Linux Software Archives

The following sites have large collections of software that runs under Linux available for download.

• ibiblio.org (http)
  metalab = sunsite's new hostname
• ibiblio.org (ftp)
  Click here for a list of mirrors
• Walnut Creek (ftp.cdrom.com)
• tsx-11.mit.edu

...and if you just want the newest kernel:

• The Linux Kernel Archives
• ibiblio.org - /pub/Linux/kernel (http)
• ibiblio.org - /pub/Linux/kernel (ftp)
• The Linux Kernel Patch Archive
• KernelNotes.org

Linux Distributions

Linux distributions are collections of software and utilities bundled with the core Linux system (the kernel).

• BeroLinux
  Based on RedHat 5.2, adds KDE, package updates, and some new packages
• Caldera OpenLinux
• Debian
• Floppy/mini/tiny (small) distributions:
  • LOAF
  • muLinux
  • Traveller's Linux
  • tomsrtbt
  • Trinux
• kha0S
  A distrubution focusing on security
• Linux Mandrake
  Integrates RedHat with KDE
• Linux Pro
• MkLinux
  Linux for Macintosh
• Project Independence
  Based on RedHat 5.2, intended for the beginner, home Linux user
• Red Hat
• Slackware (cdrom.com's page)
  • Linuxmafia
  • slackware.com
  • slackware.net
  • ChangeLog
• S.u.S.E.
• TurboLinux
• UltraPenguin
  Based on RedHat, for Sparc and UltraSparc machines
• Yggdrasil Plug and Play Linux

Sites about distributions:

• linux distributions: a comparison
  The webmaster's opinions about Redhat, Debian, Slackware, S.u.S.E. and Caldera

Software Homepages

Categorized links to the homepages of software that runs under Linux. Descriptions in double quotes (") were provided by the submitter (not me) or were taken right from the linked web site.

This list is limited to software that I have tried myself or to links that were submitted by NLL visitors. For lists of much more software that you can get for Linux, see the other lists section below.

• BBS Software and Utilities
• Database
• Development
  Languages, compilers, and libraries
• Emulators
• File Managers
• Games
• Graphics
• Miscellaneous
• Multimedia
• Internet/Networking
• Office and personal productivity apps
• Serial (modem)
• Utilities and Shells
• X, window managers, and screensavers

Linux Software Lists

These are sites that list software by category that runs under Linux. These link to the software's homepage or a file archive. For NLL's list of software homepages, and for off-site homepage lists of a single type of software, see the homepages section above.

• comp.windows.x.apps FAQ
• FileWatcher.org
  Formerly known as "Linux FTP Watcher"
• Freshmeat - appindex
  Categorized list of apps that run under Linux
• Freshmeat - news
  Recent additions to Freshmeat's appindex
• Linux Applications
• Linux NOW! File Library
• The Linux Resources (SCC) - Software
• Linux Software Encyclopedia
• Linux Software Index
• Linux Software Map
• Linux Software Review
• Linux - THE POWER OS: Software for Linux
• Linuxberg
• NLL - Killer Apps
• Pizzahut's Hut - Linux Killer Apps
• Sverre's Software for Unix/Linux
• TUDOLS
  The Ultimate Directory of Linux Software
• X Stuff
  Window managers, file managers, themes, & links for/about X

Tips & Tricks

• Instructions, files, and scripts to upgrade Slackware 3.0 to kernel 2.0.x
• Linux DiskQuota system
  Information about setting up quota to set a user or group's max allowed disk usage
• Linux DOOM FAQ
• PGP 2.6.2 FAQ, Buglist, Fixes, & Improvements
  Look under Linux/ELF changes to get it to compile
• PPP for Linux - The easy way