Related Links
The following is a list of information on the net that may be of interest
to Debian users.
- Linux
- The kernel behind Debian GNU/Linux.
- GNU
- Most of the utility programs on Debian are from the GNU project.
- The X.Org Foundation
- The X.Org Foundation provides an open
source implementation of the X Window System.
- Apache
- The most widely used web server in the entire world.
- Perl
- Formally, the Practical Extraction and Report Language, Perl is a widely
used scripting language.
- Python
- Python is a remarkably powerful dynamic programming language that is used
in a wide variety of application domains.
- GNU Network Object Model Environment (GNOME)
- GNOME intends to build a complete, user-friendly desktop based entirely
on free software.
- K Desktop Environment (KDE)
- KDE seeks to fulfill the need for an easy to use desktop for UNIX
workstations, similar to desktop environments found on Macintosh and
Microsoft Windows operating systems.
- freedesktop.org
- freedesktop.org is open source / open discussion software projects working
on interoperability and shared technology for X Window System desktops.
- Linux.com,
Linux.org
- The community behind the Linux kernel.
- Freshmeat,
SourceForge
- Repositories of Free Software.
- DebianWorld
- A portal for Debian users that speak French.
- DebianForum.de
- A portal for Debian users that speak German.
- esDebian
- A portal for Debian users that speak Spanish.
- Debian-BR
- A portal for Debian users that speak Portuguese.
- DebianUsers
- A portal for Debian users that speak Korean.
The user groups, notably the Linux User Groups (LUGs), are a great
resource for both new and experienced users. New users benefit from the free
help and installation workshops. More experienced users can meet others with
similar interests and join in the more technical tutorials offered.
A listing of Linux user groups can be found at
http://www.linux.org/groups/.
