updated: November 1999.
Explains how to setup and then use a filesystem that, when mounted by
a user, dynamically and transparently encrypts its contents.
LVM-HOWTO,
Logical Volume Manager HOWTO
Updated: May 2000.
A very hands-on HOWTO for Linux LVM.
Mail-Administrator-HOWTO,
The Linux Electronic Mail Administrator HOWTO
Updated: January 2000.
Describes the setup, care and feeding of Electronic Mail (e-mail)
under Linux. Primarily intended for administrators.
Mail-User-HOWTO,
The Linux Mail User HOWTO
Updated: February 2001.
An introduction to the world of electronic mail (email) under Linux.
Focuses on user-level issues and typical configurations for Linux
home and small-business machines connected to the net via an ISP.
Majordomo-MajorCool-HOWTO,
Majordomo and MajorCool HOWTO
Updated: November 2000.
Intended to guide a user through an installation of the Majordomo
Mailing List Software and MajorCool (utility for managing Majordomo
lists via a CGI script).
Medicine-HOWTO,
Linux Medicine-HOWTO
Updated: November 2000.
Some pointers to Linux software (mostly GPLed) for the
medical sciences.
META-FAQ,
Linux Meta-FAQ
Updated: October 1997.
Mainly a list of valuable sources of information for Linux. Use these
sources if you want to learn more about Linux, or have problems
and need help.
MGR-HOWTO,
The MGR Window System HOWTO
Updated: May 1996.
Information on the installation, configuration and running of the MGR
Window System.
MILO-HOWTO,
Alpha Miniloader HOWTO
Updated: November 2000.
Describes the Alpha Linux Miniloader (also known as MILO), a program
for Alpha-based systems that can be used to initialize the machine
and load Linux.
MIPS-HOWTO,
Linux/MIPS HOWTO
Updated: January 2001.
Describes the MIPS port of the Linux operating system, common problems
and their solutions, availability and more.
Modem-HOWTO,
Modem HOWTO
Updated: April 2001.
Help with selecting, connecting, configuring, trouble-shooting, and
understanding modems for a PC.
MP3-HOWTO,
The Linux MP3 HOWTO
Updated: October 2000.
Describes the hardware, software and procedures needed to encode,
play and stream MP3 sound files under Linux.
MP3-Box-HOWTO,
MP3 Player Box HOWTO
Updated: April 2001.
Describes how to build, configure, install, and use a custom
MP3 player box. It lists the necessary hardware and answers
a number of frequently asked questions.
Multi-Disk-HOWTO,
HOWTO: Multi Disk System Tuning
Updated: July 2000.
How best to use multiple disks and partitions for a Linux system.
Multicast HOWTO,
Multicast over TCP/IP HOWTO
Updated: March 1998.
Tries to cover most aspects related to multicast over TCP/IP networks.
MultiOS-HOWTO,
Managing Multiple Operating Systems HOWTO
Updated: February 2000.
Covers the procedures for using removable hard disks to install and
manage multiple alternative operating systems while leaving a single
fixed disk to permanently house and protect the primary operating system.
Mutt-GnuPG-PGP-HOWTO,
Mutt-i, GnuPG and PGP HOWTO
Updated: February 2000.
Briefly explains how to configure Mutt-i, PGP and GnuPG in its
different versions (2.6.x, 5.x and GnuPG).
NC-HOWTO,
Linux Netstation HOWTO
Updated: November 2000.
Describes how to hook up a IBM Netstation to your local network using
a Linux box as server.
NCD-HOWTO,
Linux NCD mini-HOWTO
Updated: September 1999.
Describes how to hook up a NCD ThinSTAR to your local network using a
Linux box as server.
Net-HOWTO,
Linux Networking HOWTO
Updated: December 2000.
Information about networking for Linux (relates only to version 4 of
the Linux Networking Kernel or more specifically kernel releases
2.x and 2.2.x).
Previously called the Net 3/4 and Net-3 HOWTOs.
NetMeeting-HOWTO,
Linux NETMEETING HOWTO
Updated: March 2001.
Describes how to make Microsoft NetMeeting interoperate with Linux.
Network-boot-HOWTO,
Network boot and exotic root HOWTO
Updated: May 2001.
Explains how to quickly setup a linux server
to provide what diskless linux clients require to get up
and running, using an IP network.
Networking-Overview-HOWTO,
The Linux Networking Overview HOWTO
Updated: July 2000.
Overview of the networking capabilities of the Linux Operating System;
provides pointers for further information and implementation details.
NFS-HOWTO,
NFS HOWTO
Updated: December 2000.
How to set up NFS clients and servers.
NIS-HOWTO,
The Linux NIS(YP)/NYS/NIS+ HOWTO
Updated: November 2000.
How to configure Linux as NIS(YP) or NIS+ client and how to install
as a NIS server.
NLM-HOWTO,
NetWare Loadable Module Programming HOWTO
Updated: August 2000.
How to develop NetWare Loadable Modules under
Linux, using GNU CC and nlmconv(1) from GNU binutils.
Online-Troubleshooting-HOWTO,
Online Troubleshooting Resources HOWTO
Updated: July 2000.
Directs Linux users to resources available on the Internet that
provide access to a vast amount of Linux-related information useful
in troubleshooting problems.
Optical-Disk-HOWTO,
Linux - Optical Disk HOWTO
Updated: December 1998.
Describes the installation and configuration of optical disk drives
for Linux.
Oracle-7-HOWTO,
Oracle 7 Database HOWTO
Updated: August 1998.
A guide to installing and configuring the Oracle 7 Database Server on a
Linux system.
Oracle-8-HOWTO,
Oracle (8) for Linux Installation HOWTO
Updated: June 2000.
A guide to installing and configuring the
Oracle 8i Enterprise Edition for Linux.
PalmOS-HOWTO,
Palm OS Desktop HOWTO
Updated: February 1999.
Explains how to use your Palm OS device with a Linux system.
Parallel-Processing-HOWTO,
Linux Parallel Processing HOWTO
Updated: January 1998.
Discusses the four basic approaches to parallel processing that are
available to Linux users: SMP Linux systems, clusters of networked
Linux systems, parallel execution using multimedia instructions
(i.e., MMX), and attached (parallel) processors hosted by a Linux
system.
PCI-HOWTO,
Linux PCI-HOWTO
Updated: March 1997.
Information on what works with Linux and PCI-boards and what does not.
PCMCIA-HOWTO,
Linux PCMCIA HOWTO
Updated: September 2000.
How to install and use PCMCIA Card Services for Linux.
phhttpd-HOWTO,
PHHTTPD
Updated: April 2001.
phhttpd is an HTTP accelerator. It serves fast static HTTP fetches
from a local file-system and passes slower dynamic requests back to a
waiting server.
PHP-HOWTO,
PHP HOWTO
Updated: May 2001.
How to develop PHP programs and also to migrate all the Windows 95 GUI
applications to powerful PHP + HTML + DHTML + XML + Java applets + Javascript.
Applies to all the operating sytems where PHP is ported.
PLIP-Install-HOWTO,
PLIP Install HOWTO
Updated: April 2001.
How to install a GnuXXPIPELinux distribution on a computer without
Ethernet card, nor cdrom, but just a local floppy drive and a remote
nfs server attached by a Null-Modem parallel cable.
Plug-and-Play-HOWTO,
The Linux Plug-and-Play HOWTO
Updated: April 2001.
How to get your Linux system to support Plug-and-Play.
Polish-HOWTO,
Polish HOWTO
Updated: February 1999.
Addresses Linux localization issues specific to Polish users
(written in Polish).
Portuguese-HOWTO,
Portuguese HOWTO
Updated: December 1999.
Addresses Linux localization issues specific to Portuguese users
(written in Portuguese).
PostgreSQL-HOWTO,
Database-SQL-RDBMS HOWTO for Linux
(PostgreSQL Object Relational Database System)
Updated: January 2001.
A "practical guide" to very quickly setup a SQL Database engine and
front end tools on a Unix system.
PPP-HOWTO,
Linux PPP HOWTO
Updated: July 2000.
How to connect your Linux PC to a PPP server, how to use PPP to link
two LANs together; provides one method of setting up your Linux
computer as a PPP server. The document also provides help in
debugging non-functional PPP connections.
Printing-HOWTO,
The Linux Printing HOWTO
Updated: September 2000.
A collection of information on how to generate, preview, print and
fax anything under Linux (and other Unices in general).
Printing-Usage-HOWTO,
The Linux Printing Usage HOWTO
Updated: February 1998.
How to use the print system under Linux.
Process-Monitor-HOWTO,
Process Monitor HOWTO for Linux
Updated: May 2001.
How to monitor Linux/Unix processes and to re-start them
automatically if they die (without any manual intervention).
Program-Library-HOWTO,
Program Library HOWTO
Updated: March 2001.
This HOWTO for programmers discusses how to create and use program
libraries on Linux. This includes static libraries, shared libraries,
and dynamically loaded libraries.
Psion-HOWTO,
Linux and Psion HOWTO
Updated: November 1999.
How to use Psion palmtops with Linux. Does not cover running Linux on
a Psion palmtop.
Qmail-VMailMgr-Courier-imap-HOWTO,
Qmail VMailMgr and Courier-Imap HOWTO
Updated: April 2000.
Building a mail server that will support virtual domain hosting
and provide smtp, pop3 and imap services, using a powerful
alternative to sendmail.
Quake-HOWTO,
Linux Quake HOWTO
Updated: August 1998.
How to install, run and troubleshoot Quake, QuakeWorld and Quake II
on an Intel Linux system.
Reading-List-HOWTO,
The Linux Reading List HOWTO
Updated: March 2001.
Lists the books the author thinks are most valuable to a person
trying to learn Unix (especially Linux) top to bottom.
RedHat-CD-HOWTO,
Burning a RedHat CD HOWTO
Updated: March 2000.
How to make your own CDs from the Red Hat Linux distribution
equivalent to the ones commercially available from Red Hat.
Remote-Serial-Console-HOWTO,
Remote Serial Console HOWTO
Updated: March 2001.
Covers how to set up your hardware to use a serial console.
Root-RAID-HOWTO,
Root RAID HOWTO cookbook
Updated: July 2000.
This document only applies to the OLD raidtools, versions 0.50
and under. The workarounds and solutions addressed in this HOWTO
have largely been made obsolete by the vast improvment in the 0.90
raidtools and accompanying kernel patch to the 2.0.37, 2.2x and
2.3x series kernels. You may find the detailed descriptions
useful, particularly if you plan to run root raid or use initrd.
original description:
A cookbook for creating a root mounted raid filesystem and companion
fallback rescue system using linux initrd. Step-by-step instructions
for both raid1 and raid5 md0 devices.
RPM-HOWTO,
RPM HOWTO - RPM at Idle
Updated: November 1999.
RPM is the RPM Package Manager. It is an open packaging
system available for anyone to use. It allows users to take source
code for new software and package it into source and binary form such
that binaries can be easily installed and tracked and source can be
rebuilt easily. It also maintains a database of all packages and their
files that can be used for verifying packages and querying for
information about files and/or packages.
Sat-HOWTO,
Sat (Satellite Technology) HOWTO
Updated: May 2001.
Investigates "State of Art" Sat connections in a Linux
environment; how to get them faster and how to share them with
many clients.
SCSI-2.4-HOWTO,
The Linux SCSI subsystem in 2.4 HOWTO
Updated: April 2001.
Describes the SCSI subsystem as the Linux kernel enters
the 2.4 production series. An external view of the SCSI subsystem
is the main theme. Material is included to help the system
administration of the Linux SCSI subsystem.
SCSI-Programming-HOWTO,
The Linux SCSI programming HOWTO
Updated: May 1996.
Deals with programming the Linux generic SCSI interface.
Secure-Programs-HOWTO,
Secure Programming for Linux and Unix HOWTO
Updated: April 2001.
Provides a set of design and implementation guidelines for writing
secure programs for Linux and Unix systems.
Security-HOWTO,
Linux Security HOWTO
Updated: March 2000.
A general overview of security issues that face the administrator of
Linux systems.
Serbian-HOWTO,
Serbian HOWTO
Updated: November 1998.
Addresses Linux localization issues specific to Serbian users
(written in Serbian).
Serial-HOWTO,
Serial HOWTO
Updated: February 2001.
Describes serial port features other than those which should be
covered by other HOWTOs. Lists information on multiport serial cards
and contains detailed technical information about the serial port
itself.
Serial-Laplink-HOWTO,
Serial Laplink HOWTO
Updated: August 2000.
Details how to setup a “laplink” connection between two computers.
Serial-Programming-HOWTO,
The Linux Serial Programming HOWTO
Updated: January 1998.
How to program communications with devices over a serial port on a
Linux box.
Shadow-Password-HOWTO,
Linux Shadow Password HOWTO
Updated: April 1996.
How to obtain, install, and configure the Linux password Shadow Suite.
Slovenian-HOWTO,
Slovenian HOWTO
Updated: February 1999.
Addresses Linux localization issues specific to Slovenian users
(written in Slovenian).
SMB-HOWTO,
SMB HOWTO
Updated: April 2000.
How to use the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol, also called the
Session Message Block, NetBIOS or LanManager protocol, with Linux
using Samba.
SMP-HOWTO,
Linux SMP HOWTO
Updated: October 2000.
Reviews main issues related to SMP configuration under Linux.
Software-Building-HOWTO,
Building and Installing Software Packages for Linux
Updated: July 1999.
A comprehensive guide to building and installing "generic" UNIX
software distributions under Linux.
Software-RAID-HOWTO,
Software-RAID HOWTO
Updated: January 2000 (latest version).
How to use Software RAID under Linux. It addresses a specific
version of the Software RAID layer, namely the 0.90 RAID layer made
by Ingo Molnar and others. This is the RAID layer that will be
standard in Linux-2.4, and it is the version that is also used by
Linux-2.2 kernels shipped from some vendors. The 0.90 RAID support
is available as patches to Linux-2.0 and Linux-2.2, and is by many
considered far more stable that the older RAID support already in
those kernels.
Software-RAID-0.4x-HOWTO,
Software-RAID HOWTO (earlier implementation)
Updated: November 1998.
How to use Software RAID under Linux. RAID stands for "Redundant
Array of Inexpensive Disks". For users of the Linux MD kernel
extension, the associated tools, and their use. This HOWTO addresses
an earlier implementation.
Software-Release-Practice-HOWTO,
Software Release Practice HOWTO
Updated: February 2001.
Describes good release practices for Linux open-source projects.
Sound-HOWTO,
The Linux Sound HOWTO
Updated: May 2001.
Describes sound support for Linux (hardware, configuration, etc).
Sound-Playing-HOWTO,
The Linux Sound Playing HOWTO
Updated: August 1998.
Lists applications for Linux that play various sound formats.
Spanish-HOWTO,
Spanish Linux HOWTO
Updated: August 1996.
Contains information on Linux in the Spanish environment, for developing
software with Spanish support or how to get in touch with the Linux
community in Spain (written in Spanish).
SPARC-HOWTO,
SPARC-HOWTO
Updated: November 2000.
Describes Linux on SPARC-based workstations.
Speech-Recognition-HOWTO,
Speech Recognition HOWTO
Updated: November 2000.
Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) on Linux is becoming easier.
Several packages are available for users as well as developers.
This document describes the basics of speech recognition and
describes some of the available software.
SRM-HOWTO,
SRM Firmware HOWTO
Updated: November 2000.
Describes how to boot Linux/Alpha using the SRM console, which is
the console firmware also used to boot Compaq Tru64 Unix (also known
as Digital Unix and OSF/1) and OpenVMS.
SSL-RedHat-HOWTO,
Building a Secure RedHat Apache Server HOWTO
Updated: February 2001.
Explains how PKI and SSL work together. It is essential
to understand how the SSL protocol works to successfully
deploy a secure server.
Sybase-ASA-HOWTO,
Sybase Adaptive Server Anywhere for Linux HOWTO
Updated: April 2001.
Guides you through the installation of SQL
Anywhere Studio 7.0.2 for Linux and the basic
operation and administration of Adaptive Server Anywhere
databases.
Tango-HOWTO,
Tango 2000 HOWTO
Updated: July 2000.
Describes the installation, configuration, and basic
troubleshooting of Pervasive Software's Tango Application Server
on Sun Solaris and various flavours of Linux.
TclTk-HOWTO,
The Linux Tcl and Tk HOWTO
Updated: November 1998.
Describes the Linux approach to Tcl, a scripting language.
TeTeX-HOWTO,
The teTeX HOWTO: The Linux-teTeX Local Guide
Updated: November 1998.
Covers the basic installation and usage of the teTeX TeX and LaTeX
implementation, plus auxiliary packages like Ghostscript.
Text-Terminal-HOWTO,
Text-Terminal HOWTO
Updated: April 2001.
Explains what text terminals are, how they work, how to install and
configure them, and provides some info on how to repair them.
Thai-HOWTO,
The Linux Thai HOWTO
Updated: August 1998.
How to use Thai language with Linux. This will cover setting Thai
fonts, Thai keyboard and some Thai applications.
Thinclient-HOWTO,
Thin Client: New User Guide
Updated: November 1999.
How to turn inexpensive legacy computers into fast terminals.
Tips-HOWTO,
The Linux Tips HOWTO
Updated: June 1998.
Contains those hard to find hints and tweekings that make Linux a bit
nicer.
Turkish-HOWTO,
Turkish HOWTO
Updated: September 1999.
Addresses Linux localization issues specific to Turkish users
(written in Turkish).
UMSDOS-HOWTO,
UMSDOS HOWTO
Updated: November 1995.
Explains how to use Umsdos (a linux file system) in different
configurations, and its operation.
Unicode-HOWTO,
The Unicode HOWTO
Updated: August 2000.
How to change your Linux system so it uses UTF-8 as text encoding.
Unix-and-Internet-Fundamentals-HOWTO,
The Unix and Internet Fundamentals HOWTO
Updated: May 2001.
Describes the working basics of PC-class computers, Unix-like
operating systems, and the Internet in non-technical language.
Unix-Hardware-Buyer-HOWTO,
The Unix Hardware Buyer HOWTO
Updated: February 2001.
This is your one-stop resource for information about how
to buy and configure Intel hardware for cheap, powerful
Unix systems.
UPS-HOWTO,
The UPS HOWTO
Updated: November 1997.
Helps you connect an uninterruptable power supply to
a Linux box.
User-Authentication-HOWTO,
User Authentication HOWTO
Updated: May 2000.
Explains how user and group information is stored and how users
are authenticated on a Linux system (PAM), and how to secure you
system's user authentication.
User-Group-HOWTO,
Linux User Group HOWTO
Updated: April 1998.
A guide to founding, maintaining, and growing a Linux User Group.
UUCP-HOWTO,
The Linux UUCP HOWTO
Updated: February 1998.
Describes the setup, care & feeding of UUCP under Linux.
VAR-HOWTO,
Linux VAR HOWTO
Updated: August 1999.
Contains a listing of service companies which do not manufacture
hardware or create packaged software, but add value to existing
products.
VCR-HOWTO,
VCR-HOWTO - Using your GNU/Linux computer as a VCR
Updated: March 2001.
A guide to setting up your GNU/Linux workstation as a digital
VCR using the video4linux driver and a supported tuner card.
Vim-HOWTO,
Vim Color Editor HOWTO (Vi Improved w/syntax
color highlighting)
Updated: May 2001.
A guide to very quickly setup Vim color editor on Linux or Unix systems.
Virtual-Services-HOWTO,
Virtual Services HOWTO
Updated: August 1998.
How to virtualize a service.
VMailMgr-HOWTO,
VMailMgr HOWTO
Updated: April 2000.
Explains how to setup VMailMgr to support pop3 virtual
domain services in conjunction with Qmail.
VME-HOWTO,
VME HOWTO
Updated: August 2000.
Shows the embedded system community how to run Linux on their VMEbus
Pentium and other PCI local bus based VMEbus processor designs.
VMS-to-Linux-HOWTO,
From VMS to Linux HOWTO
Updated: September 1999.
Aimed at all those who have been using VMS and now need or want to
switch to Linux.
VoIP-HOWTO,
VoIP Howto
Updated: June 2001.
Voice Over IP is a new communication means that let you telephone
with Internet at almost null cost. This document covers how this
is done.
VPN-HOWTO,
VPN HOWTO
Updated: December 1999.
How to set up a Virtual Private Network with Linux.
VPN-Masquerade-HOWTO,
Linux VPN Masquerade HOWTO
Updated: October 2000.
How to configure a Linux firewall to masquerade IPsec- and PPTP-based
Virtual Private Network traffic, allowing you to establish a VPN
connection without losing the security and flexibility of your Linux
firewall's internet connection and allowing you to make available a
VPN server that does not have a registered internet IP address.
Wacom-Tablet-HOWTO,
Wacom Tablet HOWTO
Updated: December 2000.
Installation of (not only) Wacom graphic tablets under linux
and/or xfree86.
Wearable-HOWTO,
Wearable HOWTO
Updated: November 2000.
Nomadism is one of the major trends of our society, now most of the
people can work with a laptop computer, but few did the next step: to
live, or if you prefer to wear one computer - that is a wearable.
Windows-LAN-Server-HOWTO,
Windows LAN server HOW-TO
Updated: September 2000.
Intended to assist those who wish to consider Linux
as a server within an office environment which has PC's primarily
running Microsoft Windows 9x.
Winmodems-and-Linux-HOWTO,
Winmodems-and-Linux HOWTO
Updated: April 2001.
Helps users get a Winmodem working under Linux.
Wireless-HOWTO,
Wireless HOWTO for Linux Systems
Updated: January 2001.
Document explains how to setup Wireless in Linux,
compatibility problems, something about geographic requirements
and more.
WWW-HOWTO,
Linux WWW HOWTO
Updated: August 1999.
Information about setting up WWW services under Linux (both server
and client).
WWW-mSQL-HOWTO,
A mSQL and perl Web Server HOWTO
Updated: September 1997.
How to build a SQL client/server database using WWW and HTML for the
user interface.
XDMCP-HOWTO,
Linux XDMCP HOWTO
Updated: March 2001.
How to setup XDMCP ("X Display Manager Control Protocol").
XFree86-HOWTO,
The Linux XFree86 HOWTO
Updated: August 2000.
How to obtain, install, and configure version 4.0 of the XFree86
version of the X Window System (X11R6) for Linux systems.
XFree86-Touch-Screen-HOWTO,
Linux Touch Screen HOWTO
Updated: October 2000.
How to set up a touch screen input device under XFree86.
XFree86-Video-Timings-HOWTO,
XFree86 Video Timings HOWTO
Updated: August 2000.
How to compose a mode line for your card/monitor combination under
XFree86.
Xinerama-HOWTO,
Using the Xinerama Extensions to MultiHead X v.4.0
Updated: November 2000.
How to configure XFree86 Version 4.0 with Multiple monitors and
the Xinerama extentions.
XML-RPC-HOWTO,
XML-RPC HOWTO
Updated: April 2001.
Describes how to use XML-RPC to implement clients and servers in
a variety of languages. Provides example code; applies to all
operating systems with XML-RPC support.
XWindow-Overview-HOWTO,
X Window System Architecture Overview HOWTO
Updated: May 2001.
Provides an overview of the X Window System's architecture.
XWindow-User-HOWTO,
The X Window User HOWTO
Updated: September 1999.
Information on configuring the X Window environment for the Linux
user, as well as for the beginning system administrator attempting to
sort through the many configuration options and details of X Window.
