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'''LinuxQuestions.org''' (commonly abbreviated '''LQ''') is a community-driven, self-help [[Website|web site]] for [[Linux]] users. As of August 2011, it has over 462,200 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.<ref>http://www.jordomedia.com/RSS/l_op=viewrss/lid=110713.html</ref><ref>http://www.linuxquestions.org</ref>
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| url = [http://www.linuxquestions.org/ LinuxQuestions.org]
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'''LinuxQuestions.org''' (commonly abbreviated '''LQ''') is a community-driven, self-help [[Website|web site]] for [[Linux]] users. As of August 2011, it has over 462,200 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.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.jordomedia.com/RSS/l_op=viewrss/lid=110713.html|title=jordomedia.com|website=www.jordomedia.com}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{cite web |url=http://www.linuxquestions.org/ |title=Home |website=linuxquestions.org}}</ref>


The most popular section of the site are the [[Internet forum|forum]]s, where [[Linux]] users can share their knowledge and experience. Newcomers to the Linux world (often called [[newbie]]s) can ask questions and Linux experts can offer advice. Topics include [[Computer security|security]], installation, and [[Computer network|networking]]. Currently available forums fall into the following categories: LinuxQuestions.org, Linux, Enterprise Linux, Other *NIX Forums, Non-*NIX Forums. As of April 2009, the forums had more than 3.5 million posts.<ref>http://www.jordomedia.com/RSS/l_op=viewrss/lid=110713.html</ref><ref>http://www.linuxquestions.org</ref>
The most popular section of the site are the [[Internet forum|forum]]s, where [[Linux]] users can share their knowledge and experience. Newcomers to the Linux world (often called [[newbie]]s) can ask questions and Linux experts can offer advice. Topics include [[Computer security|security]], installation, and [[Computer network|networking]]. Currently available forums fall into the following categories: LinuxQuestions.org, Linux, Enterprise Linux, Other *NIX Forums, Non-*NIX Forums. As of April 2009, the forums had more than 3.5 million posts.<ref name="auto1"/><ref name="auto"/>


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]].<ref>http://wiki.linuxquestions.org/wiki/Main_Page</ref>
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]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wiki.linuxquestions.org/wiki/Main_Page|title=LQWiki|website=wiki.linuxquestions.org}}</ref>


LQ also has a section where one can download [[Compact Disc|CD]]/[[DVD]] [[ISO image]]s of Linux installation and [[Live CD]]s. Other than the download section and forums LQ also has the following sections:
LQ also has a section where one can download [[Compact Disc|CD]]/[[DVD]] [[ISO image]]s of Linux installation and [[Live CD]]s.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://iso.linuxquestions.org/ |title=Home |website=iso.linuxquestions.org}}</ref> Other than the download section and forums LQ also has the following sections:
* Linux [[Podcast]]
* Linux [[Podcast]]
* LQ [[Radio]]
* LQ [[Radio]]
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* Linux [[Internet bookmark|Bookmarks]]
* Linux [[Internet bookmark|Bookmarks]]
* Member [[Blog]]s
* Member [[Blog]]s
<ref>http://iso.linuxquestions.org/</ref>


Despite its growth, it is still essentially run by one person &mdash; owner and founder Jeremy Garcia &mdash; with help from a team of [[Forum moderator|moderators]]. LQ is active in the community, often having either a stall or presence at [[:Category:Linux conferences|Linux conferences]] or expositions. These are primarily in the [[United States]], but have also been in the [[United Kingdom]] and in [[Canada]].
Despite its growth, it is still essentially run by one person &mdash; owner and founder [[Jeremy Garcia]] &mdash; with help from a team of [[Forum moderator|moderators]]. LQ is active in the community, often having either a stall or presence at [[:Category:Linux conferences|Linux conferences]] or expositions. These are primarily in the [[United States]], but have also been in the [[United Kingdom]] and in [[Canada]].


==External links==
== See also ==
{{Portal|Free software}}
{{Portal|Free and open-source software}}
* [[List of Internet forums]]
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*[http://www.linuxquestions.org LinuxQuestions.org]
*[http://wiki.linuxquestions.org/ LinuxQuestions.org Wiki]
*[http://iso.linuxquestions.org/ LQ ISO]
*[http://radio.linuxquestions.org/ LQ Radio]


==Notes==
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==External links==
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*[http://www.linuxquestions.org LinuxQuestions.org]


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Latest revision as of 17:59, 25 May 2024

LinuxQuestions.org
Type of site
Linux support forum
Available inEnglish
OwnerJeremy Garcia
Created byJeremy Garcia
RevenueAdverts from non-registered users
URLLinuxQuestions.org
Commercialyes
Registrationrequired to post not view
Launched2000
Current statusactive

LinuxQuestions.org (commonly abbreviated LQ) is a community-driven, self-help web site for Linux users. As of August 2011, it has over 462,200 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.[1][2]

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 April 2009, the forums had more than 3.5 million posts.[1][2]

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.[3]

LQ also has a section where one can download CD/DVD ISO images of Linux installation and Live CDs.[4] Other than the download section and forums LQ also has the following sections:

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.

See also

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  1. ^ a b "jordomedia.com". www.jordomedia.com.
  2. ^ a b "Home". linuxquestions.org.
  3. ^ "LQWiki". wiki.linuxquestions.org.
  4. ^ "Home". iso.linuxquestions.org.
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