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find - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: find. 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.
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.
mail - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: mail. 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.
unzip - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: unzip. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Linux Commands and Shell Commands Libraries
[The Linux Command Library] contains two command linbraries: Linux command library and built-in shell library.
top - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: top. 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.
Shell Commands Libraries - Linux Unix
References for A-Z shell commands used on Linux and Unix.
adduser - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: adduser. 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.
Linux/Unix/Computing Glossary
Computing / Linux / Unix Glossary: 20,000 terms well explained.
Linux Command - ps - kill
Linux / Unix Command Library: ps and kill -- The Arnold Schwarzenegger equivalent among the Linux/Unix commands.
route - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: route. 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.
useradd - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: useradd. 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.
scp - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: scp. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
gunzip - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: gunzip. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
grep - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: grep. 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.
ls - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: ls. 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.
gzip - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: gzip. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Video Editing
Ubuntu Desktop Guide: Video Editing
cp - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: cp. 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.
wget - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: wget. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
sudo - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: sudo. 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.
export - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: export. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Common Commands
Ubuntu Desktop Guide: Common Commands
rm - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: rm. 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.
reboot - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: reboot. 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.
sftp - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: sftp. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
convert - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: convert. 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.
ping - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: ping. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
mailto
Define mailto - from the Linux / Unix / Computing glossary at About.com.
open - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: open. 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.
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.
tcpdump - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: tcpdump. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
syslog.conf - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: syslog.conf. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
kill - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: kill. 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.
telnet - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: telnet. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Example Uses of find
Examples of typical uses of the command find
cat - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: cat. 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.
syslogd - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: syslogd. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Ubuntu Server Guide
Ubuntu Server Guide: Ubuntu Server Guide
sendmail - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: sendmail. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Linux Newbie Administrator Guide
The Complete Linux Newbie Administrator Guide: Table of Contents
time - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: time. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Linux Shortcuts and Commands
Linux Shortcuts and Commands, from the Linux Newbie Administrator Guide by Peter and Stan Klimas.
diff - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: diff. 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.
sed - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: sed. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
netstat - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: netstat. 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.
i586
Define i586 - from the Linux / Unix / Computing glossary at About.com.
ln - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: ln. 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.
strip - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: strip. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
i686
Define i686 - from the Linux / Unix / Computing glossary at About.com.
Example Uses of zip
Examples of typical uses of the command zip
segmentation fault
Define segmentation fault - from the Linux / Unix / Computing glossary at About.com.
rename - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: rename. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Operating Systems: Unix vs....
An introduction of operating systems and the advantages of Unix operating systems.
modprobe - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: modprobe. 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.
Squid - Proxy Server
Ubuntu Server Guide: Squid - Proxy Server
Help
GNU/Linux Command-Line Tools Summary: Help
curl - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: curl. 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.
nice - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: nice. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
ld.so - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: ld.so. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
if - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: if. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Linux, the Ultimate Unix
What makes it the best choice as the operating system for PCs for millions of people around the world.
exec - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: exec. 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.
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.
up2date - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: up2date. 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
rcp - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: rcp. 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.
Change the Computer Name
Ubuntu Desktop Guide: Change the Computer Name
lsmod - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: lsmod. 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.
iwconfig - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: iwconfig. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Office Suites for Linux
Top-picks of Unix-based office suites (with integrated word processor, spreadsheet, presentation and graphics applications, etc.). All programs are free or distributed under GNU Library General Public License.
ip - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: ip. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Install/uninstall .deb files
Ubuntu Desktop Guide: Install/uninstall .deb files
pcscd
Define pcscd - from the Linux / Unix / Computing glossary at About.com.
Linux Distributions: How to...
Summaries and comparisons of popular Linux versions ("distributions") to help you select one that is right for you.
wall - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: wall. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
DVD Playback
Ubuntu Desktop Guide: DVD Playback
make - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: make. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Example Uses of mount
Examples of typical uses of the command mount
tail - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: tail. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
groups - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: groups. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
dhclient - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: dhclient. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
read - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: read. 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.
Java plugin for Mozilla Firefo
Ubuntu Desktop Guide: Java plugin for Mozilla Firefox
at - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: at. 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.
slpd
Define slpd - from the Linux / Unix / Computing glossary at About.com.
su - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: su. 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.
dmesg - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: dmesg. 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.
init - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: init. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Mania Drive
Description and evaluation of the game Mania Drive.
dos2unix - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: dos2unix. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
ld - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: ld. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Mount/unmount CD/DVD-ROMs manu
Ubuntu Desktop Guide: Mount/unmount CD/DVD-ROMs manually, and show all hidden and associated files/folders
build-essential
Define build-essential - from the Linux / Unix / Computing glossary at About.com.
RuneScape
Description and evaluation of the computer game RuneScape.
eject - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: eject. 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.
Partitioning with fdisk
Linux Partition How-To: Partitioning with fdisk
MAKEDEV - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: MAKEDEV. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Header
Define Header - from the Linux / Unix / Computing glossary at About.com.
bash - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: bash. 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.
X-Plane
Description and evaluation of the game X-Plane.
fork - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: fork. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
traceroute - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: traceroute. 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.
Index
Linux Command: Index
write - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: write. 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.
source - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: source. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
Linux Command - xhost
Linux / Unix Command Library: xhost
Install Red Hat Linux - Steps to Get You Started
Install Red Hat Linux: A step-to-step guide.
lsof - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: lsof. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
vsftpd - FTP Server Configurat
Ubuntu Server Guide: vsftpd - FTP Server Configuration
Before Linux Installation - Linux Distribution
Which Linux distribution should I use? Informative and practical tips from the Linux Newbie Administrator Guide by Peter and Stan Klimas.
arp - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: arp. 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.
locate - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: locate. Learn about its synopsis, description, options, and examples.
apmd
Define apmd - from the Linux / Unix / Computing glossary at About.com.
atd - Linux Command - Unix Command
Linux / Unix Command Library: atd. 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.
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