While it may not be obvious to the casual user, Linux file systems have evolved significantly over the last decade or so to make them more resistant to corruption and performance problems. Most Linux ...

The way the Linux file system is laid out makes perfect sense. I've been using Linux for so many years that I can't imagine another file system making more sense. When I consider how the Windows file ...

Have you heard it said that everything in Linux is a file? That is largely true, and that’s why the ability to manipulate files is crucial to mastering Linux Fu. One thing that makes a Linux ...

File sharing is a fundamental aspect of networked computing, and in Linux environments, two of the most prevalent protocols facilitating this are NFS (Network File System) and Samba. This article aims ...

If you’re a new Linux admin, you probably at least know about sudo. Sudo stands for “super user do” and allows standard users to take admin-level actions, such as installing software. Even though most ...

You can examine the contents of compressed files on Linux systems without uncompressing the files or changing them in any way. This post explains the commands for doing that and the types of ...

The file manager might not be a feature on your desktop that you've ever considered changing, but once you've seen a better option, you can't unsee it. I've used nearly every file manager on the ...