PLUG - Getting Linux

Getting Linux in Perth

There are a number of ways to obtain a copy of Linux.

PLUG workshops

One of the easiest ways to get Linux is from a PLUG member. Just ask at one of the meetings, or better yet, arrange beforehand on the mailing list.

The PLUG library

PLUG members may borrow Linux CDs from the PLUG library. Please contact the librarian for details.

Buying CDs

Linux IT sell a large number of Linux distributions, generally for $8 per CD. They have an online shop.

Downloading Linux

If you have a fast Internet connection, you can consider downloading a copy of Linux. (Note that for some people this will be inconvenient, as Linux distributions can take days to download on slow connections.) The following WA-based sites have copies (or mirrors) of a number of Linux distributions:

ftp.uwa.edu.au have Debian, Fedora, Gentoo, Knoppix and others.
ftp.iinet.net.au have Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, Gentoo, Knoppix and others. This is "Freezone" content for iiNet customers (and also WAIX content for others)
mirror.wa.3fl.net (accessible only to those connected through WAIX) have Fedora, Gentoo, Knoppix, Mandrake, Red Hat and others.

In addition, Planet Mirror (based in Brisbane) have copies of some of the lesser-known Linux distributions.

Linux documentation

The Linux Documentation Project have a large quantity of documentation covering many aspects of Linux.