A gentle introduction to ncurses
You can create your own programs that use a text user interface to control the screen.
Check spelling at the command line
Check spelling at the command line like old-school Unix with this cool script.
Balancing Performance, Compliance, and Cost with Linux and Open-Source Solutions
My recent task involved assisting a healthcare professional in upgrading their computer system. The goal was to provide a more robust solution that offers redundant...
How to use the base64 command on Linux
The base64 command converts binary data to ASCII data so that it can be transmitted as text. It's a common method of encoding used to...
5 things I love about Xfce Terminal
I use these Xfce Terminal features all the time to work at the command line.
How to use SSH
You may have heard that Linux and Unix computers give you the ability to control a computer other than the one you're sitting at. That's...
How to use the basename command
The basename command is a GNU core utility for UNIX and UNIX-like systems, and is designed to remove the file suffix and leading directories from a filename. It’s a reasonable alternative to at least some uses of the cut command. You’re not likely to use it alone, but it’s an interesting tool to have available to you when constructing a complex command.
Automate Raspberry Pi tasks with crontab
If you need to do a task on a regular schedule, explore how you can use crontab to do the repetitive work for you.
3 steps to identifying Linux system automation candidates
How do you know what to automate first on your network? Here are three steps to put you on the right path. Automating the tasks we perform is one of the most important parts of our jobs as sysadmins.
Play a fun math game with Linux commands
Use these commands to generate random numbers for a fun math quiz game.
How to run DOS apps on Linux
With QEMU and FreeDOS, you can run your favorite DOS applications and games.
6 Linux metacharacters I love to use on the command line
Using metacharacters on the Linux command line is a great way to enhance productivity.
Early in my Linux journey, I learned how to use the command line. It’s what sets Linux apart. I could lose the graphical user interface (GUI), because it was unnecessary to rebuild the machine completely. Many Linux computers run headless, and you can accomplish all the administrative tasks on the command line. It uses many basic commands that all are familiar with—like ls, ls-l, ls-l, cd, pwd, top, and many more.
Using ‘awk’ to filter text
Here’s how to use awk to strip out sample code from a Markdown file.
Streamline Your Small Business with This Open Source Accounting App
Using GnuCash puts you in control of your small business.
Get Publii – Static Site Generator
You don’t need a web content management system to create and maintain websites.