Linux

The Linux operating system is a Unix-based system that was created by Linus Torvalds at the University of Helsinki, Finland. It supports numerous other systems, including TCP/IP (both SLIP and PPP) and all the standard Unix utilities. Torvalds holds the copyright to the kernel program but allows it to be freely copied, changed, and distributed; anyone who wants it can download it from the Internet for free. Because of this freedom of access, and the relative simplicity and usefulness of the system, it has developed rapidly in both applications and popularity. Below are articles with information about the Linux operating system.
  • File Systems Ext2, Ext3 and Ext4 Explained
    Ext2, ext3 and ext4 are some of the filesystems introduced by Linux. In this article, we will learn about the features and basics of these filesystems.
  • KDE Vs. GNOME
    One of the prime factors which influences the choice of a Linux distribution, is which default desktop environment - KDE or GNOME, comes installed with it. In this article, I present a KDE vs. GNOME comparison, that will help you decide which desktop environment will be best suited for your requirements.
  • Linux Servers vs Windows Servers
    The timeless war between Linux and Windows is not just restricted to the OS domain alone. Here's what experts and enthusiasts all over the world think about Linux servers vs Windows servers.
  • Installing Linux Mint
    If you are looking for instructions on installing Linux Mint, this article will be a useful read. Here I walk you through the process of how to install Linux Mint 10.
  • How to Install Linux Mint
    If you want to install Linux Mint on your personal computer or laptop, this article may be useful. We will also take a look at some of the other ways of installing Linux Mint like from a USB etc.
  • Linux Mint Vs. Ubuntu
    The aim of this comparison between Ubuntu and Linux Mint is to clear out the differences between the two operating systems. Read to know the differences between the two.
  • Most Stable Linux Distro
    Which is the most stable Linux distro on Earth today? That is the question I have tried to answer in this article. Read to find out all about the best and most stable of Linux distributions.
  • Linux Home Server
    Setting up a Linux home server, today, is not only fashionable but is also a necessity for individuals having small computer network (3-5 PC's). Read on, to know more about the necessary Linux server hardware as well as software.
  • Advantages of Linux
    Linux, it is debated by many, appears to come with more benefits than the conventionally popular operating systems. Let's check out the various Linux advantages to determine if this OS is the best bet for your PC/ laptop.
  • Kubuntu Vs Ubuntu
    If you are looking for a comparative analysis of Ubuntu and Kubuntu, keep reading ahead. The Kubuntu vs Ubuntu comparison made in this article underlines the main points of difference between these two very similar Linux versions.
  • Linux Commands for Beginners
    To learn open source operating systems, it is very necessary to know at least the basic Linux commands. Here's all what you need.
  • How to Change Hostname in Linux
    Here, in this article, we will try to find out answer a simple question in Linux, how to change hostname. We will try to cover up both the topics, how to change hostname in Linux permanently, as well as temporarily. Let us now get into the details of the procedure...
  • How to Open a Port in Linux
    Here, in this article, I will try to answer another common question in Linux, how to open a port. Linux users may try to open a port in Linux for various purposes and go through iptables and the firewalls to find out how can they access a particular port. Let us try to find out an answer to this question, how to open a port in Linux, in the following article...
  • How to Mount USB Drive in Linux
    So, you have attached a USB device to your computer running on Linux operating system, but you are unable to find out why you can't access the data in it. Well, Linux needs you to mount the USB device to access it. With this we come to another interesting question in Linux, how to mount USB drive in Linux? Here in this article, I have presented you with a solution to do so...
  • How to Add a User to a Group in Linux
    A group is formed in Linux, so that certain information can be used only by users in that particular group. Hence, we come down to a very important question in Linux. How to add a user to a group in Linux?
  • How to Install RPM in Linux
    Well, this is not one of the easy problems or queries in Linux. How to install RPM in Linux, though not a tough job to do, needs a little understanding of the subject. Read on to know more.
  • How to Find a File in Linux
    Well, so you are searching for another very common question in Linux. How to find a file in Linux is not a question that needs a complicated answer. There are certain commands that can be used for finding files in Linux. Let us go through them in detail in this article...
  • How to Change Password in Linux
    This is one of the easiest question to answer in linux. How to change password in Linux is a question that can be answered in just a single word. However, let us try to get into the details of using the command to change the password in Linux, along with the different arguments that the password offers.
  • How to Find IP Address in Linux
    Well, the answer on how to find ip address in linux can be very simple. However, here in this article on linux, how to find ip address will not be the only question answered. I will also give you the basic information on what is an ip address and how can we assign a new ip address to a computer in linux...
  • Linux: History and Introduction
    Competing with Windows, Linux has managed to earn a fair amount of popularity owing to its unique features like being a free software and supporting open source development. Here is an introduction to Linux and an overview of the history of its development.
  • The Linux Shootout (Part 3)
    Hello how was the first and second section? And now here is the last and third part of it. Here we will talk about Red Hat 9.0, SuSE Linux Office Desktop and Mandrake Linux 9.1.
  • The Linux Shootout (Part 2)
    Hello how was the first section? And now here is the second part of it. Here we will talk about Xandros 1.0, Lindows 3.0.
  • The Linux Shootout (Part 1)
    Everyone's heard of Linux, most fear it, but the few daring individuals that use it, now swear by it. Is there a Linux distribution (ELX Linux Power Desktop 2.0, Lycoris desktop/LX review, Xandros, Lindows 3.0, Red hat Linux 9.0, Mandrake 9.1, and SuSe Linux Office Desktop) that can compare with windows' functionality, leave alone replace it as the OS of choice?
  • Kde 4.6 Vs. Gnome 3.0: A Critical Review before Release
    Gnome 2.32 seems to have made its mark in terms of usability and reliability although lacking essential luster and eye candy. This was taken care by the Macbuntu package for Debian and Ubuntu systems with the quintessential Docky dock that imitates the Mac OS X bar. Gnome 3.0 will be out in the second or third week of April 2011.