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Australian Linux sites |
| LinMagAU |
Online Australian Linux/OSS mag. local content & local people |
| Linux Org AU |
Australian site for Linux information, help, news and Usergroups |
| AU Usergroups |
Where is my nearest Linux Australian Usergroup? at linux.org.au |
| Linux Vendors |
Australian vendors list, products and services (at linux.org.au) |
| CyberEssentials VIC |
Supplies systems, distros & software, also has Express BBS ISP |
| LSL distribution |
Unix variants, Large selection of Binary Installers from LSL in Vic |
| EverythingLinux |
Who claim to be the largest Australian Linux specialty store, NSW |
| NetCraft S.A. |
Supports, promotes RH Linux in business & personal computing |
| Linuxware NSW |
Linuxware in Sydney supply hardware & various distributions |
| Linux Services WA |
For Linux Software, hardware and Services. Based in Perth WA |
| Linux-hut QLD |
Linux Hut is a Brisbane based GNU/Linux distribution centre |
| Lankum.com NSW |
Major Linux/BSD distros, app's, plus merchandise and books |
| PlanetMirror AU |
National/International site Linux distros, patches, software FTP-pub |
| AarnetArchive AU |
National site (AU only) Linux distros, patches, software FTP-pub |
| LinuxToday AU |
Australian website for Linux news, features, events etc. + signup |
| Caldera Systems |
Regional information for SE Asia, Australia, New Zealand & India |
| Explore2fs |
Lets WIN read Ext2/3 partitions by John Newbigin & more tools |
| BPALogin |
The Australian ISP, freeware Bigpond Cable client for Linux |
| Home Broadband |
BB Internet Connections with Linux for Telstra/Optus cable/adsl |
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International Linux sites |
| Linux Org Online |
Linux a Unix-type Operating System and variants official sites |
| Linux Distro Lists |
Large list of all types of Linux Distributions at Linux Org |
| Distrowatch |
Detailed comparison of Linux distro's, mirror Brisbane Melbourne |
| Metalab (ibiblio) |
Gigabytes of Linux distros, programs & docs for d/l, Mirrors |
| LWN Distributions |
An exhausive, well organised list of all known Distributions |
| Linux COM |
Your one-stop Linux web page, from chatting to news to links |
| Kernel Archives |
Main home page for the Linux Kernel Archives for info. & news etc |
| Linux Kernel PUB |
Primary site for latest Linux kernel source code, also Mirror sites |
| Linux HQ |
Up-to-date information about the Linux kernel, patches & gen. info. |
| Network Admin |
The Network Administrators' Guide at LinuxDoc |
| Linux LTModem |
Lucent Winmodem drivers for all major Linux distro's + source |
| Linmodems support |
Updated support, includes AMR Softmodems (refer Resources) |
| Vmlinuz.ca |
Used to be Freezer Burn, now its a gallery of snapshots |
| Debian Planet Org |
Debian only Site that contains News, Headlines, Software, Links |
| Newbiedoc Net |
Debian only Site by/for Newbies with help/info/tips at sourceforge |
| MandrakeUsersOrg |
Main Mandrake users help site, forums, info, links and more |
| MandrakeUserOrg |
Was the old help site, has not been updated since Mandrake 8.2 |
| Mandrake Forum |
Discussion forum for Mandrake related tips, tricks, news etc |
| Desktop Linux |
Tips-Tricks-HowTos, Mandrake bias but works with most distros |
| LinuxQuestions |
Forums where newbies ask questions & experts offer advice |
| Network Admin |
Network Administrators' Guide at Linux Doc Project AU Mirrors |
| Peanut-Forums |
Site for the PeanutLinux online support Forum's (user to user) |
| Vector-Forums |
The official VectorLinux online support forums (help and info) |
| Samba Guide-Help |
Samba setup guide, Samba configuration & tutorial at Netfirms |
| Woven Goods |
Portal Site dedicated to the free Linux Operating System |
| Linux Mafia |
Linux Mafia at Slackware ORG, general info and Links |
| Linux International |
Non-profit organisation that works towards the promotion of Linux |
| Linux Today |
Linux Today, claims that it is the Leader in Linux Systems ?? |
| Linux Links |
Comprehensive links to info+resources about the Linux OS |
| Just Linux |
This site has online forums and help files for linux users |
| LinuxInsider |
Real-Time Linux News and Information from Around the World |
| LinuxWorld |
News, articles, columns that will help you put Linux to work |
| LinuxGazette |
Making Linux just a little more fun, sharing ideas+discoveries |
| LinuxJournal |
Late-breaking news & commentry on state of the Linux world |
| LinuxPlanet |
A world of premium information for Linux newcomers |
| Fresh Meat |
Freshmeat is where to find out about new applications for Linux |
| Slashdot ORG |
News for Nerds. Stuff that Matters, all sorts of Linux information |
| Linux 2000 OnLine |
Information resource for the Linux O/S and associated resources |
| Source Forge |
The site provides a centralized place for Open Source Developers |
| BerliOS |
Support for Open Source developers & users + houses projects |
| Linux Focus |
1 & only multilingual magazine about the operating system Linux |
| Linux Directory |
Everything and Anything for Linux, guide to sites & find out secrets |
| Linux Berg |
Will take you to list of World wide sites that have Linux software |
| IceWalkers |
Linux Software, Free Software, News, Contacts, Download Linux |
| Linux Games |
Slogan of this site is Linux Games for the People, need I say more |
| Linux Gaming |
Commercial site, the latest Games for linux, Worldwide Ordering |
| TUX Games |
Commercial site, news, info, plus Online Store for Linux Games |
| RPMFIND |
RPM repository for lots of Linux distributions Speakeasy Mirror |
| RPM-pboan |
Alternative for finding RPM packages for many different distros |
| RPM-seek |
Another site that has search engine for rpm packages (NB.Popup's) |
| LindowsDownloads |
Get Free d/l's with Apt-Get (not officially endorsed by Lindows) |
| Compaq Testdrive |
For quick, open, online access to simply run your app's on Linux |
| IBM Linux |
Information of how IBM is working with the Linux Community |
| MS Eradication |
Ever-growing anti-Microsoft & anti-Windows communities home |
| SlashNET ORG |
This is a Linux IRC network, there is a list of www IRC servers |
| KDE ORG |
Powerful graphical desktop environment for Unix-Linux workstns |
| KDE Distributions |
List of the Unix-Linux distributions that ship complete with KDE |
| XFree86 ORG |
Freely redistributable implementation of the X Window System |
| FreeApacheServer |
No.1 webserver on the internet, update your Linux version |
| LinuxRadio |
Listen to Penguin Radio via Browser with audio mp3 plug-in |
| Downloader for X |
D/L from HTTP+FTP resume/schedule/more a Linux Getright |
| Knapster2 |
KDE2/3 Napster clone, can resume d/l (also has KDE1 vers) |
| Quanta HTML |
x-window HTML editor, Not wysiwyg views with browser |
| Opera Browser |
X-window GUI browser, has both free & pay for versions Info |
| August HTML |
X-window HTML editor, Not wysiwyg, requires Tcl/Tk |
| Bluefish HTML |
X-window HTML editor, Not wysiwyg, uses browser as viewer |
| Internet Junkbuster |
Filters almost all annoying ads from web pages Alternative d/l |
| Spam Bouncer |
Can only run on Unix-Linux server that has Procmail installed |
| Free MultiMail |
Fidonet offline mail packet reader Unix/Linux/Dos/OS2/Win32 FTP |
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I made an icon mmail.xpm to use with desktop shortcut or mmail.png |
| KXicq chat |
Official KDE ICQ client for Linux users, requires QT Libraries 1.4+ |
| RealPlayer |
Link at bottem is for Unix/Linux, also 'nix users help Forum |
| StarOffice6.x (Sun) |
The commecial product, or get older Free at Planetmirror |
| Open Office Org |
In many ways even better than Star Office, d/l from your local Mirror |
| QCAD |
Free open-source 2D CAD system, latest Linux vers requires QT3 |
| LinuxCAD |
AutoCAD like Computer Aided Design tool for UNIX and Linux |
| BRL-CAD US-ARL |
A free Unix CSG solid modeling system, Irix, FreeBSD, Linux |
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NB For Acrobat Reader & Netscape Archive see FTP sites below |
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Australian Linux sites |
| Debian AU |
The Australian mirror of the main Debian Linux site |
| RadHat AU |
The Australian mirror of the main RedHat Linux site |
| XFree86 ORG AU |
Freely redistributable implementation of the X Window System |
| FreeBSD Australia |
Although not a true Linux this is the FreeBSD Project AU mirror |
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International Linux sites |
| Cheapbytes Distribs |
One of the Best Sources for Discounted Technical Products |
| Debian Linux |
The main Debian Linux site, lots of info & list of Mirrors for ISOs |
| Red Hat Linux |
Binary Installer includes everything to be a Linux Client or Server |
| Mandrake Linux |
Developed from Redhat, very popular Linux, more GUI interface Club |
| Slackware Linux |
The Slackware Linux Project, this site also includes ZipSlack |
| SuSE Linux |
For Intel-based PCs, also have Linux-based software applications |
| YellowdogLinux |
Terra Soft Solutions has developed a Linux for Macintosh machines |
| Desktop/LX |
AKA Lycoris, ex-RedmondLinux, based on Caldera Linux |
| Libranet |
Commercial vers. of Debian, easy to install, uses deb's, help Forum |
| SOT Linux |
From Finland, was BestLinux, Commercial distro, here is basic d/l |
| Collage Linux |
The main College site (from Switzerland, based on Slackware) |
| Gentoo Linux |
The main Gentoo site (automatic optimization and customization) |
| Icepack Linux |
The Icepack site (independent Linux distro built from scratch) |
| JAMD Linux |
Main JAMD site (based on RH, for i686 and above processors) |
| Lindows Linux |
Main Lindows site (Commercial, geeks don't use it, Deb based) |
| LFS |
Linux From Scratch site (build your own custom Linux system) |
| Sorcerer Linux |
The main Sorcerer Linux site (a source based distribution) |
| Xandros Linux |
The main Xandros site, Commercial (evolved from Corel Linux) |
| Caldera/SCO |
Caldera/SCO has been replaced with Boycott SCO forum |
| Yoper Linux |
Ydesktop is a new commercial distribution from New Zealand |
| Turbo Linux |
Suppled in English, Chinese or Japanese - Server or Workstation |
| PenguinPPC |
Home of Linux PPC ports for AppleMac's, various distros listed |
| MkLinux |
Linux for both Mac PowerPC+G3 and related systems as Servers |
| PeanutLinux |
At 340Mb d/l & 800Mb installed, good GUI Linux for smaller HDD's |
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Peanut can install from Dos to Dos-fat or Linux-ext2 drive/partition |
| VectorLinux |
Small distro suitable for Laptops or limited Ram, 450Mb installed |
| DemoLinux |
Runs off CD, can Anchor /home + /swap on Fat or Ext2 (July 2002) |
| Knoppix |
Runs off CD, based on Debian, has very good hardware detection |
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Can install Knoppix to HDD/partition, refer: FAQ's at the Support Site |
| Morphix |
Runs off CD, based on Knoppix, but has 4 types of CD modules |
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Each of the CD modules can be installed to HDD/partition, d/l File List |
| Free FreeBSD |
Op. Sys. used by lots of WebServers, also PC's can use this O/S |
| QNX System |
Like Linux but GUI only, demodisk gives Internet on floppy d/l Mirror |
| Astaro Linux |
Astaro Security Linux (all-in-one Firewall c/w content filtering) |
| Smoothwall Linux |
Smoothwall site (internet firewall/router with easy-to-use admin) |
| IPcop Linux |
IPCop site (dedicated Firewall distro, forked from SmoothWall) |
| Mandrake MNF |
Mandrake MNF site (Multi Network Firewall c/w more features) |
| Clark Connect |
Internet broadband gateway based on RH for old Pentiums d/l Mirror |
| Trinux |
Boots from single floppy on 386 or better with at least 12-16 Ram |
| Tomsrtbt |
Toms rescue-tools-boot disk the most GNU/Linux on 1 floppy disk |
| - TAKE NOTE - |
Best to download Linux using a proper FTP client (not a browser) these links are here to help you find out where to go. Some things like RPM's or Acrobat etc. can be downloaded from your browser |
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Australian Linux FTP sites |
| PlanetMirror |
FTP to /pub and d/l almost any Linux Distro, or go WWW site |
| AARNET QLD |
FTP Mirror site /pub with almost all Linux Distro's HTTP archive |
| LinuxWA FTP |
Western Australia FTP Mirror site /pub with lots of Distro's |
| Debian FTP AU |
Get Debian Linux direct from the Australian Mirror |
| Monash Uni VIC |
FTP to Monash /pub/linux, not as large or upto date as the above |
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International Linux FTP sites |
| FTP ibiblio archives |
Formerly known as metalab.unc.edu, alternative distro.ibiblio.org |
| FTP Linux Kernel |
This is the primary FTP site for latest Linux kernel source code |
| FTP XFree86 |
The master server for XFree86 distributions, or local Mirrors listing |
| FTP RPMfind |
Lots of RPM's for many programs, also Linux distributions |
| Redhat RPMS |
Redhat RPM server that has the RPM installers old+new ones |
| FTP Turbolinux |
Main d/l server for the distribution, as well as UnitedLinux SRPMS |
| FTP Bestlinux+SOT |
The Finish Bestlinux distro has become SotLinux, alternative Mirror |
| FTP Yellowdog |
Main d/l server for Yellowdog Linux distributions, includes ISO's |
| FTP StarOffice5.x |
From the StarOffice FTP mirror at Planetmirror in AU 1x70 Meg |
| FTP WordPerfect 8 |
Free WP PE at Planetmirror, dont forget Register within 90 days |
| Acrobat Reader |
Not an FTP server but you can d/l Adobe PDF reader v.5+ Unix-Linux |
| Netscape Archive |
If you need an old version of Netscape try browsing here |
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communicator = 4.51 4.50 complete_install or navigator_standalone |
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communicator = 4.08 4.07 4.06 base_install or navigator_standalone |
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communicator = 4.05_plus_JDK1.1_pr1 full communicator |
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communicator = 4.04 full communicator |
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communicator -> english = 4.78 down to 3.04 various types |
| Alternative http site |
Archives of Netscape from v.2.0x upward for all O/S |
John Coombes Linux Links
Mailing Lists and Newsgroups for Linux discussions 
