linux // general begeners

• (:^tuxs.org) - A Friendly Penguin To Help You Get Started With Linux - A recommended site for Linux beginners; information presented is written in a non-technical, easy to understand style.
• Codigo Linux - A Spanish site for Linux newbies.
• Control-Escape: Alternative Software, Linux Help - The aim of this website is to foster, educate and expand the Open Software community; assists computer users in taking CONTROL of their computing environment and ESCAPE the clutches of proprietary software. There is a guide to assist with learning Linux. A little dated, but still contains useful stuff.
• Debian NewbieDOC - For new Debian users, but site also has general beginner information. A little dated - documents seem to be mainly from 2007, but still contains useful information.
• EasyLinuxGuide.com - Designed for users new to Linux, but with some computer experience.
• Get GNU/Linux! - Promotes the use of Linux and freedom (from restrictive software licenses) for everyday users. A site to visit for those thinking of switching to Linux or have already decided to use Linux and want to learn more. Excellent multilingual support -- available in many different languages.
• How To Ask Questions The Smart Way - A detailed guide on how to ask technical questions that will result in a satisfactory answer. Useful for all levels of Linux users. Translated into many languages. (2008)
• IBM Redbooks | Linux Client Migration Cookbook A Practical Planning and Implementation Guide for Migrating to Desktop Linux - A detailed guide for IT departments planning a switch to Linux on the desktop. This document is suitable for any size organization. Available in downloadable PDF or HTML format. (2006)
• IBM developerWorks : Migration Station: Linux Track - A comprehensive resource site for Linux migration information.
• IBM devloperWorks: Linux Zone: Windows-to-Linux Roadmap: Series Overview - A nine-part series roadmap for developers making the transition to Linux; a little dated (2003), but the information is still relevant.
• Introduction to Linux; A Hands-On Guide - An excellent guide for Linux beginners as well as a reference tool for more advanced users. (2008)
• Introduction to the Linux Operating System - Linux Tutorial - Techcuriosity.com - An introductory tutorial about Linux for the new user. Topics include: the advantages of Linux, Linux vs. Windows, Linux directory structure, permissions, basic commands, and glossary of terms. (2007)
• Learning Linux dot com - A site for the beginner and experts wanting to learn more and share their experiences with other Linux users.
• Linux Distribution Guide - A brief guide to the world of Linux distributions, primarily aimed at individuals who are new to Linux. (2008)
• Linux Newbie Administrator Guide - A complete reference guide for new Linux users who wish to set up and administer their own Linux home computer, workstation or home network. Translated into many languages. A little dated (2004), but most of the information is still useful.
• Linux Virgins.com - A gentle guide for 1st time Linux users - A recommended guide for easy migration to Linux for Windows users as experienced by web author, Michael Davis.
• Linux-Noobs - This site is aimed primarily at those who are either Linux beginners or are thinking about using Linux. It has forums, HOWTOs, tips, reviews, and news.
• Linux.ie :: The Beginners Linux Guide - An extensive guide for Linux beginners published by the Irish Linux Users Group. This document was last updated in 2005, which is somewhat dated, but a lot of the information is still useful. N.B.: some of the links do not work.
• LinuxDevCenter Article - "What Is Linux" - An excellent summary article about Linux; covers the basics of what it is, its features, distributions, the Linux desktop, getting and installing Linux and obtaining support. This article is particularly suitable for beginners. (2005) This article is still helpful to beginners today (2009).
• LinuxPlanet - Reports - How to Help New Linux Users - If It's Not Obvious to Them, It's Not Obvious - This is an excellent article which offers great advice on helping new Linux users. It was originally published in 2001, but is still relevant today
• LinuxQuestions.org - Where newbies Come for Help! - One of the best Linux sites for beginners (and all others as well); site contains forums, a hardware capatibility list, Linux distribution and book reviews, a Linux wiki, tutorials, and a distribution download area.
• Mandriva Linux Tips For Free - Help and information for users new to Linux and Mandriva.
• PCStats.com Article - "Beginners Guides: Linux Part 1: Getting Familiar" - An introduction to Linux using the KDE desktop environment and Knoppix. (2008)
• PCStats.com Article - "Beginners Guides: Linux Part 2: Installing a PC" - A detailed walkthough article on installing SUSE 9.1 on a PC. (2008)
• PCStats.com Article - "Beginners Guides: Linux Part 3: Installing New Software" - How to find and install software on a Linux system. (2008)
• Polishlinux.org - GNU/Linux For Everyone - A helpful site for Linux beginners; includes up-to-date information and reviews on Linux distributions, tools for selecting a distribution, articles on desktop Linux including descriptions of new applications, a "How to switch to Linux" guide, news, and forums. Available in English and Polish.
• Really Linux.com - Website for Linux Beginners - A companion site to the book, "Linux for the Rest of Us" by Mark Rais.
• The LOST (Linux-One-Stanza Tips) Home Page - A collection of tips/ snippets related to GNU/Linux. These are relatively short, and suitable for use as email signatures, web tickers, login messages, screen savers etc. The project is aimed primarily at beginners. Also available in Spanish. Last stable release is 1.1, 2001-12-27.
• The Linux Information Project (LINFO) Home Page - This project, started and managed by the Bellevue Linux Users Group (BELUG), is dedicated to providing high quality, comprehensive and easily accessible information about Linux and other free software. The user can find HOWTOs on a wide variety of subjects as well as information on Linux commands and advocacy.
• The Register Article - "Internet Anonymity for Linux Newbies" - A tutorial for newbies on how to secure your home system on Linux. Despite the date of this tutorial (2002), the basic principles and advice are still valid today (2010).
• The debiantutorials.org Homepage - A tutorial and information site to assist users in switching from Windows to the Debian Linux desktop without "geekness".
• TuXfiles - A Linux newbie help site which has everything a Linux beginner needs to get comfortable with Linux including: the basics of the command line, helpful tutorials on many Linux-related subjects, distribution information, tips, and links to other sites.