In this Linux Tip, learn to use the iotop command, which helps to monitor I/O usage for your disks. Hi, this is Sandra Henry-Stocker, author of the “Unix as a Second Language” blog on NetworkWorld. In ...

Learn how to use a host of Linux commands in these 2-minute video tutorials from Sandra Henry-Stocker, author of the Unix as a Second Language blog. In this Linux tip, learn how to use the bzcat and ...

First impressions matter. When you're new to Linux, the first hurdle you may face is installing a Linux distro correctly and safely. It often decides whether you'll stick around or give up before the ...

The rise of Linux malware: 9 tips for securing the OSS Your email has been sent Linux is the most secure operating system on the market; for years, that has been one of the open source platform’s best ...

I've been using Secure Shell (SSH) for decades. With this remote login tool, I can rest assured my remote machines accept logins securely and efficiently. At the same time, I also understand nothing ...

Linux can be had for free, but the real cost savings to enterprises stem from its greater propensity to be virtualized. Matt Asay is a veteran technology columnist who has written for CNET, ReadWrite, ...

<B><I>Originally posted in the Gaming Forum</I></B><P>ok everyone, i have a few questions on setting up a UT server on linux.<P><B>Machine Specs:</B><BR>P233MMX<BR>48 Megs of RAM<BR>Will this be ...

Firefox runs faster on windows on my dual boot system that on Linux (FC2 GNome2.6). Is it Gnome? I heard KDE was a bit of a resource hog. I am using the "light" theme. Also, is it that much more ...

After I wrote in my article, Living free with Linux: 2 weeks without Windows, about the trouble I had with installing and updating Linux applications, I received literally hundreds of helpful ...