Documentation
This page contains useful documentation, guides and manuals relating to open-source projects and products. These range from comprehensive technical documentation, technology overviews, white papers and Reports to sample configuration files. A large proportion of this material is licensed under permissive licenses allowing you to distribute copy's of it or to make amendments and additions as you require. Please check the license and copyright information contained in each document.
Please also take a look at the linux documentation project.
3_Button_Mouse
The 3 Button Serial Mouse mini
Back to top | Updated: May 1998 . How to get a 3 button serial mouse working properly under Linux.
3D_Modelling
3D Graphics Modelling and Rendering mini
Back to top | Updated: Mar 2001 . Details download and installation instructions for a graphics rendering and modelling development environment using RedHat Linux.
4mb_Laptops
4mb Laptop HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Apr 2000 . Put a "grown_up" Linux on a small_spec (4mb RAM, <=200mb hard disk) laptop.
8021X
802.1X Port_Based Authentication HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Oct 2004 . Describes the software and procedures to set up and use IEEE 802.1X Port_Based Network Access Control using Xsupplicant as Supplicant with FreeRADIUS as a back_end Authentication Server.
Accessibility
Linux Accessibility HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jun 2002 . Covers the use of adaptive technologies that are available for Linux.
Accessibility_Dev
How to Develop Accessible Linux Applications
Back to top | Updated: May 2002 . Provides Linux software developers with guidelines and test cases for developing accessible Linux applications.
ACP_Modem
Linux ACP Modem (Mwave) mini
Back to top | Updated: Jul 2002 . Describes how to build, setup, and use the ACP (Mwave) Modem feature of the IBM Thinkpad[tm] 600E, 600, and 770x.
ACPI
ACPI: Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
Back to top | Updated: Jul 2004 . Outlines how to patch a kernel for ACPI support; which allows control of power management from within the operating system.
ADSL HOWTO for Linux Systems _ replaced by the DSL HOWTO for Linux
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ADSL_Bandwidth_Management
ADSL Bandwidth Management HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Apr 2003 . Describes how to configure a linux router to more effectively manage outbound traffic on an ADSL modem.
ADSM_Backup
Linux ADSM mini
Back to top | Updated: Jan 1997 . How to install and use a client for the commercial ADSM backup system for Linux/i386.
Adv_Routing
Linux Advanced Routing & Traffic Control HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jul 2002 . A very hands_on approach to iproute2, traffic shaping and a bit of netfilter.
Advocacy
Linux Advocacy mini
Back to top | Updated: May 2000 . Suggestions for how the Linux community can effectively advocate the use of Linux.
AI_Alife
Linux AI & Alife HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Aug 2006 . Information about, and links to, various AI related software libraries, applications, etc. that work on the Linux platform.
Alpha
Brief Introduction to Alpha Systems and Processors
Back to top | Updated: Jun 1997 . A brief overview of existing Alpha CPUs, chipsets and systems.
Alsa_sound
Alsa_sound_mini
Back to top | Updated: Nov 1999 . Describes the installation of the ALSA sound drivers for Linux.
Antares_RAID_sparcLinux
Antares_RAID_sparcLinux
Back to top | Updated: May 2002 . Describes how to install, configure, and maintain a hardware RAID built around the 5070 SBUS host based RAID controller by Antares Microsystems.
Apache_Compile
Apache Compile HOWTO (Linux edition)
Back to top | Updated: Feb 2003 . Describes how to compile the Apache Webserver with important modules like mod_perl, mod_dav, mod_auth_ldap, mod_dynvhost, mod_roaming, mod_jserv, and mod_php.
Apache_mods
Apache+DSO+mod_ssl+mod_perl+php+mod_auth_nds+mod_auth_mysql+mod_fastcgi mini
Back to top | Updated: Apr 2000 . Details the installation of an Apache based webserver suite configured to handle DSO, and various useful modules including mod_perl, mod_ssl and php.
Apache_Overview
Apache Overview HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Oct 2002 . An overview of the Apache webserver and related projects. It provides pointers for further information and implementation details.
Apache+SSL+PHP+fp
Linux Apache SSL PHP/FI frontpage mini
Back to top | Updated: Jul 1998 . About building a multipurpose webserver that will support dynamic web content via the PHP/FI scripting language, secure transmission of data based on Netscape's SSL, secure execution of CGI's and MS Frontpage Server Extensions.
Apache_WebDAV_LDAP
Apache based WebDAV Server with LDAP and SSL HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Oct 2003 . A HOWTO on implementing WebDAV services using Apache _ with LDAP for authentication and SSL for ensuring security of the DAV stores.
Assembly
Linux Assembly HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Feb 2006 . 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
Linux Astronomy HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Apr 2007 . Document shares tips and resources to utilize Linux solutions in the pursuit of Astronomy.
ATA_RAID
Linux ATA RAID HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: May 2002 . Explains how to install Linux on an Intel Pentium compatible computer with an ATA RAID Controller (onboard chip or seperate card), single or multiple processors and at least two hard disks.
Athlon_Powersaving
Athlon Powersaving HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jun 2007 . How to enable the power_saving functionality of the Athlon/Duron/AthlonXP processor on some motherboards/chipsets.
ATM_Linux
ATM on Linux HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Oct 2001 . Describes how to install, setup, and configure the necessary drivers and tools to support ATM networking under Linux.
Authentication_Gateway
Authentication Gateway HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Nov 2002 . Document explains how to setup an authentication gateway.
Autodir
Autodir HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: May 2007 . Autodir installation, configuration and other issues related to Autodir.
Automount
Automount mini
Back to top | Updated: Dec 2002 . Describes the autofs automounter, how to configure it; points out some problems to avoid.
Aviation
GNU/Linux Aviation HOWTO: Flying with GNU/Linux
Back to top | Updated: Sep 2006 . Intended to provide pointers to software packages that run under GNU/Linux and are usefull to pilots (private, commercial or military), airlines, airports or any actors in the aeronautical domain.
AX25
Linux Amateur Radio AX.25 HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Sep 2001 . How to install and configure support for the AX. 25 packet radio protocol utilized by Amateur Radio Operators worldwide.
BackspaceDelete
Linux Backspace/Delete mini
Back to top | Updated: Jan 2002 . Solutions for having working Backspace and Delete keys on the console and on X.
Backup_With_MSDOS
Backup_With_MSDOS mini
Back to top | Updated: Aug 1997 . How to use a Linux_compatible tape drive installed on an MS_DOS machine to back up the filesystem of a Linux machine.
Bandwidth_Limiting
Bandwidth Limiting HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Nov 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.
Bangla
Bengali in GNU/Linux HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Oct 2003 . A document to setup and develop support for Bengali (Bangla) in GNU/Linux.
Bash_Prog_Intro
BASH Programming _ Introduction HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jul 2000 . This article intends to help you to start programming basic_to_intermediate shell scripts.
Bash_Prompt
Bash Prompt HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Nov 2003 . Creating and controlling terminal and xterm prompts is discussed, including incorporating standard escape sequences to give username, current working directory, time, etc.
Battery_Powered
Battery Powered Linux Mini
Back to top | Updated: Jul 2003 . How to optimize and configure power management on a ready_configured Linux system for use on battery_powered laptops.
Belarusian
Linux Belarusian HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Feb 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
The Belgian HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Feb 2003 . How to tweak Linux for Belgian users; lists Linux user groups, businesses and other resources in Belgium.
Benchmarking
Linux Benchmarking HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Aug 1997 . Discusses some issues associated with the benchmarking of Linux systems and presents a basic benchmarking toolkit.
Beowulf
Beowulf HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jan 2005 . Describes step by step instructions on building a Beowulf cluster. This is a Red Hat and LAM specific version of this document.
Boca
Installing Boca Card Mini
Back to top | Updated: Jan 2001 . Describes the basics of a Boca 16_port serial card (Boca 2016) with Linux.
BogoMips
BogoMips mini
Back to top | Updated: Mar 2006 . Some information about BogoMips, compiled from various sources.
Boot+Root+Raid+LILO
Boot + Root + Raid + Lilo : Software Raid mini
Back to top | Updated: Jul 2000 . A cookbook for setting up root raid using the 0.90 raidtools for bootable raid mounted on root using standard LILO.
Bootdisk
The Linux Bootdisk HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jan 2002 . How to design and build your own boot/root diskettes for Linux.
BootPrompt
The Linux BootPrompt HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Mar 2003 . 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
Bridging mini
Back to top | Updated: May 2002 . Describes how to setup an ethernet bridge.
Bridge+Firewall
Linux Bridge + Firewall Mini
Back to top | Updated: Dec 1997 . A bridge is an intelligent connection wire between two network cards. A firewall is an intelligent insulator.
BRIDGE_STP
Linux Bridge_STP
Back to top | Updated: Jan 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.
BTTV
The BTTV HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jan 2005 . Assists the reader in the steps necessary to configure and use a video tuner card based on the popular Bt848 and Bt878 chipsets within the Linux operating system.
Bzip2
Bzip2 mini
Back to top | Updated: Aug 1999 . How to use the bzip2 compression program.
C++Programming, C++ Programming HOWTO
Back to top | Removed: November 2002 . This HOWTO has been removed for review.
C++_dlopen
C++ dlopen mini HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Mar 2006 . How to dynamically load C++ functions and classes using the dlopen API.
C_editing_with_VIM
C editing with VIM HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jan 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 HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jul 2004 . Written to assist the Linux user in configuring a cable modem for internet access using a cable network.
Call_back
call_back mini HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Oct 2001 . How to set up call_back by using the Linux system and modem.
Caudium
Caudium HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Sep 2002 . An overview of the Caudium (web) server. Includes information on setup, development, and optimization.
CDServer
CDServer
Back to top | Updated: Jan 2002 . 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
CD_Writing HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jul 2000 . Explains how to write CD_ROMs under Linux.
CDROM
The Linux CD_ROM HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jul 2001 . How to install, configure, and use CD_ROM drives under Linux.
Chinese
Chinese HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jun 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
Chroot_BIND HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Dec 2001 . Describes installing the BIND 9 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.
Chroot_BIND8
Chroot_BIND8 HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jul 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.
Cipe+Masq
The Linux Cipe+Masquerading mini
Back to top | Updated: Apr 1999 . How to setup a VPN using Cipe on a linux masquerading firewall.
Clock
The Clock Mini
Back to top | Updated: Nov 2000 . How to set and keep your computer's clock on time.
Clone
HOWTO Clone Disk Images on Linux Booted from a Network
Back to top | Updated: Sep 2002 . Describes a setup that allows a machine to boot Linux from BOOTP/TFTP, using the Grub boot loader, and save and restore disk and partition images to and from a TFTP server.
Cluster
Linux Cluster HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Sep 2005 . How to set up high_performance Linux computing clusters.
Coffee
Coffee Making
Back to top | Updated: Aug 2004 . Yes, Linux DOES make coffee, and it tastes good.
Commercial
Linux Commercial HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Mar 1999 . A listing of commercial software and applications which are offered for Linux.
Commercial_Port_Advocacy
Commercial Port Advocacy mini
Back to top | Updated: Dec 1999 . Discusses methods that can be used to approach commercial software companies to convince them to port their programs to Linux.
Compaq_Remote_Insight_Board
HOWTO Use a Compaq Remote Insight Lights Out Edition for a Headless, Remote Linux Installation
Back to top | Updated: Apr 2002 . 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.
Compaq_T1500
CompaqT1500_Linux HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Apr 2005 . Lists the procedures and tools needed to boot the Compaq T1500, using a Netboot of both the native file system and a generic Linux installation.
Compressed_TCP
Compressed TCP/IP_Sessions using SSH_like tools
Back to top | Updated: Apr 2000 . Discusses how to compress data streams.
Conexant+Rockwell_modem
Conexant/Rockwell modem HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Mar 2002 . A guide to using Conexant and Rockwell chipset based Software modems under Linux.
Config
Configuration HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: May 2006 . Document from which every others can refer to configure most common hardware and services.
Cryptoloop
Cryptoloop HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Mar 2004 . Eplains how to create encrypted file systems using the Cryptoloop functionality. Cryptoloop is part of the CryptoAPI in the 2.6 Linux kernel series.
Cyrus_IMAP
Cyrus IMAP HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Oct 2000 . A comprehensive guide to installing, configuring, and running Cyrus Imap and Cyrus Sasl.
Danish
The Linux Danish/International HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Mar 2000 . How to configure Linux and various Linux applications for Danish locale standards such as keyboard, font, paper_size etc.
DB2
DB2 Universal Database Version 8.2 for Linux HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jan 2006 . Intended for anyone interested in installing and using 32_bit IBM DB2� Universal Database on Linux�. If you're interested in 64-bit or other architectures, we refer you to the official documentation sources (see the Resources section of the HOWTO for a link).
Debian_Binary_Package_Building
Debian Binary Package Building HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Aug 2005 . Shows how to build a minimal Debian .deb package.
Debian_and_Windows_Shared_Printing
Debian and Windows Shared Printing mini
Back to top | Updated: Jul 2005 . Demonstrates how to use command_line tools to configure your Debian system for printing. It explains how to send documents from Linux to Windows printers and how to share Linux printers with Windows PCs.
Debian_Jigdo
Debian Jigdo mini
Back to top | Updated: Dec 2005 . Describes why you should use jigdo (a tool for obtaining Debian ISOs), a little bit about how it works and how you use it to get and update Debian ISOs.
DHCP
DHCP mini
Back to top | Updated: Oct 2000 . Answers basic questions on how to set up your Linux box to serve as a DHCP server or a DHCP client.
Diald
Diald HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Apr 2000 . Shows some typical scenarios for easy start using Diald. Replaces the Diald mini .
Disk_Encryption
Disk Encryption HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Nov 2004 . A method is described for encrypting a hard disk, either in whole or in part, with the encryption key stored on an external medium for increased security.
Diskless_root_NFS
Root over nfs clients & server HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Mar 1999 . How to setup a server and configure clients for diskless operation from a network.
Diskless_root_NFS_other
Root over NFS _ Another Approach
Back to top | Updated: Sep 2001 . Another approach to Diskless_root_NFS
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Disk_on_Chip
Disk on Chip HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Sep 2006 . Discusses how to make the Flash Drives Linux bootable. Describes how to boot from such a drive, instead of from the normal hard drive.
Divert_Sockets_mini
Divert Sockets mini
Back to top | Updated: Feb 2000 . Describes how to get, compile and use FreeBSD divert sockets under Linux 2.2.12.
DNS
DNS HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Dec 2001 . How to become a totally "small time" DNS admin.
DocBook_Demystification
DocBook Demystification HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Feb 2004 . Attempts to clear the fog and mystery surrounding the DocBook markup system and the tools that go with it.
DocBook_Install
DocBook Install mini
Back to top | Updated: Feb 2002 . A detailed practical guide for novices to quickly getting DocBook installed and processing SGML files into HTML, PostScript and PDF on a GNU/Linux system.
DocBook_OpenJade_SGML_XML
DocBook XML/SGML Processing Using OpenJade
Back to top | Updated: Jul 2003 . Explains setting up OpenJade to process SGML/XML DocBook documents.
Domain
Setting Up Your New Domain Mini
Back to top | Updated: Oct 2000 . Outlines the things you will probably have to do when you want to set up a network of computers under your own domain.
DOS_Win_to_Linux
From DOS/Windows to Linux HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Aug 2000 . Written for all the DOS and Windows users who have decided to switch to Linux.
DOSEMU
The dosemu HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Dec 2002 . DOSEMU stands for DOS Emulation, and is an application that enables the Linux OS to run many DOS programs.
DPT_Hardware_RAID
Linux DPT Hardware RAID HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Aug 2004 . How to set up hardware RAID under Linux.
DSL
DSL HOWTO for Linux
Back to top | Updated: Jul 2002 . 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.
DVD
Linux DVD HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Oct 2000 . An easy to follow explanation on how to get DVD movie play_back in Linux.
DVD_Playback
DVD Playback HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Feb 2004 . This document describes how to view DVD movies on a Linux computer with a DVD drive.
Ecology
Linux Ecology HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: May 2007 . 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
Emacs Beginner's HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Mar 2001 . Introduces Linux users to the Emacs editor.
Emacspeak
Installing Emacspeak HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jul 2002 . Installation instructions for the Emacspeak audio desktop application for Linux.
Encourage_Women_Linux
HOWTO Encourage Women in Linux
Back to top | Updated: Oct 2002 . Explains some of the difficulties and biases women face in the Linux community and examines various strategies for addressing those difficulties in order to encourage more participation by women.
Encrypted_Root_Filesystem
Encrypted Root Filesystem HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Mar 2005 . Explains how to make your personal data secure by encrypting your Linux root filesystem using strong cryptography.
Enterprise_Java_for_Linux
Enterprise Java for Linux HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Nov 2001 . 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
Linux_Esperanto
Back to top | Updated: Aug 1999 .
Ethernet
Linux Ethernet HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Aug 2003 . 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).
Ethernet_Bridge_netfilter
Ethernet Bridge + netfilter Howto
Back to top | Updated: Jul 2005 . Information on setting up an ethernet bridge with a surveying and/or regulating instance into an existing network topology.
Euro_Char_Support
Euro Character Support mini HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Apr 2002 . Describes how to make the Euro character support in GNU/Linux work.
Event
Event HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Nov 2000 . The purpose of this document is to show you how to create good presentations for almost any sort of Linux event.
Ext2fs_Undeletion
Linux Ext2fs Undeletion mini
Back to top | Updated: Feb 1999 . Presents a discussion of how to retrieve deleted files from a Second Extended File System.
Fax_Server
Linux simple fax printer/server mini
Back to top | Updated: Nov 1997 . Describes in detail one of the simplest ways to setup a fax server on your Linux system.
FBB
FBB Packet_radio BBS mini
Back to top | Updated: Apr 2007 . Covers the installation and use of the most popular amateur packet_radio BBS software FBB.
Fedora_Multimedia_Installation
Fedora Multimedia Installation HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Mar 2006 . How to get various proprietary and restricted multimedia Damned Things (Flash, MP3, Java, mpeg, avi, Real Media, Windows Media) working under Fedora.
Filesystems
Filesystems HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jan 2007 . About filesystems and accessing filesystems.
Finnish
Finnish HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jan 2005 . Describes how to localize GNU/Linux for Finnish users (written in Finnish).
Firewall
Firewall and Proxy Server HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Feb 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.
Firewall_Piercing
Firewall Piercing mini
Back to top | Updated: Nov 2001 . Directions for using ppp over telnet to do network activities transparently through an Internet firewall.
Flash_Memory
USB Flash Memory HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Mar 2004 . Describes procedures for installing USB Flash Memory devices and the way of formatting them for various file systems such as vfat (the way they usually come) and ext2 (the way they fit in better with Linux).
Font
Optimal Use of Fonts on Linux (Font HOWTO)
Back to top | Updated: Apr 2007 . Provides a comprehensive source to act as a starting point for any and all font questions about Linux.
Framebuffer
Framebuffer HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Feb 2000 . How to use the framebuffer devices in Linux with a variety of platforms. Also includes how to set up multi_headed displays.
Francophones
Le Francophones : Linux & la langue fran�aise
Back to top | Updated: Dec 2001 .
From_PowerUp_To_Bash_Prompt
From Power Up To Bash Prompt
Back to top | Updated: Nov 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
Ftape HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Aug 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).
FTP
FTP mini
Back to top | Updated: Jan 2000 . How to use ftp clients and servers
GCC_Frontend
GCC Frontend HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Aug 2002 . Creating a new GCC front end.
German
German HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Dec 2001 . Addresses Linux localization issues specific to German users (written in German).
GIS_GRASS
GIS_GRASS mini
Back to top | Updated: Nov 1997 . How to acquire, install and configure a powerful scientific public_domain Geographic Information System (GIS): the Geographic Resources Analysis Support System (GRASS).
Glibc_Install
Glibc Installation HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Mar 2004 . Explains how you install a new version of glibc on your system.
Glibc2
Glibc 2 HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jun 1998 . Covers installing and using the GNU C Library version 2 (libc6) on Linux systems.
Handspring_Visor
Handspring_Visor with Linux mini
Back to top | Updated: Jan 2003 . Using the Visor with Linux and your USB port.
Hard_Disk_Upgrade
Hard Disk Upgrade Mini HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Apr 2000 . How to copy a Linux system from one hard disk to another.
Hardware
Linux Hardware Compatibility HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: May 2007 . Lists most of the hardware supported by Linux and helps you locate any necessary drivers.
Hebrew
The Hebrew HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Sep 1995 . How to configure your Linux machine to use Hebrew characters on X_Windows and Virtual Consoles.
Hellenic
Hellenic HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Aug 1997 . Addresses Linux localization issues specific to Greek users (written in Hellenic).
Home_Electrical_Control
Home Electrical Device Control mini HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Feb 2003 . Use Linux to control your home electrical devices.
HighQuality_Apps
Creating Integrated High Quality Linux Applications HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Aug 2002 . Tries to clarify some issues and give tips on how to create Linux applications highly integrated to the Operating System, security and easy of use.
Home_Network_mini
Red Hat Linux 6.x as an Internet Gateway for a Home Network
Back to top | Updated: Jun 2000 . Tutorial on configuring Red Hat 6 and related variants to operate as an internet gateway to a small home or office network. Topics covered include masquerading, DNS, DHCP, and basic security.
Howtos_with_LinuxDoc
Howtos_with_LinuxDoc mini
Back to top | Updated: Apr 2007 . This is about how to write HOWTOs using the simple LinuxDoc markup. It's primarily for Linux Documentation Project authors (and future fledging authors who want to get started fast).
HOWTO_INDEX
LDP HOWTO INDEX
Back to top | Updated: frequently . Index to the Linux HOWTOs as well as other information about the LDP.
HP
HP HOWTO _ Utilisation and Configuration Guide of HP Products under Linux
Back to top | Updated: Dec 2001 . Describes the use of products available in the Hewlett_Packard (HP) catalog with Linux and some free software.
i810
i810 with XFree86 4.x HOWTO
Back to top | 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
Installing GNU/Linux on the IBM RS/6000 43P model 7248 HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jun 2003 . Describes the installation of GNU/Linux on the IBM RS/6000 43P model 7248 series.
Implement_Sys_Call_Linux_2.6_i386
Implementing a System Call on Linux 2.6 for i386
Back to top | Updated: Oct 2006 . Information about implementing system calls in the Linux operating system for i386 architecture with 2.6 kernels.
Indic_Fonts
The Indic Fonts HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jan 2002 . A detailed guide on how to install and use Indic scripts (devanagri etc.) using UTF_8 encoding under GNU/Linux.
INFO_SHEET
Linux Information Sheet
Back to top | Updated: Sep 1998 . Provides basic information about the Linux operating system, including an explanation of Linux, a list of features, some requirements, and some resources.
Infrared
Linux Infrared HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Oct 2005 . Introduction to Linux and infrared devices and how to use the software provided by the Linux/IrDA project.
IngresII
Ingres II HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Sep 2001 . Helps install the Ingres II Relational Database Management System on Linux.
Installation
The Linux Installation HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jul 2002 . How to obtain and install Linux software. It is the first document which a new Linux user should read to get started.
Installfest
Linux Installfest HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Apr 2006 . Provides some guidelines that should help you run a successful installfest.
Install_From_ZIP
Linux Install From PPA_Zip drive mini
Back to top | Updated: Apr 1998 . How to install Linux from a parallel port zip drive using the Slackware Linux distribution.
Install_Strategies
Linux Installation Strategies
Back to top | Updated: May 2001 . Discusses a few installation strategies for those who intend to dual_boot between Windows and Linux.
Intkeyb
How to setup international keyboard in X Windows
Back to top | Updated: Nov 2002 . This xmodmap and kimap solutions will work for you in setting up any international keyboard for (Debian, RedHat, Mandrake, Corel) Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD and possibly every Unix that uses Xfree86 and KDE.
Intranet_Server
The Linux Intranet Server HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Dec 2001 . How to setup an Intranet using Linux as the server which binds Unix, Netware, NT and Windows together.
IO_Perf
I/O Performance HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: May 2002 . Covers information on available patches for the 2.4 kernel that will improve the I/O performance of your Linux operating system.
IO_Port_Programming
Linux I/O port programming mini
Back to top | Updated: Dec 2000 . Describes programming hardware I/O ports and waiting for small periods of time in user_mode Linux programs running on the Intel x86 architecture.
IP_Alias
Setting Up IP Aliasing On A Linux Machine Mini
Back to top | Updated: Jan 2001 . How to set up and run IP aliasing on a Linux box.
IPCHAINS
Linux IPCHAINS HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jul 2000 . How to obtain, install and configure the enhanced IP firewalling chains software for Linux, and some ideas on how you might use them.
IP_Masquerade
Linux IP Masquerade HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Nov 2005 . How to enable the Linux IP Masquerade feature on a given Linux host.
IPMasquerading+Napster
IPMasquerading+Napster mini
Back to top | Updated: Apr 2000 . Present a way to allow users behind an IPMasq'd system to use Napster.
IPX
Linux IPX HOWTO
Back to top | 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.
IRC
Linux IRC mini
Back to top | Updated: Jan 2005 . Describes the basics of IRC and respective applications for Linux.
ISP_Hookup
ISP_Hookup HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Mar 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
"Pocket" ISP based on RedHat Linux
Back to top | Updated: Jan 2001 . Outlines the setup of a single RedHat box for dial_ins,virtual web hosting, virtual email, POP3 and ftp servers.
Italian
Linux Italian HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Nov 2004 . Addresses Linux localization issues specific to Italian users (written in Italian).
Jabber_Server_Farming
Jabber Server Farming How_To
Back to top | Updated: Jun 2002 . Provide Jabber admins a look into the present and future of Jabber Server Farming.
Java_CGI
Java CGI HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Dec 1998 . Explains how to set up your server to allow CGI programs written in Java and how to use Java to write CGI programs.
JavaStation
Linux on the Sun JavaStation NC HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Oct 2001 . Describes how to enable the GNU/Linux OS on the Sun JavaStation NC.
Jaz_Drive
Jaz_drive HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jan 2000 . Covers the configuration and use of the 1Gb and 2Gb Iomega Jaz drives under Linux.
K7s5a
The Elite's K7s5a mainboard HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: May 2004 . Describes how to use Elite's K7s5a board with Linux.
Kerberos_Infrastructure
Kerberos Infrastructure HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: May 2004 . Describes the design and configuration of a Kerberos infrastructure for handling authentication with GNU/Linux. It details steps for a best practices method of setting up servers, Kerberos software,conversion of legacy systems, and answers frequently asked questions.
KernelAnalysis
KernelAnalysis
Back to top | Updated: Mar 2003 . Explains some things about the Linux Kernel, such as the most important components, how they work, and so on.
Kerneld
The Linux kerneld mini
Back to top | Updated: May 2000 . Explains how you can use the kerneld function in the Linux kernels.
Keyboard_and_Console
The Linux keyboard and console HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Oct 2002 . Contains some information about the Linux (v2.0) keyboard and console, and the use of non_ASCII characters.
Kiosk
Kiosk HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Oct 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
Kodak Digital Camera HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jan 2001 . Getting a Kodak digital camera working under GNU/Linux.
Large_Disk
Large Disk HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Nov 2004 . All about disk geometry and the 1024 cylinder limit for disks.
Latvian
Latvian HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jun 2002 . Describes GNU/Linux localization issues specific for Latvian users (written in Latvian).
LBX
The LBX mini
Back to top | Updated: Dec 1997 . LBX (Low Bandwidth X) is an X server extension which performs compression on the X protocol.
LDAP
LDAP Linux HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Mar 2007 . Information about installing, configuring, running and maintaining a LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) Server on a Linux machine.
LDP_Reviewer
Linux Documentation Project Reviewer HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: May 2004 . This document will help you review LDP documentation. It includes procedures, tips and techniques to make the process easier.
Leased_Line
Leased line mini
Back to top | Updated: Sep 2005 . Configuring your modem and pppd to use a 2 wire twisted pair leased line.
Lego
Lego Mindstorm with Linux Mini
Back to top | Updated: Oct 2000 . Intended to serve as a very brief introduction to the options available for using the Lego Group's Mindstorm Robotics Invention System (RIS) from within Linux.
Lex_YACC
Lex and YACC primer/HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Apr 2002 . Helps you get started using Lex and YACC.
libdc1394
Libdc1394 Library Support for IEEE 1394 Cameras HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Apr 2007 . Discusses how to set up the libdc1394 library on Linux for support of IEEE 1394 (FireWire) cameras.
LILO
LILO mini
Back to top | Updated: Apr 2007 . Lilo (LILO) is the most used Linux Loader for the x86 flavour of Linux. This describes some typical Lilo installations. Intended as a supplement to the Lilo User's Guide.
Linksys_Blue_Box_Router
Linksys Blue Box Router HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Aug 2006 . Hints and tips for managing Linksys routers from a Linux system, including the firmware upgrade procedure.
Linmodem
Linmodem_Mini
Back to top | Updated: Feb 2001 . Describes Linmodem (winmodem hardware) support under Linux.
Linux_i386_Boot_Code
Linux i386 Boot Code HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Feb 2004 . Describes Linux i386 boot code, serving as a study guide and source commentary. In addition to C_like pseudocode source commentary, it also presents keynotes of toolchains and specs related to kernel development.
Linux_Complete_Backup_and_Recovery
Linux Complete Backup and Recovery HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Mar 2006 . A step_by_step tutorial on how to back up a Linux computer so as to be able to make a bare metal recovery, and how to make that bare metal recovery. Includes some related scripts. "Bare metal recovery" is the process of rebuilding a computer after a catastrophic failure.
Linux_Crash
Linux Crash HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jan 2002 . Describes the installation and usage of the LKCD (Linux Kernel Crash Dump) package.
Linux+DOS+Win95+OS2
Linux_DOS_Win95_OS2 mini
Back to top | Updated: Nov 1997 . Presents a procedure to make 4 operating systems co_exist on a single hard disk.
Linux+FreeBSD
The Linux+FreeBSD mini
Back to top | Updated: Mar 2000 . How to use Linux and FreeBSD on the same system.
Linux_Gamers
The Linux Gamers' HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Nov 2004 . A stepping stone to get the most common problems resolved and to give people the knowledge to begin thinking intelligently about what is going on with their games.
Linux_Init
Linux 2.4.x Initialization for IA_32 HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: May 2001 . A description of the Linux 2.4 kernel initialization sequence on IA_32 processors.
Linux+IPv6
Linux IPv6 HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: May 2007 . The goal of this HOWTO is to answer both basic and advanced questions about IPv6 on the Linux operating system. This HOWTO will provide the reader with enough information to install, configure, and use IPv6 applications on Linux machines.
Linux_Modem_Sharing
Modem sharing mini
Back to top | Updated: Aug 2001 . Describes how to setup a Linux system in order to share a modem attached to this system with other systems over a TCP/IP network.
Linux_Promise_RAID1
Linux Migration to Promise RAID Card HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Mar 2003 . Outlines the steps of how to migrate an existing (Red Hat) Linux install onto a Promise TX2 Card for the purposes of RAID_1 Mirroring.
Linux+NT_Loader
NT OS Loader + Linux mini
Back to top | Updated: Sep 1997 . Describes the use of the Windows NT boot loader to start Linux. This procedures have been tested with Windows NT 4.0 WS and Linux 2.0.
Linux+Solaris
Linux+Solaris mini
Back to top | Updated: Apr 2000 . Describes how to use Solaris and Linux together on one machine. It addresses common questions like multibooting and file_sharing.
Linux+Windows
Linux + Windows HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Dec 2001 . Aimed at assisting those who wish to use the features of both Linux and Windows on the same host.
Linux+Win95
Linux + Windows 95 mini
Back to top | Updated: Apr 2001 . Details how to install Linux on a machine that currently runs Windows 95.
Linux+WinNT
Linux+WindowsNT mini
Back to top | Updated: Apr 2007 . Covers some ways on how to install both Linux and Windows NT on the same computer and how to boot either of them from within LILO menu.
Linux+Win9x+Grub
Linux+Win9x+Grub HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jan 2002 . How to use the GRUB bootloader to turn your computer into a Windows + Linux dual boot machine, without affecting your current Linux installation.
LinuxDoc+Emacs+Ispell
LinuxDoc+Emacs+Ispell HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Feb 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.
Linuxdoc_Reference
Linuxdoc Reference _ An Introduction to the linuxdoc DTD
Back to top | Updated: Jan 2000 . Intended to be a reference for the SGML document type definition linuxdoc.
LinuxGL_QuakeWorld_mini
LinuxGL (GLX) QuakeWorld Client compile mini
Back to top | Updated: Jan 2001 . How to get the OpenGL/GLX Linux QuakeWorld client compiled and working on systems with standard OpenGL hardware acceleration support.
Loadlin+Win95_98_ME
The Loadlin+Win95/98/ME mini
Back to top | Updated: Feb 2001 . Describes how to use Loadlin with Windows 95/98/ME to boot to Linux.
Lotus_DominoR5
Lotus Domino R5 for Linux mini
Back to top | Updated: Jan 2003 . Instructions on installing Lotus Domino R5 for Linux on the Intel x86_based distributions of Mandrake Linux 8.1 and SuSE 7.3 Professional.
LVM
Logical Volume Manager HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Nov 2006 . Describes how to build, install, and configure LVM for Linux.
Mac_Terminal
The MacTerminal mini
Back to top | Updated: Nov 1997 . How to configure the Mac for use as a Linux terminal.
Mail_Administrator
The Linux Electronic Mail Administrator HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jan 2000 . Describes the setup, care and feeding of Electronic Mail (e_mail) under Linux. Primarily intended for administrators.
Mail_Queue
Linux Mail_Queue mini
Back to top | Updated: Dec 2001 . Configuration changes necessary to make sendmail deliver local mail now ; while stashing remote mail in the queue until "I Say So" .
Mail_User
The Linux Mail User HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Feb 2003 . 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.
Mail2News
Mail2News mini
Back to top | Updated: Nov 2000 . How to feed a mailing list to a news server.
Majordomo_MajorCool
Majordomo and MajorCool HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Nov 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).
Man_Page
Linux Man Page HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Sep 2002 . Explains what you should bear in mind when you are going to write on_line documentation __ a so called man page __ that you want to make accessible via the man(1) command.
Masquerading_Simple
Masquerading Made Simple HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jul 2004 . Describes how to enable the Linux IP Masquerade feature on a given Linux host. Should be used as a complement to the the IP_Masquerade
.
Medicine
Linux Medicine
Back to top | Updated: Mar 2004 . Some pointers to Linux software (mostly GPLed) for the medical sciences.
META_FAQ
Linux Meta_FAQ
Back to top | Updated: Oct 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.
MIDI
The Linux MIDI
Back to top | Updated: May 2002 . Describes the hardware, software and procedures needed to play and sequence using MIDI under Linux.
MILO
Alpha Miniloader HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Nov 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.
MindTerm_SSH
Encrypted Tunnels using SSH and MindTerm HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jun 2001 . How to use SSH and the Java_based program MindTerm to create quick, secure, and reliable VPN_like tunnels over insecure networks.
MMBase_Inst
MMBase Installation HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jun 2006 . Describes the installation of the MMBase content management system on a Red Hat Linux distribution, using the Tomcat application server, and integrating it with MySQL and Apache.
Mobile_IPv6
Linux Mobile IPv6 HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Apr 2004 . Describes the software and procedures to set up and use mobile IPv6 for Linux.
Mock_Mainframe
The Mock Mainframe Mini
Back to top | Updated: Oct 2005 . A brief description of a standard way to set up and work with a computer network for a small group of people that is inexpensive to build, easy to administer, and relatively safe.
Modem
Modem HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jan 2007 . Help with selecting, connecting, configuring, trouble_shooting, and understanding modems for a PC.
Module
Linux Loadable Kernel Module HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Sep 2006 . Explains what Linux loadable kernel modules (LKMs) are, and how to use and create them.
Modules
Linux Modules Installation mini
Back to top | Updated: n/a How to successfully set up Linux with modules configured and working.
Motorola_Surfboard_Modem
Motorola Surfboard 4100 + 4200 Series USB Cable Modem mini
Back to top | Updated: May 2003 . Written to assist the Linux user in setting up the Motorola Surfboard 4000 series of cable modems.
Mozilla_Optimization
Mozilla Optimization Mini
Back to top | Updated: Jan 2003 . How to make configuration and source level customizations of Mozilla to make it more suitable as a primary browser for Linux and X Windows.
MP3
The Linux MP3 HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Dec 2001 . Describes the hardware, software and procedures needed to encode, play and stream MP3 sound files under Linux.
MP3_Box
MP3 Player Box HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Apr 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.
MP3_CD_Burning
Linux MP3 CD Burning mini
Back to top | Updated: Aug 2004 . A complete recipe for creating audio CDs from MP3 files.
MSSQL6_Openlink_PHP_ODBC
Connecting to MS SQL 6.x+ via Openlink/PHP/ODBC mini
Back to top | Updated: Jul 1997 . How to connect to MS SQL 6.x+ database server via ODBC functions of PHP3 (3.0.1x or above) compiled with Openlink drivers under Linux.
Multi_Disk
HOWTO: Multi Disk System Tuning
Back to top | Updated: May 2002 . How best to use multiple disks and partitions for a Linux system.
Multiboot_with_GRUB
Multiboot with GRUB Mini
Back to top | Updated: Jan 2001 . How to install Windows 98, Windows 2000, DOS and Linux using GRUB.
Multiboot_with_LILO
Win95 + WinNT + Linux multiboot using LILO mini
Back to top | Updated: Mar 1998 . How to multiboot between Windows 95, Windows NT, and Linux.
Multicast
Multicast over TCP/IP HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Mar 1998 . Tries to cover most aspects related to multicast over TCP/IP networks.
Multi_Distro_Dev
Development for Multiple Linux Distributions mini
Back to top | Updated: Aug 2002 . Outlines a quick hack to aid in developing and testing user_space programs for multiple Linux distributions.
MultiOS
Managing Multiple Operating Systems HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Feb 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
Mutt_i, GnuPG and PGP HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Feb 2000 . Briefly explains how to configure Mutt_i, PGP and GnuPG in its different versions (2.6.x, 5.x and GnuPG).
NC
Linux Netstation HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Mar 2004 . Describes how to hook up a IBM Netstation to your local network using a Linux box as server.
NCD
Linux NCD mini
Back to top | Updated: Dec 2001 . Describes how to hook up a NCD ThinSTAR to your local network using a Linux box as server.
NCD_X_Terminal
NCD X terminal mini HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Mar 2000 . How to connect an NCD X terminal to a UNIX host.
NCURSES_Programming
NCURSES Programming HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jun 2005 . An "All in One" guide for programming with ncurses and its sister libraries.
NET3_4
Linux Networking HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Aug 1999 . Aims to describe how to install and configure the Linux networking software and associated tools.
NetMeeting
Linux NETMEETING HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jan 2002 . Describes how to make Microsoft NetMeeting interoperate with Linux.
Netrom_Node
Netrom_Node mini_Howto
Back to top | Updated: Oct 1998 . How to setup the ax25_utilities package for Amateur Radio such that it makes Netrom Nodes for the Node program and the BBS software from John_Paul Roubelat, F6FBB.
Netscape+Proxy
HOWTO for inHouse IntraNet
Back to top | Updated: Aug 1997 . Describes the procedure to set up a NETWORK (INTRANET) at your home. Then we shall setup the network such that NETSCAPE Clients can be used on ANY machine to access the internet. . .
Network_boot
Network boot and exotic root HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Apr 2002 . Explains how to quickly setup a linux server to provide what diskless linux clients require to get up and running, using an IP network.
Network_Install
Network Install HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Sep 2002 . Describes how to install Linux over a Local Area Network (LAN).
Networking_Overview
The Linux Networking Overview HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jul 2000 . Overview of the networking capabilities of the Linux Operating System; provides pointers for further information and implementation details.
News_Leafsite
News Leafsite mini
Back to top | Updated: Dec 2001 . This will help you to configure a small leafsite for Usenet News using the free software package Leafnode.
NFS
NFS HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Aug 2002 . How to set up NFS clients and servers.
NFS_Root
NFS_Root mini
Back to top | Updated: Sep 2002 . How to setup a ``disc_less'' Linux workstation, which mounts it's root filesystems via NFS.
NFS_Root_Client_mini
NFS_Root_Client Mini
Back to top | Updated: Feb 1999 . How to create client root directories on a server that is using NFS Root mounted clients.
NIS
The Linux NIS(YP)/NYS/NIS+ HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jul 2003 . How to configure Linux as NIS(YP) or NIS+ client and how to install as a NIS server.
NLM
NetWare Loadable Module Programming HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jan 2007 . How to develop NetWare Loadable Modules under Linux, using GNU CC and nlmconv(1) from GNU binutils.
Nvidia_OpenGL_Configuration
Nvidia OpenGL Configuration mini
Back to top | Updated: Jan 2002 . How to install the OpenGL drivers for Nvidia graphics cards on Linux. Also explains how to install XFree86, the OpenGL Utility library (part of Mesa), the OpenGL Utility Toolkit (glut), etc.
Offline_Mailing
Linux off_line mailing method
Back to top | Updated: Jun 1998 . Use your linux mailing system offline, receive mail for multiple users with only one email address, and without being 24_24 online.
OLSR_IPv6
Linux Optimized Link State Routing Protocol (OLSR) IPv6 HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Apr 2004 . Describes the software and procedures to set up and use Optimized Link State Routing Protocol (OLSR) with IPv6 for Linux. OLSR is used as a routing protocol for Mobile Ad_Hoc Networks.
Online_Troubleshooting
Online Troubleshooting Resources HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: May 2006 . Directs Linux users to resources available on the Internet that provide access to a vast amount of Linux_related information useful in troubleshooting problems.
openMosix
The openMosix HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jun 2004 . A brief description to openMosix, a software package that turns a network of GNU/Linux computers into a computer cluster.
Optical_Disk
Linux Optical Disk HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: May 2003 . Describes the installation and configuration of optical disk drives for Linux.
Oracle_7
Oracle 7 Database HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Aug 1998 . A guide to installing and configuring the Oracle 7 Database Server on a Linux system.
Oracle8_on_RH7X
Oracle 8i on Linux RH7.X Installation HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jul 2002 . Following this HOWTO you should be able to get "Oracle 8i, version 8.1.7, Enterprise Edition for Linux" installed on a RedHat 7.X distribution.
Oracle_9i_Fedora_3_Install
Oracle 9i under Fedora Core 3 _ Installation HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jun 2005 . Describes how to install Oracle 9i on Fedora Core 3 or greater.
Oracle_9i_RH8_and_RH9
Oracle 9i under RedHat Linux 8.x and 9.x _ Simple Installation HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jun 2003 . Describes an example of an Oracle 9i Standard Edition database installation under RedHat Linux 8.x and 9.x.
Outlook_to_Unix_Mailbox
MS Outlook to Unix Mailbox Conversion mini HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jan 2004 . Covers conversion of old email in Microsoft Outlook (not Outlook Express!) to typical Unix file formats.
PA_RISC_Linux_Boot
PA_RISC/Linux Boot HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jun 2006 . Outlines the procedures for getting the current PA_RISC/Linux development kernel to boot on your PA_RISC system. It also explains the functions of PALO, the kernel loader for PA/Linux.
Pager
The Linux Alphanumeric Pager Gateway Mini
Back to top | Updated: Jul 2001 . Discusses the compilation and installation of e_mail to Pager gateway.
PalmOS
Palm OS Desktop HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Mar 2002 . Explains how to use your Palm OS device with a Linux system.
Parallel_Processing
Linux Parallel Processing HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jun 2004 . 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.
Partition
Linux Partition HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Dec 2005 . Teaches you how to plan and layout disk space for your Linux system.
Partition_Rescue
Partition Rescue mini HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Oct 2002 . Describes how to rescue your Linux partition if it has been deleted.
Path
PATH HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Nov 1997 . Describes common tricks and problems with Unix / Linux environment variables, especially with PATH variable.
PCI
Linux PCI
Back to top | Updated: Jun 2001 . Information on what works with Linux and PCI_boards and what does not.
PCMCIA
Linux PCMCIA HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Dec 2003 . How to install and use PCMCIA Card Services for Linux.
PCTel_MicroModem_Config
PCTel HSP MicroModem Configuration mini
Back to top | Updated: Dec 2002 . Make your PCTel HSP MicroModem work in Linux.
phhttpd
PHHTTPD
Back to top | Updated: Apr 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, PHP HOWTO
Back to top | Removed: October 2002 . This HOWTO has been removed for review. Please visit the official PHP site
for information on this topic.
PHP_Nuke
PHP_Nuke: Management and Programming
Back to top | Updated: May 2003 . A definitive document on PHP_Nuke (Content Managment System).
Pine_Exchange
Pine_Exchange mini
Back to top | Updated: Mar 2002 . Documents the configuration of the Pine email client to be used with a Microsoft Exchange Server.
PLIP
LINUX PLIP mini
Back to top | Updated: Mar 1998 . Will hopefully let you build and use a Parallel Line Interface Protocol.
PLIP_Install
PLIP Install HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jul 2002 . How to install a Gnu/Linux 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
The Linux Plug_and_Play HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Feb 2006 . How to get your Linux system to support Plug_and_Play.
Polish
Polish HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Feb 1999 . Addresses Linux localization issues specific to Polish users (written in Polish).
PortSlave
PortSlave How_To using the Linux Router
Back to top | Updated: Oct 2000 . A beginning document for using Portslave with the Linux router.
Portuguese
Portuguese HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Dec 1999 . Addresses Linux localization issues specific to Portuguese users (written in Portuguese).
Postfix_Cyrus_Web_cyradm
Postfix_Cyrus_Web_cyradm
Back to top | Updated: Mar 2004 . Guides you through the installation of the Postfix mail transportation agent (MTA), the Cyrus IMAP server.
PostgreSQL, Database_SQL_RDBMS HOWTO for Linux
Back to top | Removed: Jan 2002 . This HOWTO has been removed for review. Please visit the official PostgreSQL site
for information on this topic.
PPP
Linux PPP HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jul 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.
ppp_ssh
VPN PPP_SSH Mini
Back to top | Updated: Jan 2002 . A PPP_SSH VPN is probably the easiest type of VPN to set up. It uses nothing more than the very common PPP and SSH utilities to form an encrypted network tunnel between two hosts.
Pre_Installation_Checklist
GNU/Linux Pre_Installation Checklist
Back to top | Updated: Nov 2000 . An aide_memoire which may make installation of Linux a pleasant experience for you.
Post_Installation_Checklist
GNU/Linux Post_Installation Checklist
Back to top | Updated: Jun 2001 . Provides a checklist for steps you should take immediately after installing GNU/Linux.
Printing
The Linux Printing HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jun 2003 . A collection of information on how to generate, preview, print and fax anything under Linux (and other Unices in general).
Printing_Usage
The Linux Printing Usage HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Feb 1998 . How to use the print system under Linux.
Print2Win
The Linux Print2Win mini
Back to top | Updated: Jul 2002 . Contains the general configuration to get linux printing to a Windows print share.
Process_Accounting
Enabling Process Accounting on Linux
Back to top | Updated: Feb 2001 . Describes the basics of enabling process accounting on Linux.
Programming_Languages
Programming Languages mini
Back to top | Updated: Jul 2000 . A brief comparison of major programming languages for Linux and major libraries for creating graphical user interfaces (GUIs) under Linux.
Program_Library
Program Library HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Apr 2003 . This HOWTO for programmers discusses how to create and use program libraries on Linux. This includes static libraries, shared libraries, and dynamically loaded libraries.
Proxy_ARP_Subnet
ProxyARP Subnetting HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Aug 2000 . Discusses using Proxy Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) with subnetting in order to make a small network of machines visible on another Internet Protocol (IP) subnet.
Psion
Linux and Psion HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Nov 2000 . How to use Psion palmtops with Linux. Does not cover running Linux on a Psion palmtop.
Public_Web_Browser
Linux web browser station
Back to top | Updated: Oct 2000 . Describes the setup of Internet kiosk_type system based on Linux to be deployed to provide public Internet/webmail access.
Querying_libiptc
Querying libiptc HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Apr 2002 . Explains how to use the libiptc library included in the iptables package and how to use programs to query the internal structures.
Qmail_ClamAV
Qmail_Scanner and ClamAV HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Sep 2004 . Describes how to integrate ClamAV, an anti_virus attachment scanner and Qmail_Scanner, an anti_virus message content scanner, with an existing installation of a qmail email server.
Qmail+MH
mini install qmail with MH
Back to top | Updated: Mar 1998 . Installation experiences to offer some help to other users who wish to use this combination for their email.
Qmail_VMailMgr_Courier_imap
Qmail VMailMgr and Courier_Imap HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Mar 2002 . Building a mail server that will support virtual domain hosting and provide smtp, pop3 and imap services, using a powerful alternative to sendmail.
Quake
Linux Quake HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Feb 2007 . How to install, run and troubleshoot Quake, QuakeWorld and Quake II on an Intel Linux system.
Quota
Quota mini
Back to top | Updated: Aug 2003 . How to enable file system quota on a Linux host, assigning quota for users and groups, as well as the usage of miscellaneous quota commands.
RCS
The RCS mini
Back to top | Updated: Aug 1997 . Covers basic installation and usage of RCS, the GNU Revision Control System, under Linux.
Reading_List
The Linux Reading List HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Feb 2004 . Lists the books the author thinks are most valuable to a person trying to learn Unix (especially Linux) top to bottom.
RedHat_CD
Burning a RedHat CD HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Oct 2003 . How to make your own CDs from the Red Hat Linux distribution equivalent to the ones commercially available from Red Hat.
Reliance
Reliance LG LSP 340 Series WLL Modem Setup HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jun 2005 . This document explains how to set up and configure Reliance or TATA Indicomm WLL phones on Linux, using a serial cable instead of the (default) USB cable. It also has instructions on how to build the cable yourself.
Remote_Boot
Linux Remote_Boot mini: Configuring Remote_Boot Workstations with Linux, DOS, Windows 95/98 and Windows NT
Back to top | Updated: Feb 1999 . How to set up a very robust and secure server_based configuration for a cluster of PCs, allowing each client to choose at boot_time which operating system to run.
Remote_Bridging
Remote Bridging with IP Tunnels mini
Back to top | Updated: May 2002 . Describes how to unite two separate ethernet LANs with an IP tunnel between them.
Remote_Serial_Console
Remote Serial Console HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Mar 2003 . Covers how to set up your hardware to use a serial console.
Remote_X_Apps
Remote X Apps mini
Back to top | Updated: Dec 2001 . How to run remote X applications.
Root_RAID
Root RAID HOWTO cookbook
Back to top | Updated: Jul 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
RPM HOWTO _ RPM at Idle
Back to top | Updated: Nov 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.
RTLinux
RTLinux HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Aug 2002 . RTLinux Installation and writing realtime programs in Linux.
Samba_Authenticated_Gateway
Samba Authenticated Gateway HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jan 2005 . How to build a Firewall/Gateway with rules set on user basis having the users authenticated by a Samba Primary Domain Controller.
Sat
Sat (Satellite Technology) HOWTO
Back to top | Updated: Jul 2002 . Investigates "State of Art" Sat connections in a Linux environment; how to get them faster and how to share them with many clients.
Saving_Space
Saving Space mini


