1. Mandriva Linux-Specific Documentation

1.1. Mandriva's Own Documentation

Some of those manuals may be available in your Mandriva Linux pack, in the mandriva-doc-en package. Once this is installed, a new menu entry will be available: More Applications+DocumentationMandriva Linux documentation in English.

This section lists all the documentation which Mandriva produced for the current release:

Guia do Usuário

This manual is intended to get you going with Mandriva Linux. It includes basic topics which should be of interest to new GNU/Linux users, as well as configuration procedures for the most important elements of Mandriva Linux.

Guia de Referência

Available on-line and in the Mandriva Linux –– PowerPack Edition™, this document covers advanced GNU/Linux operations and system administration.

Guia do Servidor

This manual, only available in the Mandriva Linux –– Corporate Server™ pack, tackles the configuration of your system as an intranet or internet server. It covers most common service like web server, mail, file sharing, etc.

1.2. Internet Resources

Internet information sources are widespread and many web sites are devoted to GNU/Linux and its use or configuration. However, some sources of information are better than others.

Your preferred source of information should be the Mandriva Linux official web site. In particular, check out the support section.

On the other hand, many unofficial sources will also be of value. For one there is the Mandriva Community Twiki. It offers a lot of resources and gives information and documentation which can certainly interest Mandriva Linux users.

1.2.1. Mandriva Club

If you're familiar with Mandriva Linux's web sites, you probably know about Mandriva Club. It's the meeting point for all Mandriva Linux users. On it you will find questions along with their answers, suggestions and news related to Mandriva Linux and GNU/Linux. You will be able to express your opinions and influence future development of Mandriva Linux. If you're not a member yet, we encourage you to join in.

One specific area of the Club is of particular interest: the Mandriva Club Knowledge Base is the Mandriva Linux user's database. It is probably the largest collection of Mandriva Linux-related documentation on the web.

It collects submissions by Mandriva Linux users. It also features a discussion forum and a community newsletter. These articles are meant to be practical and target beginner and intermediate users.

Topics range from administrative issues, such as the handling of the shell, to the tweaking of X, GNU/Linux's graphical subsystem.

1.2.2. Mandriva Security Advisories

The Mandriva Security Advisories web site is Mandriva's very own security site which covers package vulnerabilities.

1.2.3. Mandriva E-training

The Mandriva E-Training web site allows you to buy quality GNU/Linux training in order to improve your Open Source knowledge. You can access this web site by using your Mandriva Club account. A free demo on Samba is available.