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# awesome-linux-links

A curated collection of essential links and resources for Linux users, from official documentation to community tools and tutorials.



[🇺🇦 Український переклад](README.ua.md)



# Table of Contents

1. [Communities](#communities)

2. [Tools and Utilities](#tools-and-utilities)

3. [Gaming and Entertainment](#gaming-and-entertainment)

4. [Development Tools](#development-tools)

5. [System Monitoring](#system-monitoring)

6. [Backup Solutions](#backup-solutions)

7. [Networking Tools](#networking-tools)

8. [Videos and YouTube Channels](#videos-and-youtube-channels)

9. [Blogs and News](#blogs-and-news)

10. [Learning and Courses](#learning-and-courses)

11. [Documentation](#documentation)



# Communities

- [Stack Overflow](https://stackoverflow.com/) for questions and answers on programming and system administration

- [LinuxQuestions.org](https://www.linuxquestions.org) - A community-driven site with forums, reviews, and tutorials dedicated to Linux users.

- [r/linux](https://www.reddit.com/r/linux/) - A subreddit for news, discussions, and support for Linux users.

- [Linux.org Forums](https://www.linux.org/forums/) - Forums for Linux users to discuss various distributions, software, and hardware issues.

- [Unix & Linux Stack Exchange](https://unix.stackexchange.com/) - A Q&A site for users of Linux, FreeBSD, and other Unix-like operating systems.

- [Linux User Groups (LUGs)](https://lug.org.uk/lugs/all) - Local groups of Linux enthusiasts who meet to discuss and learn about Linux.

- [DistroWatch](https://distrowatch.com/) - News and information about Linux distributions.

- [Phoronix](https://www.phoronix.com/) - Linux hardware reviews, news, and performance benchmarks.



# Tools and utilities

- [Cheat](https://github.com/cheat/cheat) - An interactive cheatsheet application for the command-line.

- [Homebrew](https://brew.sh/) - The missing package manager for Linux (or MacOS).

- [Neofetch](https://github.com/dylanaraps/neofetch) - Command-line tool to display system information in an aesthetic format.

- [htop](https://htop.dev/) - An interactive process viewer for Unix systems.

- [btop](https://github.com/aristocratos/btop) - A resource monitor that shows usage and stats for processor, memory, disks, network, and processes.

- [GParted](https://gparted.org/) - A free partition editor for graphically managing disk partitions.

- [Terminator](https://gnometerminator.blogspot.com/p/introduction.html) - A terminal emulator that supports multiple terminal panes in one window.

- [Synaptic](https://www.nongnu.org/synaptic/) - A graphical package manager for managing software packages.

- [BleachBit](https://www.bleachbit.org/) - A system cleaner to free disk space and maintain privacy.

- [Conky](https://github.com/brndnmtthws/conky) - A highly configurable system monitor for X.

- [Guake](http://guake-project.org/) - A drop-down terminal for GNOME.

- [Ranger](https://github.com/ranger/ranger) - A console file manager with VI key bindings.

- [Bat](https://github.com/sharkdp/bat) - A cat clone with syntax highlighting and Git integration.

- [fzf](https://github.com/junegunn/fzf) - A general-purpose command-line fuzzy finder.

- [Krita](https://krita.org/en/) - A professional free and open-source painting program.

- [Peek](https://github.com/phw/peek) - A simple animated GIF screen recorder with an easy-to-use interface.

- [Timeshift](https://github.com/teejee2008/timeshift) - A system restore tool for Linux.

- [Redshift](http://jonls.dk/redshift/) - Adjusts the color temperature of your screen according to your surroundings.

- [Albert](https://albertlauncher.github.io/) - A fast and flexible keyboard launcher.

- [Ulauncher](https://ulauncher.io/) - A fast application launcher for Linux.



# Gaming and Entertainment

- [Steam for Linux](https://store.steampowered.com/about/) - A digital distribution platform for video games.

- [Lutris](https://lutris.net/) - An open gaming platform for Linux.

- [PlayOnLinux](https://www.playonlinux.com/) - A graphical frontend for Wine to run Windows applications on Linux.

- [ProtonDB](https://www.protondb.com/) - A community-driven database of games that work with Steam Play and Proton.

- [Heroic Games Launcher](https://github.com/Heroic-Games-Launcher/HeroicGamesLauncher) - An open-source game launcher for Epic Games and GOG.

- [GameHub](https://tkashkin.tk/projects/gamehub/) - A unified library to manage games from multiple sources including Steam, GOG, and Humble Bundle.

- [DXVK](https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk) - A Vulkan-based translation layer for Direct3D 9/10/11 which allows running 3D applications on Linux using Wine.

- [Wine](https://www.winehq.org/) - A compatibility layer capable of running Windows applications on Linux.

- [RetroArch](https://www.retroarch.com/) - A frontend for emulators, game engines, and media players.

- [ScummVM](https://www.scummvm.org/) - A program that allows you to run certain classic graphical point-and-click adventure games.

- [PCSX2](https://pcsx2.net/) - A PlayStation 2 emulator for Linux.

- [RPCS3](https://rpcs3.net/) - A PlayStation 3 emulator for Linux.

- [Yuzu](https://yuzu-emu.org/) - A Nintendo Switch emulator for Linux.

- [Dolphin](https://dolphin-emu.org/) - A GameCube and Wii emulator for Linux.

- [Cemu](https://cemu.info/) - A Wii U emulator for Linux.

- [PPSSPP](https://www.ppsspp.org/) - A PSP emulator for Linux.

- [MAME](https://www.mamedev.org/) - An emulator for arcade games.

- [DOSBox](https://www.dosbox.com/) - An emulator to run old DOS games.



# Development Tools

- [Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/) - A powerful, open-source code editor with support for various programming languages.

- [Sublime Text](https://www.sublimetext.com/) - A sophisticated text editor for code, markup, and prose.

- [Lime Text](https://limetext.github.io/) - Powerful and elegant text editor, FOSS successor to Sublime Text.

- [Atom](https://atom.io/) - A hackable text editor for the 21st century.

- [PyCharm](https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/) - An IDE for Python development.

- [Eclipse](https://www.eclipse.org/) - An IDE primarily for Java development but with support for other languages.

- [IntelliJ IDEA](https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/) - A powerful IDE for Java and other languages.

- [Vim](https://www.vim.org/) - A highly configurable text editor built to enable efficient text editing.

- [Emacs](https://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/) - An extensible, customizable, free/libre text editor.

- [Geany](https://www.geany.org/) - A lightweight IDE for various programming languages.

- [Neovim](https://neovim.io/) - A refactor of Vim aiming to improve extensibility and usability.

- [SpaceVim](https://spacevim.org/) - A community-driven modular Vim distribution.



# System Monitoring

- [Glances](https://nicolargo.github.io/glances/) - A cross-platform system monitoring tool.

- [Netdata](https://www.netdata.cloud/) - Real-time performance monitoring.

- [Monitorix](https://www.monitorix.org/) - A free, open-source, lightweight system monitoring tool.

- [Nagios](https://www.nagios.org/) - A powerful monitoring system that enables organizations to identify and resolve IT infrastructure problems.

- [Zabbix](https://www.zabbix.com/) - An enterprise-class open-source distributed monitoring solution.



# Backup Solutions

- [rsync](https://rsync.samba.org/) - A fast and extraordinarily versatile file copying tool.

- [Bacula](https://www.bacula.org/) - An open-source backup solution.

- [Restic](https://restic.net/) - A fast, secure, and efficient backup program.

- [Duplicity](http://duplicity.nongnu.org/) - Encrypted bandwidth-efficient backup using the rsync algorithm.

- [BorgBackup](https://www.borgbackup.org/) - A deduplicating backup program with compression and encryption.



# Networking Tools

- [Wireshark](https://www.wireshark.org/) - A network protocol analyzer.

- [Nmap](https://nmap.org/) - A network scanning tool.

- [OpenVPN](https://openvpn.net/) - An open-source VPN solution.

- [tcpdump](https://www.tcpdump.org/) - A powerful command-line packet analyzer.

- [iperf3](https://software.es.net/iperf/) - A tool for measuring network bandwidth.

- [Netcat](https://nc110.sourceforge.io/) - A versatile networking tool for debugging and investigation.

- [MTR](https://github.com/traviscross/mtr) - A network diagnostic tool that combines ping and traceroute.

- [WireGuard](https://www.wireguard.com/) - A simple and fast VPN solution.

- [OpenSSH](https://www.openssh.com/) - A suite of secure networking utilities based on the SSH protocol.

- [Cacti](https://www.cacti.net/) - A complete network graphing solution designed to harness the power of RRDTool's data storage and graphing functionality.

- [Nagios](https://www.nagios.org/) - A powerful monitoring system that enables organizations to identify and resolve IT infrastructure problems.

- [Zabbix](https://www.zabbix.com/) - An enterprise-class open-source distributed monitoring solution.

- [Netdata](https://www.netdata.cloud/) - Real-time performance monitoring.

- [Glances](https://nicolargo.github.io/glances/) - A cross-platform system monitoring tool.

- [Monitorix](https://www.monitorix.org/) - A free, open-source, lightweight system monitoring tool.

- [WiFi Analyzer](https://github.com/VREMSoftwareDevelopment/WiFiAnalyzer) - A tool to analyze and optimize WiFi networks.

- [Ettercap](https://www.ettercap-project.org/) - A comprehensive suite for man-in-the-middle attacks on LAN.

- [Aircrack-ng](https://www.aircrack-ng.org/) - A suite of tools to assess WiFi network security.

- [Kismet](https://www.kismetwireless.net/) - A wireless network and device detector, sniffer, wardriving tool, and WIDS (wireless intrusion detection) framework.

- [Fing](https://www.fing.com/) - A network scanner and troubleshooting tool.



# Videos and YouTube Channels

- [The Linux Foundation](https://www.youtube.com/user/TheLinuxFoundation) - Official YouTube channel of The Linux Foundation.

- [LearnLinuxTV](https://www.youtube.com/c/LearnLinuxTV) - Tutorials and reviews about Linux.

- [Chris Titus Tech](https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisTitusTech) - Linux tutorials, reviews, and tips.



# Blogs and News

- [OMG! Ubuntu!](https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/) - News, reviews, and tutorials for Ubuntu users.

- [It's FOSS](https://itsfoss.com/) - News, tutorials, and open-source software recommendations.

- [Linux Today](https://www.linuxtoday.com/) - News and articles about Linux and open-source software.

- [Phoronix](https://www.phoronix.com/) - Linux hardware reviews, news, and performance benchmarks.

- [DistroWatch Weekly](https://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=current) - Weekly news and updates on Linux distributions.

- [LWN.net](https://lwn.net/) - Comprehensive news and analysis of Linux and free software.

- [Linux Journal](https://www.linuxjournal.com/) - Articles, tutorials, and news for Linux enthusiasts.

- [Linux.com](https://www.linux.com/) - News, tutorials, and resources for Linux users.

- [GamingOnLinux](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/) - News and reviews about gaming on Linux.

- [Linux Magazine](https://www.linux-magazine.com/) - News, articles, and tutorials for Linux professionals and enthusiasts.



# Learning and Courses

- [Linux Academy](https://linuxacademy.com/) - Online training and certification for Linux and cloud technologies.

- [edX Linux Courses](https://www.edx.org/learn/linux) - Free online courses from top universities.

- [Coursera Linux Courses](https://www.coursera.org/courses?query=linux) - Online courses from top universities and companies.



# Documentation

- [The Linux Documentation Project](https://www.tldp.org/) - A comprehensive collection of Linux documentation.

- [Arch Wiki](https://wiki.archlinux.org/) - A community-driven wiki for Arch Linux, but useful for all Linux users.

- [Ubuntu Documentation](https://help.ubuntu.com/) - Official documentation for Ubuntu users.

- [Fedora Docs](https://docs.fedoraproject.org/) - Official documentation for Fedora users.