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• Apache Compile HOWTO - This document describes how to compile the Apache Webserver with the most important modules such as mod_perl, mod_dav, mod_auth_ldap, mod_dynvhost, mod_roaming. (2003)
• Beowulf HOWTO - Step-by-step instructions on building a Beowulf cluster. Note: this is a Red Hat and LAM-specific version. (2005)
• Connecting X Terminals to Linux Mini-HOWTO - This document describes how to connect X Terminals with a Linux host using nfs, xfs, xdm and xdmcp. Additionally, the document discusses configuration recommendations to optimize Linux for use as a host system on a network of thin clients. (2003)
• Debian Jigdo mini-HOWTO - An ISO acquisition tool for Debian. (2005)
• HOWTO Encourage Women in Linux - An excellent HOWTO aimed at male Linux enthusiasts who would like to see more women involved in Linux. It also contains good advice to LUGs about encouraging new members.
• LILO mini-HOWTO - The best LILO HOWTO available. (2008)
• LVM HOWTO - Information on how to get LVM (Logical Volume Manager) up and running. (2006)
• Linux Advanced Routing & Traffic Control HOWTO - A very hands-on approach to iproute2, traffic shaping and netfiltering options in Linux. Translations available in Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean, Polish, and Spanish. (2002)
• Linux Advocacy mini-HOWTO - How the Linux community can effectively advocate the use of Linux. (2005) Complements the Linux User Group HOWTO(http://www.tldp.org/ HOWTO/User-Group-HOWTO.html). This document has been translated into French, Japanese, Polish, Portugeuse, and Spanish.
• Linux Astronomy HOWTO - Tips and resources to utilize Linux solutions in Astronomy. (2007)
• Linux Hardware Compatibility HOWTO - A list of hardware either supported or unsupported under Linux; divided into broad hardware categories. (2007)
• Linux IP Masquerade HOWTO - This document describes how to enable the Linux IP Masquerade feature on a given Linux host. Last updated 2005.
• Linux IPCHAINS-HOWTO - This document describes how to obtain, install and configure the enhanced IP firewalling chains software for Linux, and some ideas on how to use them. N.B.: Latest version is 2000, with nothing more recent available. This is a fundamental resource authored by Rusty Russell, a well-known kernel developer.
• Linux IPv6 HOWTO - This document provides the user with enough information to install, configure, and use IPv6 applications on Linux machines. (2007)
• Linux PCMCIA HOWTO - This document describes how to install and use PCMCIA card services for Linux, and answers some frequently asked questions. Latest version is v2.118, 2003.
• Linux Parallel Processing HOWTO - This document 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. (2004) N.B.: The author has been contacted (2007), and he will be updating this document when time allows. It is still a useful document as is.
• Linux User Group HOWTO - A guide to founding, maintaining, and growing a GNU/Linux user group. (2007)
• Managing Accurate Date and Time HOWTO - Discusses the importance of keeping accurate computer time, time mechanisms and settings on Linux, time zones, accurate global time synchronization, the NTP (Network Time Protocol), and precise time using the chrony program. This document is also available in French, Hungarian, Japanese, Russian, and Turkish. (2005)
• Modem-HOWTO - A detailed document which covers selection, connecting, configuration and trouble-shooting analog modems for a PC. (2007)
• Nvidia OpenGL Configuration mini-HOWTO - N.B.: Some of this information is outdated. Last revised 2002.
• Optimal Use of Fonts on Linux - HOWTO - A detailed font HOWTO for Linux. (2007)
• Plug-and-Play-HOWTO - This HOWTO explains resources used in Plug-and-Play (PnP) such as addresses and interrupts; covers both the PCI bus (inherently PnP) and PnP on the old ISA bus. (2007)
• Program Library HOWTO - Outstanding fundamental HOWTO on creating and using program libraries on Linux.
• Secure Programming for Linux and Unix HOWTO--Creating Secure Software - Online Book - This book provides a set of design and implementation guidelines for writing secure programs for Linux and Unix systems. Also available in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. (2003)
• The Linux 2.4 SCSI subsystem HOWTO - Description of the SCSI subsystem, with an external view of the SCSI subsystem as the main theme; includes material to assist with the administration of the Linux SCSI subsystem. (2004) (There have been no updates since 2004.)
• The Linux Bootdisk HOWTO - How to design and build boot/root diskettes for Linux; tested on Intel architecture only. (2002)
• The Unix Hardware Buyer HOWTO - Basic information about purchasing hardware for Linux. (2007)
• XDM and X Terminal HOWTO - How to setup XDMCP ("X Display Manager Control Protocol"). Last revised 2007.