Managing Linux Users and Groups

In this video tutorial and cheat sheet, you’ll learn: Video Transcript: Each account consists of a username and a unique number called the UID, which is short for user ID. Also, each account has a default group to which it belongs, some comments associated with that account, a shell to start when the user logs … Read more

Which Distro Should I Choose?

Linux Distributions for Professionals If you currently work in IT or aspire to work in IT, then use RedHat, CentOS, or Ubuntu. Linux Distributions for Hobbyists If you are using Linux as a hobby or for personal projects, then almost any Linux distro will work. Stick to the most popular distros as you will be … Read more

Linux Distribution Introduction and Overview

GNU Opened the Door That Linux Walked Trhough The free software movement began in 1983 when Richard Stallman launched the GNU Project. GNU, by the way, is a recursive acronym that stands for “GNU’s Not Unix!”  His goal was to create a totally free and open source operating system compatible with Unix. He and other software … Read more