The Linux Documentation Project

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

The Linux Documentation Project provides centralized Linux documentation resources including HOWTOs, Guides, man pages, and the Linux Gazette online magazine, along with translations and printed books.

Target Customer

Linux users, system administrators, developers, educators, and students seeking comprehensive Linux documentation and multilingual resources.

Key Differentiator

Multilingual translations across many languages, a wide collection of documentation formats (HOWTOs, Guides, man pages, online magazine), and printed books, all maintained by a volunteer community with open access and a Git repository for contributions.

Implementation Timeline

Immediate access to online resources; content updated at least as of 2024-08-18 for site sections; historical page updates include 2012-07-11 last modified

Pain Points

1Fragmented Linux documentation scattered across many sources
2Limited availability of translations for non-English speakers
3Keeping documentation up-to-date and accessible

Key Features

1HOWTOs: subject-specific help with main index and browse by category
2Guides: longer, in-depth books
3FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions
4man pages: help on individual commands
5Linux Gazette: online Linux magazine
6LinuxFocus: online magazine
7Translations: non-English information and translation efforts
8Printed Books: selections of Linux documentation
9GIT repository and Downloads for access and contribution
10Contribute / Submit options and Contacts

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1Centralized access to Linux documentation and multilingual resources
2Availability of translated guides and manuals
3Access to online magazines and printed books for learning and reference

Competitive Advantages

1Centralized repository for Linux documentation
2Wide multilingual translation coverage
3Free, open access with additional printed books for sale
4Multiple formats and learning resources (HOWTOs, Guides, man pages, magazines)
5Community-driven with contribution via Git and feedback channels

Key Benefits

1Centralized Linux documentation

2Multilingual translations

3Multiple formats (HOWTOs, Guides, man pages, magazines)

4Printable books and open contributions

5Open access with donation support

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A community-driven project providing Linux documentation resources, including HOWTOs, Guides, FAQs, man pages, the Linux Gazette online magazine, LinuxFocus, translations, and printed books.

Target Market

Linux users, administrators, educators, and students seeking Linux documentation and multilingual resources

Unique Value Proposition

Free, comprehensive, and multilingual Linux documentation consolidated in one project, maintained by volunteers with options for contributions and access to both online and printed materials.

Technical Requirements

Online access; Git repository for contributions; downloadable content

Pricing Model

Free to access; donations encouraged; printed books available for sale; proceeds donated to the OpenSource Documentation Fund

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