--- title: 'Top 10- Inspiring Linux Websites' url: 'https://worldoweb.co.uk/2010/top-10-inspiring-websites-linux' markdown: 'https://worldoweb.co.uk/2010/top-10-inspiring-websites-linux.md' date: '2010-07-04' description: 'I am relatively new to Linux and have used is as my primary OS for the past year. I have come across some wonderful inspiring sites that have helped me through the process and made it easier. Here are my top ten Linux Web sites.' taxonomy: category: - Linux tag: - Ubuntu - 'Linux Mint' - Websites --- # Top 10- Inspiring Linux Websites Published on July 4, 2010 by Tracy Ridge in [Linux](https://worldoweb.co.uk/category/category:Linux) I am relatively new to Linux and have used is as my primary OS for the past year. I have come across some wonderful inspiring sites that have helped me through the process and made it easier. Here are my top ten Linux Web sites. ### [WebUpd8](https://www.webupd8.org/ "Web Upd8") Webupd8 have an extensive amount of posts covering Linux, Windows and the web. They have recently launched their own launchpad [PPA](https://edge.launchpad.net/~nilarimogard/+archive/webupd8 "Webupd8 PPA") so that you can update your software with ease. ![Webupd8](https://worldoweb.co.uk/user/data/wp-content/uploads/webupdate.png "Webupd8") Follow [@webupd8](https://twitter.com/webupd8 "@webupd8") on twitter. ### [OMG Ubuntu](https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/ "OMG Ubuntu") OMG Ubuntu features include tutorials, reviews, polls and application releases. Their posts are concise and informal making them easier to understand for all. ![OMG Ubuntu](https://worldoweb.co.uk/user/data/wp-content/uploads/omgubuntu.png "OMG Ubuntu") Follow [@omgubuntu](https://twitter.com/omgubuntu "@omgubuntu") on twitter. ### [HowtoForge](https://www.howtoforge.com/ "HowtoForge") HowtoForge hosts easy to follow Linux tutorials covering all topics. Topics include Distributions, servers, DNS, Email, FTP and many more. ![How To Forge](https://worldoweb.co.uk/user/data/wp-content/uploads/howtoforge.gif "How To Forge") ### [Linux.com](https://www.linux.com/ "Linux.com") Linux.com is a product from the [Linux foundation](https://www.linuxfoundation.org/ "Linux Foundation"). Harnessing the power of Linux users worldwide to inform, collaborate and connect on all matters Linux. Linux.com is for the community by the community. ![Linux.com](https://worldoweb.co.uk/user/data/wp-content/uploads/linux-com_.png "Linux.com") Follow [@linuxfoundation](https://twitter.com/linuxfoundation "@linuxfoundation") on twitter. ### [Ubuntu Geek](https://www.ubuntugeek.com/ "Ubuntu Geek") Ubuntu geek is an informative website that aims to help the transition easier from Windows. This blog contains Ubuntu Tips, tricks, howto’s, news and articles. ![Ubuntu Geek](https://worldoweb.co.uk/user/data/wp-content/uploads/ubuntu-geek.jpg "Ubuntu Geek") Follow [@ubuntugeek](https://twitter.com/ubuntugeek "@ubuntugeek") on twitter. ### WorksWithU WorksWithU is produced by [Nine Lives Medai inc.](https://ninelivesmediainc.com/) They track the strengths and weaknesses of Ubuntu and deliver content via their blog. ![Works WIth U](https://worldoweb.co.uk/user/data/wp-content/uploads/workswithu.png "Works WIth U") Follow [@WorksWithU](https://twitter.com/workswithu/ "@WorksWithU") on twitter. ### [TuxRadar](https://tuxradar.com/ "TuxRadar") TuxRadar, backed by the magazine Linux Format, is a website devoted to supporting the free software community by providing news, reviews, tutorials and more for free. They also publish a podcast about free software every two weeks. ![TuxRadar](https://worldoweb.co.uk/user/data/wp-content/uploads/tuxradar.png "TuxRadar") Follow [@tuxradar](https://twitter.com/tuxradar "@tuxradar") on twitter. ### [Distrowatch.com](https://distrowatch.com/ "DistroWatch") Distrowatch started out as a very simple table that tracked the 5 major Linux distributions. Now with 317 active distributions, distrowatch has grown into very popular website that keeps you informed of the latest releases and keeps you informed on Linux news via a weekly newsletter. ![Distrowatch](https://worldoweb.co.uk/user/data/wp-content/uploads/distrowatch.png "Distrowatch") Follow [@DistroWatch](https://twitter.com/DistroWatch "@DistroWatch") on twitter. ### [Opendesktop.org](https://opendesktop.org/ "Open Desktop") openDesktop.org is one of the biggest online communities, social networks and portals for the free desktop movement in the world where developers, artists and users can share applications, tools, wallpapers, sounds, icons, themes and other artwork and stuff for the open desktop. ![OpenDesktop](https://worldoweb.co.uk/user/data/wp-content/uploads/opendesktop.jpg "OpenDesktop") Follow [@openDesktop](https://twitter.com/Opendesktop "@openDesktop") on twitter. ### [Ubuntu Tweak](https://ubuntu-tweak.com/ "Ubuntu Tweak") Not only is Ubuntu Tweak a website that provides a online catalogue of software and sources it is also a application that is designed to configure Ubuntu and make it easier for everyone. It provides many useful desktop and system options that the default desktop environment doesn’t provide. ![Ubuntu Tweak](https://worldoweb.co.uk/user/data/wp-content/uploads/ubuntu-tweak.png "Ubuntu Tweak") Follow [@Ubuntu\_Tweak](https://twitter.com/Ubuntu_Tweak "@Ubuntu_Tweak") on twitter. 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