ZDNET's key takeaways There are certain Linux commands I consider essential.They range from networking, troubleshooting, and ...

In a recent story, I wrote about the best three ways to pick up desktop Linux. These are: buying a PC with pre-installed Linux; Live Linux CD/USB-sticks; and installing an easy-to-use Linux ...

Need a jump start on Unix networking? Whether you're working on your home network or setting up systems at work, here are some basic Unix commands and insights that might prove helpful. Once upon a ...

Programming Linux: A Beginner's Guide is designed for newcomers to Linux programming. It explains how to program the BASH and TCSH shells and how to program Gnome and KDE GUI. In addition, readers ...

Getting started on the Linux command line might seem overwhelming at first, but the many commands you need to use will fall into place more quickly than you might imagine. If you are just getting ...

Dabbling for the first time in Linux starts with choosing a Linux distribution. A typical “Linux” system is built up of software from many different open-source projects, including the Linux kernel.

The Best Linux Distro for Beginners? The question of which Linux distro is most suitable for beginners comes up fairly often. It’s a tough question to answer as it depends on who the new user is and ...

In the age of data, understanding complex relationships within networks—ranging from social interactions to infrastructure systems—is more crucial than ever. Network analysis provides a set of ...

Also in today's open source roundup: Black Lab Linux 7.6 released, and the meaning of Bash on Microsoft's Windows operating system Kali Linux is bird of a slightly different feather, in terms of Linux ...

Linux distributions have been notorious for their steep learning curves for decades, with performance issues and hardware incompatibility making it harder for newcomers to make the switch from Windows ...