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Migrating to Linux: Installing Software
The typical approach to get software installed on your computer is to get it from a vendor and run the install program. With Linux there is a central repository of software. Just about any program you might want will be in a list of available packages that you can install. More ...
Bootloaders In Linux
A boot loader is a program that controls the the initial sequence of operations performed in the process of starting the Operating System when the computer is switched on. More ...
The Linux Directory Structure
The Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS), maintained by the Linux Foundation, defines the directory structure and directory contents in Linux operating systems. The main difference between the Windows operating system and Linux is that Linux does not use drive letters. More ...
View Your Linux Server's Network Connections With Netstat
Netstat is a command-line network utility that displays network connections, routing tables, and a number of network interfaces, and network protocol statistics. This artilce shows how to view Your Linux Server's Network Connections With Netstat. More ...
Tips for top: Monitoring CPU load on Linux
The top program provides a dynamic real-time view of a running system. It can display system summary information as well as a list of processes or threads currently being managed by the Linux kernel. You can open the Terminal either through the system Dash or the Ctrl+Alt+T shortcut. More ...
Linux Display Settings
Linux uses a free version of the X Window System called Xfree86 to control your display. Xfree86 supports VGA, Super VGA, and some accelerated video adapters. If you have a new video card, or new motherboard with on-board video, you may want to download the latest version of Xfree86. More ...
12 Essential Linux Commands for Beginners
I recommend these commands to anyone who is getting started with Linux. More ...
You Can Switch to Linux!
Books have been written with solutions for all the potential pitfalls the Linux-switcher faces. Instead of just telling you what to do, I?m going to tell you how to do things and explain why you're doing them. I'm going to focus on the things that are truly a challenge (and poorly documented), but still give you a head start on the easy stuff. More ...
How to Dual Boot Windows XP and Ubuntu 8
If you want to have access to both a Windows and Linux environment on your computer, this guide will show you an easy way to have that using Windows XP and Ubuntu 8. It is assumed that you already have Windows XP installed on your computer and that you have Ubuntu 8 Desktop Edition downloaded and burned onto a CD already. More ...
What You Need to Know to Set Up a Simple Firewall in Linux
Like any other OS, Linux needs to be protected with a firewall. Essentially, a firewall is a protective fence that keeps unwanted external data and software out and sensitive internal data and software in. More ...
Levels and Layers of Abstraction in a Linux System
We can use abstraction to split computing systems into components to make things easier to understand, but it doesn't work without organization. We arrange components into layers or levels. A layer or level is a classification (or grouping) of a component according to where that component sits between the user and the hardware. More ...
Ubuntu Quick Start
One of the biggest buzz words on the Internet today is "Ubunto". Why is Ubunto so popular? Is it really that much better than any other Linux? Is Ubunto a threat to Microsoft Windows? And how difficult is it to try Ubunto? More ...
How to Load or Unload a Linux kernel Module
Linux manages hardware peripherals using kernel modules. Fix problem peripherals by finding and loading kernel modules. Here is how to load or unload a Linux kernel module. More ...
Protect Your Android Device From Malware
The growth rate of mobile devices continues to soar. Android is the leading operating system for mobile devices. Cybercriminals have intensified their efforts to hack into Android devices. More ...
