diff --git a/LDP/guide/docbook/Linux-Dictionary/Linux-Dictionary.xml b/LDP/guide/docbook/Linux-Dictionary/Linux-Dictionary.xml index b5eaabe6..88340bed 100644 --- a/LDP/guide/docbook/Linux-Dictionary/Linux-Dictionary.xml +++ b/LDP/guide/docbook/Linux-Dictionary/Linux-Dictionary.xml @@ -1,4 +1,131 @@ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +]> + + + + +Linux Dictionary +Version 0.16 +2004-08-16 + + +Author: Binh +Nguyen + +
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+ + + + + +This document is designed to be a resource for those Linux users wishing +to seek clarification on Linux/UNIX/POSIX related terms and jargon. At +approximately 24000 definitions and two thousand pages it is one of the largest +Linux related dictionaries currently available. Due to the rapid rate at which +new terms are being created it has been decided that this will be an active +project. We welcome input into the content of this document. At this moment +in time half yearly updates are being envisaged. + + + +Please note that if you wish to find a 'Computer Dictionary' then +see the 'Computer Dictionary Project' at + +http://computerdictionary.tsf.org.za/ + + +Searchable databases exist at locations such as: + + +http://www.swpearl.com/eng/scripts/dictionary/ +(SWP) Sun Wah-PearL Linux Training and Development Centre +is a centre of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, established +in 2000. Presently SWP is delivering professional grade Linux +and related Open Source Software (OSS) technology training and +consultant service in Hong Kong. SWP has an ambitious aim to promote +the use of Linux and related Open Source Software (OSS) and Standards. +The vendor independent positioning of SWP has been very well perceived +by the market. Throughout the last couple of years, SWP becomes the Top +Leading OSS training and service provider in Hong Kong. + + +http://www.geona.com/dictionary?b= +Geona, operated by Gold Vision Communications, is a new +powerful search engine and internet directory, delivering quick +and relevant results on almost any topic or subject you can imagine. +The term "Geona" is an Italian and Hebrew name, meaning wisdom, +exaltation, pride or majesty. We use our own database of spidered +web sites and the Open Directory database, the same database which +powers the core directory services for the Web's largest and most +popular search engines and portals. Geona is spidering all domains +listed in the non-adult part of the Open Directory and millions of +additional sites of general interest to maintain a fulltext index +of highly relevant web sites. + + +http://www.linuxdig.com/documents/dictionary.php +LINUXDIG.COM, "Yours News and Resource Site", +LinuxDig.com was started in May 2001 as a hobby site with the +original intention of getting the RFC's online and becoming an +Open Source software link/download site. But since that time the site +has evolved to become a RFC distribution site, linux news site +and a locally written technology news site (with bad grammer :)) +with focus on Linux while also containing articles about anything +and everything we find interesting in the computer world. LinuxDig.Com +contains about 20,000 documents and this number is growing everyday! + + + +http://linux.about.com/library/glossary/blglossary.htm +Each month more than 20 million people visit About.com. +Whether it be home repair and decorating ideas, recipes, movie +trailers, or car buying tips, our Guides offer practical advice +and solutions for every day life. Wherever you land on the new +About.com, you'll find other content that is relevant to your +interests. If you're looking for "How To" advice on planning +to re-finish your deck, we'll also show you the tools you need +to get the job done. If you've been to About before, we'll show +you the latest updates, so you don't see the same thing twice. +No matter where you are on About.com, or how you got here, you'll always find content that is relevant to your needs.