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Unix vs Linux | Difference Between Linux and Unix
The soul of every computer is its OS, the operating system. There are many operating systems in existence today. We are going to discuss two basic ones, Linux and Unix. There has been much discussions and debate going on comparing both of these. T...
Den W. · 18 April 2020 · 679
Top 3 Desktop Linux Distros For macOS Users
Using Linux gives you more control to the software and hardware you use when compared with macOS. Also, Linux is more customizable than macOS, so here are 3 Linux distributions that follow a desktop layout similar to macOS. Note that I am in no way s...
Den W. · 20 July 2020 · 1.7K
Linux news: KDE Plasma, new Ubuntu App Store, GNOME 45
If you're eagerly awaiting the arrival of KDE Plasma 6, you'll need to exercise a bit more patience. The release date has been confirmed, and it won't be available until early 2024. While it may seem like a distant future, this delay is likely aimed...
Jacob Enderson · 10 September 2023 · 61
How to Check Your Linux Version
Do you want to find out what version of Linux you have? Whether you're setting up a new Linux machine or just curious about the version you have, it's easy to learn how to check your Linux version. In this article, we'll look at several methods for c...
Alex · 27 January 2023 · 71
Linux 5.6 released
After two months of development Linus Torvalds announced the release of the Linux 5.6 stable kernel So I'll admit to vacillating between doing this 5.6 release and doing another -rc. This has a bit more changes than I'd like, but they are mostly...
Alex · 30 March 2020 · 67 · 1
Ubuntu snap - uninstall or keep?
Snap is a package format which is mostly programmed and supported by Canonical, the Ubuntu developer. However, it is viewed with mixed feelings in the Linux community. Whether you should use Snap packages or not is explained here. What is Snap? Snap...
Den W. · 23 September 2022 · 288
How to use cat command in Linux
Command cat is used to concatenate files and print on the standard output. For example, if you need to print text file to console you can use this command cat some_file.txt You also can print multiple files cat file1.txt file2.txt That will print b...
Alex · 2 years ago · 117
Linux Editor: 12 editors in comparison
Editors, also called text editors, are programs that are supposed to make it easier for you to work with source code, short notes without waiting for a word processing program or the unformatted adjustment of configuration files. I have put together...
Kelly · 27 August 2020 · 1.5K
How to use the chkrootkit command. Linux Tips
In this Linux tip, we’re going to look at the chkrootkit command. It’s a command that will examine your system for rootkits -- generally malicious software that enables unauthorized access to a system. To install chkrootkit on Ubuntu/Deb...
Jacob Enderson · 02 September 2020 · 4.6K
Lenovo C340 Review - Should You Buy A Chromebook?
The Lenovo C340, a $300 2-in-1 Chromebook, but is it something you should consider buying? I’ve covered well over 100 Windows based laptops, but this is the first Chromebook I’ve ever tested, so I’m going into this as a first time user of ChromeOS....
JT · 09 September 2020 · 92
Exploring Ubuntu-Based Linux Distributions
Ubuntu has long been the face of desktop Linux, known by many, even if they are not entirely familiar with the concept of Linux itself. However, in recent years, Ubuntu and its parent company, Canonical, have made some controversial decisions that ha...
Jacob Enderson · 12 September 2023 · 31
What is Linux and why is it used?
Linux is an open-source operating system kernel that serves as the foundation for various Linux-based operating systems, commonly referred to as Linux distributions. It was created by Linus Torvalds in 1991 and has since gained popularity due to its stability, security, and flexibility. Linux is used in a wide range of applications, in...
Vimal Thakur · 06 July 2023 · 69 · 2Linux 6.4: New Kernel Features - What's Changed in the Release
The new version of the Linux kernel, 6.4, has arrived just two months after Linux 6.3. Despite the relatively short time interval, there have been quite a few changes. A total of 16,012 fixes have been accepted from 2,080 developers, affecting 14,220...
Den W. · 28 June 2023 · 74
Best Linux distro in 2020
Thanks to the large community of Linux users, there are countless distributions that are always up-to-date for free download. In the DistroWatch hit ranking you can find 278 different Linux distributions for any purpose. Among them a...
Alex · 28 August 2020 · 1.7K
IP Blocking in Linux: `ip route` vs. `iptables`
When it comes to securing your Linux system and network, blocking unwanted IP addresses is an essential part of the defense strategy. Linux provides multiple methods to achieve IP blocking, and two commonly used approaches are ip route and iptables....
Den W. · 29 July 2023 · 73
Linux 6.5 released with numerous optimizations
The Linux kernel 6.5 delivers optimizations and support for USB4 v2, MIDI 2.0 and WiFi 7. It declares war on memory leaks. In the night to Monday of this week, the new Linux kernel 6.5 was released. The developers turned some optimization screws and...
Den W. · 30 August 2023 · 45