Site Hotlinks

Site Hot Links

This is a small collection of hotlinks collected over the years. Many, most readers will already have; by the same token many readers may not have. Unlike most lists there is a detailed description of why the it is here and where it goes in this document.

Projects ¦ Repos ¦ Related Media ¦ Networking ¦ Programming ¦ Misc

Projects

GNU: So much great free software (free as in available not as in beer) that a great deal of the current world would not be the way it is now regarding computers and the internet.
Slakware: The first, oldest, most stable, most Unix-like and all around most fun Linux distribution.
Nmap: The network mapper, scanner, tracing tool, analysis, troubleshooting and fixing tool ...
FreeBSD: Fast networking, great code, based upon the poweful and innovative BSD Unix Operating System; FreeBSD is still my choice for many situations.
NetBSD: Portable, correct, research oriented and developer friendly NetBSD holds a special place in my many platformed heart.
Debian: While slow with releases (maybe; that is an open debate) Debian in my opinion is the best of distros - especially if you just track the nose-bleed edge.
vim: I used to be an nvi fan until it grew appendages; now since vi seems to be appendage worthy I have found vim to be my favorite.

gzpLinux

Repos

Systhread GIT: Systhread repo over at sourceforge of still active/maintained/pertinent modules/projects started by or taken over by the site author(s).
FreeBSD CVSWEB: The FreeBSD CVS Repository listings (synced from SVN I think...)
NetBSD: Multiplatform research oriented UNIXlike OS with one of the best hardware abstraction layers (HAL) around.
Linux: Linux's gitweb interface for those interested in browsing the Linux kernel source.
E: The enlightenment software system trac repository browser.

Related Media

BigAdmin: Bigadmin hosts some interesting links and writeups not just for Sun Admins but also for those dealng with various Sun technologies.
LXer: Part of the inspiration for restarting this site comes from LXer. LXer is strictly Linux centric news and is very community driven.
Rootprompt: Rootprompt has been around for a long time, it was one of the first sites following the Open Source craze in the late 90s and is still up serving interesting content.
Slashdot: /. is the geek site - not much more need be said ...
Newbreed: Another hacker friend; if your into Rollins style metal this is the place to go....
Onlamp: Open source needed a solid singular outlet for writing about applying open source in the websphere - onlamp is the answer.
Kernel Trap: Ever wanted to know something about Kernels?- Look no further...

NetWorking

TCPIP RFC: The TCPIP RFC Defintion, very helpful when decoding.
SNMPTT: Outstanding tool for parsing snmp traps from all over the place.
Nagios SNMP Traps: Excellent foray into how to latch snmp traps into nagios.
OpenSUSE Mail Server: Ran into this once; found a great resource during research. Many an admin (SUSE or not) can benefit from the writeup Novell has.
Nagios+UCD-net-snmp: Setting up UCD SNMP (aka net-snmp someplaces) for use with nagios (probably applies for hobbit et al.).
firewall.cx (analysis section): A most outstanding amount of content for the firewall impaired (e.g. the author) firewall.cx literally - has it covered.
The TCP Guide: The TCP Guide; tons of information about ye olde TCP.
Ncat User's Guide: Indispensable tool for the network troubleshooter/hacker/whatever - ncat can get it done.
Unicornscan: A scanner for the fast and furious of network recon folks.

Programming

Mysql 5 Referene: A must have link for admins the MySQL online guide is a savoir.
Uli Drepper's IPV6 Tutorial: A great resource for getting from ipv4 to ipv6 (really how to do both).
C Thread Examples: Good opening salvo when trying to break into the threading realm.
Beej's Guide to Network Programming: Beej makes the network programming journey not just easy but fun/
Writing a pseudo driver for NetBSD: Great starter kit for driver programming in any kernel; of course it is NetBSD.
FreeBSD Developer's Handbook: Developer Guides are rare at best - this guide is even more so: excellent resource for the budding systems programmer.
FreeBSD Architecture Handbook: Need to cross architectures? Well here you go not just for FreeBSD but many of the notes crossover quite well.
GLIBC Manual: Probably the author's number one reference guide this manual not only explains a great deal but offers up usable real world examples.
Perl Hashes Ex1: Perl hashes can be - complicated - a text about removing some voodoo and replacing with ease.
Bash: The Bash Guide - not much more to say about that...
CPAN: Ideas, modules, libs, scripts... you name it. Need it in Perl it is probably already here...
C/C++: Ye Olde C FAQ - a timeless doc with equal questions and answers.

Misc

Wil Wheaton: By far one of the most outspoken Geeks and writer, Wil's site is always a great read.
Craphound: Cory Doctorow's insightful site relating to digital freedom and futurism.
Large Memory Java: Found this very helpful when trying to increase the performance of a particular java process...
LVM Howto: Don't know why but LVM commands seem to be the easiest to forget; hence a link to the LVM HOWTO.
Debian Administration: Corporate Linux admins (author included) often find few similar steps between Unix/Linux systems and the free/open counterparts; Debian Admin is a great bridge for the gap.
Steve Parker: Another admin and hacker Steve has some great stuff up at all of his sites. Need a script- chances are Steve has come across it and has one ready or close enough.
Paul Graham: This site's author attempts to model their writing after two particular writers - Paul would be one of them. Paul has the ability to write clear and concise content yet somehow retain a great sense of humor (with some excellent abruptness).
J. Lynch: Writing can get hard, we all need tips from time to time. John Lynch provides some great ones.