Explaining the Linux Command Line: cat
Picture this: You have two text files you need to merge into one so you open both documents and copy paste the contents of one into the other. Imagine …
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Understanding Linux Commands: The grep command
The Linux command line has a host of useful tools. One of those tools stands out as one of the most powerful. Grep is a handy way to search for lines …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding the Linux Command Line: The wget command
There are many ways to download files. But there is only one smart way to download from the command line - wget. The wget tool is a non-interactive …
Continue ReadingHow to Create a Web 2.0 Button in GIMP
Creating a web 2.0 button in Adobe Photoshop is easy. The good news is it’s equally easy to create one in GIMP
Continue ReadingLinux On A Stick: Bootable Fedora On The Go
You can now create a version of the Fedora Linux operating system which fits on a USB drive that you can carry anywhere and use on any PC. We explain …
Continue ReadingMake Kubuntu Functional: Perfect*buntu-1.5.3 Will Install Flash & Java and Other Useful Packages
One of the problems with installing Kubuntu used to be that you had to install all codecs, Java, Flash, and Firefox individually. I found a way to …
Continue ReadingUsing Google Desktop in Linux
Google Desktop for Linux is a great way to keep track of, and search your computer. Google’s indexing technology makes it easy to keep constant …
Continue ReadingLinux Command Line: bzip2/bunzip2
As with every aspect of Linux, there are countless ways of handling tasks. And the task of compression is no exception. One of the best compression …
Continue ReadingLinux Command Line: tar
You’ve downloaded that application you have been dying to try. Unfortunately the file ends with the .tgz extension and you have no idea what to …
Continue ReadingHow to Use Linux Command Line Crontab
With the Linux operating system, you can automate nearly any task with the help of crontab. Crontab maintains files that are used by the cron system …
Continue ReadingLinux Desktop: Adding Applets to the GNOME Panel
Increase your productivity by adding applets to the top and bottom panels of your GNOME desktop. With panel applets, you can check the weather, run a …
Continue ReadingLinux Desktop: Using Scripts with Nautilus
Nautilus is the file manager in the GNOME desktop environment. But you can extend its capabilities very easily. How? By installing and using scripts.
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