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'''LinuxQuestions.org''' (commonly abbreviated '''LQ''') is a community-driven, self-help [[Website|web site]] for [[Linux]] users |
'''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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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> |
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Newcomers to the Linux world (often pejoratively referred to there as [[newbie]]s) can ask questions and Linux experts can offer advice or get banned by their overly sensitive moderator Jeremy Garcia who strongly dislikes any type of criticism of Linux, which they pejoratively refer to as "flaming". The reason given for banning in such cases is "Newbie flame" with no other explanation given and no warnings. |
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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>http://wiki.linuxquestions.org/wiki/Main_Page</ref> |
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Despite its growth, it is still essentially run by one person — owner and founder Jeremy Garcia — 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 — owner and founder Jeremy Garcia — 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]]. |
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==Criticisms== |
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One user has complained that LinuxQuestions is unethical and "time-wasting" for its banning users without warning and only indicating a ban until they attempt to post a new thread. |
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Jeremy Garcia has been criticized for submitting the IP addresses of users he disagrees with under the label of spammer to other linux forums. |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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{{Portal|Free software}} |
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*[http://www.linuxquestions.org LinuxQuestions.org] |
*[http://www.linuxquestions.org LinuxQuestions.org] |
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*[http://wiki.linuxquestions.org/ LinuxQuestions.org Wiki] |
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*[http://iso.linuxquestions.org/ LQ ISO] |
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*[http://radio.linuxquestions.org/ LQ Radio] |
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==Notes== |
==Notes== |
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Revision as of 21:16, 16 May 2014
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Type of site | Linux support forum |
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| Available in | English |
| Owner | Jeremy Garcia |
| Created by | Jeremy Garcia |
| Revenue | some adverts |
| URL | LinuxQuestions.org |
| Commercial | yes |
| Registration | required to post not view |
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.[2][3]
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.[4][5]
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.[6]
LQ also has a section where one can download CD/DVD ISO images of Linux installation and Live CDs.[7] Other than the download section and forums LQ also has the following sections:
- Linux Podcast
- LQ Radio
- Linux distributions reviews
- Book reviews
- Linux Tutorials
- Linux hardware compatibility list
- Articles (member written and submitted)
- Linux Bookmarks
- Member Blogs
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.
External links
Notes
- ^ "Linuxquestions.org Site Info". Alexa Internet. Retrieved 2014-04-01.
- ^ http://www.jordomedia.com/RSS/l_op=viewrss/lid=110713.html
- ^ http://www.linuxquestions.org
- ^ http://www.jordomedia.com/RSS/l_op=viewrss/lid=110713.html
- ^ http://www.linuxquestions.org
- ^ http://wiki.linuxquestions.org/wiki/Main_Page
- ^ http://iso.linuxquestions.org/