CNET | Linux Dispatch Premiere edition: The CNET Linux Center, your new home for Linux information and resources. February 17, 2000 Vol. 1, No. 1 Greetings, and welcome to the first edition of the CNET Linux Dispatch. My name is Todd, and I'll be your guide today as we take a look at the conglomeration of resources that is the recently launched CNET Linux Center. Please keep your hands and arms inside the vehicle at all times. In all seriousness, though, putting together a central hub of information about the Linux OS is no small task. It's taken the collective effort of many bright and talented folks here to get the center up and running, and the task is far from over. In fact, you can expect to see a continual flow of improvements in the months to follow, as we define and redefine how best to serve your needs while providing a unique valuable perspective on the past, present, and future of this open source wunderkind. But before I wax poetic, let's take a closer look at the many features of the Linux Center. I think you'll find it has something to offer for Linux newcomers and self- appointed open source gurus alike. Todd Volz Associate producer, Content Programming CNET Linux Center http://1.digital.cnet.com/cgi-bin1/flo?x=dAuhmuogYAwYmguuh IN THIS ISSUE: Introducing the Linux Center 1. Linux Metasearch 2. Today in CNET's Linux Center 3. Trend Watch, Linux Downloads, Reviews, Stocks 4. Linux Resources: Downloads, Server Hardware, Auctions, Software Prices, Web Directory, CNET Reviews 5. Linux Help *************************************** advertisement ********** Sign up for free email and receive the world's best email address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just click here: http://1.digital.cnet.com/cgi-bin1/flo?x=dAuhmuogYAwYBhBuo **************************************************************** 1. Linux Metasearch On your first visit to the Linux Center, one of the first things you're likely to notice is a search box near the top of the page. This is no ordinary Web search engine, folks-- this is our Linux Metasearch engine, developed expressly for the CNET Linux Center. Not that I'm partial, but this is one fantastic tool for both newbies and veterans. Via radio buttons near the search box, you can tailor your searches to maximize useful returns in four areas: News, Software, Documentation, and Security. And the sites covered by the search engine include not only CNET Linux resources, but also other well-known Linux sites such as Slashdot and freshmeat. For example, a search on the term "ppp" (a networking protocol) under the Documentation subheading might return results from the CNET Help Center, as well as from the Linux Documentation Project, Linuxcare, or the ubiquitous "man pages" that no self-respecting Linux user would do without. Extrapolate this flexibility into software downloads, support, and security issues, and you'll begin to see what a marvelous tool we have for you. ________________________________________________________________ 2. Today in CNET's Linux Center Linux is malleable and constantly evolving. To get a handle on it, you've got to stay on top of late-breaking developments in the field, and that's what this section of the Linux Center is all about. Drawing from one of the most respected voices in technology news, CNET News.com, we populate this area with the top headlines about Linux, nearly as soon as developments happen. If you really want to stay informed (and impress your friends with your prescient knowledge of the industry), check out this section on a regular basis. ________________________________________________________________ 3. Trend Watch, Linux Downloads, Reviews, Stocks If you want a quick (and often opinionated) peek at what's moving and shaking in the world of Linux, look no further than the Linux Trend Watch section, penned by yours truly. My pet penguin and I loom auspiciously above my words of wisdom--you can't miss it. Also featured in this area is a list of Top Linux Downloads from one of the most popular sites on the Net for downloadable freeware and shareware, CNET's Download.com. You'll also find links to CNET's latest Linux software reviews, as well as a quote "snapshot" of the leading Linux stocks du jour, complete with a search box (in case your favorite symbol isn't listed). ________________________________________________________________ 4. Linux Resources This section provides links to many CNET Linux resources, including CNET Download.com's Linux section, CNET's Linux software reviews, comparative pricing information on Linux hardware and software, CNET Auctions for Linux products, and a continually evolving Web directory of links to important and useful Linux sites from around the Net. ________________________________________________________________ 5. Linux Help Lastly, the Linux Help section culls the most popular discussion threads from our extensive Linux Help Center for your immediate perusal. So if you're having a Linux-related problem, you can jump right into the discussion and find some answers, or even share your own knowledge if you've already figured out a solution. Of course, if your issue isn't listed in an existing Help Center discussion thread, you can dive in and start your very own discussion. 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