The following resources provide guidance and step-by-step instructions for installing Linux:

    * Linux Pre-Installation Check List
      Common questions about system configuration, hardware, and software. Complete the checklist before beginning the install process for a smoother installation.

    * Linux Installation and Getting Started Guide
      General installation instructions as well as instructions specific to Debian, Red Hat, Caldera, Slackware, S.u.S.E.

    * The Official Red Hat Linux Installation Guide
      The official manual guides for installing the Red Hat Linux distribution.

    * Red Hat Installation FAQ
      A general guide to installing the Red Hat Linux distribution.

    * Red Hat Linux Installation from the CD-ROM
      Installing Red Hat from a set of CD-ROMs.

    * Red Hat Hard Drive Installation
      Installing Red Hat via FTP to a local hard drive.

    * Procedure to Install Slackware Linux
      Step-by-step instructions for installing Slackware version 1.0.

    * Shad's Linux Installation Guide
      Focuses primarly on the installation of Slackware.

    * Linux Online Bookstore
      Sells a wide variety of books on getting started and installing Linux. Many come with a complimentary CD-ROM.

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