The Linux Compendium
In this guide, we will show you how you can reboot or shut down (power off) a Debian server or desktop from the command line (Terminal). Debian shutdown command The first step is that you open the Terminal, or connect to the system by SSH. Then you run the following command to shut down the … Read more
In today’s fast-paced digital world, proficiency in command-line file editing is invaluable for developers, system administrators, and tech enthusiasts. This guide provides a deep dive into the art of editing files directly from the command line, offering insights into various tools and techniques to streamline your workflow. Choosing the Right Linux Command-Line Text Editor Vim: … Read more
XAMPP, an acronym representing cross-platform (X), Apache (A) server, MariaDB (M), PHP (P), and Perl (P), is an all-encompassing software package that empowers users to effortlessly convert their local systems into a robust web server environment. This article shows the process of installing XAMPP on Debian, a popular Linux distribution. The core components of XAMPP … Read more
XAMPP stands for cross-platform(X), Apache(A) server, MariaDB(M), PHP(P), and Perl(P). It is built by Apache Friends and basically serves as a local host or a local server. Through this local server, you can install this software on your system and test the clients or your website before uploading it to the remote web server or … Read more
In the world of Linux, there are many commands and utilities that make life easier for users and system administrators. One such command that often comes in handy is “gzip.” This command is used for file compression and decompression, and it’s a often used tool for managing files on Linux systems. This article will explain … Read more
As a Linux user or system administrator, configuring networking on your system is a critical task, especially for server environments. Unlike desktop systems, which often rely on dynamic network configurations, servers frequently require specific, static settings to suit your network’s needs. Dynamic configurations may change with each server reboot but are not always suitable for … Read more
Certain applications in Ubuntu require that Java Runtime Library is installed on your system. It does not come by default with most Ubuntu versions, as security is a concern when Java is installed on your system. Time and again, a regular Ubuntu user might need to verify if Java is installed on the system at … Read more
Knowing how many packages are installed on your computer is often essential. Often there are many packages installed on your computer that you do not even know about. Many of them are pre-installed when you do a fresh install of your operating system. You may want to see and list these packages. In this article, … Read more
Netplan is the Ubuntu network configuration tool in all recent Ubuntu versions. Netplan is based on a YAML-based configuration system that simplifies the configuration process. It has replaced the old /etc/network/interfaces configuration file we used to configure network interfaces in Ubuntu and other Linux distributions. In this tutorial, you will learn how to configure networks … Read more
VNC or Virtual Network Computing is a computer technology that allows you to share your desktop remotely. VNC technology works as a client/server model and uses the RFP (Remote FrameBuffer) protocol to transmit keyboard and mouse events from the VNC client to the VNC server. In this tutorial we will show you how to install … Read more