LinuxQuestions.org
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| URL | http://www.linuxquestions.org/ |
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| Commercial? | no |
| Type of site | Linux Support Group |
| Registration | required to post not view |
| Available language(s): | English |
| Owner | Jeremy Garcia |
| Created by | Jeremy Garcia |
| Launched | 2000 |
| Revenue | some adverts |
| Current status | active |
LinuxQuestions.org (commonly abbreviated LQ) is a community-driven, self-help site for Linux users. As of January 2007, it has over 270,000 registered members. Started in 2000 by Jeremy Garcia, LQ is one of the most popular free software community sites and is usually reputed for helpfulness.
The most popular section of the site are the forums, where Linux users can share their knowledge and experience. Newcomers to the Linux world (often called newbies) can ask questions and Linux experts can offer advice. Topics include security, installation, and networking. Currently available forums fall into the following categories: LinuxQuestions.org, Linux, Enterprise Linux, Other *NIX Forums, Non-*NIX Forums. As of January 2007, the forums had more than 2.5 million posts.
On March 5, 2004, LinuxQuestions.org set up a wiki aimed at building the largest online Linux knowledge base. The software used for this task is MediaWiki, developed originally for the Wikipedia project.
LQ also has a section where one can download CD/DVD ISO images of Linux installation and LiveCDs. Other than the download section and forums LQ has also following sections:
- Linux Podcast
- LQ Radio
- Distro Reviews
- Book Reviews
- Linux Tutorials
- Linux HCL (Hardware Compatibility List)
- Articles (member written and submitted)
- Linux Bookmarks
Despite its growth, it is still essentially run by one person - owner and founder Jeremy Garcia - with help from a team of moderators. LQ is active in the community, often having either a stall or presence at Linux conferences or expositions. These are primarily in the United States, but have also been in the United Kingdom and in Canada.
