Introduction The Linux source command is an essential tool for Linux users and administrators. It is used to execute a script file in current shell environment, and it allows you to modify current shell environment in same way that you would if you had typed commands manually. In this article, ... Read More

Process memory management is a crucial aspect of any operating system. In Linux, memory management system is designed to efficiently manage memory usage, allowing processes to access and use memory they require while preventing them from accessing memory they do not own. In this article, we will discuss process memory ... Read More

Introduction Linux is an open-source operating system that is widely used in industry. One of most notable features of Linux is its command-line interface (CLI), which provides a lot of flexibility and power to users. When working in command line, it is common to run multiple commands concurrently. However, sometimes, ... Read More

In Linux, reading a random line from a file can be a useful task in various scenarios. For example, when you want to select a random word from a dictionary or randomly select a line from a log file for analysis purposes. There are several ways to read a random ... Read More

Introduction Awk is a powerful text processing tool that can be used to automate various tasks such as data manipulation, filtering, and reporting. One of interesting features of awk is its ability to call external programs from within script. In this article, we will explore how to call an ... Read More

Introduction In a Linux operating system, every hardware device and most software components are represented as files in /dev directory. Three commonly used devices in /dev directory are devconsole, devtty, and devtty0. These devices are essential for debugging and troubleshooting purposes. However, they have different functionalities and can be confusing ... Read More

Introduction In world of computing, data compression has become a crucial tool in many applications. It is used to reduce size of files, improve transfer speed, and save storage space. Linux operating systems come with a wide range of compression tools, including popular gzip and bzip2. However, there is another ... Read More

Introduction When working on a Linux terminal, you may sometimes need to keep several processes running at same time. However, if you close terminal or accidentally disconnect from a remote session, processes will terminate, and you may lose all your progress. This is where Linux screen command comes in handy. ... Read More

Introduction In Linux operating system, there are many commands that can be used to get system information, manage files, and perform various other tasks. One of most commonly used commands is "free" command. This command is used to display amount of free and used memory in system. In this article, ... Read More

XML is a commonly used format for exchanging data between systems. It is used extensively in web applications and other areas where data needs to be exchanged between different systems. However, XML can be difficult to read and understand when it is in its raw format. Pretty-printing XML is process ... Read More