Want to display the path of an executable Linux file? Several Linux commands, such as which, whereis, type -a, and command -v, can help you locate executable files and understand their origins in a ...

Get to know the Linux hosts file and how to use it Your email has been sent If you're new to Linux, there's a very handy file you'll want to learn about right away. Jack Wallen introduces you to the ...

Learn how to use a host of Linux commands in these 2-minute video tutorials from Sandra Henry-Stocker, author of the Unix as a Second Language blog. In this Linux Tip, learn to use the iotop command, ...

Creating a .desktop file in Linux allows you to launch applications directly from your desktop or start menu, enhancing your productivity and user experience. This guide will walk you through the ...

Editor's Note: The following is an excerpt from chapter 11, "Keeping Your Data Private", of Peter van der Linden's Guide to Linux, published August 2005 by Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-13-187284-2. In Part 1 ...