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 (and mini-HOWTOs) along with short descriptions. The HOWTOs are written in SGML, and translated to different output formats using (Linuxdoc DTD) or the (for those written in the DocBook DTD - SGML or XML). Join the for news on HOWTO updates.

»   Notes

• As of 2003-07-24, the mini-HOWTOs are now merged into the full set of HOWTOs.

• 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 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 ().

»   HOWTOs  (available formats; updated: 20041115)

• Alphabetical index   (with dates/descriptions; read HOWTOs online)
• Category index   ("browse by category"; read HOWTOs online)

»  additional HOWTO-related items:

• We now offer all HOWTOs and FAQs in the 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: .

  These documents can be accessed from: .

• contains some and in AportisDoc format (for PalmPilot users).

• , provides menued access to HOWTOs.

• A collection of lists of the HOWTOs sorted by last update/modify date, filename, etc.

The Linux man pages for sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 9 are available here (with some translations). Section 1 and 8 man pages (i.e., user commands) are available with the corresponding software packages.

You can also get the latest , including links to translations. You can email if you would like to help with, or have comments on the man pages.

Man pages that are available from are shown below. Additional translations of man pages and other documentation works may be found on the "Non-English Linux Info" page.   All listed below are tarred and gzipped packages.

• Czech (note: not hosted on ibiblio)
• (826k)
• (note: not hosted on ibiblio)
• (475k)
• (443k)
• (2.4M)
• (639k)
• (1.0M)
• (674k)

Useful search interfaces to the man pages can be found at:

Available formats:

• HTML
• : plain text, DVI, and PostScript.
• (for your Palm/hand-held device).

For your convenience, a link to the Linux FAQ.

Linux Gazette is an online magazine that provides many Linux tips and tricks. Due to reasons beyond our control, there are now two version of this popular online magazine. The LDP mirrors both:

• Linux Gazette (from ) : current issue | archives | translations

  You can get tarred and gzipped as well.

• Linux Gazette (from ) : current issue | archives | translations

  You can get tarred and gzipped back issues as well.

LinuxFocus is a volunteer-driven online Linux magazine. It is truly international and free.

• 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:

  updated	title / version / available formats
  2002-02-24	Introduction to Backing Up and Restoring Data vers: 0.3    HTML (online)  |  HTML (tar)  |  plain text  |  PDF
  2002-02-24	Introduction to Intrusion Protection and Network Security vers: 0.3    HTML (online)  |  HTML (tar)  |  plain text  |  PDF
  2002-02-24	Introduction to Physical Security and Security of Services vers: 0.2    HTML (online)  |  HTML (tar)  |  plain text  |  PDF
  2002-02-24	Introduction to Securing Data in Transit vers: 0.3    HTML (online)  |  HTML (tar)  |  plain text  |  PDF
  2002-02-24	Introduction to Viruses & Virus Hoaxes vers: 0.3    HTML (online)  |  HTML (tar)  |  plain text  |  PDF
  2002-02-24	all documents    HTML (tar)  |  PDF (tar)

• CVS Best Practices

  version:	0.6
  author(s):	Vivek Venugopalan, vivek@magic-cauldron.com
  last update:	September 2002
  available formats:	HTML (read online) HTML (tarred and gzipped package, 34k) PDF (75k) PluckerDB

  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

  version:	3.0
  author(s):	Paul Sutton
  last update:	August 2003
  available formats:	HTML (read online)

  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

  version:	1.1
  author(s):	Dave Wreski and Benjamin Thomas
  last update:	September 2000
  available formats:	PDF (70K) PS (340K) PDF (A4; 70K) PS (A4; 340K)

  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 .

• Rute Users Tutorial and Exposition

  Due to restrictive license provisions, the Rute document has been removed from the LDP, but can still be accessed from