# Linux Information Sheet

## Michael K. Johnson, johnsonm@redhat.com

v4.8, 16 July 1996

This document provides basic information about the Linux operating system, including an explanation of Linux, a list of features, some requirements, and some resources.

## 1. Introduction to Linux

## 2. Linux Features

## 3. Hardware Issues

- 3.1 Minimal configuration
- 3.2 Usable configuration
- 3.3 Supported hardware

## 4. An Incomplete List of Ported Programs and Other Software

## 5. Who uses Linux?

## 6. Getting Linux

- 6.1 Anonymous FTP
- 6.2 CDROM
- 6.3 Other methods of obtaining Linux

## 7. Getting started

## 8. Legal Status of Linux

## 9. News About Linux

## 10. The Future

## 11. This document

## 12. Legalese