Appendix A. Ubuntu and Linux Internet Resources

IN THIS APPENDIX

• Websites and Search Engines

• Usenet Newsgroups

• Mailing Lists

• Internet Relay Chat

Linux enjoys a wealth of Internet support in the form of websites with technical information, specific program documentation, targeted whitepapers, bug fixes, user experiences, third-party commercial technical support, and even free versions of specialized, fine-tuned clone distributions.

This appendix lists many of the supporting websites, FTP repositories, Usenet newsgroups, and electronic mailing lists that you can use to get more information and help with your copy of Ubuntu.

If You Need Help 24/7

If you are a small business, corporate, or enterprise-level Ubuntu user, do not forget that you can always turn to the source, Canonical, or third-party companies who supply Ubuntu support for commercial technical support on a 24/7 onsite basis, by phone, by electronic mail, or even on a per-incident basis. Canonical Software offers a spectrum of support options for its software products. You can read more about support options when you purchase Red Hat software at http://www.ubuntu.com/support/paid.

The appendix is divided into the following sections:

• Websites with Linux information arranged by category

• Usenet newsgroups pertaining to Linux

• Mailing lists providing Linux user and developer discussions

• Internet Relay Chat groups for Linux information

This appendix also lists websites that might be of general interest when using Ubuntu or specific components such as Xorg. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the URLs, but keep in mind that the Internet is always in flux!

Keep Up-to-Date

Keeping informed about bug fixes, security updates, and other errata is critical to the success and health of a Ubuntu system. To keep abreast of the most important developments when using Ubuntu, be sure to register with the Ubuntu Announcements mailing list. From there, you will learn which updates have been issued and what has been fixed as a result. Go to https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-security-announce to register for this mailing list. You should also use the apt-get command (as root) to keep up with bug fixes, new software packages, and security updates.