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Newsgroups: comp.os.linux.announce,comp.os.linux.help,comp.os.linux.admin,news.answers,comp.answers
From: mdw@sunsite.unc.edu (Matt Welsh)
Subject: Linux HOWTO Index
Keywords: Linux, HOWTO, FAQ, documentation, index
Summary: Index of HOWTO documents about Linux.
Organization: Linux. It's not just for breakfast anymore.
Followup-To: poster
Approved: linux-announce@tc.cornell.edu (Matt Welsh)
Archive-name: linux/howto/index
Last-modified: 17 March 1994
Linux HOWTO Index
by Matt Welsh, mdw@sunsite.unc.edu
v2.0, 17 March 1994
This is an index to the Linux HOWTO documents.
1. What are Linux HOWTOs?
Linux HOWTOs are short online documents which describe in detail a
certain aspect of configuring or using the Linux system. For example,
there is the Installation HOWTO, which gives instructions on
installing Linux, and the Mail HOWTO, which describes how to set up
and configure mail under Linux. Other examples include the
NET-2-HOWTO (previously the NET-2-FAQ) and the Printing HOWTO.
Information in HOWTOs is generally more detailed and in-depth than
what can be squeezed into the Linux FAQ. For this reason, the Linux
FAQ is being rewritten. A large amount of the information contained
therein will be relegated to various HOWTO documents. The FAQ will be
a shorter list of frequently asked questions about Linux, covering
small specific topics. Most of the ``useful'' information in the FAQ
will now be covered in the HOWTOs.
HOWTOs are comprehensive docs---much like an FAQ but generally not in
question-and-answer format. However, many HOWTOs contain an FAQ
section at the end. For example, the NET-2-FAQ has been renamed to the
NET-2-HOWTO, because it wasn't in question-and-answer format. However,
you will see the NET-2-HOWTO named as the NET-2-FAQ in many places.
The two docs are one and the same.
2. Where to get Linux HOWTOs
HOWTOs can be retrieved via anonymous FTP from the following sites:
o sunsite.unc.edu:/pub/Linux/docs/HOWTO
o tsx-11.mit.edu:/pub/linux/docs/HOWTO
as well as the many mirror sites, which are listed in the Linux
META-FAQ (see below).
The Index, printed below, lists the currently available HOWTOs.
HOWTOs are also posted regularly to the newsgroups comp.os.linux and
comp.os.linux.announce. In addition, a number of the HOWTOs will be
crossposted to news.answers. Therefore, you can find the Linux HOWTOs
on the news.answers archive site rtfm.mit.edu.
3. HOWTO Index
The following Linux HOWTOs are currently available. The list is small,
because this is a relatively new project.
o Linux INFO-SHEET, by Michael K. Johnson (johnsonm@sunsite.unc.edu).
A general technical introduction to Linux, listing its features,
supported hardware, and other general information.
o Linux META-FAQ, by Michael K. Johnson (johnsonm@sunsite.unc.edu).
A list of sources of information about Linux, such as
documentation, newsgroups, FTP sites, and so on.
o Installation HOWTO, by Matt Welsh (mdw@sunsite.unc.edu). How to
obtain and install Linux. This is the first document which a Linux
newcomer should read. It discusses how to obtain Linux, both from
the Internet and via Snail-mail, and how to install it. Focuses
primarily on the SLS distribution of Linux, which is the current de
facto standard.
o Linux Distribution HOWTO, by Matt Welsh (mdw@sunsite.unc.edu). A
list of many of the major Linux distributions available via
anonymous FTP and via mail order on diskette, tape, or CD-ROM.
Also includes other Linux-related goodies that you can only get via
mail order.
o NET-2 HOWTO, by Terry Dawson (terryd@extro.ucc.su.oz.au).
Describes how to install and configure the Linux NET-2 TCP/IP code,
in kernels 0.99.pl10 and above. (This has nothing to do with the
so-called BSD NET-2 distribution.) Discusses various aspects of
TCP/IP networking under Linux, including the use of SLIP. The
complete instruction manual for TCP/IP under Linux.
o Ethernet HOWTO, by Paul Gortmaker (gpg109@rsphysse.anu.edu.au). A
HOWTO about the various Ethernet device drivers which are available
for Linux. Should be read along with the NET-2 HOWTO by anyone
using Ethernet for TCP/IP on Linux.
o Serial HOWTO, by Greg Hankins (gregh@cc.gatech.edu). Information
on serial communications, devices, and software packages for Linux.
o XFree86 HOWTO, by Helmut Geyer (geyer@polyhymnia.iwr.uni-
heidelberg.de). This HOWTO describes how to install and configure
the X-Windows software distribution for Linux. Most of this is
Linux-specific, and expects you to read the documentation included
in the XFree86-2.0 package.
o MGR HOWTO, by Vincent Broman (broman@Np.nosc.mil). A HOWTO
describing the MGR window system for Linux, another graphical
interface somewhat like X.
o Mail HOWTO, by Vince Skahan (vince@victrola.wa.com). All about
configuration of electronic mail with Linux, including UUCP and
TCP/IP mailers such as Smail and sendmail.
o UUCP HOWTO, by Vince Skahan (vince@victrola.wa.com). How to
configure UUCP to transfer files, mail, and news to other UNIX
machines on a UUCP-based connection. Includes discussion of Taylor
UUCP for Linux.
o News HOWTO, by Vince Skahan (vince@victrola.wa.com). Setup and
configuration of news software, such as C News, INN, and
newsreaders (such as rn and tin) under Linux.
o Printing HOWTO, by Grant Taylor (gtaylor@cs.tufts.edu). How to
configure and use printing software under Linux, such as lp, lpr,
etc. including remote printing.
o SCSI HOWTO, by Drew Eckhardt (drew@kinglear.cs.Colorado.EDU). All
about SCSI tapes, drives, and CD-ROMs under Linux.
o Hardware Compatibility HOWTO, by Ed Carp (erc@apple.com). An
extensive list of hardware supported by Linux.
o Ftape HOWTO, by Kai Harrekilde-Petersen (ftape@mic.dth.dk). A
HOWTO describing the setup and use of various QIC ftape drivers for
Linux.
o Sound HOWTO, by Jeff Tranter (tranter@software.mitel.com).
Information on sound-related hardware and software for Linux, such
as how to configure your system for use with a sound card.
4. Wanted HOWTOs
I would be very happy if someone would write the following HOWTO
documents, and submit them to me (see the instructions in the next
section below). Most of these are modifications of existing FAQ
documents, and should be easy to put into HOWTO format. Keep in mind
that HOWTOs generally aren't in FAQ format, but can contain an FAQ
section at the end.
Some of these are under construction; however, if you're interested in
working on one of them, please let me know.
o GCC/LIBRARY HOWTO. Discussing installation/upgrading of the GCC and
shared libraries under Linux. How to build shared libraries. Most
of the material would come from Mitchum DeSouza's GCC FAQ.
o KERNEL HOWTO. How to upgrade and compile the kernel. Basic kernel
tweaking, including how to turn on debugging output. How to decrypt
panic messages. Basic introduction to kernel structure and hacking.
o If you have an idea for another HOWTO, please mail me!
5. Writing and submitting a HOWTO
If you would like to write a Linux HOWTO document, there are a few
guidelines that you should follow.
o Format the document neatly. HOWTOs must be available in plain ASCII
format, but you are free to use a formatting tool (texinfo,
LameTeX, nroff) to format the document. Try to use meaningful
structure and organization, and write clearly. Remember that many
of the people reading HOWTOs do not speak English as their first
language.
o Make sure that all of the information is correct. I can't stress
this enough. When in doubt, speculate, but make it clear that
you're only guessing.
o Make sure that you are covering the most recent version of the
available software. Also, be sure to include full instructions on
where software can be downloaded from (FTP site name, full
pathname).
o Include an FAQ section at the end, if appropriate. Many HOWTO
documents need an "FAQ" or "Common Problems" section to cover
information which can't be covered in the regular text.
o Use other HOWTOs as a model. It is nice to have a common look and
feel to HOWTO documents--- this document being an example. The
easier the HOWTO is to browse, the more useful it will be to
readers.
After you have written the HOWTO, mail it to me (Matt Welsh) at
mdw@sunsite.unc.edu. I am the HOWTO coordinator---I will look over the
HOWTO, and make any editorial remarks. I will also take care of
approving and posting the HOWTO to the various newsgroups and
uploading the HOWTO to the FTP archive sites. Of course, all credit
for the HOWTO will go to the author.
It is important that you go through me when submitting a HOWTO. I
maintain the HOWTO archives and need to keep track of what HOWTOs are
being written and who is doing what. If you don't submit a HOWTO to
me, I can't include it in the archive or add it to the HOWTO INDEX.
Once I have approved the HOWTO, I will post it and upload it to the
FTP sites. I will also send you (the author) the "final" version of
the HOWTO with any changes. All you have to do is send me periodic
updates (every month or so, as needed) and I will take care of posting
the HOWTO regularly.
6. Miscellaneous and Legalese
If you have questions, please feel free to mail mdw@sunsite.unc.edu.
The Linux FAQ rewrite is being coordinated by Ian Jackson,
ijackson@nyx.cs.du.edu, with help from others.
Unless otherwise stated, Linux HOWTO documents are copyrighted by
their respective authors. Linux HOWTO documents may be reproduced and
distributed in whole or in part, in any medium physical or electronic,
without permission of the author. Translations and derivative works
are similarly permitted without express permission. Commercial
redistribution is allowed and encouraged; however, the author would
like to be notified of any such distributions.
In short, we wish to promote dissemination of this information through
as many channels as possible. However, we do wish to retain copyright
on the HOWTO documents, and would like to be notified of any plans to
redistribute the HOWTOs. If you have questions, please contact Matt
Welsh, the Linux HOWTO coordinator, at mdw@sunsite.unc.edu.