Connect to your Linux terminal and get ready to sling some files. [ Boost your Bash skills. Download the Bash shell scripting cheat sheet. ] Create a directory Before creating a new directory, use the pwd comman
Most applications, when installed, will create the .desktop files automatically and place themselves in the “Application” menu for quick access. However, if you compile a program from source or download an app in archive format, this may not be the case, and you may have to open the term...
It is possible to create multiple swap files. However, it is better to configure one swap file, especially because it is possible to resize it later. You can also use a swap file along with a swap partition. How to Create a Swap File on Ubuntu Some systems automatically configure a swap...
In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of installingunrarandrarcommand-line tools to open, extract, uncompress, or unrar and create an archive file on a Linux system. Install rar and unrar on Linux To work withRARfiles on Linux, you’ll need therarandunrarcommand-line utili...
To create a “.sh” file, follow the following steps: 1. Open default “Text Editor” through the menu bar You can either use the default text editor in Ubuntu or if there is any other editor installed in your system for example “vim text editor”. For this particular guide, I am ...
2 ways to create a directory in Linux How to Get the current directory in Linux Linux File System: Understanding Directory Structure and Navigating the File System Linux is a powerful operating system that offers many features and options for users. In this blog post, we will discuss four diff...
The “touch” command on Linux is widely used to create empty text files. But if your goal is to write the JSON file content, then it’s better to use a full editor. The two most popular are: Nano: It’s now the default text editor installed on most distributions, so you probably ...
The output includes a timestamp, hostname, process name, PID, and a message. View Linux Logs Using less Theless commandin Linux allows you to view the contents of log files one screen at a time. It allows you to navigate through large files easily without loading the entire file into me...
Create a Linode account to try this guide with a $100 credit. This credit will be applied to any valid services used during your first 60 days. Sign Up When you have to find a file in Linux, it’s sometimes not as easy as finding a file in another operating system. This is especial...
This guide will teach you how to work with a file in Linux. Specifically, we'll walk through how to open, edit, copy and move files around using command-line interface (CLI) text editors Nano and Vi. Text Files in Linux In Linux, text files are simple files that contain human-readable...