There are a lot of people whose first computer would’ve been a windows based system. In fact, a majority of the population is not aware of Linux’s existence and the philosophy of Open Source Software. Let alone using Linux as their daily driver. According to statcounter.com, Windows still dominates the desktop operating system market accounting […]
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Keeping Ubuntu up to date is important for two main reasons: security and software stability. Security updates fix vulnerabilities in the operating system that could be exploited by malicious software or attackers. Software updates improve the stability of the system by fixing bugs and improving performance. Application Management Best Practices It is important to follow
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When we talk about the usual day-to-day activity of any Linux administrator, one activity indeed precedes everything else: adding or removing users from the system. One thing that keeps changing is the users’ access level depending on the kind of work they are undertaking or the department they belong to that needs specialized access. Either
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Loadable kernel modules are pieces of code that can be loaded and unloaded into the kernel upon demand. They provide a way to extend the functionality of the kernel without having to rebuild or reboot the system. In this article, let’s understand these kernel modules better. What is a loadable kernel module? A loadable kernel
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PHP is a necessary skill for web developers as it stands out as the most used server-scripting language at the present time. In this article, we will be covering how to check the currently installed version on your ubuntu machine and install another version. Also read: How to Install and Secure phpMyAdmin on Ubuntu 18.04?
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The printf command is one of the basic commands that are very popular among Linux enthusiasts and users. It allows one to print formatted output. In their article, we will be covering all, from basics to advanced uses for the printf command. So stick around for a bit, and you will get to learn a
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In Linux, there are times when you need to copy a file to multiple directories. When we think of copying the obvious command a seasoned Linux would filter it down to would be the versatile cp command. Here’s a catch though, it just won’t work for copying a single file to multiple destinations. Let’s look
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The tee command is used to store and view the output of any command. In this article, we will go over some basic usage of this command. Before we begin, here’s an interesting fact about this command: it is named after the T-splitter frequently used in plumbing. With the help of the tee command, the
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Checking the amount of memory that is being used is something every user does when the system runs slow. It is even more important for system administrators who have to keep a tab on the system resources that are being utilized by the servers or machines that they are handling. You may be aware of
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How many times have you found yourself in a position where there is not enough disk space left on your computer? For me the answer is plenty. And these are the times that call for the du and the df commands that Linux offers. Also read: Checking Disk Space Used in Linux – How To
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