Linux Documentation Project Works

source: http://tldp.org/docs.html last updated 27Feb2018

LDP Guides:

Note: The LDP guides have moved to their own page.

Linux HOWTOs:

The Linux HOWTOs are detailed "how to" documents on specific subjects. The HOWTO index lists all HOWTOs along with short descriptions. The HOWTOs are written in SGML or XML, and translated to different output formats using SGML-Tools (Linuxdoc DTD) or the DocBook/DSSSL tools. Join the LDP announcements mailing list for news on HOWTO updates.

Master (alphabetical) HOWTO Index (browse HOWTOS by descriptions/dates & read online) Master Category Index (browse HOWTOs by category & read online) Recent Updates (browse a list of recently updated HOWTOs & read online)
plain text	browse directory	tarred/gzipped (8.7M)
HTML (single page)	browse directory	tarred/gzipped (6.7M)
HTML (multiple pages)	browse directory
PDF	browse directory	tarred/gzipped (60M)
Plucker DB (for Palm/handheld)	browse directory	tarred/gzipped (16M)
SGML/XML source	browse CVS repository (request an account)
Non-English translations	browse directory
Archived documents	browse directory

» Notes:

In the list below, single page means that each HOWTO is available for viewing, in its entirety, on one HTML page. The default for viewing online is for the HOWTO to be split into multiple page(s; usually one HTML page per section).
The stated tar package sizes are approximations.
PostScript and PDF copies were created using the PA4 paper format (210 x 279 mm, 8-1/4 x 11 in - the width of ISO A4 and the height of U.S. Letter).
We have heard of instances whereby the Adobe plug-in for Netscape or IE may have trouble reading the PDF variants. If so, save the file(s) to your hard disk and open them from the desktop - see if that resolves the problem.
In some cases, when downloading compressed files with/through a web-browser, the browser will actually perform the decompression (gunzip) automatically, BUT the saved filename will still have the .gz file extension. If you run into problems when trying to gunzip the file, this is probably the case. Move the file to "filename minus the .gz extension" and the problem should be resolved.

» additional HOWTO-related items:

We now offer all HOWTOs and FAQs in the Plucker DB format, viewable on your Palm device. Plucker generators and viewers are free software/open source software, released under the GPL. You can get the Plucker software, including source code, at: http://www.plkr.org/.

These documents can be accessed from the pluckerdb directory.
MemoWare PDA Document Repository contains some HOWTOs and mini-HOWTOs in AportisDoc format (for PalmPilot users).
A collection of lists of the HOWTOs sorted by last update/modify date, filename, etc.

Linux Man Pages:

For your convenience, we archive snapshots of the (English language) Linux man pages. Please see our dedicated man page section for details.

Linux FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions with Answers):

Available formats:

HTML
Plucker DB (for your Palm/hand-held device).
other/archived formats : plain text, DVI, and PostScript.

For your convenience, a link to the Linux FAQ.

Linux Gazette:

Linux Gazette is an online magazine that provides many Linux tips and tricks. Mirrored from linuxgazette.net.

LinuxFocus:

LinuxFocus is a volunteer-driven online Linux magazine. It is truly international and free. It is no longer mirrored.

Additional Documents of Interest (Quick Ref, Tutorials, ...):

Introduction to Basic Computer Security

A series of articles written by Jennifer Vesperman (jenn@linuxchix.org) that discuss the various aspects of computer security. Includes the following:

updated	title / version / available formats
2002-02-24	Introduction to Backing Up and Restoring Data vers: 0.3 HTML (online) \| HTML (tar) \| plain text \| PDF
2002-02-24	Introduction to Intrusion Protection and Network Security vers: 0.3 HTML (online) \| HTML (tar) \| plain text \| PDF
2002-02-24	Introduction to Physical Security and Security of Services vers: 0.2 HTML (online) \| HTML (tar) \| plain text \| PDF
2002-02-24	Introduction to Securing Data in Transit vers: 0.3 HTML (online) \| HTML (tar) \| plain text \| PDF
2002-02-24	Introduction to Viruses & Virus Hoaxes vers: 0.3 HTML (online) \| HTML (tar) \| plain text \| PDF
2002-02-24	all documents HTML (tar) \| PDF (tar)

CVS Best Practices

version:	0.7
author(s):	Vivek Venugopalan, vivek@magic-cauldron.com
last update:	Oct 2005
available formats:	HTML (read online) HTML (single file) (read online; 65k) HTML (tarred and gzipped package, 23k) PDF (357k) PostScript (343k) text (55k) PluckerDB (28k)

This article outlines some of the best practices that can be adopted when Concurrent Versions System (CVS) is used as the configuration management tool in your software project.

Joe-Command-Reference

version:	3.0
author(s):	Paul Sutton
last update:	August 2003
available formats:	HTML (read online)

A quick reference guide to the commands and keystrokes used in JOE ("Joe's Own Editor", an ASCII-text screen editor).

Linux Security Quick Reference Card

version:	1.1
author(s):	Dave Wreski and Benjamin Thomas
last update:	September 2000
available formats:	PDF (70K) PS (340K) PDF (A4; 70K) PS (A4; 340K)

This two-page Quick Reference Card is intended to provide a starting point for improving the security of your system. Contained within include references to security resources around the net, tips on securing your Linux box, and general security information. More information can be found at linuxsecurity.com.