Elena KharichkinaShutterstockAs CentOS 7 reached its “end of life” (EOL) this summer, users will need to explore migrating to a new operating system to maintain security and performance. We highlight three particularly recommended alternatives to CentOS and thoroughly outline the pros and cons of each option…
Paolo SchorlishutterstockUbuntu and RHEL are two of the most popular Linux distributions, each taking a very different approach. But which one is superior? We’ve thoroughly compared both systems, evaluating their strengths and weaknesses across various areas like performance, support, and customization.…
Ahmet MisirligulshutterstockAlthough the two rivals Red Hat and Debian are among the most popular Linux distributions, they follow completely different approaches. While Debian is entirely free and does not include many paid programs, focusing on open-source software, the proprietary RHEL is optimized for…
Paolo SchorlishutterstockAs CentOS originated as a free clone of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), there are significant similarities between the two Linux distributions. However, we’ve explored the key differences between CentOS and RHEL to determine which operating system stands out more in various…
The root password is of central importance for Red Hat. It should therefore be secured and not shared. If this is no longer the case or if you want to change your login for other reasons, the `passwd` command is the right tool for the job. You can find out how to reset and change…
jivacoreShutterstockUnder Linux, all actions that you can carry out with the mouse and window system via the graphical user interface can also be performed using program calls in the terminal – provided you know the appropriate command and how to use it according to the correct syntax. To make…
Operating systems have gone through some major changes over the years. While their beginnings are rooted in more humble, purely text-based user interfaces, today’s options have evolved into complex software packages with graphical interfaces, comprising an elegant go-between for…
The Linux touch command is actually designed just to give files and directories a new timestamp. However, since the command creates new files if they don’t exist, it’s often also used to simply create empty files. In this guide we will explain how to use the command to change…
jivacoreShutterstockThe Linux whatis command provides a brief description of a given command on the command line. It helps ensure the correct usage of commands while working in the shell. Here you will learn how Linux whatis works, what its syntax is and what the command is used for. We’ll show you…
jivacoreShutterstockThe xargs command in Linux is a valuable tool for using a command as an argument for another command. It simplifies and automates complex work processes, helping to make them more efficient. In this dedicated article, you’ll discover what xargs is, how it functions, and the…
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