Our Linux cheat sheet includes some of the most commonly used commands along with brief explanations and examples of what the commands can do. One of the things you need when building your “chops” on ...

Working on the command line is an integral part of being a successful Linux user. You need to have a firm grasp of certain commands to work effectively. There are even certain commands that you must ...

It’s a testament to how far Linux has come that users today don’t typically have to use the command line if they don’t want to. Such is the quality of the graphical user interfaces in many modern ...

Sure, using the Linux command line is optional. But these are commands I depend on every day. See what you think.

Linux is a great OS for networking. It's a top system for servers for a reason. Linux distros come preinstalled with many ...

To get started as a Linux (or Unix) user, you need to have a good perspective on how Linux works and a handle on some of the most basic commands. This first post in a “getting started” series examines ...

On Linux, the umask defines how new files and directories inherit access rights. Linux uses your current umask value to ...

I've been using Linux for a very long time, and from day 1, the terminal window and command-line interface (CLI) have been an integral part of my work. At the same time, I've learned that it's OK to ...

Linux offers many classic commands, but some are already outdated, insecure, or are now inefficient. We show you which ...

The tree command is perfect for viewing your entire directory structure at a glance. It shows folders and files in a clear, ...