- LinuxQuestions.org
Infobox Website
name = LinuxQuestions.org
caption = LinuxQuestions.org forums main page
url = [http://www.linuxquestions.org/ www.linuxquestions.org]
commercial = no
type =Linux support forum
language = English
registration = required to post not view
owner = Jeremy Garcia
author = Jeremy Garcia
launch date = 2000
current status = active
revenue = some advertsLinuxQuestions.org (commonly abbreviated LQ) is a community-driven, self-help site for
Linux users. As of June 2007, it has over 300,000 registered members. Started in 2000 by Jeremy Garcia, LQ is one of the most popularfree 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 callednewbie s) 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 isMediaWiki .LQ also has a section where one can download CD/
DVD ISO image s of Linux installation andLive CD s. Other than the download section and forums LQ also has the following sections:
* LinuxPodcast
* LQRadio
*Linux distribution s reviews
* Book Reviews
* Linux Tutorials
* Linux hardware compatibility list
* Articles (member written and submitted)
* Linux BookmarksDespite 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 theUnited Kingdom and inCanada .External links
* [http://www.linuxquestions.org LinuxQuestions.org]
* [http://wiki.linuxquestions.org/ LinuxQuestions.org Wiki]
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