Linux provides a useful array of commands for managing file permissions, getting information on commands, displaying running processes and displaying details on the system itself. The uname command ...

Root (aka “/”) is where all other directories are found. If you issue the command ls /, the output will include directories like bin, boot, dev, home, etc, media, mnt, opt, sbin, srv, and var. The ...

In the realm of Linux systems, the tail command plays a vital role in monitoring and analyzing files. Its simplicity and versatility make it a powerful tool for various tasks. In this article, we will ...

There are a number of Linux commands that will display file system types along with the file system names, mount points and such. Some will also display sizes and available disk space. The df command ...

I’ve been using Linux for decades and, although the command line is second nature to me, I still opt to use GUI tools because they tend to be far more efficient than their terminal-based counterparts.

The command line is a powerful tool for Linux users, offering a range of capabilities beyond traditional graphical interfaces. In this article, we will explore two essential command line ...

Jack Wallen continues his Linux 101 series, with an introduction on how to copy files and directories from the command line. Are you new to Linux? If so, you’ve probably found the command line can be ...

One of the last things the Linux kernel does during system boot is mount the root filesystem. The Linux kernel dictates no filesystem structure, but user space applications expect to find files with ...

Linux server admins must think carefully about which file system to choose -- XFS or ext4 -- based on each device's role and storage requirements. Desktop deployment and support personnel may find a ...

It is funny how exotic computer technology eventually either fails or becomes commonplace. At one time, having more than one user on a computer at once was high tech, for example. Then there are ...