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Working With Files in Linux
With the availability of OpenOffice, a free Open Source version of Microsoft Office which includes a Word compatible word processor, an Excel compatible spreadsheet, and a PowerPoint compatible presentation application, you no longer need to use Microsoft Windows. More ...

An introduction to the Linux Boot and Startup Processes
Ever wondered what it takes to get your system ready to run applications? Here's what is going on under the hood. More ...

Linux su vs sudo: What's the Difference?
A comparison of the su and sudo Linux commands for escalating privileges for non-root users. More ...

Virtualization Technology an Emerging Technology
Virtualization involves a physical resource being shared amoung multiple virtual resources. For example multiple virtual machines can run on the same physical host, with each virtual machine sharing the resources of the host. Virtualization represents a huge monetary savings opportunity for business. More ...

Fedora 3 Modem Installation
An external modem connects to your computer's USB or serial port. External modems have their own controller and DSP circuits. An external modem is the best choice if you have several computers because it be moved without opening the computer's case. 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 ...

Linux Process Management
On a modern operating system, many processes run simultaneously. For example, you might have a web browser and a spreadsheet open on a desktop computer at the same time. However, things are not as they appear: on a single-core CPU the processes do not run at exactly the same time. More ...

Choosing a Printer for Linux
Most Linux distributions use the Common Unix Printing System (CUPS), which contains drivers for most printers available today. This means Linux offers much wider support for printers than Windows does. 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 ...

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 ...

Commands to Display Your Linux Computer's Hardware Information
Get the details on the hardware inside your Linux computer from the command line. More ...

Basic Linux File and Directory Commands
This article explains the basic Linux file and directory commands used in their simple forms. How to determine you location in the directory hierarchy, create a directory, delete a directory, create a new file, move a file, copy a file, delete a file, and more. More ...

Understanding Linux Filesystems: Ext4 and Beyond
Learn the history of ext4, including what's different from ext3 and the other filesystems that came before it. More ...

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 ...


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