Resources

This page should be a list of resources for the average linux user.

Links, Links, everywhere…

The Open Source community is constantly evolving, and improving, its references. Here is a small list of our favorite resources to help you get started.

Linux/Open Source News

  • SlashDot is dedicated to providing news for the IT Community (“news for nerds”).
  • Groklaw Is a site reporting on the legal events of importance to the FOSS Community.
  • Linux.com (Previously NewsForge) is the primary site for news relating to the Linux/Open Source community.
  • Ars Technica Is another Major Pc Enthusiasts news site.

Linux User Groups (LUGS) and Organizations

  • MD-Lug – Metro Detroit Linux Users Group
  • MC-Lug – Monroe County Linux Users Group
  • WSU-Lug – Wayne State Linux Users Group
  • CLug – Cincinnati Linux Users Group
  • TA-Lug – Toledo Area Linux Users Group
  • CO-Lug – Central Ohio Linux Users Group
  • LUG List – Linux.org’s (mostly) complete World-wide LUG List

Developer Forums

Common Distributions

There are literally dozens or different Linux Distributions available. while this is good for Linus, and for its users, this can make things a little confusing for newer users. Please click here for a list of common distributions.

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