2008-02-20 16:13
Even if you think you're not a programmer, Linux has some features to make your life a bit easier. Any time you have a repetitive task that involves entering Linux commands or changing the… Read More
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2008-02-20 16:11
What's in a File Name? Linux file names can be up to 256 characters long, but you really have to enjoy typing to get to that extreme. You can name a file panda-corporation-financial-reports… Read More
2008-02-20 16:10
hen Linux is installed, a file system is carved out a chunk of hard disk and formatted it so that Linux can use it. A hierarchical (treelike) structure for storing files imposes some order o… Read More
2008-02-16 04:27
The asterisk (*) character will match any number of characters in a file name, so consider these examples in light of the animals directory we used earlier. $ ls -l c*-rw-r--r-- 1 hermie… Read More
2008-02-16 04:26
You can use virtual consoles to perform two activities in parallel. For example, I used one virtual console to write this section and another to test the commands as they were introduced. Y… Read More
2008-02-16 04:25
f you've ever written a word processor macro or a spreadsheet formula, you're a programmer. By taking advantage of Linux's built-in programming features, you can automate repetitive tasks an… Read More
2007-09-10 10:55
Linux CommandsWhen you enter a command in Linux, you type a command at a prompt and then press enter. Commands can be more than one word--some require switches (which modify the command's be… Read More
2007-08-27 11:24
lpr paperless-office.txt The lpr command makes a copy of your file and stuffs it in the system's print queue (a process called spooling), so you can change or delete the original file witho… Read More
2007-08-27 11:21
Is There an echo in Here? The echo command displays a message on the screen and is primarily useful for programmers writing shell scripts (see "Linux Programming"). But anyone can use echo… Read More
2007-08-27 11:19
We've covered a handful of commands in previous sections that let you work with the shell and your file system. The commands covered in this section will complement what you've learned and g… Read More
2007-08-27 11:16
linux file systemIn this section, you'll learn how to work with files and directories in a Linux system. You'll understand how the file system is structured to separate system data from pers… Read More
2007-07-03 11:35
InteroperabilityLinux aims for interoperability with other operating systems such as (but not limited to) Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X, and by extension the software that runs on Linux aim… Read More
2007-07-03 11:35
InteroperabilityLinux aims for interoperability with other operating systems such as (but not limited to) Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X, and by extension the software that runs on Linux aim… Read More
2007-07-03 11:30
Programming on LinuxMost Linux distributions support dozens of programming languages. Core system software such as libraries and basic utilities are usually written in C. Enterprise software… Read More
2007-07-03 07:56
HistoryThe Unix operating system was conceived and implemented in the 1960s and first released in 1970. Its wide availability and portability meant that it was widely adopted, copied and mod… Read More
2007-07-03 07:54
linuxLinux (IPA pronunciation: /ˈlɪnʊks/) is a Unix-like computer operating system. Linux is one of the most prominent examples of free software and open source development; i… Read More
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