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Yet another Linux FAQ:

9 Newsgroups
A listing of various newsgroups this is by no means a comprehensive list
(NOTE: Depending on which browser you are running the following links may or may not bring up your news reader.)

9.1 Distribution specific

alt.os.linux.mandrake
Mandrake Linux (one of the best desktop versions around)

alt.os.linux.redhat
RedHat Linux (the most popular version in the US)

alt.os.linux.slackware
Slackware Linux (one of the oldest versions and the most Unix like)

alt.os.linux.gentoo
Gentoo Linux (source based Linux)

alt.os.linux.suse
Suse Linux (big in Germany)

alt.os.linux.turbolinux
TurboLinux (big in Japan)

alt.os.linux.caldera
SCO Linux (formerly Open Linux)

linux.debian.user
Debian GNU/Linux (non commercial version of Linux)

9.2 General newsgroups

comp.os.linux.advocacy
dedicated to promoting Linux and dispelling myths

comp.os.linux.announce
You can announce new products, websites, or distributions here

comp.os.linux.answers
Ask generic Linux questions here

comp.os.linux.hardware
Problem with a video card, motherboard, printer here's the place

comp.os.linux.security
Keep your system locked down with all the info you find here

comp.windows.x
Problems with the new version of XFree86 come here

comp.windows.x.kde
Need help with KDE this is a good place to start