Linux might sound scary for first-time Linux users, but actually, it isn’t. Linux is a bunch of open-source Unix operating systems based on Linux Kernel. These operating systems are called Linux ...

Navigating through directories is a basic skill in the Linux terminal. The command 'cd' (change directory) lets you move ...

To get started as a Linux (or Unix) user, you need to have a good perspective on how Linux works and a handle on some of the most basic commands. This first post in a “getting started” series examines ...

In the old command-line days, about the only way to write a CD-ROM on a Linux system was to know the set of commands that build an ISO filesystem and then copy it to a CD. Today, with the availability ...

Learn the basics of moving around in different directories from the Linux command line. Working in multiple directories from a Linux command prompt can be a pain, but these quick tips on using the cd ...

When I first started with Linux, I used to mostly rely on the graphical interface simply because it felt familiar and straightforward, especially since I am used to the Windows OS. However, after ...

Ubuntu is one of the most customizable operating systems available. In order to begin to understand the various complexities of the system, you need to become familiar with the most basic commands at ...

Commands that provide help are essential. Here's a look at some of the help you can get from the Linux system itself. Even after you’ve used Linux for a while, you will still find yourself needing ...