ZDNET's key takeaways Some Linux commands are no longer in use.These commands may still be available, but it's best to avoid ...

One of Linux's strengths as an operating system is its ability to be configured and tweaked to suit your tastes. Using the command line allows you to issue powerful commands that are unavailable to ...

Working on the command line is an integral part of being a successful Linux user. You need to have a firm grasp of certain commands to work effectively. There are even certain commands that you must ...

Commands that provide help are essential. Here's a look at some of the help you can get from the Linux system itself. Even after you’ve used Linux for a while, you will still find yourself needing ...

Most Linux distributions are considerably more secure than Windows out of the box. There are many reasons for that, including the inherent user and file permissions structure, the addition of ...

If you’re considering adding Linux to your data center, or your company is looking at promoting you to become their first (or next) Linux admin, you probably understand there are lots of commands to ...

Linux might sound scary for first-time Linux users, but actually, it isn’t. Linux is a bunch of open-source Unix operating systems based on Linux Kernel. These operating systems are called Linux ...

Viewing the content of files and examining access permissions and such are very different options. This post examines a number of ways to look at files on Linux. There are a number of ways to view ...