Subject: Linux HOWTO Index
From: [email-masked] (Matt Welsh)
Date: Mon, 25 Apr 1994 19:41:23 GMT
Newsgroups: comp.os.linux.announce,comp.os.linux.help,comp.os.linux.admin,news.answers,comp.answers

Archive-name: linux/howto/index
Last-modified: 19 Apr 94

  Linux HOWTO Index
  by Matt Welsh, [email-masked]
  v2.0, 17 March 1994

  This is an index to the Linux HOWTO documents.

  1.  What are Linux HOWTOs?

  Linux  HOWTOs  are  short  online documents which describe in detail a
  certain aspect of configuring or using the Linux system. For  example,
  there   is   the  Installation  HOWTO,  which  gives  instructions  on
  installing Linux, and the Mail HOWTO, which describes how  to  set  up
  and   configure   mail   under  Linux.   Other  examples  include  the
  NET-2-HOWTO (previously the NET-2-FAQ) and the Printing HOWTO.

  Information in HOWTOs is generally more  detailed  and  in-depth  than
  what  can  be  squeezed into the Linux FAQ. For this reason, the Linux
  FAQ is being rewritten. A large amount of  the  information  contained
  therein will be relegated to various HOWTO documents.  The FAQ will be
  a shorter list of frequently asked  questions  about  Linux,  covering
  small  specific  topics. Most of the ``useful'' information in the FAQ
  will now be covered in the HOWTOs.

  HOWTOs are comprehensive docs---much like an FAQ but generally not  in
  question-and-answer  format.  However,  many  HOWTOs  contain  an  FAQ
  section at the end. For example, the NET-2-FAQ has been renamed to the
  NET-2-HOWTO, because it wasn't in question-and-answer format. However,
  you will see the NET-2-HOWTO named as the NET-2-FAQ  in  many  places.
  The two docs are one and the same.

  2.  Where to get Linux HOWTOs

  HOWTOs can be retrieved via anonymous FTP from the following sites:

  o  sunsite.unc.edu:/pub/Linux/docs/HOWTO

  o  tsx-11.mit.edu:/pub/linux/docs/HOWTO

     as  well  as  the  many mirror sites, which are listed in the Linux
     META-FAQ (see below).

  The Index, printed below, lists the currently available HOWTOs.

  HOWTOs are also posted regularly to the newsgroups  comp.os.linux  and
  comp.os.linux.announce.  In  addition,  a number of the HOWTOs will be
  crossposted to news.answers.  Therefore, you can find the Linux HOWTOs
  on the news.answers archive site rtfm.mit.edu.

  3.  HOWTO Index

  The following Linux HOWTOs are currently available. The list is small,
  because this is a relatively new project.

  o  Linux INFO-SHEET, by Michael K. Johnson ([email-masked]).
     A  general  technical  introduction to Linux, listing its features,
     supported hardware, and other general information.

  o  Linux META-FAQ, by Michael K.  Johnson  ([email-masked]).
     A   list   of   sources   of   information  about  Linux,  such  as
     documentation, newsgroups, FTP sites, and so on.

  o  Installation HOWTO, by Matt Welsh  ([email-masked]).   How  to
     obtain  and install Linux. This is the first document which a Linux
     newcomer should read. It discusses how to obtain Linux,  both  from
     the  Internet  and  via Snail-mail, and how to install it.  Focuses
     primarily on the SLS distribution of Linux, which is the current de
     facto standard.

  o  Linux  Distribution  HOWTO, by Matt Welsh ([email-masked]).  A
     list of  many  of  the  major  Linux  distributions  available  via
     anonymous  FTP  and  via  mail  order on diskette, tape, or CD-ROM.
     Also includes other Linux-related goodies that you can only get via
     mail order.

  o  NET-2   HOWTO,   by   Terry   Dawson   ([email-masked]).
     Describes how to install and configure the Linux NET-2 TCP/IP code,
     in  kernels  0.99.pl10  and above. (This has nothing to do with the
     so-called BSD NET-2 distribution.)  Discusses  various  aspects  of
     TCP/IP  networking  under  Linux,  including  the  use of SLIP. The
     complete instruction manual for TCP/IP under Linux.

  o  Ethernet HOWTO, by Paul Gortmaker ([email-masked]).   A
     HOWTO about the various Ethernet device drivers which are available
     for Linux. Should be read along with  the  NET-2  HOWTO  by  anyone
     using Ethernet for TCP/IP on Linux.

  o  Serial  HOWTO,  by Greg Hankins ([email-masked]).  Information
     on serial communications, devices, and software packages for Linux.

  o  XFree86   HOWTO,   by   Helmut   Geyer   ([email-masked]
     heidelberg.de).  This HOWTO describes how to install and  configure
     the  X-Windows  software  distribution  for  Linux. Most of this is
     Linux-specific, and expects you to read the documentation  included
     in the XFree86-2.0 package.

  o  MGR   HOWTO,  by  Vincent  Broman  ([email-masked]).   A  HOWTO
     describing the MGR  window  system  for  Linux,  another  graphical
     interface somewhat like X.

  o  Mail  HOWTO,  by  Vince  Skahan ([email-masked]).  All about
     configuration of electronic mail with  Linux,  including  UUCP  and
     TCP/IP mailers such as Smail and sendmail.

  o  UUCP  HOWTO,  by  Vince  Skahan  ([email-masked]).   How  to
     configure UUCP to transfer files, mail,  and  news  to  other  UNIX
     machines  on a UUCP-based connection. Includes discussion of Taylor
     UUCP for Linux.

  o  News HOWTO, by Vince  Skahan  ([email-masked]).   Setup  and
     configuration   of   news  software,  such  as  C  News,  INN,  and
     newsreaders (such as rn and tin) under Linux.

  o  Printing HOWTO, by Grant  Taylor  ([email-masked]).   How  to
     configure  and  use printing software under Linux, such as lp, lpr,
     etc. including remote printing.

  o  SCSI HOWTO, by Drew Eckhardt ([email-masked]).   All
     about SCSI tapes, drives, and CD-ROMs under Linux.

  o  Hardware  Compatibility  HOWTO,  by  Ed  Carp  ([email-masked]).  An
     extensive list of hardware supported by Linux.

  o  Ftape HOWTO,  by  Kai  Harrekilde-Petersen  ([email-masked]).   A
     HOWTO describing the setup and use of various QIC ftape drivers for
     Linux.

  o  Sound  HOWTO,   by   Jeff   Tranter   ([email-masked]).
     Information  on sound-related hardware and software for Linux, such
     as how to configure your system for use with a sound card.

  o  JE HOWTO, by Yasuhiro Yamazaki  ([email-masked]).
     Information  on  JE,  a  set  of  Japanese  Extensions  for  Linux,
     including software to edit, display, and print Japanese text.

  o  Busmouse  HOWTO,  by  Mike  Battersby  ([email-masked]).
     Information on using busmice with Linux and XFree86.

  4.  Wanted HOWTOs

  I  would  be  very  happy  if  someone would write the following HOWTO
  documents, and submit them to me (see the  instructions  in  the  next
  section  below).  Most  of  these  are  modifications  of existing FAQ
  documents, and should be easy to put into HOWTO format. Keep  in  mind
  that  HOWTOs  generally  aren't  in FAQ format, but can contain an FAQ
  section at the end.

  Some of these are under construction; however, if you're interested in
  working on one of them, please let me know.

  o  GCC/LIBRARY HOWTO. Discussing installation/upgrading of the GCC and
     shared libraries under Linux. How to build shared libraries.   Most
     of the material would come from Mitchum DeSouza's GCC FAQ.

  o  KERNEL  HOWTO.  How to upgrade and compile the kernel. Basic kernel
     tweaking, including how to turn on debugging output. How to decrypt
     panic messages. Basic introduction to kernel structure and hacking.

  o  If you have an idea for another HOWTO, please mail me!

  5.  Writing and submitting a HOWTO

  If you would like to write a Linux HOWTO document,  there  are  a  few
  guidelines that you should follow.

  o  Format the document neatly. HOWTOs must be available in plain ASCII
     format, but you  are  free  to  use  a  formatting  tool  (texinfo,
     LameTeX,  nroff)  to  format  the  document.  Try to use meaningful
     structure and organization, and write clearly. Remember  that  many
     of  the  people  reading HOWTOs do not speak English as their first
     language.

  o  Make sure that all of the information is correct.  I  can't  stress
     this  enough.  When  in  doubt,  speculate,  but make it clear that
     you're only guessing.

  o  Make sure that you are covering the  most  recent  version  of  the
     available  software.  Also, be sure to include full instructions on
     where  software  can  be  downloaded  from  (FTP  site  name,  full
     pathname).

  o  Include  an  FAQ  section  at  the  end, if appropriate. Many HOWTO
     documents need an "FAQ"  or  "Common  Problems"  section  to  cover
     information which can't be covered in the regular text.

  o  Use  other  HOWTOs as a model. It is nice to have a common look and
     feel to HOWTO documents--- this  document  being  an  example.  The
     easier  the  HOWTO  is  to  browse,  the  more useful it will be to
     readers.

  After you have written the HOWTO,  mail  it  to  me  (Matt  Welsh)  at
  [email-masked]. I am the HOWTO coordinator---I will look over the
  HOWTO, and make any editorial  remarks.  I  will  also  take  care  of
  approving  and  posting  the  HOWTO  to  the  various  newsgroups  and
  uploading the HOWTO to the FTP archive sites. Of  course,  all  credit
  for the HOWTO will go to the author.

  It  is  important  that  you  go through me when submitting a HOWTO. I
  maintain the HOWTO archives and need to keep track of what HOWTOs  are
  being  written  and  who is doing what. If you don't submit a HOWTO to
  me, I can't include it in the archive or add it to the HOWTO INDEX.

  Once I have approved the HOWTO, I will post it and upload  it  to  the
  FTP  sites.  I  will also send you (the author) the "final" version of
  the HOWTO with any changes. All you have to do  is  send  me  periodic
  updates (every month or so, as needed) and I will take care of posting
  the HOWTO regularly.

  6.  Miscellaneous and Legalese

  If you have questions, please feel free to  mail  [email-masked].
  The   Linux   FAQ   rewrite  is  being  coordinated  by  Ian  Jackson,
  [email-masked], with help from others.

  Unless otherwise stated, Linux  HOWTO  documents  are  copyrighted  by
  their  respective authors. Linux HOWTO documents may be reproduced and
  distributed in whole or in part, in any medium physical or electronic,
  without  permission  of  the author. Translations and derivative works
  are  similarly  permitted  without  express   permission.   Commercial
  redistribution  is  allowed  and encouraged; however, the author would
  like to be notified of any such distributions.

  In short, we wish to promote dissemination of this information through
  as  many channels as possible. However, we do wish to retain copyright
  on the HOWTO documents, and would like to be notified of any plans  to
  redistribute  the  HOWTOs.  If you have questions, please contact Matt
  Welsh, the Linux HOWTO coordinator, at [email-masked].