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Check and Repair Filesystem Errors With fsck Command in Linux
Linux systems come with a command line utility fsck to check for file system errors. Learn how to use it.…
Christopher Murray
Christopher works as a Software Developer in Orlando, FL. He loves open source, Taco Bell, and a Chi-weenie named Max.
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Explained! The Difference Between grep, egrep, and fgrep Commands
grep, egrep, fgrep. They all sound similar. So, what's the difference?…
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What is Grep Command in Linux? Why is it Used and How Does it Work?
Grep is perhaps one of the most used commands in Linux. Learn why it was created and how it s used in this explainer article.…
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Using mkfs command in Linux to Format the Filesystem on a Disk or Partition
mkfs is the command line tool in Linux to format a disk or partition in a certain filesystem of your choice.…
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How to Handle Account Passwords in Linux With passwd Command
The passwd command in Linux allows you to change user password, lock accounts, expire passwords and more. Learn how to use the passwd command with practical examples.…
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Introduction to History Command in Linux [For Beginners]
Everything you type in the terminal is stored in the shell history. Learn how to use command history in Linux in this introduction to history command.…
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Finding the Biggest Files and Folders in Linux Command Line
Quick tutorial to show you how to find the biggest files on your Linux machine using a few commands that you may already be familiar with du, sort, and head.…
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Get Information About a Command With Type Command in Linux
The type command tells you whether a Linux command is built-in shell command, where is its executable located and whether it is aliased to some other command. Here's how to use the type command in Linux.…
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Getting Started With Tar Command
Tar is one of the most common tool used for archiving files in Linux. Learn how to create a tarball and how to extract it in the beginner's tutorial.…
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Control System Resource Usage With Ulimit Command
Ulimit is a built-in shell command designed to display, allocate, and limit resources. Learn how to use the ulimit command in Linux.…
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How to Use More Command in Linux to Read Large Text Files
Cat command output flooding your terminal screen? Learn to use more command in Linux to view large text files.…
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Check How Long A Bash Script Takes to Run With Time Command
The time command in Linux measures how long a particular command or script runs. Learn how to use this command.…