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Snaps are created similarly as any other app, except that a single package is compiled along with all the dependencies required for the app to function. It's a self-contained package similar to AppImage, with the latter being only a portable app.

The source code is a collection of code written using a readable programming language, which is typically a plain text. It is then transformed by a compiler into binary code for making ready to install packages like .deb, rpm, etc.. Most of the popular packages are readily packaged into the easily executable deb and rpm packages, but there are also thousands of other packages that aren't compiled.

In today's Learn Linux article, we will teach you how to create, delete, and manage the directories using command lines from the Linux Terminal. It applies to all Linux distributions. There is always the GUI way in Linux too, using right-click contextual menu from the desktop environment which is straight-forward. This guide is for doing things the command line way.

In today's Learn Linux guide, we will present you a comprehensive guide on what are system logs, where to find them, and how to use them to effectively manage a Linux system. Note that all the Linux distros including the popular ones namely Debian, Ubuntu, Arch Linux, Fedora, and CentOS have log files and it is common to Linux.

More often than not, files do get misplaced on your computer. For finding them, you will need to use some sort of tool and a bunch of rules. In today's Terminal Tuts series, we're going to explain how to find files on your Linux systems, by knowing any sort of information about the file and by using the terminal.

If you're using a Linux operating system, it's beneficial to learn the Linux Terminal commands as well. We're going to explain today how to delete, copy, move, and rename files using the CLI. We're going to assume that the readers are familiar with ls and cd commands.

Creating or resizing hard disk partitions is usually considered a risky process. One wrongdoing can render the PC unbootable and then comes a lengthy process of recovery. Not anymore!

For the apps that are not available through the Ubuntu software center, some developers package the executable in .run and .bin binary packages. This tutorial aims at providing you step-by-step directions on the method to install those binary packages.