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Linux.org has much starter information and can help you to download an OS for free. They also provide docs, and a directory of applications (both free and commercial), which you can search from here: The FSF/UNESCO Free Software Directory from GNU.org is a project of the Free Software Foundation (FSF) and (UNESCO). At last count the directory included 2,690 free software packages under the GNU General Public License, which should run under Linux or other forms of Unix. You can search the free software directory here: Scientific Applications on Linux (SAL) is a collection of information and links to software intended for scientists and engineers, but including standard office applications. There are currently over 3,070 entries in SAL. Kernel.org has information about the Linux kernel (the real guts of Linux; the current stable version as of January, 2004 is 2.6.0). The Linux Documentation Project features the Linux Gazette online magazine, plus Linux guides, FAQ's, how-to's, and manual pages. The Linux Hardware Database lists Linux compatible PC hardware. LinuxHardware.org provides a similar list. The X-Window System which uses 4 layers of software (server, client, protocol, & window manager) to provide a GUI (graphical user interface) for most Unix & Linux systems, was created in 1984 by MIT in conjunction with DEC (Digital Equipment Corp.). The main X Windows System used with Linux is XFree86, which also runs on BSD, Solaris, and other forms of Unix, as well as MacOS X and OS/2. The popular KDE and GNOME desktop environments for Linux use XFree86 as their interface with the PC hardware, as do lesser known windows managers such as Enlightenment, Window Maker, Blackbox, AfterStep, twm, & fvwm. WINE: Run Windows Apps on Linux Wine HQ Linux Refresher Course: Wine Google Groups: comp.emulators.ms-windows.wine CodeWeavers.com: Crossover Office run MS Office on Linux Themes.org is a source for "themes" (configs, including wallpaper, etc.) for the X-Windows system used by Linux and other Unixes. V-COM Downloadable Operating Systems: SUSE Linux 9 is sold as a set of 5 CDs (with support included), but you can install most of it free (without support, although you can purchase it separately) directly from the FTP server. The Unofficial SuSE FAQ answers common questions about this popular Linux distribution. FreeBSD Unix is a mature, stable variety of the Unix OS you can download for free. Sun Solaris 8 Free Unix (another mature, stable Unix OS) is a free download for the PC platform, or you can buy a cd for $75. UAE- Run AmigaOS on other platforms: The UAE Amiga Emulator Amiga Emulator is "a mostly complete software emulation of the hardware of the Commodore Amiga." As of Dec. 2003, "The latest version is 0.8.22 (experimental). There is currently no usable stable release. As 0.8.22 is pretty stable by now, there will likely be a stable UAE 1.0 in near future." WinUAE is the Windows PC version of UAE. WinUAE runs on top of Windows (including 2000 & XP) and is installed on your Windows hard drive; you do not need a separate Amiga partition. As of Dec. 2003, the most recent version is WinUAE 0.8.23, posted Oct. 12, 2003. Amiga Forever is a complete commercial release of WinUAE, including the essential "Kickstart ROM" and AmigaOS files, plus apps including the Amiga Explorer browser and the Cloanto Personal Paint paint & animation software. Amiga.org has news, links, and search for information about the old and new Amiga. (The new? Amiga is to reappear, as a new OS capable of running on the PC platform. The new Amiga OS will be able to run independently, or "hosted", by Linux, Windows, or other operating systems. Amiga.com is the Amiga company website, with news, and software deveoper's info. The Software Developer's Kit for the new Amiga OS is available now. Amiga History Guide |
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