In the Linux world, symbolic links (also known as symlinks or soft links) are a powerful tool for creating shortcuts to files and directories. However, there may be instances where you need to remove these symbolic links, whether it’s to …
Arun Kumar
Arun Kumar
Arun did his bachelor in computer engineering and loves enjoying his spare time writing for FOSS Linux. He uses Fedora as the daily driver and loves tinkering with interesting distros on VirtualBox. He works during the day and reads anything tech at night. Apart from blogging, he loves swimming and playing tennis.
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Linux log files are a goldmine of information about the system’s inner workings and performance. They record various events and provide insights into the behavior of both system and application processes. However, extracting useful information from these log files can …
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Linux, being a multi-user operating system, allows multiple users to access and use the system simultaneously. While this feature brings flexibility, it also calls for effective user activity monitoring for various reasons, including security, system auditing, and troubleshooting. One way …
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The Linux operating system is known for its configurability and the power it gives to users to manage their systems. An integral part of this control comes from the ability to manipulate system files that govern how the operating system …
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Hibernation is a power-saving state designed to help users save and resume their work without loss. While intuitive on many platforms, hibernation in Linux can often seem perplexing. Join us as we demystify Linux hibernation, providing insights that could help …
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In the Linux file system, some files and directories are hidden for various reasons, often to prevent accidental modification or deletion. These items usually start with a period (‘.’). However, there are times when you might need to view or …
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In Linux, command-line operators can unlock a world of possibilities, making your workflow more efficient and powerful. From file management to process control, these operators are the bedrock of many operations. In this article, we’ll explore ten essential command-line operators …
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The Server Message Block (SMB) protocol is commonly used for file sharing between Linux and Windows machines. It’s not uncommon, however, to run into errors such as ‘Failed to retrieve share list from server: Invalid argument.’ This error typically indicates …
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Logical Volume Management (LVM) offers a flexible and efficient way of managing disk space in Linux, but it can sometimes throw perplexing errors. One such error is ‘Cannot find LVM volume group,’ which typically arises when the system can’t detect …
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Encountering an error while updating or installing packages can be frustrating, especially when it hinders your progress. One such error that Ubuntu and Debian users often face is ‘Repository does not have a Release file.’ This error usually occurs due …