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Introduction
You can participate in newsgroups by watching the discussions of others attempting to solve
problems, or by actively asking or answering questions. Experienced Linux users are known to
be extremely helpful when trying to assist new users with various Linux issues — especially if
you are posing questions in the right venue. If you do not have access to a news reader
application, you can access this information via the Web at http://groups.google.com/. Dozens
of Linux-related newsgroups exist, including the following:
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linux.help
[news:linux.help] — A great place to get help from fellow Linux users.
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linux.redhat
[news:linux.redhat] — This newsgroup primarily covers Red Hat Enterprise
Linux-specific issues.
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linux.redhat.install
[news:linux.redhat.install] — Pose installation questions to this newsgroup
or search it to see how others solved similar problems.
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linux.redhat.misc
[news:linux.redhat.misc] — Questions or requests for help that do not really
fit into traditional categories go here.
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linux.redhat.rpm
[news:linux.redhat.rpm] — A good place to go if you are having trouble using
RPM to accomplish particular objectives.
2.2. For the More Experienced
If you have used other Linux distributions, you probably already have a basic grasp of the most
frequently used commands. You may have installed your own Linux system, and maybe you
have even downloaded and built software you found on the Internet. After installing Linux,
however, configuration issues can be very confusing.
The Red Hat Enterprise Linux System Administration Guide is designed to help explain the
various ways a Red Hat Enterprise Linux system can be configured to meet specific objectives.
Use this manual to learn about specific configuration options and how to put them into effect.
When you are installing software that is not covered in the Red Hat Enterprise Linux System
Administration Guide, it is often helpful to see what other people in similar circumstances have
done. HOWTO documents from the Linux Documentation Project, available at
http://www.redhat.com/mirrors/LDP/HOWTO/HOWTO-INDEX/howtos.html, document particular
aspects of Linux, from low-level kernel esoteric changes to using Linux for amateur radio station
work.
If you are concerned with the finer points and specifics of the Red Hat Enterprise Linux system,
the Red Hat Enterprise Linux Reference Guide is a great resource.
If you are concerned about security issues, the Red Hat Enterprise Linux Security Guide is a
great resource — explaining in concise terms best strategies and practices for securing Red Hat
Enterprise Linux.
2.3. Documentation for Linux Gurus
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