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"Pocket" ISP based on RedHat Linux

Outlines the setup of a single RedHat box for dial-ins,virtual web hosting, virtual email, POP3 and ftp servers.
3D Graphics Modelling and Rendering mini-HOWTO

Details download and installation instructions for a graphics rendering and modelling development environment using RedHat Linux.
4mb Laptop HOWTO

Put a "grown-up" Linux on a small-spec (4mb RAM, <=200mb hard disk) laptop.
A mSQL and perl Web Server HOWTO

How to build a SQL client/server database using WWW and HTML for the user interface.
ATM on Linux HOWTO

Describes how to install, setup, and configure the necessary drivers and tools to support ATM networking under Linux.
Alpha Miniloader HOWTO

Describes the Alpha Linux Miniloader (also known as MILO), a program for Alpha-based systems that can be used to initialize the machine and load Linux.
Alsa-sound-mini-HOWTO

Describes the installation of the ALSA sound drivers for Linux.
Antares-RAID-sparcLinux-HOWTO

Describes how to install, configure, and maintain a hardware RAID built around the 5070 SBUS host based RAID controller by Antares Microsystems.
Apache Compile HOWTO (Linux edition)

Describes how to compile the Apache Webserver with important modules like mod_perl, mod_dav, mod_auth_ldap, mod_dynvhost, mod_roaming, mod_jserv, and mod_php.
Apache Overview How-to

An overview of the Apache webserver and related projects. It provides pointers for further information and implementation details.
Apache WebDAV and LDAP HOWTO

Instructs how to install, configure, run and maintain a finely-tuned Apache-based WebDAV server.
Apache+DSO+mod_ssl+mod_perl+php+mod_auth_nds+mod_

Details the installation of an Apache based webserver suite configured to handle DSO, and various useful modules including mod_perl, mod_ssl and php.
Authentication Gateway HOWTO

Document explains how to setup an authentication gateway.
Automount mini-HOWTO

Describes the autofs automounter, how to configure it; points out some problems to avoid.
BASH Programming - Introduction HOWTO

This article intends to help you to start programming basic-to-intermediate shell scripts.
BTinternet PPPd mini-HOWTO

Describes how to setup a modem PPPd link to Btinternet in the UK.
Backup-With-MSDOS mini-HOWTO

How to use a Linux-compatible tape drive installed on an MS-DOS machine to back up the filesystem of a Linux machine.
Bandwidth Limiting HOWTO

Describes how to set up your Linux server to limit download bandwidth or incoming traffic, and how to use your internet link more efficiently.
Bash Prompt HOWTO

Creating and controlling terminal and xterm prompts is discussed, including incorporating standard escape sequences to give username, current working directory, time, etc.
Battery Powered Linux Mini-HOWTO

How to reduce a Linux system's power consumption by tweaking some of its configuration settings.
Beowulf HOWTO

Introduces the Beowulf Supercomputer architecture and provides background information on parallel programming, including links to other more specific documents.
BogoMips mini-HOWTO

Some information about BogoMips, compiled from various sources.
Boot + Root + Raid + Lilo : Software Raid mini-HO

A cookbook for setting up root raid using the 0.90 raidtools for bootable raid mounted on root using standard LILO.
Bridge + Firewall + DSL Mini-HOWTO

Configuring a Linux system to act as a firewall and bridge with a DSL network connection.
Bridging mini-HOWTO

Describes how to setup an ethernet bridge.
Brief Introduction to Alpha Systems and Processor

A brief overview of existing Alpha CPUs, chipsets and systems.
Building a Secure RedHat Apache Server HOWTO

Explains how PKI and SSL work together. It is essential to understand how the SSL protocol works to successfully deploy a secure server.
Building and Installing Software Packages for Lin

A comprehensive guide to building and installing "generic" UNIX software distributions under Linux.
Burning a RedHat CD HOWTO

How to make your own CDs from the Red Hat Linux distribution equivalent to the ones commercially available from Red Hat.
Bzip2 mini-HOWTO

How to use the new bzip2 compression program.
C editing with VIM HOWTO

An introduction to editing C and other language files whose syntax is similar like C++ and Java in vi/VIM.
C++ Programming HOWTO

Discusses methods to avoid memory problems in C++ and also will help you to program properly in C++ language. Applies to all operating sytems.
C-C++ Beautifier HOWTO

Helps you to format (beautify) C/C++ programs so that they are more readable and conform to your site coding standards. Applies to all operating sytems.
CD-Writing HOWTO

Explains how to write CD-ROMs under Linux.
CDServer-HOWTO

Describes the steps and commands you can use to setup your own CD Server using Linux and some built-in Unix commands along with other freely available software packages.
COFFEE-HOWTO

Yes, Linux DOES make coffee, and it tastes good.
CPU Design HOW-TO

Helps people understand how a CPU is designed and manufactured. Contains references to various resources.
CVS-RCS HOWTO for Linux (Source Code Control Syst

A "practical guide" to very quickly setup a CVS/RCS source code control system.
Cable Modem Providers HOWTO

Answers basic questions on how to connect your Linux box to cable modem or cable Internet provider.
Chinese HOWTO

Demonstrates how to implement Chinese on Linux system, including those common problems encountered while using Chinese, the ways to obtain, and shows how to install and setup a variety of different Chinese software.
Chroot-BIND HOWTO

Describes installing the BIND 9 nameserver to run in a chroot jail and as a non-root user, to provide added security and minimise the potential effects of a security compromise.
Chroot-BIND8 HOWTO

Describes installing the BIND 8 nameserver to run in a chroot jail and as a non-root user, to provide added security and minimise the potential effects of a security compromise.
Commercial Port Advocacy mini-HOWTO

Discusses methods that can be used to approach commercial software companies to convince them to port their programs to Linux.
CompaqT1500-Linux HOWTO

Lists the procedures and tools needed to boot the Compaq T1500, using a Netboot of both the native file system and a generic Linux installation.
Compressed TCP/IP-Sessions using SSH-like tools

Discusses how to compress data streams.
Conexant/Rockwell modem HOWTO

A guide to using Conexant and Rockwell chipset based Software modems under Linux.
Configuration HOWTO

Aims at making the fine-tuning of your newly installed Linux box quicker and easier. You will find a set of configurations for the most common applications and services.
Connecting to MS SQL 6.x+ via Openlink/PHP/ODBC m

How to connect to MS SQL 6.x+ database server via ODBC functions of PHP3 (3.0.1x or above) compiled with Openlink drivers under Linux.
Creating Integrated High Quality Linux Applicatio

Tries to clarify some issues and give tips on how to create Linux applications highly integrated to the Operating System, security and easy of use.
Cyrus IMAP HOWTO

A comprehensive guide to installing, configuring, and running Cyrus Imap and Cyrus Sasl.
DB2 Version 7.1 for Linux HOWTO

Explicit instructions on installing DB2 Universal Database Version 7.1 for Linux on the following Intel x86-based distributions: Caldera OpenLinux 2.4, Debian, Red Hat Linux 6.2, SuSE Linux 6.2 and 6.3, and TurboLinux 6.0.
DHCP mini-HOWTO

Answers basic questions on how to set up your Linux box to serve as a DHCP server or a DHCP client.
DNS HOWTO

How to become a totally "small time" DNS admin.
DSL HOWTO for Linux

Examines the DSL family of high speed Internet services now being deployed in various markets worldwide. Information is included on the technology behind DSL as well as subscribing, installing, configuring, and troubleshooting, with an emphasis on how this impacts Linux users.
Development for Multiple Linux Distributions mini

Outlines a quick hack to aid in developing and testing user-space programs for multiple Linux distributions.
Diald HOWTO

Shows some typical scenarios for easy start using Diald. Replaces the Diald mini-HOWTO.
Diskless Nodes HOWTO for Linux

How to set up a diskless Linux box.
Divert Sockets mini-HOWTO

Describes how to get, compile and use FreeBSD divert sockets under Linux 2.2.12.
DocBook Install mini-HOWTO

A detailed practical guide for novices to quickly getting DocBook installed and processing SGML files into HTML, PostScript and PDF on a GNU/Linux system.
Emacs Beginner's HOWTO

Introduces Linux users to the Emacs editor.
Enabling Process Accounting on Linux

Describes the basics of enabling process accounting on Linux.
Encrypted Tunnels using SSH and MindTerm HOWTO

How to use SSH and the Java-based program MindTerm to create quick, secure, and reliable VPN-like tunnels over insecure networks.
English-language GNU/Linux distributions on CD-RO

Intended to show prospective users or administrators of a GNU/Linux system the range of choices open to them when deciding on a distribution for the first time. It also aims to help experienced users track the state of the GNU/Linux distributions market. It emphatically does not aim to be a complete list of all GNU/Linux distributions for all platforms and in all languages. The focus is on popular English-language distributions; specifically compiled for the Intel platform; available on CD-ROM; and easily accessible to the first-time user.
Enterprise Java for Linux HOWTO

How to set up an Enterprise Java environment on Linux including a JDK, a Web server, supporting Java servlets, accessing a database via JDBC, and supporting Enterprise Java Beans (EJBs).
Euro Character Support mini HOWTO

Describes how to make the Euro character support in GNU/Linux work.
Event HOWTO

The purpose of this document is to show you how to create good presentations for almost any sort of Linux event.
Ext2fs Undeletion of Directory Structures

Describes a straight forward way of recovering whole directory structures, instead of file by file, that have been removed by a misplaced rm -rf
FBB Packet-radio BBS mini-HOWTO

Covers the installation and use of the most popular amateur packet-radio BBS software FBB.
FTP mini-HOWTO

How to use ftp clients and servers
Filesystems HOWTO

About filesystems and accessing filesystems.
Finnish HOWTO

Describes how to localize GNU/Linux for Finnish users (written in Finnish).
Firewall Piercing mini-HOWTO

Directions for using ppp over telnet to do network activities transparently through an Internet firewall.
Firewall and Proxy Server HOWTO

Designed to describe the basics of firewall systems and give you some detail on setting up both a filtering and proxy firewall on a Linux based system.
Font HOWTO

Provides a comprehensive source to act as a starting point for any and all font questions about Linux.
Framebuffer HOWTO

How to use the framebuffer devices in Linux with a variety of platforms. Also includes how to set up multi-headed displays.
Free Software Project Management HOWTO

A guide to the non-technical aspects of free software project the non-technical aspects of free software project management; and was written to be a crash course in the people skills that aren't taught to commercial coders but that can make or break a free software project.
From DOS/Windows to Linux HOWTO

Written for all the DOS and Windows users who have decided to switch to Linux.
From Power Up To Bash Prompt

A brief description of what happens in a Linux system from the time that you turn on the power, to the time that you log in and get a bash prompt.
From VMS to Linux HOWTO

Aimed at all those who have been using VMS and now need or want to switch to Linux.
Ftape HOWTO

Discusses essential do's and dont's for the ftape floppy tape driver under Linux. Focuses on the newest version (ftape-4.02 at the time of this writing).
GIS-GRASS mini-HOWTO

How to acquire, install and configure a powerful scientific public-domain Geographic Information System (GIS): the Geographic Resources Analysis Support System (GRASS).
GNU/Linux Post-Installation Checklist

Provides a checklist for steps you should take immediately after installing GNU/Linux.
GNU/Linux Pre-Installation Checklist

An aide-memoire which may make installation of Linux a pleasant experience for you.
German HOWTO

Addresses Linux localization issues specific to German users (written in German).
Glibc 2 HOWTO

Covers installing and using the GNU C Library version 2 (libc6) on Linux systems.
HOWTO Use a Compaq Remote Insight Lights Out Edit

Describes the installation of Linux on a headless Compaq ProLiant server with a Compaq Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition card without physical access to the system.
HOWTO for inHouse IntraNet

Describes the procedure to set up a NETWORK (INTRANET) at your home. Then we shall setup the network such that NETSCAPE Clients can be used on ANY machine to access the internet. . .
HOWTO-Use Elite's K7s5a mainboard under linux

Describes how to use Elite's K7s5a board with Linux.
HOWTO: Multi Disk System Tuning

How best to use multiple disks and partitions for a Linux system.
HP HOWTO - Utilisation and Configuration Guide of

Describes the use of products available in the Hewlett-Packard (HP) catalog with Linux and some free software.
Handspring-Visor mini-HOWTO

Using the Visor with Linux and your USB port.
Hard Disk Upgrade Mini HOWTO

How to copy a Linux system from one hard disk to another.
Hellenic HOWTO

Addresses Linux localization issues specific to Greek users (written in Hellenic).
Home Electrical Device Control mini HOWTO

Use Linux to control your home electrical devices.
How to Develop Accessible Linux Applications

Provides Linux software developers with guidelines and test cases for developing accessible Linux applications.
How to change the title of an xterm

How to use escape sequences to dynamically change window and icon titles of an xterm.
How to setup international keyboard in X Windows

This xmodmap and kimap solutions will work for you in setting up any international keyboard for (Debian, RedHat, Mandrake, Corel) Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD and possibly every Unix that uses Xfree86 and KDE.
Howtos-with-LinuxDoc mini-HOWTO

This is about how to write HOWTOs using the simple LinuxDoc markup. It's primarily for Linux Documentation Project authors (and future fledging authors who want to get started fast). If you want to use the more advanced DocBook markup (including XML) see the LDP Author Guide.
IP Sub-Networking mini-HOWTO

Describes why and how to subnetwork an IP network - that is using a single A, B or C Class network number to function correctly on several interconnected networks.
IPMasquerading+Napster mini-HOWTO

Present a way to allow users behind an IPMasq'd system to use Napster.
ISP-Connectivity mini-HOWTO

How to setup PPP, connect up to your ISP, configure mail and news, get a permanent IP (if available), get a domain name, and have a bona fide system running in a little over thirty minutes.
ISP-Hookup HOWTO

How to use Linux to connect to an Internet Service Provider via a dial-up modem TCP/IP connection (basic dial-up procedure and IP establishment, email and news handling is covered).
Ingres II HOWTO

Helps install the Ingres II Relational Database Management System on Linux.
Installing Boca Card Mini-HOWTO

Describes the basics of a Boca 16-port serial card (Boca 2016) with Linux.
Installing Emacspeak HOWTO

Installation instructions for the Emacspeak audio desktop application for Linux.
Installing Linux on ZIP disk using ppa ZIP Drive

This document is only useful for those with the printer port version of a ZIP drive who wish to have either a portable or backup Linux system on a ZIP disk.
Installing LinuxPPC-2000 on the IBM RS/6000 43P m

Describes the installation of LinuxPPC-2000 on the IBM RS/6000 43P model 7248 series.
Java CGI HOWTO

Explains how to set up your server to allow CGI programs written in Java and how to use Java to write CGI programs.
Java Decompiler HOWTO

Will help you to de-compile the Java class programs.
Jaz-drive HOWTO

Covers the configuration and use of the 1Gb and 2Gb Iomega Jaz drives under Linux.
Kiosk HOWTO

Provides a guide for setting up a WWW-based kiosk using Linux, X11R6, FVWM2, Netscape Navigator 4.X, and a customized trackball.
Kodak Digital Camera HOWTO

Getting a Kodak digital camera working under GNU/Linux.
LDAP Implementation HOWTO

Describes the technical aspects of storing application data in a LDAP server. It focuses on the configuration of various applications to make them LDAP-aware.
LDAP Linux HOWTO

Information about installing, configuring, running and maintaining a LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) Server on a Linux machine.
LDP HOWTO INDEX

Index to the Linux HOWTOs as well as other information about the LDP.
LDP WikiText Editing HOWTO

Explains how to use the LDP WikiText editing format to create DocBook documents for the LDP.
LILO, Linux Crash Rescue HOWTO

Discusses methods to recover from Linux system failures.
LINUX PLIP mini-HOWTO

Will hopefully let you build and use a Parallel Line Interface Protocol.
Large Disk HOWTO

All about disk geometry and the 1024 cylinder limit for disks.
Latvian HOWTO

Describes GNU/Linux localization issues specific for Latvian users (written in Latvian).
Le Francophones-HOWTO : Linux & la langue fra

Leased line mini-HOWTO

Configuring your modem and pppd to use a 2 wire twisted pair leased line.
Lego Mindstorm with Linux Mini-HOWTO

Intended to serve as a very brief introduction to the options available for using the Lego Group's Mindstorm Robotics Invention System (RIS) from within Linux. It also can be used as a gathering point for more information.
Lex and YACC primer/HOWTO

Helps you get started using Lex and YACC.
Lilo mini-HOWTO

Lilo (LILO) is the most used Linux Loader for the x86 flavour of Linux. This describes some typical Lilo installations. Intended as a supplement to the Lilo User's Guide.
Linmodem-Mini-HOWTO

Describes Linmodem (winmodem hardware) support under Linux.
Linux + Windows 95 mini-HOWTO

Details how to install Linux on a machine that currently runs Windows 95.
Linux + Windows HOWTO

Aimed at assisting those who wish to use the features of both Linux and Windows on the same host.
Linux + XFS HOWTO : Linux on Steroids

Describes how to build a Linux system that runs on top of the SGI XFS journaling filesystem.
Linux - Optical Disk HOWTO

Describes the installation and configuration of optical disk drives for Linux.
Linux 2.4.x Initialization for IA-32 HOWTO

A description of the Linux 2.4 kernel initialization sequence on IA-32 processors.
Linux ACP Modem (Mwave) mini-HOWTO

Describes how to build, setup, and use the ACP (Mwave) Modem feature of the IBM Thinkpad[tm] 600E, 600, and 770x.
Linux ADSM mini-HOWTO

How to install and use a client for the commercial ADSM backup system for Linux/i386.
Linux AI & Alife HOWTO

Information about, and links to, various AI related software libraries, applications, etc. that work on the Linux platform.
Linux Accessibility HOWTO

Covers the use of adaptive technologies that are available for Linux.
Linux Advanced Routing & Traffic Control HOWT

A very hands-on approach to iproute2, traffic shaping and a bit of netfilter.
Linux Advocacy mini-HOWTO

Suggestions for how the Linux community can effectively advocate the use of Linux.
Linux Amateur Radio AX.25 HOWTO

How to install and configure support for the AX. 25 packet radio protocol utilized by Amateur Radio Operators worldwide.
Linux Apache SSL PHP/FI frontpage mini-HOWTO

About building a multipurpose webserver that will support dynamic web content via the PHP/FI scripting language, secure transmission of data based on Netscape's SSL, secure execution of CGI's and M$Frontpage Server Extensions.
Linux Assembly HOWTO

How to program in assembly language using FREE programming tools, focusing on development for or from the Linux Operating System on IA-32 (i386) platform.
Linux Astronomy HOWTO

Document shares tips and resources to utilize Linux solutions in the pursuit of Astronomy.
Linux BRIDGE-STP-HOWTO

Describes how to setup a bridge with the recent kernel patches and brctl utility by Lennert Buytenhek. With developer kernel 2.3.47 the new bridging code is part of the mainstream. On 20.06.2000 there are patches for stable kernels 2.2.14 and 2.2.15. What happens if a penguin crosses a bridge?
Linux Backspace/Delete mini-HOWTO

Solutions for having working Backspace and Delete keys on the console and on X.
Linux Belarusian HOWTO

Short guide in setting up Belarusian language support in Linux console, X Window System, web-browsers, text editors, etc. Charsets described are windows-1251, iso-8859-5 and koi8-ru. Written in English.
Linux Benchmarking HOWTO

Discusses some issues associated with the benchmarking of Linux systems and presents a basic benchmarking toolkit.
Linux Bridge+Firewall Mini-HOWTO

A bridge is an intelligent connection wire between two network cards. A firewall is an intelligent insulator.
Linux Cluster HOWTO

How to set up high-performance Linux computing clusters.
Linux Commercial HOWTO

A listing of commercial software and applications which are offered for Linux.
Linux Complete Backup and Recovery HOWTO

A step-by-step tutorial on how to back up a Linux computer so as to be able to make a bare metal recovery, and how to make that bare metal recovery. Includes some related scripts. "Bare metal recovery" is the process of rebuilding a computer after a catastrophic failure.
Linux Crash HOWTO

Describes the installation and usage of the LKCD (Linux Kernel Crash Dump) package.
Linux DPT Hardware RAID mini-HOWTO

How to set up hardware RAID under Linux.
Linux DVD HOWTO

An easy to follow explanation on how to get DVD movie play-back in Linux.
Linux Documentation Project Reviewer HOWTO

This document will help you review LDP documentation. It includes procedures, tips and techniques to make the process easier.
Linux Ecology HOWTO

Discusses ways Linux computers can be used as a means to protect our environment, by using its features to save power or paper.
Linux Ethernet HOWTO

Information about which ethernet devices can be used for Linux, and how to set them up (focused on the hardware and low level driver aspect of the ethernet cards; see Network HOWTO for software configuration information).
Linux Ext2fs Undeletion mini-HOWTO

Presents a discussion of how to retrieve deleted files from a Second Extended File System.
Linux Hardware Compatibility HOWTO

Lists most of the hardware supported by Linux and helps you locate any necessary drivers.
Linux I/O port programming mini-HOWTO

Describes programming hardware I/O ports and waiting for small periods of time in user-mode Linux programs running on the Intel x86 architecture.
Linux IP Masquerade HOWTO

How to enable the Linux IP Masquerade feature on a given Linux host.
Linux IPCHAINS HOWTO

How to obtain, install and configure the enhanced IP firewalling chains software for Linux, and some ideas on how you might use them.
Linux IPX HOWTO

How to obtain, install and configure various tools available for the Linux operating system that use the Linux kernel IPX protocol support.
Linux IPv6 HOWTO

The goal of this HOWTO is to answer both basic and advanced questions about IPv6 on the Linux operating system. This HOWTO will provide the reader with enough information to install, configure, and use IPv6 applications on Linux machines.
Linux IRC mini-HOWTO

Describes the basics of IRC and respective applications for Linux.
Linux Information Sheet

Provides basic information about the Linux operating system, including an explanation of Linux, a list of features, some requirements, and some resources.
Linux Infrared HOWTO

Introduction to Linux and infrared devices and how to use the software provided by the Linux/IrDA project.
Linux Install From PPA-Zip drive mini-HOWTO

How to install Linux from a parallel port zip drive using the Slackware Linux distribution.
Linux Installation Strategies

Discusses a few installation strategies for those who intend to dual-boot between Windows and Linux.
Linux Installation on an Acer LapTop HOWTO

Describes the inatllation of Linux on a Acer laptop and various issues related to this.
Linux Italian HOWTO

Addresses Linux localization issues specific to Italian users (written in Italian).
Linux Laptop HOWTO

Contains a concise survey of laptop-related (Linux content) documents, such as installation methods for laptops (via PCMCIA, without CD drive, etc.), laptop hardware features, and configurations for different (network) environments.
Linux Loadable Kernel Module HOWTO

Explains what Linux loadable kernel modules (LKMs) are, and how to use and create them.
Linux MP3 CD Burning mini-HOWTO

A complete recipe for creating audio CDs from MP3 files.
Linux Mail-Queue mini-HOWTO

Configuration changes necessary to make sendmail deliver local mail now; while stashing remote mail in the queue until <I CLASS="CITETITLE">"I Say So"</I>.
Linux Medicine-HOWTO

Some pointers to Linux software (mostly GPLed) for the medical sciences.
Linux Meta-FAQ

Mainly a list of valuable sources of information for Linux. Use these sources if you want to learn more about Linux, or have problems and need help.
Linux NCD mini-HOWTO

Describes how to hook up a NCD ThinSTAR to your local network using a Linux box as server.
Linux NETMEETING HOWTO

Describes how to make Microsoft NetMeeting interoperate with Linux.
Linux Netstation HOWTO

Describes how to hook up a IBM Netstation to your local network using a Linux box as server.
Linux Networking HOWTO

Information about networking for Linux (relates only to version 4 of the Linux Networking Kernel or more specifically kernel releases 2.x and 2.2.x).
Linux PCI-HOWTO

Information on what works with Linux and PCI-boards and what does not.
Linux PCMCIA HOWTO

How to install and use PCMCIA Card Services for Linux.
Linux PPP HOWTO

How to connect your Linux PC to a PPP server, how to use PPP to link two LANs together; provides one method of setting up your Linux computer as a PPP server. The document also provides help in debugging non-functional PPP connections.
Linux Parallel Processing HOWTO

Discusses the four basic approaches to parallel processing that are available to Linux users: SMP Linux systems, clusters of networked Linux systems, parallel execution using multimedia instructions (i.e., MMX), and attached (parallel) processors hosted by a Linux system.
Linux Partition HOWTO

Teaches you how to plan and layout disk space for your Linux system.
Linux Quake HOWTO

How to install, run and troubleshoot Quake, QuakeWorld and Quake II on an Intel Linux system.
Linux Remote-Boot mini-HOWTO: Configuring Remote

How to set up a very robust and secure server-based configuration for a cluster of PCs, allowing each client to choose at boot-time which operating system to run.
Linux SMP HOWTO

Reviews main issues related to SMP configuration under Linux.
Linux Security HOWTO

A general overview of security issues that face the administrator of Linux systems.
Linux Shadow Password HOWTO

How to obtain, install, and configure the Linux password Shadow Suite.
Linux Swap Space Mini-HOWTO

How to share your Linux swap partition with Windows.
Linux Touch Screen HOWTO

How to set up a touch screen input device under XFree86.
Linux User Group HOWTO

A guide to founding, maintaining, and growing a Linux User Group.
Linux VAR HOWTO

Contains a listing of service companies which do not manufacture hardware or create packaged software, but add value to existing products.
Linux VPN Masquerade HOWTO

How to configure a Linux firewall to masquerade IPsec- and PPTP-based Virtual Private Network traffic, allowing you to establish a VPN connection without losing the security and flexibility of your Linux firewall's internet connection and allowing you to make available a VPN server that does not have a registered internet IP address.
Linux WWW HOWTO

Information about setting up WWW services under Linux (both server and client).
Linux XDMCP HOWTO

How to setup XDMCP ("X Display Manager Control Protocol").
Linux XFree-to-Xinside mini-HOWTO

How to convert an XFree86 modeline into an XInside/XiGraphics one.
Linux and Psion HOWTO

How to use Psion palmtops with Linux. Does not cover running Linux on a Psion palmtop.
Linux off-line mailing method (offline mailaddr w

Use your linux mailing system offline, receive mail for multiple users with only one email address, and without being 24-24 online.
Linux on Sony VAIO mini-HOWTO

This document explains installation of Linux on Sony VAIO computers.
Linux on the Sun JavaStation NC HOWTO

Describes how to enable the GNU/Linux OS on the Sun JavaStation NC.
Linux simple fax printer server mini-HOWTO (faxsr

Describes in detail one of the simplest ways to setup a fax server on your Linux system.
Linux web browser station

Describes the setup of Internet kiosk-type system based on Linux to be deployed to provide public Internet/webmail access.
Linux+Solaris mini-HOWTO

Describes how to use Solaris and Linux together on one machine. It addresses common questions like multibooting and file-sharing.
Linux+Win9x+Grub HOWTO

How to use the GRUB bootloader to turn your computer into a Windows + Linux dual boot machine, without affecting your current Linux installation.
Linux+WindowsNT mini-HOWTO

Covers some ways on how to install both Linux and Windows NT on the same computer and how to boot either of them from within LILO menu.
Linux-Esperanto-HOWTO

Linux/MIPS HOWTO

Describes the MIPS port of the Linux operating system, common problems and their solutions, availability and more.
LinuxDoc+Emacs+Ispell HOWTO

Aimed at writers and translators of Linux HOWTOs or any other paper for the Linux Documentation Project. Gives hints at using tools including Emacs and Ispell.
LinuxGL (GLX) QuakeWorld Client compile mini-HOWT

How to get the OpenGL/GLX Linux QuakeWorld client compiled and working on systems with standard OpenGL hardware acceleration support.
Linuxdoc Reference - An Introduction to the linux

Intended to be a reference for the SGML document type definition linuxdoc.
Logical Volume Manager HOWTO

A very hands-on HOWTO for Linux LVM.
Loopback Encrypted Filesystem HOWTO

Explains how to setup and then use a filesystem that, when mounted by a user, dynamically and transparently encrypts its contents.
MMBase Mini-HOWTO: Installation on Debian Woody

Describes how to set up MMBase on a Debian GNU/Linux (Woody) system.
MP3 Player Box HOWTO

Describes how to build, configure, install, and use a custom MP3 player box. It lists the necessary hardware and answers a number of frequently asked questions.
MS Outlook to Unix Mailbox Conversion mini HOWTO

Covers conversion of old email in Microsoft Outlook (not Outlook Express!) to typical Unix file formats.
Mail2News mini-HOWTO

How to feed a mailing list to a news server.
Majordomo and MajorCool HOWTO

Intended to guide a user through an installation of the Majordomo Mailing List Software and MajorCool (utility for managing Majordomo lists via a CGI script).
Managing Multiple Operating Systems HOWTO

Covers the procedures for using removable hard disks to install and manage multiple alternative operating systems while leaving a single fixed disk to permanently house and protect the primary operating system.
Masquerading Made Simple HOWTO

Describes how to enable the Linux IP Masquerade feature on a given Linux host. Should be used as a complement to the the IP-Masquerade-HOWTO.
Modem HOWTO

Help with selecting, connecting, configuring, trouble-shooting, and understanding modems for a PC.
Modem sharing mini-HOWTO

Describes how to setup a Linux system in order to share a modem attached to this system with other systems over a TCP/IP network.
Modem-Dialup-NT HOW-TO

Helps you to setup a modem to do Dial-up Networking with a remote server like Windows NT RAS or Linux RAS (Remote Access Server).
Multiboot with GRUB Mini-HOWTO

How to install Windows 98, Windows 2000, DOS and Linux using GRUB.
Multicast over TCP/IP HOWTO

Tries to cover most aspects related to multicast over TCP/IP networks.
Mutt-i, GnuPG and PGP HOWTO

Briefly explains how to configure Mutt-i, PGP and GnuPG in its different versions (2.6.x, 5.x and GnuPG).
NCD X terminal mini HOWTO

How to connect an NCD X terminal to a UNIX host.
NCURSES Programming HOWTO

An "All in One" guide for programming with ncurses and its sister libraries.
NFS HOWTO

How to set up NFS clients and servers.
NFS-Root mini-HOWTO

How to setup a ``disc-less'' Linux workstation, which mounts it's root filesystems via NFS.
NFS-Root-Client Mini-HOWTO

How to create client root directories on a server that is using NFS Root mounted clients.
NT OS Loader + Linux mini-HOWTO

Describes the use of the Windows NT boot loader to start Linux. This procedures have been tested with Windows NT 4.0 WS and Linux 2.0.
NetWare Loadable Module Programming HOWTO

How to develop NetWare Loadable Modules under Linux, using GNU CC and nlmconv(1) from GNU binutils.
Netrom-Node mini-Howto

How to setup the ax25-utilities package for Amateur Radio such that it makes Netrom Nodes for the Node program and the BBS software from John-Paul Roubelat, F6FBB.
Network boot and exotic root HOWTO

Explains how to quickly setup a linux server to provide what diskless linux clients require to get up and running, using an IP network.
News Leafsite mini-HOWTO

This will help you to configure a small leafsite for Usenet News using the free software package Leafnode.
Nvidia OpenGL Configuration mini-HOWTO

How to install the OpenGL drivers for Nvidia graphics cards on Linux. Also explains how to install XFree86, the OpenGL Utility library (part of Mesa), the OpenGL Utility Toolkit (glut), etc.
Online Troubleshooting Resources HOWTO

Directs Linux users to resources available on the Internet that provide access to a vast amount of Linux-related information useful in troubleshooting problems.
Oracle (8) for Linux Installation HOWTO

A guide to installing and configuring the Oracle 8i Enterprise Edition for Linux.
Oracle 7 Database HOWTO

A guide to installing and configuring the Oracle 7 Database Server on a Linux system.
PA-RISC/Linux Boot HOWTO

Outlines the procedures for getting the current PA-RISC/Linux development kernel to boot on your PA-RISC system. It also explains the functions of PALO, the kernel loader for PA/Linux.
PATH HOWTO

Describes common tricks and problems with Unix / Linux environment variables, especially with PATH variable.
PCTel HSP MicroModem Configuration mini-HOWTO

Make your PCTel HSP MicroModem work in Linux.
PHHTTPD

phhttpd is an HTTP accelerator. It serves fast static HTTP fetches from a local file-system and passes slower dynamic requests back to a waiting server.
PHP HOWTO

How to develop PHP programs and also to migrate all the Windows 95 GUI applications to powerful PHP + HTML + DHTML + XML + Java applets + Javascript. Applies to all the operating sytems where PHP is ported.
PLIP Install HOWTO

How to install a Gnu/Linux distribution on a computer without Ethernet card, nor cdrom, but just a local floppy drive and a remote nfs server attached by a Null-Modem parallel cable.
Palm OS Desktop HOWTO

Explains how to use your Palm OS device with a Linux system.
Partition Rescue mini HOWTO

Describes how to rescue your Linux partition if it has been deleted.
Pine-Exchange mini-HOWTO

Documents the configuration of the Pine email client to be used with a Microsoft Exchange Server.
Polish HOWTO

Addresses Linux localization issues specific to Polish users (written in Polish).
PortSlave How-To using the Linux Router

A beginning document for using Portslave with the Linux router.
Portuguese HOWTO

This HOWTO has been removed for review. Please visit the official PostgreSQL site for information on this topic.
Process Monitor HOWTO for Linux

How to monitor Linux/Unix processes and to re-start them automatically if they die (without any manual intervention).
Program Library HOWTO

This HOWTO for programmers discusses how to create and use program libraries on Linux. This includes static libraries, shared libraries, and dynamically loaded libraries.
Programming Languages mini-HOWTO

A brief comparison of major programming languages for Linux and major libraries for creating graphical user interfaces (GUIs) under Linux.
ProxyARP Subnetting HOWTO

Discusses using Proxy Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) with subnetting in order to make a small network of machines visible on another Internet Protocol (IP) subnet.
Qmail VMailMgr and Courier-Imap HOWTO

Building a mail server that will support virtual domain hosting and provide smtp, pop3 and imap services, using a powerful alternative to sendmail.
Quota mini-HOWTO

How to enable file system quota on a Linux host, assigning quota for users and groups, as well as the usage of miscellaneous quota commands.
RPM HOWTO - RPM at Idle

RPM is the RPM Package Manager. It is an open packaging system available for anyone to use. It allows users to take source code for new software and package it into source and binary form such that binaries can be easily installed and tracked and source can be rebuilt easily. It also maintains a database of all packages and their files that can be used for verifying packages and querying for information about files and/or packages.
RPM+Slackware Mini-Howto

How to get RPM installed and working properly under Slackware.
RPM-for-Unix HOW-TO

This document will help you to setup the Redhat RPM program on various Unix operating systems.
Red Hat Linux 6. X as an Internet Gateway for a H

Tutorial on configuring Red Hat 6 and related variants to operate as an internet gateway to a small home or office network. Topics covered include masquerading, DNS, DHCP, and basic security.
RedHat Linux KickStart HOWTO

Briefly describes how to use the RedHat Linux KickStart system to rapidly install large numbers of identical Linux boxes.
Remote Serial Console HOWTO

Covers how to set up your hardware to use a serial console.
Remote X Apps mini-HOWTO

How to run remote X applications.
Root RAID HOWTO cookbook

This document only applies to the OLD raidtools, versions 0.50 and under. The workarounds and solutions addressed in this HOWTO have largely been made obsolete by the vast improvment in the 0.90 raidtools and accompanying kernel patch to the 2.0.37, 2.2x and 2.3x series kernels. You may find the detailed descriptions useful, particularly if you plan to run root raid or use initrd.
Root over NFS - Another Approach

Replaced by the English-language GNU/Linux distributions on CD-ROM. Now lists CD-ROM-based English-language Linux distributions only.
Root over nfs clients & server HOWTO

How to setup a server and configure clients for diskless operation from a network.
SLIP/PPP Emulator mini-HOWTO

Describes how to get your Linux box to connect to a generic site via a SLIP/PPP emulator, such as SLiRP or TIA.
SMB HOWTO

How to use the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol, also called the Session Message Block, NetBIOS or LanManager protocol, with Linux using Samba.
SPARC-HOWTO

Describes Linux on SPARC-based workstations.
SRM Firmware HOWTO

Describes how to boot Linux/Alpha using the SRM console, which is the console firmware also used to boot Compaq Tru64 Unix (also known as Digital Unix and OSF/1) and OpenVMS.
SSL Certificates HOWTO

How to manage a certificate authority (CA), and issue or sign certificates to be used for secure web, secure e-mail, or signing code and other usages.
Sat (Satellite Technology) HOWTO

Investigates "State of Art" Sat connections in a Linux environment; how to get them faster and how to share them with many clients.
Saving Space mini-HOWTO

Directions for squeezing your Linux installation into the least possible space. Particularly aimed at notebook users.
Second Mouse in X mini-HOWTO

Quick instructions to enable a second mouse in X.
Secure POP via SSH mini-HOWTO

How to set up secure POP connections using ssh.
Secure Programming for Linux and Unix HOWTO

Provides a set of design and implementation guidelines for writing secure programs for Linux and Unix systems.
Security Quick-Start HOWTO for Linux

An overview of the basic steps required to secure a Linux installation from intrusion.
Security Quick-Start HOWTO for Redhat Linux

An overview of the basic steps required to secure a Linux installation from intrusion (Redhat specific version).
Sendmail+UUCP HOWTO

How to setup a single machine with no direct access to the internet to route mail for you via sendmail and UUCP to a 'smarter host' (eg. your ISP).
Sentry Firewall CD HOWTO

An introduction on how the Sentry Firewall CDROM works and how to get started using the system.
Serbian HOWTO

Addresses Linux localization issues specific to Serbian users (written in Serbian).
Serial HOWTO

Describes serial port features other than those which should be covered by other HOWTOs. Lists information on multiport serial cards and contains detailed technical information about the serial port itself.
Serial Laplink HOWTO

Details how to setup a “laplink” connection between two computers.
Serial Programming HOWTO

How to program communications with devices over a serial port on a Linux box.
Setting Up IP Aliasing On A Linux Machine Mini-HO

How to set up and run IP aliasing on a Linux box.
Setting Up Your New Domain Mini-HOWTO

Outlines the things you will probably have to do when you want to set up a network of computers under your own domain.
Slovak HOWTO

Addresses Linux localization issues specific to Slovakian users (written in Slovak).
Slovenian HOWTO

Addresses Linux localization issues specific to Slovenian users (written in Slovenian).
Small Memory Mini-HOWTO

How to run Linux on a system with a small amount of memory.
Smart Card HOWTO

Information on smart card technology and its applications in Linux environment.
Snort-Setup for Statistics HOWTO

Describes how to configure Snort version 1.8.3 to be used in conjunction with the statistical tools ACID (Analysis Console for Intrusion Databases) and SnortSnarf.
Software Release Practice HOWTO

Describes good release practices for Linux open-source projects.
Software-RAID HOWTO

How to use Software RAID under Linux. It addresses a specific version of the Software RAID layer, namely the 0.90 RAID layer made by Ingo Molnar and others. This is the RAID layer that will be standard in Linux-2.4, and it is the version that is also used by Linux-2.2 kernels shipped from some vendors. The 0.90 RAID support is available as patches to Linux-2.0 and Linux-2.2, and is by many considered far more stable that the older RAID support already in those kernels.
Software-RAID HOWTO (earlier implementation)

How to use Software RAID under Linux. RAID stands for "Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks". For users of the Linux MD kernel extension, the associated tools, and their use. This HOWTO addresses an earlier implementation.
Sound Blaster AWE 32/64 HOWTO

How to install and configure a Sound Blaster 32 (SB AWE 32, SB AWE 64) card from Creative Labs in a Linux System using the AWE Sound Driver Extension written by Takashi Iwai. It also covers some special tools and players for the SB AWE series.
Spanish Linux HOWTO

Contains information on Linux in the Spanish environment, for developing software with Spanish support or how to get in touch with the Linux community in Spain (written in Spanish).
Speech Recognition HOWTO

Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) on Linux is becoming easier. Several packages are available for users as well as developers. This document describes the basics of speech recognition and describes some of the available software.
StarOffice 3.1 Mini-HOWTO

Information on installing the StarOffice 3.1 Office Suite by StarDivision.
Sybase Adaptive Server Anywhere for Linux HOWTO

Guides you through the installation of SQL Anywhere Studio 7.0.2 for Linux and the basic operation and administration of Adaptive Server Anywhere databases.
Sybase-PHP-Apache mini-HOWTO

Explains how to set up a Linux machine to run an Apache web server using PHP to access a Sybase-ASE database.
Tango 2000 HOWTO

Describes the installation, configuration, and basic troubleshooting of Pervasive Software's Tango Application Server on Sun Solaris and various flavours of Linux.
Text-Terminal HOWTO

Explains what text terminals are, how they work, how to install and configure them, and provides some info on how to repair them.
The 3 Button Serial Mouse mini-HOWTO

How to get a 3 button serial mouse working properly under Linux.
The BTTV Mini-HOWTO

Describes the hardware, software, and procedures needed to use a bt8x8 chipset based frame grabber or TV tuner card under Linux.
The Belgian HOWTO

How to tweak Linux for Belgian users; lists Linux user groups, businesses and other resources in Belgium.
The Clock Mini-HOWTO

How to set and keep your computer's clock on time.
The Hebrew HOWTO

How to configure your Linux machine to use Hebrew characters on X-Windows and Virtual Consoles.
The Indic Fonts HOWTO

A detailed guide on how to install and use Indic scripts (devanagri etc.) using UTF-8 encoding under GNU/Linux.
The LBX mini-HOWTO

LBX (Low Bandwidth X) is an X server extension which performs compression on the X protocol. It is meant to be used in conjunction with X applications and an X server which are separated by a slow network connection, to improve display and response time.
The Linux 3Dfx HOWTO

Describes 3Dfx graphics accelerator chip support for Linux.
The Linux Alphanumeric Pager Gateway Mini-HOWTO

Discusses the compilation and installation of e-mail to Pager gateway.
The Linux BootPrompt HOWTO

A compilation of all the possible boot time arguments that can be passed to the Linux kernel at boot time. Includes all kernel and device parameters.
The Linux Bootdisk HOWTO

How to design and build your own boot/root diskettes for Linux.
The Linux CD-ROM HOWTO

How to install, configure, and use CD-ROM drives under Linux.
The Linux Cipe+Masquerading mini-HOWTO

How to setup a VPN using Cipe on a linux masquerading firewall.
The Linux Danish/International HOWTO

How to configure Linux and various Linux applications for Danish locale standards such as keyboard, font, paper-size etc.
The Linux Electronic Mail Administrator HOWTO

Describes the setup, care and feeding of Electronic Mail (e-mail) under Linux. Primarily intended for administrators.
The Linux GCC HOWTO

Covers how to set up the GNU C compiler and development libraries under Linux; gives an overview of compiling, linking, running and debugging programs under it.
The Linux Gamers' HOWTO

A stepping stone to get the most common problems resolved and to give people the knowledge to begin thinking intelligently about what is going on with their games.
The Linux Installation HOWTO

How to obtain and install Linux software. It is the first document which a new Linux user should read to get started.
The Linux Intranet Server HOWTO

How to setup an Intranet using Linux as the server which binds Unix, Netware, NT and Windows together.
The Linux Kernel HOWTO

A detailed guide to kernel configuration, compilation, upgrades, and troubleshooting for ix86-based systems.
The Linux MIDI-HOWTO

Describes the hardware, software and procedures needed to play and sequence using MIDI under Linux.
The Linux MP3 HOWTO

Describes the hardware, software and procedures needed to encode, play and stream MP3 sound files under Linux.
The Linux Mail User HOWTO

An introduction to the world of electronic mail (email) under Linux. Focuses on user-level issues and typical configurations for Linux home and small-business machines connected to the net via an ISP.
The Linux Man Page mini-HOWTO

Explains what you should bear in mind when you are going to write on-line documentation -- a so called man page -- that you want to make accessible via the man(1) command.
The Linux NIS(YP)/NYS/NIS+ HOWTO

How to configure Linux as NIS(YP) or NIS+ client and how to install as a NIS server.
The Linux Networking Overview HOWTO

Overview of the networking capabilities of the Linux Operating System; provides pointers for further information and implementation details.
The Linux Plug-and-Play HOWTO

How to get your Linux system to support Plug-and-Play.
The Linux Print2Win mini-HOWTO

Contains the general configuration to get linux printing to a Windows print share.
The Linux Printing HOWTO

A collection of information on how to generate, preview, print and fax anything under Linux (and other Unices in general).
The Linux Printing Usage HOWTO

How to use the print system under Linux.
The Linux Reading List HOWTO

Lists the books the author thinks are most valuable to a person trying to learn Unix (especially Linux) top to bottom.
The Linux SCSI Generic (sg) HOWTO

Describes the SCSI Generic driver (sg) found in the Linux 2.4 production series of kernels. Focuses on the interface and characteristics of the driver that application writers may need to know.
The Linux SCSI programming HOWTO

Deals with programming the Linux generic SCSI interface.
The Linux SCSI subsystem in 2.4 HOWTO

Describes the SCSI subsystem as the Linux kernel enters the 2.4 production series. An external view of the SCSI subsystem is the main theme. Material is included to help the system administration of the Linux SCSI subsystem.
The Linux Sound HOWTO

Describes sound support for Linux (hardware, configuration, etc).
The Linux Sound Playing HOWTO

Lists applications for Linux that play various sound formats.
The Linux Tcl and Tk HOWTO

Describes the Linux approach to Tcl, a scripting language.
The Linux Thai HOWTO

How to use Thai language with Linux. This will cover setting Thai fonts, Thai keyboard and some Thai applications.
The Linux Tips HOWTO

Contains those hard to find hints and tweekings that make Linux a bit nicer.
The Linux UUCP HOWTO

Describes the setup, care & feeding of UUCP under Linux.
The Linux Ultra-DMA Mini-Howto

How to use Ultra-DMA aka Ultra-ATA aka Ultra33 and Ultra66 hard drives and interfaces with Linux.
The Linux XFree86 HOWTO

How to obtain, install, and configure version 4.0 of the XFree86 version of the X Window System (X11R6) for Linux systems.
The Linux ``Linux-DOS-Win95-OS2'' mini-HOWTO

Presents a procedure to make 4 operating systems co-exist on a single hard disk.
The Linux kerneld mini-HOWTO

Explains how you can use the kerneld function in the Linux kernels.
The Linux keyboard and console HOWTO

Contains some information about the Linux (v2.0) keyboard and console, and the use of non-ASCII characters.
The Linux+FreeBSD mini-HOWTO

How to use Linux and FreeBSD on the same system.
The Loadlin+Win95/98/ME mini-HOWTO

Describes how to use Loadlin with Windows 95/98/ME to boot to Linux.
The Loopback Root Filesystem HOWTO

How to use the Linux loopback device to create a Linux native filesystem format installation that can be run from a DOS partition without re-partitioning.
The MGR Window System HOWTO

Information on the installation, configuration and running of the MGR Window System.
The MacTerminal mini-HOWTO

How to configure the Mac for use as a Linux terminal.
The RCS mini-HOWTO

Covers basic installation and usage of RCS, the GNU Revision Control System, under Linux.
The Staying Updated mini-HOWTO

How to stay updated and abreast of the development that takes place in the Linux world of development.
The UPS HOWTO

Helps you connect an uninterruptable power supply to a Linux box.
The Unicode HOWTO

How to change your Linux system so it uses UTF-8 as text encoding.
The Unix Hardware Buyer HOWTO

This is your one-stop resource for information about how to buy and configure Intel hardware for cheap, powerful Unix systems.
The Unix and Internet Fundamentals HOWTO

Describes the working basics of PC-class computers, Unix-like operating systems, and the Internet in non-technical language.
The VPN HOWTO

How to setup a Virtual Private Network.
The X Window User HOWTO

Provides basic information (introductory level) on understanding and configuring the X Window System for Linux users.
The dosemu HOWTO

DOSEMU stands for DOS Emulation, and is an application that enables the Linux OS to run many DOS programs.
The teTeX HOWTO: The Linux-teTeX Local Guide

Covers the basic installation and usage of the teTeX TeX and LaTeX implementation, plus auxiliary packages like Ghostscript.
Thin Client: New User Guide

How to turn inexpensive legacy computers into fast terminals.
TkRat mini-HOWTO

Geared toward anyone interested in using their Linux computer to send and receive Internet E-Mail.
Token-Ring mini-HOWTO

Designed to help you get up and running using a Token Ring adaptor to access the network.
Transparent Proxy with Squid mini-HOWTO

Provides information on how to setup a transparent caching HTTP proxy server using only Linux and squid.
TrueType Fonts in Debian mini-HOWTO

How to configure a Debian system to use TrueType fonts for display and printing.
TrueType Fonts with XFree86 4.0.x mini-HOWTO

Describes how to use TrueType (*.ttf) fonts with XFree86 4.0.x.
Turkish HOWTO

Addresses Linux localization issues specific to Turkish users (written in Turkish).
UMSDOS HOWTO

Explains how to use Umsdos (a linux file system) in different configurations, and its operation.
Upgrading Your linux Distribution mini-HOWTO

Hints and tips on upgrading from one linux distribution to another.
User Authentication HOWTO

Explains how user and group information is stored and how users are authenticated on a Linux system (PAM), and how to secure you system's user authentication.
Using Term to Pierce an Internet Firewall

Directions for using ``term'' to do network stuff through a TCP firewall that you're not supposed to be able to.
Using the Xinerama Extensions to MultiHead X v.4.

How to configure XFree86 Version 4.0 with Multiple monitors and the Xinerama extentions.
VCR-HOWTO - Using your GNU/Linux computer as a VC

A guide to setting up your GNU/Linux workstation as a digital VCR using the video4linux driver and a supported tuner card.
VME HOWTO

Shows the embedded system community how to run Linux on their VMEbus Pentium and other PCI local bus based VMEbus processor designs.
VMailMgr HOWTO

Explains how to setup VMailMgr to support pop3 virtual domain services in conjunction with Qmail.
VPN HOWTO

How to set up a Virtual Private Network with Linux.
VPN PPP-SSH Mini-HOWTO

A PPP-SSH VPN is probably the easiest type of VPN to set up. It uses nothing more than the very common PPP and SSH utilities to form an encrypted network tunnel between two hosts.
Vim Color Editor HOWTO (Vi Improved w/syntax col

A guide to very quickly setup Vim color editor on Linux or Unix systems.
Virtual Services HOWTO

How to virtualize a service.
Virtual Web mini-HOWTO

Discuss the essentials of setting up a Virtual Web Site under Linux.
Visible bell mini-Howto

How to use termcap to configure a visual bell on one's system and describes how to disable audible bells on demand.
VoIP Howto

Voice Over IP is a new communication means that let you telephone with Internet at almost null cost. This document covers how this is done.
Wacom Graphire USB Mini-HOWTO

How to setup a Wacom Graphire USB tablet for use with Linux.
Wacom Tablet HOWTO

Installation of (not only) Wacom graphic tablets under linux and/or xfree86.
Wearable HOWTO

Nomadism is one of the major trends of our society, now most of the people can work with a laptop computer, but few did the next step: to live, or if you prefer to wear one computer - that is a wearable.
Win95 + WinNT + Linux multiboot using LILO mini-H

How to multiboot between Windows 95, Windows NT, and Linux.
Windows LAN server HOW-TO

Intended to assist those who wish to consider Linux as a server within an office environment which has PC's primarily running Microsoft Windows 9x.
Winmodems-and-Linux HOWTO

Helps users get a Winmodem working under Linux.
Wireless HOWTO for Linux Systems

Document explains how to setup Wireless in Linux, compatibility problems, something about geographic requirements and more.
Wireless Sync HOWTO

Explains how to perform a wireless, network sync between a Handspring Visor and jpilot or jpilot-sync.
WordPerfect Mini-howto

Discusses running WordPerfect on Linux, including a brief discussion on the WordPerfect 7.0 beta.
X Window System Architecture Overview HOWTO

Provides an overview of the X Window System's architecture.
X11-big-cursor mini-HOWTO

How to use enlarged mouse cursors with the X window system.
XDM and X Terminal mini-HOWTO

Describes the basic ideas for using XDM to manage X terminals. It is not meant to be a comprehensive discussion of all the features of XDM, but a gentle introduction to what XDM can to for X terminals.
XFree86 Font De-uglification HOWTO

How to fix ugly and unreadable X Window fonts.
XFree86 Video Timings HOWTO

How to compose a mode line for your card/monitor combination under XFree86.
XML-RPC HOWTO

Describes how to use XML-RPC to implement clients and servers in a variety of languages. Provides example code; applies to all operating systems with XML-RPC support.
Zip Drive Mini-HOWTO

Provides a quick reference quide on setting up and using the Iomega ZIP drive with Linux.
call-back mini HOWTO

How to set up call-back by using the Linux system and modem.
i810 with XFree86 4.x HOWTO

Describes getting XFree86 4.x running on Intel's i810 graphics chipset by using special features of the 2.4.0 kernel.
mini-HOWTO install qmail with MH

Installation experiences to offer some help to other users who wish to use this combination for their email.
sendmail address rewriting mini-HOWTO

A brief description of how to set up sendmail's configuration file for the home user's dial-up access.


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