Resources

• Check out the other parts in the Windows-to-Linux roadmap series.
  
  
• The IBM developerWorks tutorial LPI certification 102 exam prep, Part 1: Compiling sources and managing packages covers Red Hat and Debian package managers as well as compiling programs from sources and managing shared libraries.
  
  
• The IBM developerWorks tutorial Compiling and installing software from sources goes into more depth on unpacking, inspecting, configuring and installing software packages from source code.
  
  
• The IBM developerWorks tutorial LPI certification 102 exam prep, Part 2: Configuring and compiling the kernel covers important kernel configuration and in-kernel PCI and USB support.
  
  
• Learn more about compiling and installing source code on Linux with the IBM developerWorks feature, Compiling and installing software from sources .
  
  
• Learn how to create your own packages with the IBM developerWorks features Create Debian Linux packages and Packaging software with RPM.
  
  
• Learn about an alternative to RPM and Debian's package management solutions in the IBM developerWorks feature Manage packages using Stow.
  
  
• Regularly upgrading software is an important part of security. Learn how to keep your system up to date quickly and easily with the IBM developerWorks Tip on Upgrading applications from sources.
  
  
• Learn more about United Linux in this IBM developerWorks feature.
  
  
• SourceForge is an excellent resource for open source projects; you can add your own projects as well.
  
  
• The Corewars project is just one of many posted at SourceForge.
  
  
• The developerWorks Open source zone hosts open-source projects at IBM.
  
  
• IBM's alphaWorks offers early access to emerging IBM technologies including things like the Web services and Grid toolboxes.
  
  
• IBM offers a Toolbox subscription featuring a single-user, low-cost annual license for access to core IBM tools, middleware, and technologies.
  
  
• The IBM Speed-start your Linux app 2003 initiative offers a free Linux Software Evaluation Kit (SEK) which includes DB2 Universal Database, WebSphere Application Server, WebSphere Studio Site Developer, WebSphere MQ, Lotus Domino, Tivoli Access Manager -- and more!