Linux Information Sheet

Michael K. Johnson, johnsonm@redhat.com

v4.9, 31 October 1996

This document provides basic information about the Linux operating system, including an explanation of Linux, a list of features, some requirements, and some resources.

1. Introduction to Linux

2. Linux Features

3. Hardware Issues

3.1 Minimal configuration
3.2 Usable configuration
3.3 Supported hardware

4. An Incomplete List of Ported Programs and Other Software

5. Who uses Linux?

6. Getting Linux

6.1 Anonymous FTP
6.2 CDROM
6.3 Other methods of obtaining Linux

Linux Information Sheet

Michael K. Johnson, johnsonm@redhat.com

1. Introduction to Linux

2. Linux Features

3. Hardware Issues

4. An Incomplete List of Ported Programs and Other Software

5. Who uses Linux?

6. Getting Linux

7. Getting started

8. Legal Status of Linux

9. News About Linux

10. The Future

11. This document

12. Legalese