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'''LinuxQuestions.org''' (commonly abbreviated '''LQ''') is a community-driven, self-help [[Website|web site]] for [[Linux]] users. As of August 2011, it has over 462,200 registered members. Started in 2000 by [[Jeremy Garcia]], LQ is one of the most popular [[free software community]] sites and is usually reputed for helpfulness.<ref>http://www.jordomedia.com/RSS/l_op=viewrss/lid=110713.html</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.linuxquestions.org/ |title=Home |website=linuxquestions.org}}</ref>
The most popular section of the site are the [[Internet forum|forum]]s, where [[Linux]] users can share their knowledge and experience. Newcomers to the Linux world (often called [[newbie]]s) can ask questions and Linux experts can offer advice. Topics include [[Computer security|security]], installation, and [[Computer network|networking]]. Currently available forums fall into the following categories: LinuxQuestions.org, Linux, Enterprise Linux, Other *NIX Forums, Non-*NIX Forums. As of April 2009, the forums had more than 3.5 million posts.<ref>http://www.jordomedia.com/RSS/l_op=viewrss/lid=110713.html</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.linuxquestions.org/ |title=Home |website=linuxquestions.org}}</ref>
On March 5, 2004, LinuxQuestions.org set up a [[wiki]] aimed at building the largest online Linux [[knowledge base]]. The software used for this task is [[MediaWiki]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://wiki.linuxquestions.org/wiki/Main_Page|title=LQWiki}}</ref>
LQ also has a section where one can download [[Compact Disc|CD]]/[[DVD]] [[ISO image]]s of Linux installation and [[Live CD]]s.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://iso.linuxquestions.org/ |title=Home |website=iso.linuxquestions.org}}</ref> Other than the download section and forums LQ also has the following sections:
* Linux [[Podcast]]
* LQ [[Radio]]
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