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When working with files and directories in Linux, it’s important to understand how to set permissions. Permissions define who can access and modify files and directories on a system. In this article, we will go through how to use chown and chmod commands to set permissions on files and directories. Understanding Linux File Permissions In Linux, each file and directory has three types of permissions: read, write, and execute. These permissions can be set for three different categories of users − owner of file or directory, group to which file or directory belongs, and all other users. The read permission ... Read More

Introduction Postfix is open-source mail transfer agent (MTA) it allows users to send and receive email on Linux system. It is efficient and easy-to-use solution, it can configured to work with various email providers, including Gmail. In this article, we will show you steps to configure Postfix using Gmail SMTP on Ubuntu. This process involve setting up Gmail account to allow any apps to access it, installing and configuring Postfix, testing setup to ensure it works. Before dive into details, let's take why you might want to use Gmail SMTP with Postfix. Why Use Gmail SMTP with Postfix? Using ... Read More

When it comes to sending email using Linux system, there are a few options to choose from. However, Sendmail is popular choices, and for good reason. Sendmail is efficient and reliable mail transfer agent (MTA) that handle large volume of emails. In this article, we will show you step-by-step how to set up Sendmail on your Ubuntu system. Before we start installation process, let's talk to understand how Sendmail works. Sendmail works by accepting email messages from local or remote mail clients, then relaying them to destination mail servers. This messages can delivered to other machines on the local network ... Read More

Sendmail is a popular mail transfer agent used to send emails from one computer to another. It may installed by default on Ubuntu, which makes it a convenient option to sending emails from server. If you use Gmail, you can configure sendmail to send emails through Gmail account. In this article, we will show you the process of configuring sendmail with Gmail on Ubuntu. Requirements Before starting, there are few requirements that need to configure sendmail with Gmail on Ubuntu − A Gmail account A Ubuntu server Sendmail installed on your Ubuntu server OpenSSL installed on your Ubuntu server ... Read More

Apple created and developed the Mac operating system. Microsoft, on the other hand, created and produced the Windows operating system. The Mac operating system's intuitive interface and charming design are well known. Windows is praised for being tough and working with a variety of software functionalities. Read this article to find out more about Mac and Windows and how they are different from each other. What is Mac? The Mac operating system is a collection of graphic user interfaces. Mac OS is designed to run on Apple hardware, which includes products such as the MacBook, Mac Mini, and Mac Pro. ... Read More

Egrep and Fgrep, two different command-line utilities, are used to search for text patterns in files. These two commands are often used in operating systems built on Unix, like Linux and macOS. An enhanced version of the ordinary grep tool is known as "extended grep." It supports the use of extended regular expressions, which enable searches that are more complicated than those possible with standard grep. fgrep, which stands for "fixed grep, " is designed to search for fixed strings rather than patterns. Because of this, fgrep is quicker than grep and egrep but also less customizable. We ... Read More

Linux is a popular operating system among computer enthusiasts. It is a free and open operating system. Shells are the screens that we utilize to control an operating system. Shells are CSH and BASH. Shells act as a channel for communication between programmers and the device. We issue orders and obtain results. The C-shell was named after the C programming syntax. One of its many benefits is the ability to regulate jobs. It may be accessed via script shell command runner and interactive shell login. It might not be easy to use at times. Bash is a shell software similar ... Read More

Firewalls are an integral component of every contemporary computer system, safeguarding the network and protecting the system from illegal access. We'll take a deep dive into the realm of Linux firewalls and learn how to configure one in this post. Before we involve into the technical details of establishing a firewall in Linux, let us clarify what a firewall is and why it is so important! A firewall is a network security device that monitors and restricts network traffic based on predefined security rules. A firewall's principal function is to block unauthorised access to a computer system or network while ... Read More

Introduction The echo command is a fundamental command in Linux that is used to send text or variables to the terminal. It is one of the most basic and essential Linux commands, and mastering it is imperative for beginners to navigate the command line more easily. In this post, we'll take a closer look at the use and advanced features of the echo command. Basic use of echo command The echo command is used to print text to the terminal. It can be used with both single and double quotes, with double quotes allowing the use of variables and special ... Read More

Introduction The watch command in Linux is a powerful tool that allows you to execute a program periodically, showing output in fullscreen. This command runs the specified command repeatedly, displaying its output and errors. By default, the specified command runs every two seconds and watch runs until interrupted. In this article, we will explore the various options and uses of the watch command. Syntax of watch command The basic syntax of the watch command is − $ watch [options] command The watch command has several options that can be used to customize its behavior. These include − -d, ... Read More