Linux is a free, open source Unix-type operating system originally created by Linus Torvalds along with the assistance of developers nation wide. Developed under the GNU General Public License, the source code for Linux is freely available to everyone.
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- The Linux Home Page at Linux Online
- Comprehensive information and resources about the Linux Operating System.
- Linspire
- Linspire - The World's Easiest Desktop Linux(formerly known as Lindows). Linspire is a full-featured operating system like Microsoft Windows XP or Apple Mac OSX.
- Freespire
- Freespire - Pre-enhanced type version of Lisnpire (formerly known as Lindows). What I mean by this is that you will find features in Freespire to eventually end up on Linspire.
- Ubuntu Linux - Linux for human beings
- Ubuntu is a complete Linux-based operating system, freely available with both community and professional support. It is developed by a large community and we invite you to participate too!
- RedHat
- Why work directly with Red Hat? We know open source. We know Linux. We know the performance, reliability, control, and cost savings it delivers. And better than anyone else, we can use this technology to build complete, cost-effective infrastructures for the enterprise.
- Debian Linux
- Debian GNU/Linux is a free distribution of the GNU/Linux operating system. It is maintained and updated through the work of many users who volunteer their time and effort.
- Suse
- Linux users and technical enthusiasts worldwide use SUSE Linux Professional at home and on the road. Get product, support, and download information.
- CentOS
- CentOS -- Community ENTerprise Operating System is a free rebuild of source packages freely available from a Prominent North American Enterprise Linux vendor.
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Books about Linux
Although there is an abundance of information freely available on the Internet for Linux, sometimes it's good to have a book or two for learning or reference.
Linux For Dummies 8th Edition
Amazon Price: $19.79 (as of 12/02/2008) 
Ubuntu Linux For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
Amazon Price: $19.79 (as of 12/02/2008)
A Practical Guide to Ubuntu Linux(R)
Amazon Price: $31.49 (as of 12/02/2008)
A Practical Guide to Linux(R) Commands, Editors, and Shell Programming
Amazon Price: $31.49 (as of 12/02/2008)
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