Found 1437 Articles for Linux

Multiple simultaneous downloads using Wget

Satish Kumar
Updated on 03-Mar-2023 14:46:25

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When it comes to downloading files from internet, there are numerous ways to go about it. One such method is using command-line tool Wget, which is an extremely versatile and powerful utility for downloading files. Wget is a popular tool among developers, system administrators, and even casual users due to its simplicity and speed. In this article, we will take a closer look at Wget's ability to download multiple files simultaneously, and how this feature can improve your download speeds. What is Wget? Wget is a command-line utility used for retrieving files from web. It is a non-interactive tool that ... Read More

Linux Commands Comparison curl vs wget

Satish Kumar
Updated on 03-Mar-2023 14:45:21

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Introduction Linux is a versatile operating system that is popular among developers, system administrators, and enthusiasts. It offers a variety of tools to help users perform various tasks, and two of most commonly used command-line utilities are curl and wget. Both these commands are used to download files from internet, and while they have some similarities, they also have distinct differences. In this article, we'll compare and contrast curl and wget, including their features, syntax, and use cases. Overview of curl and wget Curl and wget are both command-line tools used to retrieve data from internet. They use different protocols ... Read More

Common Linux Text Search

Satish Kumar
Updated on 03-Mar-2023 14:43:54

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Introduction Linux is an open-source operating system that is widely used for servers, workstations, and mobile devices. It is well-known for its stability, reliability, and security. One of most useful features of Linux is its command-line interface (CLI), which allows users to perform various tasks quickly and efficiently. In this article, we will focus on one of most common tasks in Linux CLI – text search. Text search is an essential task for many Linux users, as it allows them to find specific pieces of text in files, directories, and even across entire system. Linux provides several tools for text ... Read More

Splitting Files in Unix Systems

Satish Kumar
Updated on 03-Mar-2023 14:43:15

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Introduction Unix systems have been popular for their efficiency and versatility in handling file operations. One of common operations is to split files into smaller chunks to make them more manageable. split command in Unix is used to achieve this task. This command allows user to split a large file into smaller files of specific sizes or based on specific delimiters. In this article, we will explore split command and its usage in Unix systems. Split Command Syntax − The basic syntax of split command is as follows − split [OPTION]... [INPUT [PREFIX]] The [OPTION] and [PREFIX] are optional ... Read More

How to Find Broken Symlinks in Linux

Satish Kumar
Updated on 03-Mar-2023 14:41:52

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Introduction Symbolic links, also known as symlinks, are a fundamental part of Linux file system, and they allow users to create shortcuts to files or directories. A symbolic link is a file that points to another file or directory, and it allows users to access a file or directory without having to use its full path. However, sometimes a symbolic link can become broken or outdated, which can cause issues for system or user. In this article, we will explain how to find and identify broken symlinks in Linux, and provide some examples of how to fix them. What is ... Read More

Guide to Stream Redirections in Linux

Satish Kumar
Updated on 03-Mar-2023 14:40:28

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As a Linux user, it's essential to understand concept of stream redirections. Stream redirections allow us to manipulate and control input and output streams of Linux commands. It means that we can control where standard input, output, and error streams are going to and coming from. In this article, we'll guide you through basics of stream redirections and show you how to use them with examples. Introduction to Stream Redirections In Linux, there are three types of streams − Standard Input (stdin) − This is input stream that allows us to send data into a command. Standard Output (stdout) ... Read More

Concatenating Files in Linux

Satish Kumar
Updated on 03-Mar-2023 14:39:02

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Linux is an operating system, it become popular for its open-source nature, flexibility, and reliability. Including its many features, Linux also provides powerful tools for managing files and data, including ability to concatenate files. The concatenation is process of joining two or more files together, creating single file that contains contents of all original files. In this article, we will explore different methods of concatenating files in Linux, including examples and subheadings. Concatenating Files Using cat Command The cat command is a powerful tool for managing text files in Linux. It can be used to create new files, view ... Read More

Setting Permissions with chown and chmod

Satish Kumar
Updated on 03-Mar-2023 14:38:17

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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

Guide to the Linux find Command

Satish Kumar
Updated on 03-Mar-2023 14:37:22

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Introduction Linux is powerful operating system it provides a variety of command-line tools to managing files or directories. One of most useful tool is find command, it allows users to search any files and directories based on a wide range of search criteria. In this article, you will get a comprehensive guide to using find command, including a variety of examples that demonstrate its capabilities. Basic Usage The basic syntax of find command is as follows − find [path] [expression] The path argument specifies starting directory for search, and expression argument specifies criteria for search. Here are ... Read More

Configure Postfix to Use Gmail SMTP on Ubuntu

Satish Kumar
Updated on 03-Mar-2023 14:35:14

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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

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