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Linux Information Sheet

Michael K. Johnson <johnsonm@redhat.com>

v4.14, 1 September 1998

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

7. Legal Status of Linux

8. News About Linux

9. The Future

10. This document

11. Legalese

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