Using a Linux Computer

Linux is the generic name for a range of open source Operating Systems (OS) based on the Linux Kernel. Linux can be used on any Intel based Personal Computer (PC), including desktops, laptops and netbooks.

Linux information

• Linux Website
• Linux Journal
• Blinux Project

Linux distributions

The original Linux Kernel was released in 1991. Since then several versions, known as distributions, have been released by different organisations, including:

• Debian distribution
• Oralux distribution
• RedHat distribution
• Ubuntu distribution
• Vinux distribution

Linux accessibility

Orca is a combined screen reader/magnification package that comes with Vinux, Ubuntu and Fedora. Speakup is an alternative screen reader package, and EmacSpeak is a complete audio desktop for Linux.

• EmacSpeac Audio Desktop
• Orca screen reader/magnifier
• Speakup Project
• My Web, My Way (Linux)

Linux tutorials

• Linux Knowledge Base & Tutorial
• Getting Started with Linux

Linux books

• Linux for Dummies (8th Edition)
• Ubuntu for Dummies
• Linux Cookbook