Open Source Community

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To get general Linux support quickly, it is sometimes best to first reach out to the online communities dedicated to open source software and Linux. Online open source communities benefit from having thousands of people to help with issues.

Open Source Community Resources

Websites

The following list contains a great number of resources from around the web that can provide information about possible issues.

General

• linux.org
• linux.com
• ubuntu.com/support
• howtoforge.com
• linuxquestion.org
• tldp.org
• linuxsolved.com
• linuxjournal.com
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Questions

• unix.stackexchange.com
• askubuntu.com
• superuser.com

Getting Started

• Installing Linux
• Taking Your First Steps in Linux
• Linux Applications

Training

• training.linuxfoundation.org
• tldp.org/guides
• linux.org/forums/beginner-tutorials

Linux Shell

• Using Linux from the Console
• File Management in Linux
• Working with SSH
• Using SUDO
• Screen Tips & Tricks
• Linux Command-Line Tools

Scripting

• The Bootloader and Init System on Desktop Linux
• Bash For Beginners
• Bash Scripting
• Advanced Bash Scripting

Kernel

• kernel.org
• linux.org Kernel Introduction
• kernelnewbies.org
• Small But Growing Site on Linux Programming
• Linux Kernel Module Programming

Chat

Use an IRC client such as XChat, Pidgin, Freenode Webchat, or irssi to visit irc.freenode.net for live community support.

Directions: IRC Setup

IRC Support: Tutorial

Suggested channels:

• ##linux
• #oe
• #yocto
• #busybox
• #kernelnewbies