Linux Resources
If you want to discover an operating system far more versatile and secure than windows, check out these sites on the open-source O/S, Linux: |
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| The San Antonio Linux Users Group is a friendly organization of Linux enthusiasts. Membership is free and anyone desiring to learn more about Linux is welcome to subscribe to the SATLUG discussion list. Open meetings are held once per month and the group is active in many activities to include hosting "InstallFests" and manning an informational booth at local computer shows. |
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| www.linuxdoc.org |
Linux Documentation Project -excellent resource! |
| www.linuxnewbie.org |
Another excellent resource! |
| www.linux.org |
Linux Online |
| lhd.zdnet.com |
Linux Hardware Database |
| www.linux-laptop.net/ |
Linux on Laptops |
| IBM DeveloperWorks |
Plenty of Linux articles and tips. |
| Linux-sxs.org's Linux StepByStep |
More Linux How-to's |
| Joshua Go's Linux Guide |
Excellent guide for beginners! |
| Linux Primer |
by Graeme Cross |
| www.sourceforge.net |
The world's largest Open Source development website, with the largest repository of Open Source code and applications available on the Internet. Provides free services to Open Source developers, including project hosting, version control, bug & issue tracking, project management, backups & archives, and communication & collaboration resources.
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| www.freshmeat.net |
Popular Open Source software site. |
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Computer News and Reviews
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| If there is only one page to visit for computer reviews and news, this is it! |
| Hands down, Anand Shimpi has the most objective and professional website
dedicated to sorting through the advantages & disadvantages, facts & myths of CPUs, motherboards, video
cards, sound cards and other components. In a world of over-hyped, aggressive & misleading marketing, biased
opinions, and an overabundance of information on the internet, Anand's website is a hobbyist's dream... and his reputation
precedes him when he approaches any of the large companies for a sneak peek or preview sample. You do not have to
be a techno-geek to get something out of this site... The unbiased comparisons between different brands and models of
CPUs and video cards alone have saved me time and money, helping me identify my needs and balance
performance with cost when researching what my next computer upgrade will be. |
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| Tom Pabst's Hardware Guide |
Another excellent news and reviews site... my number two choice!
Tom also has a lot of inside info from the motherboard and CPU industry. |
| Slashdot |
Another excellent hardware site. |
| Sharky Extreme |
News for nerds. |
| System Optimization PC Hardware and Performance Guide |
Another excellent site for hardware. Also a good overclocking reference. |
| Scientific PC Computing and Benchmark Comparisons |
Yet another good hardware site. Also a good overclocking reference. |
| StorageReview.com |
Good reference site for storage hardware. |
| HPC Hardware Guide |
Good hardware site with the latest hardware news. |
| Hardware Central |
Another good hardware site with lots of resources. |
| CPU Central |
Another good hardware site. |
| Tweakit Harware Reference Site |
Another good hardware site. |
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| c|net |
Computer & technology news and resources. Excellent Site. |
| Ziff-Davis Net |
Computer news, resources; home to Computer Shopper, PC Computing, PC Magazine, PC Week,
and more. Excellent Site. |
| UGeek.com |
Computer news and resources. |
| TechWeb |
Computer news and resources. |
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Home Networking
Home networking is getting more and more affordable and many people own more than one computer. A simple network can make home computing more enjoyable & convenient ...and a SOHO (Small Office/ Home Office) more efficient & profitable. A typical starter networking kit includes an ethernet hub, two or more ethernet cards, necessary ethernet cables, and the drivers and a setup guide. I, personally, use and endorse Netgear networking hardware. In my opinion, Netgear has 3Com-quality hardware for a much better price and Netgear's drivers are more stable. For more basic networking info, check the following sites (they are pretty repetitive but I include several guides anyway): |
| HardwareCentral's Ultimate Guide to Networking (3 parts): |
Part 1 -Intro, Networking Architecture & Hardware |
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Part 2 -Setting up a simple peer-to-peer network (Win9x) |
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Part 3 -Networking MacOS machines, Sharing Internet Access (does not incl. Win98 ICS) |
| Anandtech's FAQs: |
Basic Options for Internet Connection Sharing |
| Anandtech's Networking Guide: |
Setting up a simple peer-to-peer network (Win9x) |
| Ace's Hardware Networking Guide (3 parts): |
Part 1 -Intro, Networking Architecture & Hardware |
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Part 2 -Hardware setup of a simple peer-to-peer network (Win9x) |
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Part 3 -Software setup of a simple peer-to-peer network (Win9x) |
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Cable Modem/DSL & Home Networking Security Ref's
Cable modems (and Digital Subscriber Lines) offer great bandwidth for the home or small office (while leaving the phone line available). However, a lot of users may be unaware of the increased security risk that dedicated access (and a static IP) presents. What to do? To start with, consider a good firewall program like Zonelab's free ZoneAlarm for Windows. Check these sites out: |
| Gibson Research Corp. |
Highly recommended by a number of websites, this website offers several tests, including Shields UP!, allowing individuals to check for security holes in their network perimeter. |
| PCWorld.com 'How To' |
"Unsafe at High Speed: Security on Your Broadband Connection". Must read! |
| SysOpt.com "DSL/Cable Security Guide, Part 1" |
Another Must Read! Excellent three-part series of articles.
Part Two is here |
| SpeedGuide's Cable Modem and xDSL Resources |
Tons of info and resources; not just security. |
| c|net's Bandwidth Meter |
How fast is your connection? |
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Computer and Network Security
For more in-depth security references, check out these sites: |
| NSA's Security Recommendation Guides |
Security recommendation guides for Windows NT, Windows 2000, Cisco routers, and more. |
| Computer Incident Advisory Capability |
Dept. of Energy's excellent (and non-commercial) site for computer virus and major software bug information. |
| Symantec Security Response |
Great website from the makers of various Norton products including Antivirus and Personal Firewall. |
| OpenlySecure.org |
"If the source isn't open, it isn't secure." If you want a more secure operating system, ditch M$ Windows. This site helps with securing Linux and OpenBSD operating systems. |
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Other Computer References
| O'Reilly Publishers |
Probably the best Information Technology book publishers... excellent supportive site. |
| Webopedia |
The one-stop computer and internet dictionary and encyclopedia.
Very easy to use and a great way to expand your knowledge of new techno-terms. |
| American Registry for Internet Numbers |
A good place to search for registrant info when you have an IP Address. |
| Network Solutions WhoIs web interface |
A good place to search for registrant info when you have a domain name. |
| The Internet Corp for Assigned Names and Numbers |
ICANN is "the non-profit corporation that was formed to assume responsibility
for the IP address space allocation, protocol parameter assignment, domain name system management,
and root server system management functions now performed under U.S. Government contract by
IANA and other entities. |
| Natl Telecommunications and Information Admin |
The NTIA, "an agency of the U.S. Dept of Commerce, is the
Executive Branch's principal voice on domestic and international telecommunications and
information technology issues. NTIA works to spur innovation, encourage competition, help
create jobs and provide consumers with more choices and better quality telecommunications
products and services at lower prices." |
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