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Although it may only be two letters long, but one certainly can not underestimate the power of the ls command. Today, we are going to focus on understanding the output of the ls command, some useful options that can be used in conjunction with it and much more. Like the cd command , the ‘ls’ […]
In our previous article on the Linux Directory Structure, we discussed the importance of directories in Linux and their organisation. Today, we are going to take a step further and learn how to manipulate and handle the various directories in Linux. Directories form an integral facet of the Linux system. It is really important for […]
Short Bytes: The wait for the summer’s hottest Linux distro is over and you can finally download the release version of Linux Mint 18 “Sarah”. Often called the best Linux distribution for desktop PCs, Mint 18 comes loaded with new features and Linux 4.4 LTS Kernel. Update: Linux Mint 18 is now officially released and available for […]
Short Bytes: Microsoft’s investments in cloud-based open source technologies is now paying off. Thanks to the high demand for Linux on Azure, more Linux-lovers are choosing Redmond’s cloud platform. As a result, today, about one-third of Azure virtual machines are running Linux. If you think that Microsoft’s love for Linux and open source is selfless, think […]
Previously, we’ve told you about some basic Linux commands to help you get started with the process. In this article of the Linux Lexicon series, we’ll be talking about the man command in detail. We’ll tell you what exactly are man pages, what do they contain, their navigation and much more. Linux possesses such a […]
Last time we discussed the Linux Directory Structure and the roles of the various directories that form a part of the Linux File System. In this article, we shall be discussing the Linux Shell, the Terminal, and the Shell Prompt. Put in simple words, the ‘Linux Shell’ is the default command line interface to the […]
Short Bytes: Linux boasts a cornucopia of filesystems, some cutting edge, some cross platform, and some retro support from days of UNIX past. Btrfs is one that’s been sticking its head above the crowd lately, and for good reasons like its Copy-on-Write, RAID functionality, and Snapshotting ability. A filesystem is the underlying structure by which the […]
We, the people at fossBytes, have always been supportive of the Open Source Movement (so much that even the name of our site has ‘FOSS’ embodied in it *chuckles*). And at its core, there is Linux Kernel (pun intended). Be it the smallest Android smartphone or the biggest of servers, Linux has become the very […]
Short Bytes: BackBox Linux, a Kali Linux alternative, is here with its latest version i.e. BackBox Linux 4.6. Based on Ubuntu Linux, this hacking operating system is now available for download with updated hacking tools and Ruby 2.2. In our previous article related to hacking and pen testing tools, I told you how to install Kali Linux […]
Short Bytes: In many interviews, Linux creator Linus Torvalds has revealed that he prefers Fedora on his machines. But, why does he refuse to use popular Linux distro Debian? Well, the answer lies in his bad installation experiences with Debian Linux in the past. From the past 25 years, Linus Torvalds is working tirelessly to […]
Short Bytes: Linux secretly plays one of the biggest parts in our technology-filled lives by running our phones, computers, websites, ATMs, power plants, routers etc. But, who builds Linux and how its development is managed? In a short video, the Linux Foundation attempts to explain the same. The Linux collaborative project was started by Linus […]
Short Bytes: After seven release candidates, the Linux 4.6 kernel was officially released by Linus Torvalds on May 15. As the third major Linux kernel release in 2016, the Linux 4.6 kernel is here 8 weeks after the Linux 4.5 kernel. It includes many changes like the support for OrangeFS file system, USB 3.1 SuperSpeed […]
Short Bytes: Red Hat recently announced the latest iteration of its widely popular enterprise Linux — Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.8. This release comes with lots of new features, marking the Production Phase 2 of RHEL 6. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.8 provides new capabilities to system admins by making this dependable server Linux even more stable. Red […]
First of all your iPhone must be jailbroken before you can use Cydia to make iPhone apps work on Linux. Log on to the Internet and download iPhone 3.0 SDK from Apple.com. Then use the Cydia software application to install SSH Daemon and several packages on your iPhone. Make sure the Wi-Fi network on your […]
Short Bytes: The code of Linux kernel of Chinese chipmaker Allwinner contains an easily exploitable root backdoor. Combined with networked services, this could be used to perform remote exploits on the Allwinner’s ARM processor devices. The affected devices also include popular developer boards like Orange Pi and Banana Pi. Allwinner is a Chinese company that makes […]
Short Bytes: Fedora 24 Beta release is out for testing with the latest features. This latest build is powered by the newest Linux 4.5.2 kernel and comes with many bug fixes. However, if you want to wait for the final release, you’ll have to wait for June 14, 2016. Fedora Linux distribution is known to […]
Short Bytes: The Italian city of Vicenza has decided to give open source a try in a big way by adopting Zorin OS Linux in its municipality computers. This Ubuntu-based operating system will replace the Windows computers and provide a Windows 7-like desktop environment to the users. Embracing the spirit of open source, the Italian city Vincenza […]
Short Bytes: Linux Mint project will release Linux Mint 18 “Sarah” in the upcoming months. Mint is known to offer a polished Linux desktop experience to the users and the next release is looking to make this even better. In a recent blog post, project leader Clement Lefebvre told more about Ubuntu 16.04 LTS-based Linux […]
Short Bytes: The results of a recent survey conducted by the Linux Foundation and Dice.com are out. The survey indicates that the open source professionals are now in high demand and companies are ready to pay fat packages to hire them. This growth in demand is likey to be easily seen in the next six […]
Short Bytes: Here I’m sharing a useful Linux commands cheat sheet that you can print and keep it as a learning guide or a refresher. The cheat sheet is organized according to different commands and sections for easy use. If you are willing to become a system administrator or trying to make a shift from […]
Short Bytes: Linus Torvalds is the mind behind Linux. In this article, we’ll be taking a look inside the mind of Linus Torvalds and see what he has to say about his way of working and open source. Earlier in February, at the TED 2016 conference, Linus Torvalds, creator of Linux operating system, shared his […]