www.linux.org
A good starting point on the Web, with pointers to software, download sites, documentation and help, add-ons and articles about Linux.
www.linux.ie
The Irish Linux Users Group has a helpful site. Look out especially for Owen Kelly's revamped beginners' guide at www.linux.ie/beginners-linux-guide/
www.galway.net/glug
Galway Linux Users Group rivals the national site in what it offers.
Distributions
Among the home pages of major distribution suppliers are: www.caldera.com, www.redhat.com, www.suse.de, www.debian.com, and, for FreeBSD, www.freebsd.org
www.polo.demon.co.uk
Discount CD distributions.
Running Linux
(O'Reilly & Associates) This book is a large-scale introduction to Linux, with plenty of explanation and background information on installation, the main programs and system administration.
Linux in a Nutshell
(O'Reilly & Associates) Not really a beginner's book, this desktop quick-reference covers commands and options for the most important and widely used Linux features.
www.gnu.org
Information on the Free Software Foundation and its GNU project to write and distribute top-quality software for nothing.
Personal Computer World
Chris Bidmead's Unix column in the Hands On section provides an excellent monthly instalment of help and how-to information.
www.zdnet.com/intweek/daily/980908c.html
Dell does Linux, in the US at least. See the Caldera site and linux.org for other suppliers of ready-configured Linux boxes.
www.cs.utexas.edu/users/kharker/linux-laptop/
How to get Linux running on your laptop.
builder.com/Servers/Shafer/ 032398
CNET columnist Dan Shafer decided to use Linux for all his computing needs and report on the experience.
http://sunsite.unc.edu/mdw/FAQ/LinuxFAQ.html
Detailed frequently asked questions on Linux in general. Many other FAQs cover particular facets of Linux.