One of the files that the average Unix sysadmin rarely looks at, almost never changes and yet depends on every time he or she reboots a system is the /etc/inittab file. This modest little file ...

One of Linux's strengths as an operating system is its ability to be configured and tweaked to suit your tastes. Using the command line allows you to issue powerful commands that are unavailable to ...

Ask the Linux Geeks is a service of Silicon Prairie and the Chicagoland Linux Users Group. Send your Linux-related questions to the e-mail address at the end of this column and we’ll answer the best ...

hey guys, I have 10.3.8 and the new xcode tools installed. and I'm working on a simple c++ project for class. I write a simple .c file for the program and using the g++ compiler in terminal I compile ...

The Windows Subsystem for Linux is bridging the divide between Windows and Linux by letting you run Windows 10 programs directly within a Linux shell. One of the strengths of the Windows Subsystem for ...

The tree command is perfect for viewing your entire directory structure at a glance. It shows folders and files in a clear, ...

Chromebooks with the right stuff inside are now able to install and run a complete Linux experience with the KDE desktop without giving up the Chrome OS on the same device. It is not yet flawless, but ...

Use these Linux commands to quickly search and find anything from the Linux terminal, without digging through folders in a GUI file manager.