Linux OS 

• 6 Linux Music Players To Replace Songbird
  Alternate choices for a music player/manager since Songbird will no longer be supporting Linux. (spring 2010)
• 20 awesome free OS downloads that aren't Windows 7
  Blog post discussing free Operating Systems (mostly Linux).
• A Beginner's Guide on How to Install Linux Software
  Handy guide for Linux newbies. Readers may also be interested in related article Ubuntu Linux: The Easy Installation Guide.
• Don't Fear the Penguin: A Newbie's Guide to Linux
  "Linux has an undeserved reputation for being complex, cryptic, and difficult to use. With this simple guide, you can get started using Ubuntu Linux today."
• Free Software Directory
  "We catalog useful free software that runs under free operating systems — particularly the GNU operating system and its GNU/Linux variants."
• Google Directory: Linux
  Links to hundreds of sites relating to Linux.
• KOffice.org
  "An integrated office suite built on the KDE platform. It utilizes free and open standards like OpenDocument for its document formats, component communication and component embedding."
• Lifehacker: Linux
  Reviews and articles specifically for Linux users from popular tech site 'Lifehacker'.
• Linux App Finder
  Guide to Linux programs by category; also lists popular Windows and Mac programs and suggests Linux alteratives.
• Linux.com
  "Linux.com is always evolving. Our goal is to give you all of the resources and information you need to make your experience with Linux a success."
• Linux.org
  "Our web site is designed to act as a central source of Linux information and as a voice for the promotion and advocacy of the Linux operating system." Includes online courses and information about applications, distributions, free online books, and other topics.
• The Linux Alternative Project / Linux App Finder
  These handy sites list suggest Linux equivalents for familiar Windows programs.
• The Linux Cookbook: Tips and Techniques for Everyday Use
  Free older edition of Linux book.
• Linux HQ
  "The LinuxHQ Web Sites tries to organize and catalog many of the Linux related kernel patches in one central location."
• Linux Replacements for Your Favorite Windows Apps
  "Linux offers equivalents to many Windows applications that are often as good as--or even better than--the programs you're used to." This article discusses some of them.
• Linux Installation and Getting Started
  Online tutorial to Linux basics.
• OpenShot Video Editor
  Very nice free video editor for Linux.
• Shutter
  An excellent screenshot program for Linux.
• Ubuntu Manual
  "A comprehensive beginners guide for the Ubuntu operating system. ... The manual will help you become familiar with everyday tasks such as surfing the web, listening to music and scanning documents. With an emphasis on easy to follow instructions, it is suitable for all levels of experience."
• Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference
  Free version of a short reference book about this popular version of Linux.
• Ultimate Linux Newbie Guide
  "This guide can help both beginners and seasoned computer users alike learn all the important parts of choosing, using and installing Linux..."

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