UNIX version 4 is quite special on account of being the first UNIX to be written in C instead of PDP-11 ASM, but it was also ...

I used to be terrified of using the terminal, but as a Linux user, it's something you get accustomed to fairly quickly, and it's extremely helpful to know your way around. So, if you're new to Linux, ...

With -w, grep will match “error” but skip things like “errors” or “terror.” The difference can be subtle, but when you’re trying to be precise, it matters a lot. I use this when I’m searching through ...

An upcoming Android update will significantly upgrade the Linux Terminal app, enabling it to run full-fledged graphical Linux programs on supported devices. The feature is currently experimental, ...

Void Linux is a unique and highly customizable Linux distribution that stands out due to its independence from other distributions and its use of the runit init system instead of systemd. This guide ...

Using Linux on a touchscreen monitor or two-in-one computer has become increasingly viable, thanks to built-in support in the Linux kernel. However, the usability of Linux on touchscreens largely ...

The conversation around gaming on Linux has changed significantly during the last several years. It’s a success story engineered by passionate developers working on the Linux kernel and the ...

An off-the-clock Microsoft worker prevented malicious code from spreading into widely-used versions of Linux via a compression format called XZ Utils. An off-the-clock Microsoft worker prevented ...

The Linux Mint community has once again released a top-tier Linux desktop: Linux Mint 21.3 Virginia. I've used more Linux distributions than most people, and Mint is my favorite desktop distro. My ...

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