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Useful Links

General

  • UNIX Help for Users – For more help with UNIX, try this guide from the University of Edinburgh
  • UNIX Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – These seven articles contain the answers to some Frequently Asked Questions often seen in comp.unix.questions and comp.unix.shell.
  • History of UNIX – UNIX was originally developed at Bell Laboratories as a private research project by a small group of people. Read all about the history of its creation.

Free Linux Distributions

Linux for the Desktop

  • Fedora – Fedora Core is derived from the original Red Hat Linux distribution, and it is aimed towards home users.
  • Ubuntu – Ubuntu is based on the GNOME desktop environment, which is intended to provide a free, simple and intuitive interface while offering a full range of modern desktop applications.

Linux for the Server

  • CentOS – Community supported distribution which aims to be 100% compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux without Red Hat branding and various non-free software.
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