Most Recent Articles...
12/01/03
- Scientific Computing Using Linux
This document aims
to show how a PC running GNU/Linux can be used for scientific computing. It
lists the various available free software and also links on the world wide web
to tutorials on getting started with the tools.
11/10/03
- How to Burn CDs from MP3 on Linux
A complete recipe for creating audio and data CDs from MP3 files.
11/01/03
- CyberGuard to Acquire SnapGear, Adding Embedded Linux Security Technology
CyberGuard to acquire SnapGear, extending product line to edge of enterprise
and adding embedded Linux security technology.
10/01/03
- Human-Size Household Robot Developed on Linux 09/10/03
- Software for Your New Linux OS 08/20/03
- Multitasking: Background Process and Foreground Process 08/10/03
- The Terminator - ps and kill
07/20/03
- Linux GUI vs. Command Line 07/10/03
- Linux Newbie Administrator Guide: Introduction 06/20/03
- Linux Commands and Shell Commands 06/10/03 - Unix 101: A
Step-to-Step Guide 05/20/03 - Linux Distribution
Choices 05/10/03 - Linux, the Ultimate
Unix 05/01/03 - Operating Systems:
Unix vs. Windows 04/20/03 - First Java
on Linux
Shows some of the choices of software available for Linux that correspond to
some commonly used MS Windows programs.
As a multitasking operating system, Linux lets you run processes in the background
while continue to work in the foreground. Let me explain how they work.
What can you do when processes wear out their welcome and stick around longer
than you would like them to? This article introduces commands kill and ps. Combined,
they are the Arnold Schwarzenegger equivalent among the Linux / Unix commands.
Learn how you can use them to clean out any process that ignores your request
to close up and go away.
In the user-friendly vs. control and options debates, both sites have a point.
But there is a third point, that is GUI and Command Line can be used together
to achieve great things that either one alone can't. This is particular true
with Linux where the user is given the flexibility of switching back and forth
between GUI and Command Line easily.
This guide is aimed at new Linux users who wish to set up and administer their
own Linux home or small office computers or computer networks. The issues it
addresses are wide-ranged; the answers are simple, with abundant examples. This
article is an introduction of the guide, with links to its parts and sections.
Carrying on the Unix command-line tradition, Linux allows the user to type in
commands to interact with the computer. There are two kinds of commands that
come with your Linux operating system: Linux commands and built-in shell commands.
Learn about their differences here.
This is a guide provided to you as references as you are going through the steps
of comparing operating systems, deciding if Linux is for you, choosing a Linux
distribution, installing and configuring it, and get soft applications for your
Linux environment.
Having over a hundred to choose from, which Linux distribution is for you? Here
are some comparisons and factors to consider.
A brief review of the history of Linux and why it may become your favorite operating
system.
What is an operating system? What are the major operating system families? What
are the advantages of Unix?
Ready to brew your first cup of Java on Linux? Here are some detailed instructions.