platforms/linux - The Mirror Service

Ark Linux has been designed for users with no prior Unix/Linux experience. Its ease of use is due largely to a simple graphical interface which replaces the complex command-line instructions many novice users find intimidating. In addition, a wide range of tools and programmes for Ark Linux are now becoming available.
For more information, please visit the Ark Linux home page.

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ATrpms
Source: http://dl.atrpms.net/
Platforms: Linux software and distributions, General Unix
Access via: ftp, www

ATrpms is a third-party RPM repository, originally concentrating on software for the natural sciences, but now covering a wide range of add-on packages for Red Hat Linux and Fedora Core. Packages can be downloaded using apt and yum.
For more information, please visit the ATrpms web site

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Ayo: apt, yum and others
Source: http://ayo.freshrpms.net/
Platforms: Linux software and distributions, General Unix
Access via: www

Ayo provides access via apt and yum to distributions of Fedora Core, Red Hat Linux and Yellow Dog Linux, along with the add-on packages from freshrpms.net. This allows easy software installation and automatic updates.
For more information, please visit the Ayo web site.

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Beowulf Project
Source: http://www.beowulf.org/
Platforms: Linux software and distributions, Beowulf Linux Distribution
Access via: www

The Beowulf Project seeks to implement parallel Linux clusters using commonly-available hardware and open-source software. This mirror contains the Beowulf system files, the Extreme Linux distribution and the Beowulf web site.

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CRUX Linux
Source: ftp://ftp.fukt.bsnet.se/pub/os/linux/crux/
Platforms: Linux software and distributions
Access via: ftp, www

"CRUX is a lightweight, i686-optimized Linux distribution targeted at experienced Linux users. The primary focus of this distribution is 'keep it simple', which is reflected in a simple tar.gz-based package system, BSD-style initscripts, and a relatively small collection of trimmed packages. The secondary focus is utilization of new Linux features and recent tools and libraries. CRUX also has a ports system which makes it easy to install and upgrade applications" --( http://crux.nu , 2003-10-27)

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Dag Wieers' Apt/Yum RPM repository
Source: http://apt.sw.be/
Platforms: Linux software and distributions, General Unix
Access via: ftp, www

This repository contains more than 20,000 add-on RPM packages for a variety of Red Hat-based Linux distributions. As well as Dag Wieers' packages, it also includes the Dries RPM repository which adds support for UltraLinux distributions.
For more information, please visit Dag Wieers' web site or the Dries Repository web site.

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dyne:bolic
Source: http://www.dynebolic.org/
Platforms: General Unix, Linux software and distributions
Access via: ftp, www

dyne:bolic is a GNU/Linux distribution aimed at multi-media applications. It runs from a bootable CD-ROM, requiring only an i586 computer with 64Mb RAM and an IDE CD-ROM. dyne:bolic provides automatic hardware detection and configuration and thus allows users to take advantage of a Linux system without any permanent hardware or software changes.

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e-smith
Source: http://e-smith.org/
Platforms: Linux software and distributions
Access via: ftp, www

e-smith.org provides access to Mitel Networks' SME Server, a GNU-licensed network and communication server. "SME Server V5 consists of a modified Red Hat Linux installation, together with a number of server applications as well as the server management software. The management software presents users with a simplified user interface and automatically configures the server applications as necessary" (http://www.e-smith.org/architecture/, 2003-10-08).

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freshrpms.net
Source: ftp://ftp.freshrpms.net/pub/
Platforms: Linux software and distributions, General Unix
Access via: ftp, www

freshrpms.net provides a variety of packaged software not distributed in regular Red Hat/Fedora distributions. These packages are also available through apt and yum. The creator of these packages has a philosophy of quality over quantity, alongside seamless integration with the regular distributions.
For more information, please visit the freshrpms web site.

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gentoo linux
Source: rsync://www.ibiblio.org/gentoo/
Platforms: Linux software and distributions
Access via: ftp, www

gentoo linux is a unique, high-performance Linux distribution which provides among other things an easy-to-use, ports-based tool for adding, deleting and updating software. This system, called gentoo portage, is an alternative to RedHat and Debian-style package systems.
Gentoo portage allows configuration of mirror sites as the source of the portage file tree and The UK Mirror Service offers both the core operating system distribution as well as the almost 5,000 resources offered through gentoo portage. gentoo is well-documented and is available on the x86, PowerPC, Sparc and Sparc64 platforms.
For more information, please visit the gentoo linux web site.

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GNOPPIX
Source: http://www.gnoppix.org/
Platforms: General Unix, Linux software and distributions
Access via: ftp, www

GNOPPIX is CD-based, bootable distribution of Debian GNU/Linux which uses GNOME as a desktop environment. It allows users to run a Linux operating system from a bootable CD or DVD-ROM. This process allows for both automatic hardware detection and access to popular Linux applications. This is ideal for users with compatible hardware who do not wish to alter the permanent files and settings on their computer. This mirror provides the pre-packaged CD/DVD images (ISO files).
For more information, please visit the GNOPPIX Web Site.

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GNU Network Object Model Environment
Source: ftp://ftp.gnome.org/pub/GNOME/
Platforms: X Window System, GNU's Not Unix (GNU), Linux software and distributions, RedHat Linux Distribution
Access via: ftp, www

Gnome is a graphical user interface for Unix-based operating systems. Numerous applications and packages are available for it. This mirror contains the source files as well as compiled versions for several Linux distributions including Debian, RedHat, Slackware and SuSE.
For more information, please visit the GNOME web site.

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GNU Privacy Guard (GnuPG)
Source: ftp://ftp.gnupg.org/gcrypt/
Platforms: General Unix, Linux software and distributions, MSDOS, Windows 3.xx, 95, 98 and NT
Access via: ftp, www

GNU Privacy Guard is a free, open-source alternative to PGP, a popular encryption tool that contains patented algorithms. GnuPG complies fully with the OpenPGP standards.
Please see also our Gnu PG web site mirror.

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GNU Privacy Guard (GnuPG) Web Site
Source: http://www.gnupg.org/
Platforms: General Unix, Linux software and distributions, MSDOS, Windows 3.xx, 95, 98 and NT
Access via: ftp, www

This resource is a web mirrror for the GNU Privacy Guard project, a free, open-source alternative to PGP, a popular encryption tool that contains patented algorithms. GnuPG complies fully with the OpenPGP standards.
Also see our Gnu PG download mirror.

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GNU Project - GNU's Not Unix
Source: ftp://ftp.gnu.org/
Platforms: GNU's Not Unix (GNU), Linux software and distributions
Access via: ftp, www

This mirror contains released versions of free software produced or distributed by the GNU Project, such as GNU Emacs, GCC, glibc, and the Hurd.
For more information, please visit the GNU Project web site.

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i-scream Monitoring System ftp site
Source: ftp://ftp.i-scream.org/pub/i-scream/
Platforms: General Unix, Linux software and distributions, FreeBSD
Access via: ftp, www

i-scream produces a collection of software, tools, and libraries for monitoring Unix-like operating systems.
For more information, please visit The i-scream Project.

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Java for Linux (Blackdown project)
Source: http://www.blackdown.org/java-linux/
Platforms: Linux software and distributions
Access via: ftp, www

The Java-Linux mirror contains GNU/Linux ports of various Sun Java products, most importantly the Java Developer's Toolkit (JDK). These resources have been pioneered and developed for Linux by the Blackdown development team.
For more information, please visit the Blackdown Java Linux web site.

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K Desktop Environment (KDE)
Source: ftp://ftp.kde.org/pub/kde/
Platforms: X Window System, Linux software and distributions, RedHat Linux Distribution
Access via: ftp, www

KDE is a free, open source desktop environment for Unix-style operating systems. It strives to provide an easy-to-use, functional and aesthetically pleasing graphical user interface in the spirit of the Macintosh and Windows desktop environments. A variety of applications have been built for use with KDE and many come with the initial installation. This mirror contains the full KDE source code; prepackaged distributions for individual operating systems are generally located under each operating system.s own mirror.
For more information, please visit the KDE web site.

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KDevelop
Source: ftp://ftp.e-technik.fh-muenchen.de/pub/unix/ide/KDevelop/
Platforms: Linux software and distributions
Access via: ftp, www

KDevelop is an Integrated Development Environment for KDE applications. It provides a variety of tools to facilitate and expedite application development, especially in the area of object-oriented programming. This mirror provides both the documentation and source code for KDevelop.
See also our KDE mirror.
For more information, please visit the KDevelop web site.

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knoppix
Source: ftp://ftp.uni-kl.de/pub/linux/knoppix/
Platforms: Linux software and distributions
Access via: ftp, www

knoppix is a distribution of linux which allows users to run a linux operating system from a bootable cd or dvd-rom. this process allows for both automatic hardware detection and access to popular linux applications. this is ideal for users with compatible hardware who do not wish to alter the permanent files and settings on their computer. this mirror provides the pre-packaged cd/dvd images (iso files), but also has available the files and documentation needed in creating customised boot discs.
for more information, please visit the knoppix web site (english version).
For information on selecting, downloading and burning an image please read the Download_FAQ.

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Knoppix DVD
Source: ftp://ftp.uni-kl.de/pub/linux/knoppix-dvd/
Platforms: Linux software and distributions
Access via: ftp, www

KNOPPIX is a distribution of Linux which allows users to run a Linux operating system from a bootable CD or DVD-ROM. This process allows for both automatic hardware detection and access to popular Linux applications. This is ideal for users with compatible hardware who do not wish to alter the permanent files and settings on their computer. This mirror provides the pre-packaged CD/DVD images (ISO files), but also has available the files and documentation needed in creating customised boot discs.
For more information, please visit the KNOPPIX Web Site (English version).
For information on selecting, downloading and burning an image please read the Download_FAQ.
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Linux From Scratch (Web)
Source: http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/
Platforms: Linux software and distributions
Access via: www

"Linux From Scratch (LFS) is a project that provides you with the steps necessary to build your own custom Linux system....The most important reason for LFS's existence is teaching people how a Linux system works internally. Building an LFS system teaches you about all that makes Linux tick, how things work together, and depend on each other. And most importantly, how to customize it to your own taste and needs" (http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/lfs/intro.shtml, 2003-08-05).

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mozdev.org
Source: http://downloads.mozdev.org/
Platforms: General Unix, Linux software and distributions, MSDOS, Windows 3.xx, 95, 98 and NT
Access via: ftp, www

mozdev is a site that provides free project hosting and development tools for the Mozilla community.
For more information, please visit The mozdev website

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Mozilla FTP archive
Source: ftp://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/
Platforms: General Unix, Linux software and distributions, MSDOS, Windows 3.xx, 95, 98 and NT
Access via: ftp, www

The Mozilla Organization provides a variety of free, open source Internet software, including the Firefox cross-platform web browser, the Thunderbird email and news client, the Camino browser for MacOS X, and the original Mozilla suite which includes a web browser, email and news client, HTML editor, and IRC client among other functions. This mirror contains releases and development snapshots of all the Mozilla projects.
For more information, please visit the Mozilla web site.

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MySQL
Source: ftp://ftp.mysql.com/
Platforms: General Unix, Linux software and distributions, MSDOS, Windows 3.xx, 95, 98 and NT
Access via: ftp, www

MySQL is a popular open source database based upon SQL. It aims to provide a fast, reliable database server which allows easy development and integration with other projects. Support for MySQL is available in most web development languages including PHP and Perl.
For more information and technical details, please visit the MySQL web site.

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Netscape
Source: ftp://ftp.netscape.com/pub/
Platforms: General Unix, Linux software and distributions, Apple Macintosh, MS Windows 3.x, MS Windows 95/98/ME, MS Windows NT
Access via: ftp, www

Recently defunct, Netscape remains a widely-used web browser for PC, Apple Macintosh and UNIX-style systems. Older versions may meet many Internet users' needs, but for newer browsers based on Netscape's work, please see our Mozilla mirror.

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OpenSSH
Source: ftp://ftp.openssh.org/
Platforms: General Unix, Linux software and distributions
Access via: ftp, www

This mirror contains OpenSSH, a free, open source version of the SSH protocol and its associated tools. Like SSH, OpenSSH secures connections on the Internet by encrypting the data being send as well as other parts of the protocol. It supports a number of strong, encrypted authentication methods and additionally features file transfer and secure tunnelling capabilities.
For more information, please visit the OpenSSH home page.

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OpenSSL
Source: ftp://ftp.openssl.org/
Platforms: General Unix, Linux software and distributions
Access via: ftp, www

"The OpenSSL Project is a collaborative effort to develop a robust, commercial-grade, full-featured, and Open Source toolkit implementing the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL v2/v3) and Transport Layer Security (TLS v1) protocols as well as a full-strength general purpose cryptography library. The project is managed by a worldwide community of volunteers that use the Internet to communicate, plan, and develop the OpenSSL toolkit and its related documentation" (http://www.openssl.org, 2003-08-06).
For more information, please visit the OpenSSL home page.

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Pavuk WWW and FTP Mirroring software
Source: http://pavuk.sourceforge.net/
Platforms: General Unix, Linux software and distributions
Access via: ftp, www

Pavuk is a sophisticated HTTP, HTTPS, ftp and gopher mirroring tool for use on Unix-style systems. It has a number of interface options and a wide range of other customisable features.
For more information, please visit the Pavuk home page.

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PDP++
Source: ftp://grey.colorado.edu/pub/oreilly/pdp++/
Platforms: General Unix, MSDOS, Linux software and distributions
Access via: ftp, www

PDP++ is a C++ computer programme designed for the modelling and study of neural networks in biopsychology. This mirror contains recent releases of the software for various operating systems as well as documentation and other resources.
For more information, please visit the PDP++ web site.

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POV-Ray
Source: ftp://ftp.povray.org/pub/povray/
Platforms: Linux software and distributions, Apple Macintosh, General Unix, MSDOS, MS Windows 95/98/ME, MS Windows NT
Access via: ftp, www

This mirror contains the POV-Ray (Persistence of Vision Raytracer) programme and associated resources. POV-Ray is a three-dimensional graphics tool available on Windows, Mac and most Unix-style operating systems, including Linux.
For more information and technical details, please visit the POV-Ray home page.

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quakeunity
Source: http://quakeunity.com/
Platforms: Linux software and distributions, MSDOS, Windows 3.xx, 95, 98 and NT
Access via: ftp, www

Quake community based site downloads.

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Ralf Engelschall OOSP
Source: ftp://ftp.ossp.org/
Platforms: General Unix, General Mirrors/Collections, Linux software and distributions
Access via: ftp, www

"OSSP is a fully non-profit Open Source Software project, founded by Ralf S. Engelschall in 1998. The goal is the implementation of high-quality Unix software components, ranging from networking, multi-threading and algorithmic libraries to networking servers and development tools." http://www.ossp.org/, 2005-01-13).
For more information, please visit the OSSP, the world of Unix Software Technologies.

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rsync
Source: ftp://rsync.samba.org/
Platforms: General Unix, Linux software and distributions, MSDOS, Windows 3.xx, 95, 98 and NT
Access via: ftp, www

rsync is a tool for synchronising files and directories between machines, particularly useful for maintaining local copies of networked resources. rsync compares files by using their metadata in order to determine which ones have been changed. The chief advantage of rsync over FTP mirroring is that rsync also examines the contents of each file, and can thus locate and transfer only the parts of the file that have changed.
For more general information please see our rsync user guide.
For further information, please visit the rsync web site.

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Samba FTP Site
Source: ftp://ftp.samba.org/
Platforms: General Unix, Linux software and distributions
Access via: ftp, www

This mirror provides resources for Samba, an open source tool which provides file and printing services to SMB/CIFS clients such as Microsoft Windows.
For more information, please see our Samba web site mirror.

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Samba Web Site
Source: http://www.samba.org/
Platforms: General Unix, Linux software and distributions
Access via: www

This resource is a web site mirror for Samba, an open source tool which provides file and printing services to SMB/CIFS clients such as Microsoft Windows.

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Secure Shell (SSH)
Source: ftp://ftp.ssh.com/pub/ssh/
Platforms: General Unix, Linux software and distributions
Access via: ftp, www

This mirror contains a free version of the SSH client, SSHD server and associated resources, as released by SSH under a special non-commercial licence. The SSH protocol helps to provide secure connection on the Internet by encrypting data and parts of the protocol itself. Please be aware that this version does not contain all of the features found in the full, commercial release.
For more information, please visit the SSH web site.
Consider also an open source alternative at our OpenSSH mirror.

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Sourceforge Project Downloads
Source: ftp://download.sourceforge.net/pub/sourceforge/
Platforms: General Unix, Linux software and distributions, MSDOS, Windows 3.xx, 95, 98 and NT, Apple Macintosh
Access via: ftp, www

Sourceforge is the largest conglomerate of open-source and free software resources on the Internet.

Looking for Fink?
Fink is now mirrored as an individual resource. You can find our Fink mirror here.

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The Linux Documentation Project (LDP)
Source: http://www.linuxdoc.org/
Platforms: Linux software and distributions
Access via: www: Linux Documentation Project, www: Linux HOWTOs, www: Linux Gazette

This resource is a web mirror of the Linux Documentation Project (LDP), a collective effort aimed at providing free documentation on various aspects of the GNU/Linux operating system. The available materials include step-by-step instructions (Linux HOWTOs), an on-line journal (Linux Gazette), user guides, and individual manuals for common Linux tools. It is an excellent resource for both novice and experienced users.

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The XFree86 Project
Source: ftp://ftp.xfree86.org/pub/XFree86/
Platforms: X Window System, Linux software and distributions, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD, IBM OS/2 and Warp
Access via: ftp, www

This mirror contains XFree86, an open source version of the X Window System available for numerous Unix-style operating systems. "XFree86, provides a client/server interface between display hardware (the mouse, keyboard, and video displays) and the desktop environment while also providing both the windowing infrastructure and a standardized application interface (API). XFree86 is platform-independent, network-transparent and extensible" (http://www.xfree86.org/, 2003-08-11).
For more information, please visit the Xfree86 home page.

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Tucows Linux
Source: http://www.linuxberg.com/
Platforms: Linux software and distributions
Access via: ftp, www

Tucows hosts a variety of software for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux operating systems as well as resources for handheld computing devices such as PDAs. The software available is licensed in a number of ways, including trial versions, shareware and (free) open source projects. Please be aware of these differences. This section of the Tucows web mirror provides access to Linux resources.

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VIM (Vi IMproved) FTP Site
Source: ftp://ftp.vim.org/pub/vim/
Platforms: General Unix, Linux software and distributions, MSDOS, Windows 3.xx, 95, 98 and NT, Apple Macintosh, BeOS, Acorn RISC-OS, IBM OS/2 and Warp
Access via: ftp, www

Vim (Vi Improved) is a popular text editor, used primarily on Unix-style systems, but available for others. It is a powerful and highly configurable tool aimed primarily at programmers. This mirror includes the installation files for various operating systems, documentation and other Vim resources.
For more information, please see our Vim web site mirror.

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