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Linux for beginners

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Why You Should Use Linux

10 Good Reasons Why You Should Use Linux

Linux is the most versatile operating system (OS) on the market today, being just as useful for artists as it is for web developers. But why use Linux, and what makes it so special? We answer all of these questions in the article below. What Is Linux? Linux is an

How to Learn Linux

How to Learn Linux: Everything You Need to Know

Linux is an open-source operating system that is a preferred choice for many programmers due to its highly versatile and customizable nature. This guide will give you an introduction to how to learn Linux as well as give a sneak peek of what we cover in our full online Linux

Linux - Boot or Change System into Different Operating Modes

Linux - Boot or Change System into Different Operating Modes

In this blog, we will see how to boot or change system into different operating modes in Linux. Watch this video to gain a deeper understanding of Linux's main concepts. Changing the Default Boot Target When the operating system boots up, it takes a look at what the default system

Linux Reboot and shutdown

How to Force Reboot Linux from Command Line

When a computer or server needs to be turned off, the term used to describe that process is "shutdown". When a computer or server needs to be turned off and back on, the term used to describe that process is "reboot". This blog will show how to shut down and

Linux - Create and Manage Soft Links

Linux - Create and Manage Soft Links

In this blog, we will look into how to create and manage soft links in Linux. Want to gain a deeper understanding of Linux's other main concepts? Watch this video. Soft Links (also called Symbolic Link) Know how when you install a program on Windows, you might get a shortcut

Linux - Create and Manage Hard Links

Linux - Create and Manage Hard Links

The Linux file system is a hierarchical structure that organizes files and directories on a computer. It starts with the root directory, which is the top-level directory in the file system. From there, directories and subdirectories can be created to organize files into groups. Each file and directory on the

Linux - Create, Delete, Copy, and Move Files and Directories

Linux - Create, Delete, Copy, and Move Files and Directories

In this blog, we will see how to create, delete, copy and move files and directories in Linux. Filesystem Tree Linux organizes files and directories in what it calls the filesystem tree. Why is it called this way? Because just like a tree we’d see in nature, this also

Linux - Read, and Use System Documentation

Linux - Read, and Use System Documentation

In this blog, we will see how to read, and use system documentation in Linux. There will be many commands we will use in Linux. And each command has a lot of command-line switches. For example, let’s look at the ls command that lets us see what files and

Linux - Local & Remote Graphical and Text Mode Console

Linux - Local & Remote Graphical and Text Mode Console

In this blog, we will see how to log into the local console & remote graphical and text mode consoles in Linux. We’re all used to logging in to apps or websites by providing a username and password. Logging into a Linux system is pretty much the same, so there’

What Makes Linux So Popular Among DevOps?

What Makes Linux So Popular Among DevOps?

Linux makes automation easy; hence, it has become an integral part of DevOps professionals. The best advice anybody can get while starting their journey in DevOps is to learn and understand the basics of Linux thoroughly. This makes the DevOps career path easy in the future. Linux is going to