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  • How to dual-boot Linux on a Vista machine

    So you're using Microsoft Windows Vista and decided to expand your knowledge to learn all about Linux--the first thing to keep in mind is that Linux, which has a reputation for being solely for...

  • How to Back Up My Operating Software

    Backing up the operating system files and other documents from time to time can be very useful. In case of any problems accessing these files, you can use the backup to restore them. On Windows...

  • How to Install A MultiBoot System With Windows & Linux

    This article is about setting up your computer system run Windows and Linux in a multi-boot environment. This article will give steps on setting up your computer and give tips on to make things...

  • What Does TTY Stand for in Linux?

    TTY is a Linux command, used at a command or shell prompt, that gives information about the terminal that a user is currently at. Typing "tty" at a Linux or Unix command prompt will yield a...

  • How to Put an SSH Key Into a Linux Box to Log On

    SSH is the Secure SHell, a secure replacement for the remote shell (rsh) previously used to log in to remote Unix systems. It offers secure, encrypted access to a remote machine for executing...

  • How to redirect and append output in Unix

    Redirecting and appending in Unix are fairly simple concepts. While they may appear confusing to many novices, you will find that it is quite simple once you view the definition and see...

  • How to use the ls command in Unix

    The ls command in Unix lists the contents of a directory. In this article, I will demonstrate the correct syntax as well as different options for this simple command.

  • How to Try Out the Linux Operating System

    The Linux operating system is a free alternative to Microsoft Windows on personal computers. It's popularity has gone up recently due to its increasingly ease of installation and use. Even though...

  • What Is the File Extension Rpm?

    An rpm file extension is commonly used on Linux computer operating systems. Rpm is an acronym for Red Hat Packaging Manager. The purpose of an rpm file is to package installable software...

  • How to Get a taste of Linux without committing to it

    Heard a lot about Linux? It's not scary; it's a great new world of computing. If you're a Windows user who is sick and tired of having to worry about viruses and de-fragging your hard disk, or...

  • What Is Solaris?

    Solaris is a Unix-based operating system written by Sun Microsystems in 1992. Its components are a mix of open- and closed-source software, though an all-open-source version, OpenSolaris, also...

  • How to Install Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope)

    The latest version of Ubuntu, the Linux-based OS, is a user-friendly system that even newbies can start mastering pretty fast. Installation of Ubuntu 9.04 can be carried out as follows.

  • How to Restore Task Bar in Xubuntu

    Using Xubuntu, Ubuntu's lightweight brother, is not without its advantages. It starts up quickly, uses minimal resources and runs very well on old equipment. This doesn't mean Xubuntu is without...

  • What Is the File Extension Deb?

    Debian GNU/Linux files use the file extension .deb. These .deb files are software packages developed for versions of Linux that use the Debian package management system.

  • How to Install Ubuntu With AT&T DSL

    Ubuntu is a user friendly version of the Linux operating system designed for people who want complete control over all aspects of their computer. Ubuntu is an open source program, which means that...

  • Printer Problems With Linux

    Linux is a free operating system designed for people who want to get the most out of their computers. It is a lightweight operating system (OS), which means it uses less system resources than...

  • How Much Linux Memory is Used by a Process?

    Determining the amount of memory used by a process running on a Linux platform is a tricky proposition. The values for memory usage reported by the operating system are imprecise. When using the...

  • How to Revive Your Older Computer

    This article is about "How to Revive Your Older Computer". The article contains tips on making your older computer more viable.

  • How to Configure Runlevel

    A runlevel refers to the operating state (mode) of a Unix or Linux operating system. There are seven runlevels defined, numbered from zero to six. Runlevel zero halts the system, runlevel one...

  • How to Recover a Partition Table in Linux

    Recovering a partition table can be a very complicated task depending upon the level of corruption on the disk. Typically, as long as you can get the disk's essential information, you can rewrite...

  • How to Enable Beryl

    Beryl is a graphics plug-in that runs on the Linux Ubuntu operating system. It is used to create 3-D graphics for windows management. The plug-in shipped with older versions of Ubuntu and is...

  • How to Get to the Desktop From a Linux Command Line

    A Linux machine will boot to the command line for various reasons, mostly because something is wrong with the X Window Configuration or use of the Window Manager. If your Linux machine has booted...

  • How to Install Java Gutsy

    The Linux distribution Ubuntu version 7.0 has the code name Gutsy Gibbon, or just Gutsy. Ubuntu is based on the Debian Linux distribution, and therefore uses the apt package manager for software...

  • How to Convert SWF to AVI in Linux

    Converting SWF files to AVI used to require having a program and a fast, powerful computer to transcode them. Recently, however, dozens of websites have popped up all over the Internet that allow...

  • How to Configure Busybox

    BusyBox is a small set of core utilities for use with the Linux kernel and embedded Linux devices. Originally built to create a bootable system that would fit on a floppy disk, BusyBox takes...

  • How to Copy Linux Install Disc to a Hard Drive

    Many Linux users may wish to copy an installation onto their computer's hard drive. This is a good idea, as it keeps a complete backup of Linux install files on the computer. If anything ever goes...

  • How to Install Ubuntu Beryl: Desktop Cube

    I've seen people asking this around the Internet: "How do I install Ubuntu Beryl and get the cool desktop cube!?" Beryl is actually dated, now it's referred to as Compiz. Since I've done...

  • How to Install a Xubuntu Linux Virtual Machine on VirtualBox

    Software virtualization is the wave of the future, and installing a Linux virtual machine on Sun Virtualbox is an easy, free way to familiarize yourself with the ever-growing technology. Xubuntu...

  • Linux Authentication Methods

    There are dozens of authentication, authorization and accounting (AAA) protocols for Linux, each following its own rule set on how to manage users' data. Two of the most highly implemented players...

  • Step-by-Step Flash Drive Installation in Red Hat Linux 9

    Red Hat Linux 9 detects USB flash drives automatically when they're connected to the computer. Even though Red Hat adds the device automatically to the operating system's device table, it does not...

  • Linux Device Driver Tutorial

    A device driver is a small piece of computer software designed to make sure that your operating system will work with various pieces of computer hardware, like DVD and CD burners and microphones...

  • Unix Shell Tutorial

    The Unix shell is the program that sits between you and the operating system. It functions as a command line interpreter and interface between you and the operating system. Several different...

  • How to Get a Linksys USB Adapter to Work With Linux

    Anything you can do on a Windows based computer you can also do on a Linux machine---and that includes using peripheral hardware like a Linksys USB adapter. Most models of USB adapters will work...

  • What Is Mandrake?

    Mandrake is a Linux distribution that changed its name to Mandriva in 2005. The company offers both personal desktop and enterprise server versions of the operating system. Most of the products...

  • Easy Installation of the iPod on Linux

    When it comes to operating systems most people think of Windows or Mac, but a third OS, Linux, is a system that has developed a strong following. To install an iPod on a Linux computer you will...

  • Dual Boot Instructions for Windows XP & Ubuntu

    Sometimes having different operating systems installed on a computer can give you different tools for different jobs. If you love using Windows for playing games, but want the security of Ubuntu...

  • Unix Environment Tutorial

    There are two types of variables used by the Unix operating system. They are the environment variables and the shell variables. Both types of variables are set by the system, the shell, the user...

  • Structure of Unix Operating System

    The UNIX operating system (OS) consists of a kernel layer, a shell layer and a utilities and applications layer. These three layers create a portable, multiuser, multitasking operating system. ...

  • Tutorial on UNIX Sort Command

    The UNIX sort command is used to sort ASCII text files. It can be used to sort files of any size. The command can even be used to sort more than one file and place the output into a single file....

  • How to Evaluate Ubuntu Linux 8.10: Intrepid Ibex

    Ubuntu 8.10: Intrepid Ibex is the latest version of Ubuntu Linux. Most 8.10: Intrepid Ibex reviews focus on improvements made to the Ubuntu kernel. Read on to learn how to evaluate the new Ubuntu...

  • How to Convert PDF Files to XLS Files on Linux

    If you are using Linux and want to convert a PDF file into an Excel file, you may have noticed that many of the conversion programs are only compatible with the Windows and Macintosh operating...

  • Ubuntu Dual-Boot Problems

    Running two operating systems on one computer can be useful from time to time; in many ways, it's like having two computers in one. Ubuntu and Windows can play nicely together, but setting them up...

  • How to Install Ubuntu Linux on Your PC

    Ubuntu is the most user friendly Linux distribution. It is easy to install, easy to learn and use. Like other Linux distributions, it is free for all. Here are the steps to install Ubuntu on a PC.

  • How to add a Ubuntu Linux Package to the Applications Button / Menu

    Sometime it is necessary to add a deb package to Ubuntu through the Synaptic Package Manager or through a terminal window. These packages do not always show up in the "Applications"...

  • How to Uninstall or Remove a Software Package in Ubuntu

    Ubuntu Linux is a great, and free, alternative to Windows. Keep in mind that many free open source software packages are available to run within the Ubunutu Linux operating system; however,...

  • Fedora Core Installation Help

    If you're ready to dive in the the world of Linux and Fedora but don't know where to start, figuring it all out can be daunting. What is an ISO and how do I install it is usually the first...

  • How to Chmod a File or Directory

    The chmod command is useful for setting file or directory (folder) permissions on Unix-like systems, such as Linux or Mac OS X. It is often needed to set up installations on web servers or...

  • RealPlayer Alternatives for Linux

    Real Networks offers a version of RealPlayer for Linux, but there are a few reasons why you might not want to install it. It is a proprietary application that is not available through many...

  • How to Change a Linux Partition

    Making changes to a Linux partition can be accomplished with the GParted graphical application. GParted allows you to resize, move, delete or change the file system of partition on multiple hard...

  • How to Reinstall Yum

    The Yum (Yellowdog Updater Modified) package manager is used to install RPM packages and their dependencies on Red Hat and Fedora Core Linux distributions. It removes the need to track down and...

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