Useful tips for everyday
How do I compress a disk image? To create a compressed disk image with “dd” : Boot into rescue mode with the installation media. Create…
What is a terminal emulator used for? Terminal emulation is often used to give PC users the ability to log on and get direct access…
What is buffer or cache memory in Linux? Buffer is an area of memory used to temporarily store data while it’s being moved from one…
What are concerned with command line arguments? The command line input is passed into a program (e.g., name_box) through the arguments defined in function main:…
How do I get a pointer on my screen? Click on the ‘Pointer Options tab’ or press ‘Ctrl’ + ‘Tab’ until the ‘Pointer Options’ tab…
How do I tell what services are running? The proper way to check if a service is running is to simply ask it. Implement a…
Does CP change timestamp? Question. By default, if you cp file from a place to another, the timestamp on the copied file is set to…
What does state R mean? Wiktionary. staternoun. A citizen of the United States of America who is a confirmed or lifelong resident of one single…
Is security patch update important? As you might expect from the name, these updates are also very important for security reasons. Some bugs present security…
How do I change one Linux distribution to another? If you already have a Linux distribution installed in dual boot, you can easily replace it…