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find - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: find. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
ftp - Linux Command - Unix Command
The Linux file transfer command FTP: Learn how to use the FTP file transfer command from its man page description and examples.
unzip - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: unzip. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
zip - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: zip. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Linux Commands - Command Library - Man Pages
Linux Commands Man Pages: Command Name, Synopsis, Description, Options, and more.
top - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: top. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
mount - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: mount. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
mail - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: mail. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Games for Ubuntu
A list of computer games that can be played on Ubuntu Linux. It includes many popular single and multiplayer games such as Frozen Bubble, Neverball, Enemy Territory, Doom3, Chromium, Vega Strike, and Tux Racer. Links for download and installation instructions are provided.
sudo - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: sudo. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
scp - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: scp. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
gzip - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: gzip. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Linux Command - ps - kill
Linux / Unix Command Library: ps and kill -- The Arnold Schwarzenegger equivalent among the Linux/Unix commands.
adduser - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: adduser. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
ps - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: ps. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
ls - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: ls. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
wget - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: wget. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
route - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: route. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
ssh - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: ssh. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
useradd - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: useradd. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
cp - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: cp. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
shutdown - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: shutdown. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Install/uninstall .deb files
Ubuntu Desktop Guide: Install/uninstall .deb files
gunzip - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: gunzip. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
fdisk - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: fdisk. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
reboot - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: reboot. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Common Commands
Ubuntu Desktop Guide: Common Commands
grep - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: grep. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Example Uses of find
Examples of typical uses of the command find
convert - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: convert. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
ping - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: ping. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
hosts.allow - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: hosts.allow. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
echo - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: echo. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
less - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: less. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
sftp - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: sftp. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Video Editing
Ubuntu Desktop Guide: Video Editing
Shell Commands Libraries - Linux Unix
References for A-Z shell commands used on Linux and Unix.
Linux Commands and Shell Commands Libraries
[The Linux Command Library] contains two command linbraries: Linux command library and built-in shell library.
telnet - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: telnet. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Change the Computer Name
Ubuntu Desktop Guide: Change the Computer Name
Example Uses of zip
Examples of typical uses of the command zip
rename - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: rename. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
date - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: date. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
export - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: export. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
dd - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: dd. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
tcpdump - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: tcpdump. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
open - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: open. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
rm - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: rm. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
dos2unix - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: dos2unix. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
patch - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: patch. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
time - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: time. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Linux Commands - Command Manual
A complete Linux commands linbrary. Manual pages for all Linux commands, from A to Z.
netstat - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: netstat. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
curl - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: curl. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
DVD Playback
Ubuntu Desktop Guide: DVD Playback
kill - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: kill. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
cat - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: cat. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
diff - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: diff. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
at - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: at. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
hostname - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: hostname. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
rpm - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: rpm. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
du - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: du. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
sed - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: sed. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
sh - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: sh. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
mv - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: mv. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Operating Systems: Unix vs....
An introduction to operating systems and the advantages of Unix operating systems.
sendmail - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: sendmail. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
gpm - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: gpm. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Linux Distributions: How to...
Summaries and comparisons of popular Linux versions ("distributions") to help you select one that is right for you.
Linux Shortcuts and Commands
Linux Shortcuts and Commands, from the Linux Newbie Administrator Guide by Peter and Stan Klimas.
Java plugin for Mozilla Firefo
Ubuntu Desktop Guide: Java plugin for Mozilla Firefox
make - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: make. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
syslogd - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: syslogd. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
rcp - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: rcp. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
rsync - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: rsync. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
fsck - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: fsck. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
ifconfig - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: ifconfig. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
su - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: su. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Example Uses of ftp
Examples of typical uses of the command ftp
ln - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: ln. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
tar - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: tar. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Apt-Get
Ubuntu Server Guide: Apt-Get
dhclient - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: dhclient. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
eject - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: eject. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
dig - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: dig. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Ubuntu Server Guide
Ubuntu Server Guide: Ubuntu Server Guide
Basic Linux Operations FAQ
A basic Linux operations FAQ, which answers a variety of questions Linux beginners may have, from the Linux Newbie Administrator Guide by Peter and Stan Klimas.
Linux, the Ultimate Unix
What makes it the best choice as the operating system for PCs for millions of people around the world.
syslog.conf - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: syslog.conf. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
chown - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: chown. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
crontab - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: crontab. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
iwconfig - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: iwconfig. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
hosts.deny - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: hosts.deny. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
file - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: file. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Install Red Hat Linux - Steps to Get You Started
boot diskettes unified bootloader kernel images floppy diskettes boot loaders: Install Red Hat Linux: A step-to-step guide.
modprobe - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: modprobe. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
chkconfig - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: chkconfig. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Switch to Console mode
Ubuntu Desktop Guide: Switch to Console mode
Example Uses of mount
Examples of typical uses of the command mount
ioctl - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: ioctl. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
tail - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: tail. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
ethtool - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: ethtool. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
groupadd - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: groupadd. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Show the Computer, Home, and T
Ubuntu Desktop Guide: Show the Computer, Home, and Trash desktop icons in GNOME
source - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: source. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
init - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: init. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
umount - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: umount. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
exec - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: exec. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Linux Newbie Administrator Guide
The Complete Linux Newbie Administrator Guide: Table of Contents
Mount/unmount CD/DVD-ROMs manu
Ubuntu Desktop Guide: Mount/unmount CD/DVD-ROMs manually, and show all hidden and associated files/folders
traceroute - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: traceroute. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
nice - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: nice. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
signal - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: signal. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
touch - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: touch. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
lsmod - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: lsmod. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
up2date - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: up2date. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
i686
Define i686 - from the Linux / Unix / Computing glossary at About.com.
lsof - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: lsof. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Restart GNOME without rebootin
Ubuntu Desktop Guide: Restart GNOME without rebooting the computer
Partitioning with fdisk
Linux Partition How-To: Partitioning with fdisk
Linux/Unix/Computing Glossary
Computing / Linux / Unix Glossary: 20,000 terms well explained.
if - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: if. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
mkfs - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: mkfs. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
wall - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: wall. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
sleep - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: sleep. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
insmod - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: insmod. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
ImageMagick - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: ImageMagick. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
expr - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: expr. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
history - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: history. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Linux/Unix Commands and She...
There are two kinds of commands that come with each Linux / Unix operating system: The Linux / Unix commands and the built-in shell commands. Here are some of the differences between the two.
ldd - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: ldd. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Linux Desktop Tutorials
A group of self-study introductory tutorials for using a modern personal computer (PC) running the Linux operating system. After going through the guide the reader should be in a position to start using a Linux desktop for both personal and office use.
locate - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: locate. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
minicom - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: minicom. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
vsftpd - FTP Server Configurat
Ubuntu Server Guide: vsftpd - FTP Server Configuration
killall - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: killall. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
set - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: set. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
dmesg - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: dmesg. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
talk - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: talk. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
ulimit - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: ulimit. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
pcscd
Define pcscd - from the Linux / Unix / Computing glossary at About.com.
uptime - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: uptime. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
fork - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: fork. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Change the default "Open with"
Ubuntu Desktop Guide: Change the default "Open with" program for a file type
arp - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: arp. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
pid - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: pid. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
exportfs - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: exportfs. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
tr - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: tr. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
execl - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: execl. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Example Uses of mail
Examples of typical uses of the command mail

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