The Linux Documentation Project Works

The Linux Documentation Project (LDP) is working on developing good, reliable documentation for the Linux operating system. The overall goal of the LDP is to collaborate in taking care of all of the issues of Linux documentation, ranging from online documentation (man pages, HTML, and so on) to printed manuals covering topics such as installing, using, and running Linux. Here is the Linux Documentation Project Manifesto and Copyright License for LDP works.
For translations of LDP works and documentation in languages other than English, see the "Non-English Linux Info" links page.
You can search the LDP documents from our search page.
Note: The LDP guides have moved to their own page.
The Linux HOWTOs are detailed "how to" documents on specific subjects. The HOWTO index lists all HOWTOs along with short descriptions. The HOWTOs are written in SGML or XML, and translated to different output formats using SGML-Tools (Linuxdoc DTD) or the DocBook/DSSSL tools. Join the LDP announcements mailing list for news on HOWTO updates.
In the list below, single page means that each HOWTO is available for viewing, in its entirety, on one HTML page. The default for viewing online is for the HOWTO to be split into multiple page(s; usually one HTML page per section).
The stated tar package sizes are approximations.
PostScript and PDF copies were created using the PA4 paper format (210 x 279 mm, 8-1/4 x 11 in - the width of ISO A4 and the height of U.S. Letter).
We have heard of instances whereby the Adobe plug-in for Netscape or IE may have trouble reading the PDF variants. If so, save the file(s) to your hard disk and open them from the desktop - see if that resolves the problem.
In some cases, when downloading compressed files with/through a web-browser, the browser will actually perform the decompression (gunzip) automatically, BUT the saved filename will still have the .gz file extension. If you run into problems when trying to gunzip the file, this is probably the case. Move the file to "filename minus the .gz extension" and the problem should be resolved.
If you have problems downloading or using these packages, contact us (feedback@en.tldp.org).
» additional HOWTO-related items:
We now offer all HOWTOs and FAQs in the Plucker DB format, viewable on your Palm device. Plucker generators and viewers are free software/open source software, released under the GPL. You can get the Plucker software, including source code, at: http://www.plkr.org/.
These documents can be accessed from the pluckerdb directory.
MemoWare PDA Document Repository contains some HOWTOs and mini-HOWTOs in AportisDoc format (for PalmPilot users).
A collection of lists of the HOWTOs sorted by last update/modify date, filename, etc.
For your convenience, we archive snapshots of the (English language) Linux man pages. Please see our dedicated man page section for details.
Available formats: HTML Plucker DB (for your Palm/hand-held device). other/archived formats : plain text, DVI, and PostScript.
For your convenience, a link to the Linux FAQ.
Linux Gazette is an online magazine that provides many Linux tips and tricks. Mirrored from linuxgazette.net.
LinuxFocus is a volunteer-driven online Linux magazine. It is truly international and free. It is no longer mirrored.
Introduction to Basic Computer Security
A series of articles written by Jennifer Vesperman (jenn@linuxchix.org) that discuss the various aspects of computer security. Includes the following:
This article outlines some of the best practices that can be adopted when Concurrent Versions System (CVS) is used as the configuration management tool in your software project.
Joe-Command-Reference
A quick reference guide to the commands and keystrokes used in JOE ("Joe's Own Editor", an ASCII-text screen editor).
Linux Security Quick Reference Card
This two-page Quick Reference Card is intended to provide a starting point for improving the security of your system. Contained within include references to security resources around the net, tips on securing your Linux box, and general security information. More information can be found at linuxsecurity.com.