# HOWTO Index

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

- Linux INFO-SHEET, by Michael K. Johnson (`johnsonm@sunsite.unc.edu`). A general technical introduction to Linux, listing its features, supported hardware, and other general information.
- Linux META-FAQ, by Michael K. Johnson (`johnsonm@sunsite.unc.edu`). A list of sources of information about Linux, such as documentation, newsgroups, FTP sites, and so on.
- Installation HOWTO, by Matt Welsh (`mdw@sunsite.unc.edu`). 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.
- Linux Distribution HOWTO, by Matt Welsh (`mdw@sunsite.unc.edu`). 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.
- NET-2 HOWTO, by Terry Dawson (`terryd@extro.ucc.su.oz.au`). 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.
- Ethernet HOWTO, by Paul Gortmaker (`gpg109@rsphysse.anu.edu.au`). 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.
- Serial HOWTO, by Greg Hankins (`gregh@cc.gatech.edu`). Information on serial communications, devices, and software packages for Linux.
- XFree86 HOWTO, by Helmut Geyer (`geyer@polyhymnia.iwr.uni-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.
- MGR HOWTO, by Vincent Broman (`broman@Np.nosc.mil`). A HOWTO describing the MGR window system for Linux, another graphical interface somewhat like X.
- Mail HOWTO, by Vince Skahan (`vince@victrola.wa.com`). All about configuration of electronic mail with Linux, including UUCP and TCP/IP mailers such as Smail and sendmail.
- UUCP HOWTO, by Vince Skahan (`vince@victrola.wa.com`). 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.
- News HOWTO, by Vince Skahan (`vince@victrola.wa.com`). Setup and configuration of news software, such as C News, INN, and newsreaders (such as rn and tin) under Linux.
- Printing HOWTO, by Grant Taylor (`gtaylor@cs.tufts.edu`). How to configure and use printing software under Linux, such as `lp`, `lpr`, etc. including remote printing.
- SCSI HOWTO, by Drew Eckhardt (`drew@kinglear.cs.Colorado.EDU`). All about SCSI tapes, drives, and CD-ROMs under Linux.
- Hardware Compatibility HOWTO, by Ed Carp (`erc@apple.com`). An extensive list of hardware supported by Linux.
- Ftape HOWTO, by Kai Harrekilde-Petersen (`ftape@mic.dth.dk`). A HOWTO describing the setup and use of various QIC ftape drivers for Linux.
- Sound HOWTO, by Jeff Tranter (`tranter@software.mitel.com`). Information on sound-related hardware and software for Linux, such as how to configure your system for use with a sound card.
- JE HOWTO, by Yasuhiro Yamazaki (`hiro@rainbow.physics.utoronto.ca`). Information on JE, a set of Japanese Extensions for Linux, including software to edit, display, and print Japanese text.
- Busmouse HOWTO, by Mike Battersby (`mike@starbug.apana.org.au`). Information on using busmice with Linux and XFree86.