Difference between absolute and relative paths in Linux
Absolute Pathnames An absolute pathname begins with a slash (/). The Absolute path defines the location of a Directory or a file from the root...
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How to Upgrade Mozilla firefox on Ubuntu?
By default, Mozilla Firefox automatically update itself but you can also do a manual update. You can update your firefox by following steps. Method :...
Understanding Linux Processes from the Scratch Part-2
In Our Last article “Understanding Linux Processes from the Scratch Part-1” we have discussed about Linux Process and listing of linux process via different command...
Understanding Linux Processes from the Scratch Part-1
Overview : A process is created in memory when a program or command is initiated. A unique identification number, known as the process identification (PID),...
What is Anacron and usage of Anacron in Linux
Anacron is a service that runs after every system reboot, checking for any cron and at scheduled jobs that were to run while the system...
Difference between soft links & hard links in Linux
Soft Link A soft link (symbolic link or a symlink) makes it possible to associate one file with another. It is similar to a shortcut...
cpio command – copies, lists & extracts files to and from archives
Linux/UNIX cpio (copy in/out) command copies, lists, and extracts files to and from a single file or archives. Some of the options available with cpio...
Check successful & unsuccessful user login attempts in linux
For Linux System admins it is very important to know successful & unsuccessful user login attempts on their Linux boxes. In this post we will...
10 Sed (Stream Editor) Command Examples
Overview : Sed is a stream editor in UNIX like operating system which is used for filtering and transforming text. Sed is derived originally from...
SCP (Secure Copy) Command Tutorial with Practical Examples
Overview : This tutorial will help the system administrators to know how to securely copy files to remote linux servers from local linux machine &...
Shutter – Screenshot Tool in Ubuntu Linux
Shutter is a screenshot tool in ubuntu linux. With the help of shutter we can take the screenshot of a particular area, window and full...
How to Install WordPress in Ubuntu 14.10
WordPress is a free open source blogging software and Content Management System(CMS) based on PHP and MySQL database. Managing wordpress blog or web site is...