Linux In Libraries (LIL) is an electronic mailing list/user group dedicated to utilizing the Linux operating system in academic, public and special libraries as an alternative affordable solution for public access computing.

This is a new list (established Oct. 1, 2003) so the range of topics and usual volume of discussion have yet to be determined. We expect discussions to include, but not be limited to:

-installation and configuration of Linux servers
-security and network administration
-the use of Samba, sendmail, the Apache web server, and other important Linux utilities
-integrating Linux servers into diverse network configurations (NT, Novell, etc.)
-exchanges of experiences and solutions
-a forum for addressing technical issues, particularly those distinct to library environments
-a place to ask questions, make contacts and discover resources