From: Lars.Wirzenius@helsinki.fi (Lars Wirzenius)
Subject: README: Where to find information about Linux (20 July 1992)
Date: 20 Jul 92 16:19:19 GMT
Purpose of this article
This article is a weekly reminder of how you can find information
about Linux. It doesn't answer any questions directly, but it tells
you where you can probably find an answer by yourself. I hope that
it will make people more aware of existing documentation, and cut
down on the unnecessary postings that ask solutions to common
problems, thereby making comp.os.linux more useful for new problems.
I'll try to keep this article short, to save bandwidth, although
it does mean I have to be quite brief. Please mail any comments
to Lars.Wirzenius@helsinki.fi.
Thanks to all the people who have helped form this document. I'm
sorry I can't list your names, you're just too numerous.
Major FTP sites for Linux
textual name numeric addr Linux directory
banjo.concert.net 192.101.21.6 /pub/Linux
tsx-11.mit.edu 18.172.1.2 /pub/linux
nic.funet.fi 128.214.6.100 /pub/OS/Linux
ftp.mcc.ac.uk 130.88.200.7 /pub/linux
kirk.bu.oz.au 131.244.1.1 /pub/OS/Linux
utsun.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp 133.11.11.11 /misc/linux
ftp.informatik.tu-muenchen.de 131.159.0.110 /pub/Linux
Tupac-Amaru.Informatik.RWTH-Aaechen.DE 137.226.112.31 /pub/msdos/replace
fgb1.fgb.mw.tu-muenchen.de 129.187.200.1 /pub/linux
banjo and fgb1 are the official site for Linux' GCC. ftp.mcc is home of
the MCC interim release. Some sites mirror other sites. Please use the
site closest (network-wise) to you.
All filenames given in this article are relative to the directories
given above.
Installation documents
Ian Reid's INSTALL.doc (nic.funet.fi, in the images directory) and Chuck
Boyer's "(DOS) Beginner's Guide to Linux v0.95a" are a bit outdated but
still helpful installation instructions. The FAQ (see below) also has
something to say on this matter.
The MCC release has its own set of installation instructions.
The general Linux FAQ (FAQ = Frequently Asked Questions list, with answers)
The FAQ contains a LOT of information, and is pretty long (posted
as two parts). Everybody should read it, 'cause it really does
contain solutions to the most common problems. It's posted monthly
to comp.os.linux, and can also be FTP'd from at least tsx-11
(docs/FAQ_xxxx, where xxxx is the date) and mirrors.
The GCC README, release-xxxx, and FAQ
README and release-xxxx (xxxx is version number) contain
instructions for installation. It seems that most of the problems
people have had with the release 2.2.2 are due to misreading or not
reading these files. GCC also has its own FAQ. It and the other
two files are part of the GCC distribution (in file 2.2.2misc.tar.Z).
Mailing-lists
There are several mailing-lists for Linux. Check the FAQ for more
information about them, including how to join.
Other newsgroups
Not all problems you encounter while using Linux are Linux specific.
You may also want to read several groups in the comp.unix hierarchy,
comp.sources.wanted, alt.sources.wanted, and especially any FAQs in
these groups.
Documentation for various programs
Most of the various software packages come with some sort of
documentation, often in files that have names similar to README. It
is a VERY good idea to read them with care. It is boring to see
(_and_ answer) questions that are answered in the documentation.
Finding the current releases of programs
New releases and new programs are usually announced in comp.os.linux
and/or the mailing lists. Other than that, you more or less have to
check the FTP sites.
Linus' .plan contains some information about the current kernel. finger
torvalds@klaava.helsinki.fi. (It is often quite long!)
Please try to use the current releases, if possible, at least of the
kernel and compiler. If you have a problem, please first make sure you
have a current release, it often helps.
Getting software
Most or all of the software is available via FTP. If you don't have FTP,
see "How to find sources" in news.answers, and the Linux FAQ.
From: Lars.Wirzenius@helsinki.fi (Lars Wirzenius)
Subject: README: Where to find information about Linux (25 July 1992)
Date: 26 Jul 92 21:00:05 GMT
Purpose of this article
This article is a weekly reminder of how you can find information about
Linux. It doesn't answer any questions directly, but it tells you where
you can probably find an answer by yourself. I hope that it will make
people more aware of existing documentation, and cut down on the
unnecessary postings that ask solutions to common problems, thereby making
comp.os.linux more useful for new problems.
I'll try to keep this article short, to save bandwidth, although it does
mean I have to be quite brief. Please mail any comments, corrections and
suggestions to Lars.Wirzenius@helsinki.fi.
Thanks to all the people who have helped form this document. I'm sorry I
can't list your names, you're just too numerous.
Major FTP sites for Linux
textual name numeric addr Linux directory
banjo.concert.net 192.101.21.6 /pub/Linux
tsx-11.mit.edu 18.172.1.2 /pub/linux
nic.funet.fi 128.214.6.100 /pub/OS/Linux
ftp.mcc.ac.uk 130.88.200.7 /pub/linux
kirk.bu.oz.au 131.244.1.1 /pub/OS/Linux
utsun.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp 133.11.11.11 /misc/linux
ftp.informatik.tu-muenchen.de 131.159.0.110 /pub/Linux
fgb1.fgb.mw.tu-muenchen.de 129.187.200.1 /pub/linux
ftp.dfv.rwth-aachen.de 137.226.4.105 /pub/linux
Tupac-Amaru.Informatik.RWTH-Aaechen.DE 137.226.112.31 /pub/Linux
banjo and fgb1 are the official site for Linux' GCC. ftp.mcc is home of
the MCC interim release. Some sites mirror other sites. Please use the
site closest (network-wise) to you. Tupac-Amaru may be unreliable.
All filenames given in this article are relative to the directories given
above.
Getting Linux
The official release (Linus' bootdisk and Jim Winstead's rootdisk) can be
found on most ftp sites (at least tsx-11, nic.funet.fi and banjo).
Unofficial releases include the MCC interim release, said to be fairly
easy to install, from ftp.mcc (and other sites), Dave Safford's kit, based
on MCC, but includes X, and Martin Junius' mj-release (from ftp.dfv). See
also the FAQ for more information.
Installation documents
Ian Reid's INSTALL.doc (usually close to the root disk) and Chuck Boyer's
(DOS) Beginner's Guide to Linux v0.95a are a bit outdated but still
helpful installation instructions. The root disk has instructions for
installation, and the MCC release has its own instructions. The FAQ (see
below) also has something to say on this matter.
The general Linux FAQ (FAQ = Frequently Asked Questions list, with answers)
The FAQ contains a LOT of information, and is pretty long (posted as two
parts). Everybody should read it, 'cause it really does contain solutions
to the most common problems. It's posted monthly to comp.os.linux and
news.answers, and can also be FTP'd from at least tsx-11, docs/FAQ_xxx,
(xxx is the date), nic.funet.fi, doc/FAQ_xxx, and banjo, Incoming/FAQ_xxx.
The GCC README, release-xxxx, and FAQ
README and release-xxxx (xxxx is version number) contain instructions for
installation. It seems that most of the problems people have had with
release 2.2.2 are due to misreading or not reading these files. GCC also
has its own FAQ. It and the other two files are part of the GCC
distribution (in file 2.2.2misc.tar.Z).
Mailing-lists
There are several mailing-lists for Linux. Check the FAQ for more
information about them, including how to join.
Other newsgroups
Not all problems you encounter while using Linux are Linux specific. You
may also want to read several groups in the comp.unix hierarchy,
comp.sources.wanted, alt.sources.wanted, and especially any FAQs in these
groups.
Documentation for various programs
Most of the various software packages come with some sort of
documentation, often in files that have names similar to README. It is a
VERY good idea to read them with care. It is boring to see (_and_ answer)
questions that are answered in the documentation.
Finding the current releases of programs
New releases and new programs are usually announced in comp.os.linux
and/or the mailing lists. Other than that, you more or less have to check
the FTP sites.
Linus' .plan contains some information about the current kernel. finger
torvalds@klaava.helsinki.fi. (It is often quite long!)
Please try to use the current releases, if possible, at least of the
kernel and compiler. If you have a problem, please first make sure you
have a current release, it often helps. Don't use alpha test releases
unless you like problems.
Ongoing projects
James Callison maintains a list of who is currently doing what for Linux.
Mail to constellation!biglaw!registry@mailhost.ecn.uoknor (if that doesn't
work, try callison@uokmax.ecn.uoknor). The list will be posted regularly
to comp.os.linux.
Getting software
Most or all of the software is available via FTP. If you don't have FTP,
see "How to find sources" in news.answers, and the Linux FAQ.
From: Lars.Wirzenius@helsinki.fi (Lars Wirzenius)
Subject: --> META-FAQ: Where to find information about Linux (13 Aug 1992) <--
Date: 16 Aug 92 21:00:04 GMT
Purpose of this article
This article is a weekly reminder of how you can find
information about Linux. It doesn't answer any questions
directly, but it tells you where you can probably find an
answer by yourself. I'll try to keep this article short to
save bandwidth, although it does mean I have to be quite
brief. Please mail any comments, corrections and suggestions
to Lars.Wirzenius@helsinki.fi.
Thanks to all the people who have helped form this document.
I'm sorry I can't list your names, you're just too many.
Major FTP sites for Linux
textual name numeric addr Linux directory
tsx-11.mit.edu 18.172.1.2 /pub/linux
nic.funet.fi 128.214.6.100 /pub/OS/Linux
ftp.mcc.ac.uk 130.88.200.7 /pub/linux
kirk.bu.oz.au 131.244.1.1 /pub/OS/Linux
utsun.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp 133.11.11.11 /misc/linux
ftp.informatik.tu-muenchen.de 131.159.0.110 /pub/Linux
fgb1.fgb.mw.tu-muenchen.de 129.187.200.1 /pub/linux
ftp.dfv.rwth-aachen.de 137.226.4.105 /pub/linux
Tupac-Amaru.Informatik.RWTH-Aaechen.DE 137.226.112.31 /pub/Linux
Filenames in this article are relative to the directories
given above.
NOTE: banjo.concert.net is not a Linux ftp site anymore.
tsx-11 and fgb1 are the official sites for Linux' GCC.
ftp.mcc is home of the MCC interim release. Some sites mirror
other sites. Please use the site closest (network-wise) to
you.
Zane Healy posts (every now and then) a list of BBS's that
have Linux available for download. Try them if you can't FTP.
You can also try various ftpmail-servers, for example by
sending mail to ftpmail@decwrl.dec.com, with the word help in
the subject.
"Releases" (or different versions) of Linux
The official release (Linus' bootdisk and Jim Winstead's
rootdisk) can be found on most ftp sites (at least tsx-11 and
nic.funet.fi). Unofficial releases include the MCC interim
release, said to be easy to install, from ftp.mcc (and other
sites), Dave Safford's kit, based on MCC, but includes X, and
Martin Junius' mj-release, similar to the official release
with a lot of added programs (from ftp.dfv). See also the FAQ
for more information.
Installation documents
Ian Reid's INSTALL.doc (nic.funet.fi, in the images directory)
and Chuck Boyer's "(DOS) Beginner's Guide to Linux v0.95a" are
a bit outdated but still helpful installation instructions.
The root disk has instructions for installation, and the MCC
release has its own instructions. The FAQ (see below) also
has something to say on this matter.
The general Linux FAQ (FAQ = Frequently Asked Questions list, with answers)
The FAQ contains a LOT of information, and is pretty long
(posted as two parts). Everybody should read it, 'cause it
really does contain solutions to the many common problems. It
can be FTP'd from at least tsx-11 (docs/FAQ_xxx, where xxx is
the date), and nic.funet.fi (doc/FAQ_xxx). Also check the
archives at pit-manager, send mail to
mail-server@pit-manager.mit.edu with the word help in it.
The GCC README, release-xxxx, and FAQ
README and release-xxxx (xxxx is version number) contain
instructions for installation. It seems that most of the
problems people have had with the release 2.2.2 are due to
misreading or not reading these files. GCC also has its own
FAQ. It and the other two files are part of the GCC
distribution (in file 2.2.2misc.tar.Z).
Mailing-lists
There are several mailing-lists for Linux. Check the FAQ for
more information about them, including how to join.
Other newsgroups
Not all problems you encounter while using Linux are Linux
specific. You may also want to read several groups in the
comp.unix hierarchy, comp.sources.wanted, alt.sources.wanted,
and especially any FAQs in these groups.
Documentation for various programs
Most of the various software packages come with some sort of
documentation, often in files that have names similar to
README. It is a VERY good idea to read them with care. It is
boring to see (_and_ answer) questions that are answered in
the documentation.
Finding the current releases of programs
New releases and new programs are usually announced in
comp.os.linux and/or the mailing lists. Other than that, you
more or less have to check the FTP sites.
Linus' .plan contains some information about the current
kernel. finger torvalds@klaava.helsinki.fi. (It is often
quite long!)
Please try to use the current releases, if possible, at least
of the kernel and compiler. If you have a problem, please
first make sure you have a current release, it often helps.
Don't use alpha test releases unless you _like_ problems.
Ongoing projects
James Callison maintains a list of who is currently doing what
for Linux. Mail to
constellation!biglaw!registry@mailhost.ecn.uoknor (if that
doesn't work, try callison@uokmax.ecn.uoknor). The list is
posted regularly to comp.os.linux.
Getting software
Most or all of the software is available via FTP. If you
don't have FTP, see "How to find sources" in news.answers, and
the Linux FAQ.
From: Lars.Wirzenius@helsinki.fi (Lars Wirzenius)
Subject: --> META-FAQ: Where to find information about Linux (08 Sep 1992) <--
Date: 27 Sep 92 22:00:07 GMT
Purpose of this article
This article is a weekly reminder of how you can find
information about Linux. It doesn't answer any questions
directly, but it tells you where you can probably find an
answer by yourself. I'll try to keep this article short to
save bandwidth, although it does mean I have to be quite
brief. Please mail any comments, corrections and suggestions
to Lars.Wirzenius@helsinki.fi.
Thanks to all the people who have helped form this document.
I'm sorry I can't list your names, you're just too many.
Major FTP sites for Linux
textual name numeric addr Linux directory
tsx-11.mit.edu 18.172.1.2 /pub/linux
nic.funet.fi 128.214.6.100 /pub/OS/Linux
ftp.mcc.ac.uk 130.88.200.7 /pub/linux
kirk.bu.oz.au 131.244.1.1 /pub/OS/Linux
utsun.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp 133.11.11.11 /misc/linux
ftp.informatik.tu-muenchen.de 131.159.0.110 /pub/Linux
fgb1.fgb.mw.tu-muenchen.de 129.187.200.1 /pub/linux
ftp.dfv.rwth-aachen.de 137.226.4.105 /pub/linux
Tupac-Amaru.Informatik.RWTH-Aachen.DE 137.226.112.31 /pub/Linux
sunsite.unc.edu 152.2.22.81 /pub/Linux
Filenames in this article are relative to the directories
given above.
tsx-11 and fgb1 are the official sites for Linux' GCC.
ftp.mcc is home of the MCC interim release. Some sites mirror
other sites. Please use the site closest (network-wise) to
you.
Zane Healy posts (every now and then) a list of BBS's that
have Linux available for download. Try them if you can't FTP.
You can also try various ftpmail-servers, for example by
sending mail to ftpmail@decwrl.dec.com, with the word help in
the subject.
"Releases" (or different versions) of Linux
The official release (Linus' bootdisk and Jim Winstead's
rootdisk) can be found on most ftp sites (at least tsx-11 and
nic.funet.fi). Unofficial releases include the MCC interim
release, said to be easy to install, from ftp.mcc (and other
sites), the SLS release, which should contain most of the
important stuff (from tsx-11), Dave Safford's kit, based on MCC,
but includes X, and Martin Junius' mj-release, similar to the
official release with a lot of added programs (from ftp.dfv).
See also the FAQ for more information.
Installation documents
Ian Reid's INSTALL.doc (nic.funet.fi, in the images directory)
and Chuck Boyer's "(DOS) Beginner's Guide to Linux v0.95a" are
a bit outdated but still helpful installation instructions.
The root disk has instructions for installation, and the MCC
release has its own instructions. The FAQ (see below) also
has something to say on this matter.
The general Linux FAQ (FAQ = Frequently Asked Questions list, with answers)
The FAQ contains a LOT of information, and is pretty long
(posted as two parts). Everybody should read it, 'cause it
really does contain solutions to the many common problems. It
can be FTP'd from at least tsx-11 (docs/FAQ_xxx, where xxx is
the date), and nic.funet.fi (doc/FAQ_xxx). Also check the
archives at pit-manager, send mail to
mail-server@pit-manager.mit.edu with the word help in it.
The GCC README, release-xxxx, and FAQ
README and release-xxxx (xxxx is version number) contain
instructions for installation. It seems that most of the
problems people have had with the release 2.2.2 are due to
misreading or not reading these files. GCC also has its own
FAQ. It and the other two files are part of the GCC
distribution (in file 2.2.2misc.tar.Z).
Mailing-lists
There are several mailing-lists for Linux. Check the FAQ for
more information about them, including how to join.
Other newsgroups
Not all problems you encounter while using Linux are Linux
specific. You may also want to read several groups in the
comp.unix hierarchy, comp.sources.wanted, alt.sources.wanted,
and especially any FAQs in these groups.
Documentation for various programs
Most of the various software packages come with some sort of
documentation, often in files that have names similar to
README. It is a VERY good idea to read them with care. It is
boring to see (_and_ answer) questions that are answered in
the documentation.
Finding the current releases of programs
New releases and new programs are usually announced in
comp.os.linux and/or the mailing lists. Other than that, you
more or less have to check the FTP sites.
Linus' .plan contains some information about the current
kernel. finger torvalds@klaava.helsinki.fi. (It is often
quite long!)
Please try to use the current releases, if possible, at least
of the kernel and compiler. If you have a problem, please
first make sure you have a current release, it often helps.
Don't use alpha test releases unless you _like_ problems.
Ongoing projects
James Callison maintains a list of who is currently doing what
for Linux. Mail to
constellation!biglaw!registry@mailhost.ecn.uoknor (if that
doesn't work, try callison@uokmax.ecn.uoknor). The list is
posted regularly to comp.os.linux.
Getting software
Most or all of the software is available via FTP. If you
don't have FTP, see "How to find sources" in news.answers, and
the Linux FAQ.
From: Lars.Wirzenius@helsinki.fi (Lars Wirzenius)
Subject: --> META-FAQ: Where to find information about Linux (08 Sep 1992) <--
Date: 11 Oct 92 22:00:11 GMT
Purpose of this article
This article is a weekly reminder of how you can find
information about Linux. It doesn't answer any questions
directly, but it tells you where you can probably find an
answer by yourself. I'll try to keep this article short to
save bandwidth, although it does mean I have to be quite
brief. Please mail any comments, corrections and suggestions
to Lars.Wirzenius@helsinki.fi.
Thanks to all the people who have helped form this document.
I'm sorry I can't list your names, you're just too many.
Major FTP sites for Linux
textual name numeric addr Linux directory
tsx-11.mit.edu 18.172.1.2 /pub/linux
nic.funet.fi 128.214.6.100 /pub/OS/Linux
ftp.mcc.ac.uk 130.88.200.7 /pub/linux
kirk.bu.oz.au 131.244.1.1 /pub/OS/Linux
utsun.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp 133.11.11.11 /misc/linux
ftp.informatik.tu-muenchen.de 131.159.0.110 /pub/Linux
fgb1.fgb.mw.tu-muenchen.de 129.187.200.1 /pub/linux
ftp.dfv.rwth-aachen.de 137.226.4.105 /pub/linux
Tupac-Amaru.Informatik.RWTH-Aachen.DE 137.226.112.31 /pub/Linux
sunsite.unc.edu 152.2.22.81 /pub/Linux
Filenames in this article are relative to the directories
given above.
tsx-11 and fgb1 are the official sites for Linux' GCC.
ftp.mcc is home of the MCC interim release. Some sites mirror
other sites. Please use the site closest (network-wise) to
you.
Zane Healy posts (every now and then) a list of BBS's that
have Linux available for download. Try them if you can't FTP.
You can also try various ftpmail-servers, for example by
sending mail to ftpmail@decwrl.dec.com, with the word help in
the subject.
"Releases" (or different versions) of Linux
The official release (Linus' bootdisk and Jim Winstead's
rootdisk) can be found on most ftp sites (at least tsx-11 and
nic.funet.fi). Unofficial releases include the MCC interim
release, said to be easy to install, from ftp.mcc (and other
sites), the SLS release, which should contain most of the
important stuff (from tsx-11), Dave Safford's kit, based on MCC,
but includes X, and Martin Junius' mj-release, similar to the
official release with a lot of added programs (from ftp.dfv).
See also the FAQ for more information.
Installation documents
Ian Reid's INSTALL.doc (nic.funet.fi, in the images directory)
and Chuck Boyer's "(DOS) Beginner's Guide to Linux v0.95a" are
a bit outdated but still helpful installation instructions.
The root disk has instructions for installation, and the MCC
release has its own instructions. The FAQ (see below) also
has something to say on this matter.
The general Linux FAQ (FAQ = Frequently Asked Questions list, with answers)
The FAQ contains a LOT of information, and is pretty long
(posted as two parts). Everybody should read it, 'cause it
really does contain solutions to the many common problems. It
can be FTP'd from at least tsx-11 (docs/FAQ_xxx, where xxx is
the date), and nic.funet.fi (doc/FAQ_xxx). Also check the
archives at pit-manager, send mail to
mail-server@pit-manager.mit.edu with the word help in it.
The GCC README, release-xxxx, and FAQ
README and release-xxxx (xxxx is version number) contain
instructions for installation. It seems that most of the
problems people have had with the release 2.2.2 are due to
misreading or not reading these files. GCC also has its own
FAQ. It and the other two files are part of the GCC
distribution (in file 2.2.2misc.tar.Z).
Mailing-lists
There are several mailing-lists for Linux. Check the FAQ for
more information about them, including how to join.
Other newsgroups
Not all problems you encounter while using Linux are Linux
specific. You may also want to read several groups in the
comp.unix hierarchy, comp.sources.wanted, alt.sources.wanted,
and especially any FAQs in these groups.
Documentation for various programs
Most of the various software packages come with some sort of
documentation, often in files that have names similar to
README. It is a VERY good idea to read them with care. It is
boring to see (_and_ answer) questions that are answered in
the documentation.
Finding the current releases of programs
New releases and new programs are usually announced in
comp.os.linux and/or the mailing lists. Other than that, you
more or less have to check the FTP sites.
Linus' .plan contains some information about the current
kernel. finger torvalds@klaava.helsinki.fi. (It is often
quite long!)
Please try to use the current releases, if possible, at least
of the kernel and compiler. If you have a problem, please
first make sure you have a current release, it often helps.
Don't use alpha test releases unless you _like_ problems.
Ongoing projects
James Callison maintains a list of who is currently doing what
for Linux. Mail to
constellation!biglaw!registry@mailhost.ecn.uoknor (if that
doesn't work, try callison@uokmax.ecn.uoknor). The list is
posted regularly to comp.os.linux.
Getting software
Most or all of the software is available via FTP. If you
don't have FTP, see "How to find sources" in news.answers, and
the Linux FAQ.
From: Lars.Wirzenius@helsinki.fi (Lars Wirzenius)
Crossposted-To: news.answers
Subject: META-FAQ: Linux sources of information
Date: 15 Nov 92 22:00:05 GMT
Reply-To: Lars.Wirzenius@helsinki.fi
Archive-name: linux-faq/meta-faq
Last-modified: 1992-11-01
This is the Meta-FAQ for Linux. It is mainly a list of valuable sources of
information. Check them out if you want to learn more about Linux, or have
problems and need help. The Meta-FAQ is posted every Monday. Mail to
Lars.Wirzenius@helsinki.fi if you have comments about the Meta-FAQ itself.
NOTE: Filenames in this article are for the tsx-11 ftp site (see below for
full address and more sites). Files are usually located in similar places on
other sites. The names are relative to the Linux directory on tsx-11.
What is Linux?
Linux is a clone of the UNIX operating system that has been written
entirely from scratch. It has no proprietary code in it. Linux is freely
distributable under the GNU Public License. It only works on IBM PC
compatibles with an ISA or EISA bus and a 386 or compatible. See the FAQ
for more exact hardware requirements. The Linux kernel is written by Linus
Torvalds (torvalds@kruuna.helsinki.fi) from Finland. Most of the programs
running under Linux are generic Unix freeware, much of it comes from GNU.
The Linux FAQ
A collection of common problems and their solutions. Answers many
questions faster than the net. Stored on many Linux ftp sites
(docs/FAQ) and pit-manager.mit.edu, the general archive site for
all FAQs.
Getting Linux I: Linux FTP sites
textual name numeric addr Linux directory
tsx-11.mit.edu 18.172.1.2 /pub/linux
sunsite.unc.edu 152.2.22.81 /pub/Linux
nic.funet.fi 128.214.6.100 /pub/OS/Linux
ftp.mcc.ac.uk 130.88.200.7 /pub/linux
fgb1.fgb.mw.tu-muenchen.de 129.187.200.1 /pub/linux
ftp.informatik.tu-muenchen.de 131.159.0.110 /pub/Linux
ftp.dfv.rwth-aachen.de 137.226.4.105 /pub/linux
ftp.informatik.rwth-aachen.de 137.226.112.172 /pub/Linux
kirk.bu.oz.au 131.244.1.1 /pub/OS/Linux
utsun.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp 133.11.11.11 /misc/linux
ftp.uu.net 137.39.1.9 /packages/linux
wuarchive.wustl.edu 128.252.135.4 mirrors/linux
ftp.win.tue.nl 131.155.70.100 /pub/linux
tsx-11 and fgb1 are the official sites for Linux' GCC. ftp.mcc is home of
the MCC interim release. Some sites mirror other sites. Please use the
site closest (network-wise) to you.
Getting Linux II: Linux on BBS's
Zane Healy posts (around the beginning and middle of the month) a list of
BBS's that have Linux available for download. Try them if you can't FTP.
Getting Linux III: Linux floppy distributors
Linux is distributed on floppies by at least Softlanding Software (910
Lodge Ave, Victoria, B.C, Canada, V8X-3A8, (603) 360-0188) for USD
3.25/disk. This is exactly the same SLS distribution that is available via
FTP (see below). The diskette distribution is mostly meant for people who
can't FTP. [If you know of other distributors, send me a note!]
Linux distributions (aka "releases")
Linux is distributed by its author only as a kernel. Other people
have put together "distributions" that can be used.
Jim Winstead and H.J. Lu maintain the boot and root disks. These
two form more or less the "official" release. It is fully
functional, but only has the bare essentials. The filenames are:
images/bootimage-xxx.Z and images/rootimage-xxx.Z (xxx stands for
the version number).
MCC and SLS are more complete systems that contain most of what is needed
for normal use. MCC is older, SLS includes X. These are what a new user
probably should start with (either one). They aren't updated every week,
but that shouldn't be a problem if you're only intersted in using the
system. (Hackers will figure out what to do anyway.) SLS is in directory
packages/SLS on tsx-11; MCC can be found in directory mcc-interim on
ftp.mcc.ac.uk (it is not on tsx-11).
HJ Lu (the Linux GCC maintainer) also has a set of another set of
disks, including a combined boot and rootdisk, and some additional
disks with more programs. This package assumes you are already
familiar with Linux, and at least some of it may be incorporated to
the work of Jim Winstead. See directories GCC/rootdisk and
GCC/basedisk on tsx-11.
Linux mailing-lists
Used mostly for discussion between developers of new features and testers
of pre-release versions. See addresses in the FAQ.
Linux News -- summaries of annoucements
A weekly summary of announcements of new programs and other
interesting news. Edited by Lars Wirzenius (same as this
Meta-FAQ). Posted to comp.os.linux and the LINUXNEWS channel on
the linux-activists mailing list (see the FAQ for info on joining
mailing lists). Intended for people who don't have time or energy
to sift through the high volume of comp.os.linux.
Other newsgroups: comp.unix.{questions,shell,programming,bsd,admin}
Use these for Unix questions that are not directly Linux-related. If you
use Linux, it may be a good idea to read these as well.
Documentation for various programs
Many programs come with some sort of documentation, often in a file called
README or something similar. It is a VERY good idea to read them with
care. It is boring to see (_and_ answer) questions that are answered in
the documentation.
Keeping track of current releases
New releases, programs, and ports are usually announced in comp.os.linux.
finger torvalds@klaava.helsinki.fi to get some information about the
current kernel (often long!). See also the next item.
The Linux Project Registry
Maintained by James Callison, a list of "who is doing what". See the list
itself for mail addresses. Posted every two weeks to comp.os.linux.
Contains information about the current status for included projects.
From: Lars.Wirzenius@helsinki.fi (Lars Wirzenius)
Crossposted-To: news.answers
Subject: META-FAQ: Linux sources of information
Date: 22 Nov 92 22:00:06 GMT
Reply-To: Lars.Wirzenius@helsinki.fi
Archive-name: linux-faq/meta-faq
Last-modified: 1992-11-21
This is the Meta-FAQ for Linux. It is mainly a list of valuable sources of
information. Check them out if you want to learn more about Linux, or have
problems and need help. The Meta-FAQ is posted every Monday. Mail to
Lars.Wirzenius@helsinki.fi if you have comments about the Meta-FAQ itself.
NOTE: Filenames in this article are for the tsx-11 ftp site (see below for
full address and more sites). Files are usually located in similar places on
other sites. The names are relative to the Linux directory on tsx-11.
What is Linux?
Linux is a clone of the UNIX operating system that has been written
entirely from scratch. It has no proprietary code in it. Linux is freely
distributable under the GNU Public License. It only works on IBM PC
compatibles with an ISA or EISA bus and a 386 or compatible. See the FAQ
for more exact hardware requirements. The Linux kernel is written by Linus
Torvalds (torvalds@kruuna.helsinki.fi) from Finland. Most of the programs
running under Linux are generic Unix freeware, much of it comes from GNU.
The Linux FAQ
A collection of common problems and their solutions. Answers many
questions faster than the net. Stored on many Linux ftp sites
(docs/FAQ) and pit-manager.mit.edu, the general archive site for
all FAQs.
Getting Linux I: Linux FTP sites
textual name numeric addr Linux directory
tsx-11.mit.edu 18.172.1.2 /pub/linux
sunsite.unc.edu 152.2.22.81 /pub/Linux
nic.funet.fi 128.214.6.100 /pub/OS/Linux
ftp.mcc.ac.uk 130.88.200.7 /pub/linux
fgb1.fgb.mw.tu-muenchen.de 129.187.200.1 /pub/linux
ftp.informatik.tu-muenchen.de 131.159.0.110 /pub/Linux
ftp.dfv.rwth-aachen.de 137.226.4.105 /pub/linux
ftp.informatik.rwth-aachen.de 137.226.112.172 /pub/Linux
kirk.bu.oz.au 131.244.1.1 /pub/OS/Linux
utsun.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp 133.11.11.11 /misc/linux
ftp.uu.net 137.39.1.9 /packages/linux
wuarchive.wustl.edu 128.252.135.4 mirrors/linux
ftp.win.tue.nl 131.155.70.100 /pub/linux
ftp.stack.urc.tue.nl 131.155.2.71 /pub/linux
tsx-11 and fgb1 are the official sites for Linux' GCC. ftp.mcc is home of
the MCC interim release. Some sites mirror other sites. Please use the
site closest (network-wise) to you.
Getting Linux II: Linux on BBS's
Zane Healy posts (around the beginning and middle of the month) a list of
BBS's that have Linux available for download. Try them if you can't FTP.
Getting Linux III: Linux floppy distributors
Linux is distributed on floppies by at least Softlanding Software (910
Lodge Ave, Victoria, B.C, Canada, V8X-3A8, (603) 360-0188) for USD
3.25/disk. This is exactly the same SLS distribution that is available via
FTP (see below). The diskette distribution is mostly meant for people who
can't FTP.
Marco Scheibe (e-mail address mykee@cs.tu-berlin.de) will copy Linux (the
complete SLS distribution, including X, possibly other things as well) for
you, if you send him diskettes and return postage. Contact him via e-mail
first.
If you know of other distributors, send me a note!
Getting Linux IV: Commercial networks
GEnie mirrors most of tsx-11 and sunsite (including SLS). Rumor has it
that CompuServe also has some Linux archives [confirmation welcome].
Getting Linux V: Mailservers and such
The trickle server TRICKLE@AWIWUW11.BITNET, aka TRICKLE@AWIWUW11.EARN, aka
TRICKLE@AWIWUW11.wu-wien.ac.at, send mail to one of these addresses with a
body consisting of /HELP.
Linux distributions (aka "releases")
Linux is distributed by its author only as a kernel. Other people
have put together "distributions" that can be used.
Jim Winstead and H.J. Lu maintain the boot and root disks. These
two form more or less the "official" release. It is fully
functional, but only has the bare essentials. The filenames are:
images/bootimage-xxx.Z and images/rootimage-xxx.Z (xxx stands for
the version number).
MCC and SLS are more complete systems that contain most of what is needed
for normal use. MCC is older, SLS includes X. These are what a new user
probably should start with (either one). They aren't updated every week,
but that shouldn't be a problem if you're only intersted in using the
system. (Hackers will figure out what to do anyway.) SLS is in directory
packages/SLS on tsx-11; MCC can be found in directory mcc-interim on
ftp.mcc.ac.uk (it is not on tsx-11).
HJ Lu (the Linux GCC maintainer) also has another set of disks,
including a combined boot and rootdisk, and some additional disks
with more programs. This package assumes you are already familiar
with Linux, and at least some of it may be incorporated to the work
of Jim Winstead. See directories GCC/rootdisk and GCC/basedisk on
tsx-11.
Linux mailing-lists
Used mostly for discussion between developers of new features and testers
of pre-release versions. See addresses in the FAQ.
Linux News -- summaries of annoucements
A weekly summary of announcements of new programs and other interesting
news. Edited by Lars Wirzenius (same as this Meta-FAQ). Posted to
comp.os.linux and the LINUXNEWS channel on the linux-activists mailing list
(see the FAQ for info on joining mailing lists). It is also available via
GEnie. Intended for people who don't have time or energy to sift through
the high volume of comp.os.linux.
Other newsgroups: comp.unix.{questions,shell,programming,bsd,admin}
Use these for Unix questions that are not directly Linux-related. If you
use Linux, it may be a good idea to read these as well.
Documentation for various programs
Many programs come with some sort of documentation, often in a file called
README or something similar. It is a VERY good idea to read them with
care. It is boring to see (_and_ answer) questions that are answered in
the documentation.
Keeping track of current releases
New releases, programs, and ports are usually announced in comp.os.linux.
finger torvalds@klaava.helsinki.fi to get some information about the
current kernel (often long!). See also the next item.
The Linux Project Registry
Maintained by James Callison, a list of "who is doing what". See the list
itself for mail addresses. Posted every two weeks to comp.os.linux.
Contains information about the current status for included projects.
Crossposted-To: news.answers
From: Lars.Wirzenius@helsinki.fi (Lars Wirzenius)
Subject: META-FAQ: Linux sources of information
Reply-To: Lars.Wirzenius@helsinki.fi
Date: Sun, 13 Dec 1992 22:00:13 GMT
Archive-name: linux-faq/meta-faq
Last-modified: 1992-11-27
This is the Meta-FAQ for Linux. It is mainly a list of valuable sources of
information. Check them out if you want to learn more about Linux, or have
problems and need help. The Meta-FAQ is posted every Monday. Mail to
Lars.Wirzenius@helsinki.fi if you have comments about the Meta-FAQ itself.
NOTE: Filenames in this article are for the tsx-11 ftp site (see below for
full address and more sites). Files are usually located in similar places on
other sites. The names are relative to the Linux directory on tsx-11.
What is Linux?
Linux is a clone of the UNIX operating system that has been written
entirely from scratch. It has no proprietary code in it. Linux is freely
distributable under the GNU Public License. It only works on IBM PC
compatibles with an ISA or EISA bus and a 386 or compatible. See the FAQ
for more exact hardware requirements. The Linux kernel is written by Linus
Torvalds (torvalds@kruuna.helsinki.fi) from Finland. Most of the programs
running under Linux are generic Unix freeware, much of it comes from GNU.
The Linux FAQ
A collection of common problems and their solutions. Answers many
questions faster than the net. Stored on many Linux ftp sites
(docs/FAQ) and pit-manager.mit.edu, the general archive site for
all FAQs. The latest version was posted 1992-11-25.
Getting Linux I: Linux FTP sites
textual name numeric addr Linux directory
tsx-11.mit.edu 18.172.1.2 /pub/linux
sunsite.unc.edu 152.2.22.81 /pub/Linux
nic.funet.fi 128.214.6.100 /pub/OS/Linux
ftp.mcc.ac.uk 130.88.200.7 /pub/linux
fgb1.fgb.mw.tu-muenchen.de 129.187.200.1 /pub/linux
ftp.informatik.tu-muenchen.de 131.159.0.110 /pub/Linux
ftp.dfv.rwth-aachen.de 137.226.4.105 /pub/linux
ftp.informatik.rwth-aachen.de 137.226.112.172 /pub/Linux
kirk.bu.oz.au 131.244.1.1 /pub/OS/Linux
utsun.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp 133.11.11.11 /misc/linux
ftp.uu.net 137.39.1.9 /packages/linux
wuarchive.wustl.edu 128.252.135.4 mirrors/linux
ftp.win.tue.nl 131.155.70.100 /pub/linux
ftp.stack.urc.tue.nl 131.155.2.71 /pub/linux
tsx-11 and fgb1 are the official sites for Linux' GCC. ftp.mcc is home of
the MCC interim release. Some sites mirror other sites. Please use the
site closest (network-wise) to you.
Getting Linux II: Linux on BBS's
Zane Healy posts (around the beginning and middle of the month) a list of
BBS's that have Linux available for download. Try them if you can't FTP.
Getting Linux III: Linux floppy (and other media) distributors
Linux is distributed on floppies by at least Softlanding Software (910
Lodge Ave, Victoria, B.C, Canada, V8X-3A8, (604) 360-0188) for USD
3.25/disk. This is exactly the same SLS distribution that is available via
FTP (see below). The diskette distribution is mostly meant for people who
can't FTP.
Marco Scheibe (mykee@cs.tu-berlin.de), Klaus Weidner
(klaus@snarc.gold.sub.org) and Gert Doering (gert@greenie.gold.sub.org)
will copy Linux (the complete SLS distribution, including X, possibly other
things as well) for you, if you send him diskettes and return postage.
Contact them via e-mail first.
Yggdrasil Computing is producing a CD-ROM with Linux. Currently an alpha
version is available (alpha referring to the fact that the contents are
still evolving; there will be at least one beta before final release).
This is a completely new distribution, not SLS. A complete listing of
files is available via FTP from netcom.com in directory ~ftp/pub/yggdrasil.
There is also a manual and other information there. Contact
yggdrasil@netcom.com or call (510)526-7531, 9am-5:30pm, California time.
If you know of other distributors, send me a note!
Getting Linux IV: Commercial networks
GEnie mirrors most of tsx-11 and sunsite (including SLS). Rumor has it
that CompuServe also has some Linux archives [confirmation welcome].
Getting Linux V: Mailservers and such
The trickle server TRICKLE@AWIWUW11.BITNET, aka TRICKLE@AWIWUW11.EARN, aka
TRICKLE@AWIWUW11.wu-wien.ac.at, send mail to one of these addresses with a
body consisting of /HELP.
Linux distributions (aka "releases")
Linux is distributed by its author only as a kernel. Other people
have put together "distributions" that can be used.
Jim Winstead and H.J. Lu maintain the boot and root disks. These
two form more or less the "official" release. It is fully
functional, but only has the bare essentials. The filenames are:
images/bootimage-xxx.Z and images/rootimage-xxx.Z (xxx stands for
the version number).
MCC and SLS are more complete systems that contain most of what is needed
for normal use. MCC is older, SLS includes X. These are what a new user
probably should start with (either one). They aren't updated every week,
but that shouldn't be a problem if you're only intersted in using the
system. (Hackers will figure out what to do anyway.) SLS is in directory
packages/SLS on tsx-11; MCC can be found in directory mcc-interim on
ftp.mcc.ac.uk (it is not on tsx-11).
HJ Lu (the Linux GCC maintainer) also has another set of disks,
including a combined boot and rootdisk, and some additional disks
with more programs. This package assumes you are already familiar
with Linux, and at least some of it may be incorporated to the work
of Jim Winstead. See directories GCC/rootdisk and GCC/basedisk on
tsx-11.
Linux mailing-lists
Used mostly for discussion between developers of new features and testers
of pre-release versions. See addresses in the FAQ.
Linux News -- summaries of annoucements
A weekly summary of announcements of new programs and other interesting
news. Edited by Lars Wirzenius (same as this Meta-FAQ). Posted to
comp.os.linux and the LINUXNEWS channel on the linux-activists mailing list
(see the FAQ for info on joining mailing lists). It is also available via
GEnie. Intended for people who don't have time or energy to sift through
the high volume of comp.os.linux.
Other newsgroups: comp.unix.{questions,shell,programming,bsd,admin}
Use these for Unix questions that are not directly Linux-related. If you
use Linux, it may be a good idea to read these as well.
Documentation for various programs
Many programs come with some sort of documentation, often in a file called
README or something similar. It is a VERY good idea to read them with
care. It is boring to see (_and_ answer) questions that are answered in
the documentation.
Keeping track of current releases
New releases, programs, and ports are usually announced in comp.os.linux.
finger torvalds@klaava.helsinki.fi to get some information about the
current kernel (often long!). See also the next item.
The Linux Project Registry
Maintained by James Callison, a list of "who is doing what". See the list
itself for mail addresses. Posted every two weeks to comp.os.linux.
Contains information about the current status for included projects.
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