LinuxQuestions.org

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LinuxQuestions.org (commonly abbreviated LQ) is a community-driven, self-help site for Linux users with a current userbase of just over 200,000 members. LQ is one of the most popular Linux community related sites and is usually reputed for helpfulness.

The most popular section of the site are the forums, where Linux users can share their knowledge and experience. Newcomers to the Linux world (often called newbies) can ask questions and Linux experts can offer advice. Topics include security, installation, and networking. Currently available forums fall into the following categories: LinuxQuestions.org, Linux, Enterprise Linux, Other *NIX Forums, Non-*NIX Forums.

On March 5, 2004, LinuxQuestions.org set up a wiki aimed at building the largest online Linux knowledge base. The software used for this task is MediaWiki, developed originally for the Wikipedia project.

LQ also has a section where one can download CD/DVD ISO images. Other than the download section and forums LQ has also following sections: