Distros

http://www-128.ibm.com/developerworks/linux/library/l-fedora-livecd/ tell how to create custom livecd in fedora (somewhat scatchy )

http://www.fsckin.com/2007/11/14/7-different-linuxbsd-firewalls-reviewed/ (somewhat lame review, but it is useful nevertheless)

http://apcmag.com/7017/linus_torvalds_talks_future_of_linux_page_3 Good interview with Linus, nothing special, but at the end has some info on his linux and software choices.