Questions and Answers archive |
• Questions and answers (2024-11-04): Get a list of installed applications |
• Questions and answers (2024-10-28): Backing up crontab |
• Questions and answers (2024-10-21): Atomic systems vs immutable distributions |
• Questions and answers (2024-10-14): A home directory inside a file |
• Questions and answers (2024-09-30): Commercial distributions with alternative desktops |
• Questions and answers (2024-09-23): Managing configuration files |
• Questions and answers (2024-09-16): Migrating from Windows 10 to Linux |
• Questions and answers (2024-09-09): Running daily cron jobs at variable times |
• Questions and answers (2024-09-02): Prepending lines to text files, converting image files, setting the system clock |
• Questions and answers (2024-08-26): Source code included in a distribution |
• Questions and answers (2024-08-19): Dual boot with encryption |
• Questions and answers (2024-08-12): Linux distributions for smartphones |
• Questions and answers (2024-07-29): Can problems like CrowdStrike bring down Linux systems? |
• Questions and answers (2024-07-15): Hiding files on Linux |
• Questions and answers (2024-07-08): Server machines running desktop environments |
• Questions and answers (2024-07-01): Different distributions for different tasks |
• Questions and answers (2024-06-24): Linux's unique and special features |
• Questions and answers (2024-06-17): The BSDs, X11, and Wayland |
• Questions and answers (2024-06-10): Distributions which provide init diversity |
• Questions and answers (2024-06-03): An overview of Linux desktop environments |
• Questions and answers (2024-05-27): Comparing init systems |
• Questions and answers (2024-05-20): Common command line mistakes |
• Questions and answers (2024-05-13): Hiding messages from the kernel while booting |
• Questions and answers (2024-05-06): Placing packages in alternative locations |
• Questions and answers (2024-04-29): Transform one distribution into another |
• Questions and answers (2024-04-22): Detecting supported architectures |
• Questions and answers (2024-04-15): Getting newer versions of software on fixed release distributions |
• Questions and answers (2024-04-08): Follow-up questions after the xz exploit |
• Questions and answers (2024-04-01): The status of GNU's Hurd kernel |
• Questions and answers (2024-03-25): How slowly can can a rolling release upgrade? |
• Questions and answers (2024-03-18): Set access permissions for all new files in a directory? |
• Questions and answers (2024-03-11): Restarting background services on a schedule |
• Questions and answers (2024-03-04): Bootstrapping a network connection |
• Questions and answers (2024-02-26): Navigating manual pages |
• Questions and answers (2024-02-19): How much disk space to allocate |
• Questions and answers (2024-02-12): Rolling release vs fixed for a smoother experience |
• Questions and answers (2024-02-05): Differences in performance between ISO writing tools |
• Questions and answers (2024-01-29): Distributions patching packages |
• Questions and answers (2024-01-22): Comparing dd and cp when writing a file to a thumb drive |
• Questions and answers (2024-01-15): Do some distributions run hotter than others? |
• Questions and answers (2024-01-08): Keeping shell commands running when the terminal closes |
• Questions and answers (2024-01-01): Reloading shell settings |
• Questions and answers (2023-12-18): Renaming files and opening virtual terminals in specific locations |
• Questions and answers (2023-12-11): Alternatives to WINE |
• Questions and answers (2023-12-04): The transition from X11 to Wayland |
• Questions and answers (2023-11-27): Why Linux uses swap when memory is free |
• Questions and answers (2023-11-20): Restricting CPU usage |
• Questions and answers (2023-11-13): How to trust provided software packages |
• Questions and answers (2023-11-06): Disabling IPv6 and distribution-specific applications |
• Questions and answers (2023-10-30): Where do files go once they have been updated? |
• Questions and answers (2023-10-23): Extending battery life on Linux |
• Questions and answers (2023-10-16): Changing user identification numbers |
• Questions and answers (2023-10-09): Changing default directory locations |
• Questions and answers (2023-10-02): Finding the length of media files |
• Questions and answers (2023-09-25): Troubleshooting program launchers, running desktop Linux in the cloud, an easy to use independent distro |
• Questions and answers (2023-09-18): Finding stable distributions without systemd, looking for lightweight distributions, and seeking unified package management |
• Questions and answers (2023-09-11): Hiding passwords when authenticating on the command line |
• Questions and answers (2023-09-04): Do home users need a firewall? |
• Questions and answers (2023-08-28): Types of memory usage and running Linux on older computers |
• Questions and answers (2023-08-21): Removing system user accounts |
• Questions and answers (2023-08-14): Positioning new windows on the desktop |
• Questions and answers (2023-07-24): Flatpak vs Snap sandboxing |
• Questions and answers (2023-07-17): Security and immutable distributions |
• Questions and answers (2023-07-10): Changing the options on a mounted filesystem |
• Questions and answers (2023-07-03): Red Hat changing its approach to sharing source code |
• Questions and answers (2023-06-26): What information is shared from different desktop environments? |
• Questions and answers (2023-06-12): The differences between independent distributions |
• Questions and answers (2023-06-05): Cleaning up crowded directories |
• Questions and answers (2023-05-29): Finding colours in the output of some commands |
• Questions and answers (2023-05-22): Finding another machine's IP address and finding distributions with a recent kernel |
• Questions and answers (2023-05-15): Checking on which applications depend on a low-level package |
• Questions and answers (2023-05-08): Finding relevant manual pages and merging audio files |
• Questions and answers (2023-05-01): Where package managers install files |
• Questions and answers (2023-04-24): Tracking bandwidth usage |
• Questions and answers (2023-04-17): Gaining filesystem compression with ext4 |
• Questions and answers (2023-04-10): Finding processes, WINE security, and favourite distributions |
• Questions and answers (2023-04-03): Printing copies of local manual pages |
• Questions and answers (2023-03-27): Protecting privacy from proprietary applications |
• Questions and answers (2023-03-20): Replacing the scp utility |
• Questions and answers (2023-03-13): Keeping track of which files a package installs |
• Questions and answers (2023-03-06): Matching the performance of one Linux distribution from another |
• Questions and answers (2023-02-27): The benefit of boot environments |
• Questions and answers (2023-02-20): Underrated distributions |
• Questions and answers (2023-02-13): Quick command line and shell script questions |
• Questions and answers (2023-02-06): User identification number ranges across different distributions |
• Questions and answers (2023-01-30): Checking the health of an external drive |
• Questions and answers (2023-01-23): Mixing package management methods |
• Questions and answers (2023-01-16): Verifying torrent downloads |
• Questions and answers (2023-01-09): Verifying a disk's contents was copied properly |
• Questions and answers (2023-01-02): Finding what is consuming disk space |
• Questions and answers (2022-12-19): Recovering sudo access |
• Questions and answers (2022-12-12): Install Linux without a user account |
• Questions and answers (2022-12-05): Working with filenames which contain special characters |
• Questions and answers (2022-11-28): Remotely shutting down and complex aliases |
• Questions and answers (2022-11-21): Swap files versus swap partitions |
• Questions and answers (2022-11-14): Changing the terminal font size |
• Questions and answers (2022-11-07): What can you do with a kernel on its own? |
• Questions and answers (2022-10-31): Setting permissions on the home directory |
• Questions and answers (2022-10-24): Learning who ran sudo and setting up a firewall |
• Questions and answers (2022-10-17): Accessing low numbered network ports |
• Questions and answers (2022-10-10): Explaining the components of the command line prompt |
• Questions and answers (2022-10-03): Finding distributions for older equipment and other purposes |
• Questions and answers (2022-09-26): Converting other people to using Linux |
• Questions and answers (2022-09-19): Remotely wiping a hard drive |
• Questions and answers (2022-09-12): Using a root account versus sudo |
• Questions and answers (2022-09-05): Watching for changes to directories |
• Questions and answers (2022-08-29): All about immutable operating systems |
• Questions and answers (2022-08-22): Getting notification of security updates |
• Questions and answers (2022-08-15): Defining parts of the user interface |
• Questions and answers (2022-08-01): What happens when a Linux system runs out of memory, terminating processes after a set time |
• Questions and answers (2022-07-25): A question regarding hardware compatibility and reviews |
• Questions and answers (2022-07-11): Making a fake webcam device |
• Questions and answers (2022-07-04): Where are all the openSUSE distributions? |
• Questions and answers (2022-06-27): The evolving data of DistroWatch |
• Questions and answers (2022-06-20): Collecting distro ISO files |
• Questions and answers (2022-05-30): Taking apart a Linux distro |
• Questions and answers (2022-05-16): Finding a good phone for Linux-based operating systems |
• Questions and answers (2022-05-09): Setting up home directory templates |
• Questions and answers (2022-05-02): Running applications from a data partition |
• Questions and answers (2022-04-25): Splitting up and merging files |
• Questions and answers (2022-04-18): Running macOS software and reducing bandwidth |
• Questions and answers (2022-04-11): Defining terms and searching for parent distributions |
• Questions and answers (2022-03-28): Working with doas and Nextcloud |
• Questions and answers (2022-03-21): Tracking local changes |
• Questions and answers (2022-03-14): Getting updates without a network connection |
• Questions and answers (2022-03-07): Rolling back package updates |
• Questions and answers (2022-02-28): Transferring bookmarks to a database |
• Questions and answers (2022-02-21): Talking about how the BSDs do things |
• Questions and answers (2022-02-14): Imaging a drive and compressing it |
• Questions and answers (2022-01-31): Comparing performance between package formats |
• Questions and answers (2022-01-24): Basic and practical security tips |
• Questions and answers (2022-01-17): Where to start learning the command line |
• Questions and answers (2022-01-10): Preventing logins at specific times |
• Questions and answers (2022-01-03): Answering questions about the PinePhone |
• Questions and answers (2021-12-20): Protecting our computers from children |
• Questions and answers (2021-12-13): When is the year of the Linux desktop? |
• Questions and answers (2021-11-29): Dealing with out of memory issues |
• Questions and answers (2021-11-22): Running scripts at login as another user |
• Questions and answers (2021-11-15): An overview of LXDE, LXQt, and Xfce |
• Questions and answers (2021-11-08): Comparing kernel efficiency |
• Questions and answers (2021-10-25): Running Steam safely and enabling a firewall |
• Questions and answers (2021-10-18): Terminal velocity |
• Questions and answers (2021-10-11): Benefits to building your own kernel |
• Questions and answers (2021-10-04): Wayland and clearing up history |
• Questions and answers (2021-09-27): Creating PDF documents using Print to PDF |
• Questions and answers (2021-09-20): Keeping a specific application window on top |
• Questions and answers (2021-09-13): Dealing with Btrfs snapshots |
• Questions and answers (2021-09-06): Cleaning special characters out of filenames |
• Questions and answers (2021-08-30): Continuing the Linux kernel and alternative access to the terminal |
• Questions and answers (2021-08-23): Notifications of news and new versions |
• Questions and answers (2021-08-16): Comparing CentOS replacements |
• Questions and answers (2021-08-09): Defragmenting Linux filesystems |
• Questions and answers (2021-08-02): Finding the performance bottleneck |
• Questions and answers (2021-07-26): Making sense of memory statistics |
• Questions and answers (2021-07-19): Running a distribution with automated updates |
• Questions and answers (2021-07-05): Porting OpenBSD security features to Linux |
• Questions and answers (2021-06-28): Why there are so many Linux shells |
• Questions and answers (2021-06-21): Isolating programs inside WINE |
• Questions and answers (2021-06-14): Combining the storage space of multiple disks |
• Questions and answers (2021-06-07): Writing an ISO directly from the web to a thumb drive |
• Questions and answers (2021-05-24): Minimal chat room for the home |
• Questions and answers (2021-05-17): Providing a distro mirror |
• Questions and answers (2021-05-10): Installing third-party software on distributions |
• Questions and answers (2021-05-03): The new Arch Linux system installer |
• Questions and answers (2021-04-26): Keeping track of login times |
• Questions and answers (2021-04-19): Protecting files in a user's home directory |
• Questions and answers (2021-04-12): Kernel panics and filesystem changes |
• Questions and answers (2021-04-05): Limiting commands available through secure shell |
• Questions and answers (2021-03-29): Where are the Fedora-based distributions? |
• Questions and answers (2021-03-22): Strange, unusual, and fun things to do with Linux |
• Questions and answers (2021-03-15): Packet filters and legacy technology |
• Questions and answers (2021-03-08): Making commands work together on the command line |
• Questions and answers (2021-03-01): Auditing large open source projects |
• Questions and answers (2021-02-22): Using older kernels on Ubuntu LTS releases |
• Questions and answers (2021-02-15): Implementing KDE Connect functionality for PCs |
• Questions and answers (2021-02-08): Keeping files in RAM |
• Questions and answers (2021-02-01): Qt licensing concerns |
• Questions and answers (2021-01-25): Deep diving into systemd |
• Questions and answers (2021-01-18): Alternatives to running commands as the root user |
• Questions and answers (2021-01-11): Testing multiple hardware devices quickly |
• Questions and answers (2021-01-04): Longest supported distribution |
• Questions and answers (2020-12-21): What to do in the wake of Red Hat phasing out CentOS |
• Questions and answers (2020-12-14): Restoring the fstab file |
• Questions and answers (2020-12-07): Using a Raspberry Pi to get started with a virtual assistant |
• Questions and answers (2020-11-30): Consistent stability from the Linux kernel |
• Questions and answers (2020-11-23): Secure Boot, stuff stored in swap when memory is not full, enabling the firewall |
• Questions and answers (2020-11-16): Finding a good distro for common tasks |
• Questions and answers (2020-11-09): Treating windows like tabs |
• Questions and answers (2020-11-02): Considering a Microsoft Linux distro |
• Questions and answers (2020-10-26): What to do when the disk acts full |
• Questions and answers (2020-10-19): Detecting and dealing with rootkits |
• Questions and answers (2020-10-05): Selecting an init implementation |
• Questions and answers (2020-09-28): Legal concerns over cloning visual elements |
• Questions and answers (2020-09-21): Tips for setting up a Samba server in a virtual machine |
• Questions and answers (2020-09-14): An overview of Docker |
• Questions and answers (2020-09-07): Distribution members, donations, and governance structure |
• Questions and answers (2020-08-31): More information about dynamic versus static linking |
• Questions and answers (2020-08-24): The survival of small, community projects |
• Questions and answers (2020-08-17): The MINIX license and Intel's Management Engine |
• Questions and answers (2020-08-10): Pros and cons of dynamic linking versus static linking |
• Questions and answers (2020-07-27): Updating a rolling release versus a fixed release distribution |
• Questions and answers (2020-07-20): Easy access to VeraCrypt packages |
• Questions and answers (2020-07-13): Exploring alternatives to Flatpak and Snap packages |
• Questions and answers (2020-06-29): Controlling access to the kernel and understanding software development licenses |
• Questions and answers (2020-06-22): BSD versus Linux distribution development |
• Questions and answers (2020-06-15): Tagging files and searching for files using tags |
• Questions and answers (2020-06-08): Importing features from one distribution into another |
• Questions and answers (2020-06-01): Moving the /home directory to another partition |
• Questions and answers (2020-05-18): Why distros offer custom builds of packages |
• Questions and answers (2020-05-11): How to share a terminal session |
• Questions and answers (2020-04-27): Looking for specific distributions |
• Questions and answers (2020-04-20): Trademarks and open source projects |
• Questions and answers (2020-04-13): Live network statistics and package management layers |
• Questions and answers (2020-04-06): Working with OpenSSH fingerprints |
• Questions and answers (2020-03-30): Donating CPU resources to help Folding@home |
• Questions and answers (2020-03-23): Performance impact from installing dependencies and installing alternative package versions |
• Questions and answers (2020-03-16): Ratings of distributions versus their popularity |
• Questions and answers (2020-03-09): Sharing a home directory between distributions |
• Questions and answers (2020-03-02): Finding just the right software |
• Questions and answers (2020-02-24): Answering questions about the /e/ phone |
• Questions and answers (2020-02-10): Cloning one disk to another |
• Questions and answers (2020-01-27): Live distro versus installed distro performance |
• Questions and answers (2020-01-20): PCLinuxOS, antiX, and OpenBSD patches |
• Questions and answers (2020-01-13): Accessing USB ports under WINE |
• Questions and answers (2020-01-06): Adopting Wayland and delta-Deb packages |
• Questions and answers (2019-12-23): Hiding and protecting files with a password |
• Questions and answers (2019-12-16): Installing local packages and running Flatpak text editing applications as root |
• Questions and answers (2019-12-09): Dealing with massive log files being generated |
• Questions and answers (2019-12-02): Using special shell characters on the command line |
• Questions and answers (2019-11-18): Swapping keys in a keyboard's layout |
• Questions and answers (2019-10-28): Clarifying how init and service managers work together |
• Questions and answers (2019-10-21): Merging directories of files |
• Questions and answers (2019-10-14): Finding a home server distro that is easy to set up |
• Questions and answers (2019-09-30): Refreshed ISO files versus on-line updates |
• Questions and answers (2019-09-23): Recommending a friendly distro for newcomers and why Linux distributions are free |
• Questions and answers (2019-09-16): Checking for Wayland and Wayland applications |
• Questions and answers (2019-09-02): Working with AppArmor to protect the operating system |
• Questions and answers (2019-08-19): Concerns regarding non-free firmware |
• Questions and answers (2019-08-05): Flagship distributions for desktop environments |
• Questions and answers (2019-07-15): Checking for 32-bit applications on the operating system |
• Questions and answers (2019-07-01): Ubuntu's plan to drop 32-bit packages |
• Questions and answers (2019-06-17): Renaming multiple files and checking the integrity of a live USB drive |
• Questions and answers (2019-06-10): Improving boot times |
• Questions and answers (2019-05-27): Setting up a firewall and finding service ports |
• Questions and answers (2019-05-13): Why distributions ship with different kernel versions |
• Questions and answers (2019-05-06): Wiping web browser changes from the system |
• Questions and answers (2019-04-01): The benefits and drawbacks to using a live distro |
• Questions and answers (2019-03-25): Tracking down the user who changed a file |
• Questions and answers (2019-03-11): Managing services and start-up applications |
• Questions and answers (2019-03-04): Securely erasing hard drives |
• Questions and answers (2019-02-25): Preventing applications from stealing window focus |
• Questions and answers (2019-02-11): Reading status information from top |
• Questions and answers (2019-02-04): Matching operating systems with file systems |
• Questions and answers (2019-01-21): Picking a location for swap space |
• Questions and answers (2019-01-14): Dealing with an unresponsive desktop |
• Questions and answers (2018-12-24): Separate /home partition and dual booting performance |
• Questions and answers (2018-12-10): Finding and removing non-free packages |
• Questions and answers (2018-12-03): When to use swap space |
• Questions and answers (2018-11-05): Examining RAM consumption, support for older processors |
• Questions and answers (2018-10-29): Limit application access to specific users |
• Questions and answers (2018-10-22): Why init keeps running |
• Questions and answers (2018-10-15): Reasons to try BSD, swapping hard drives |
• Questions and answers (2018-10-08): Improving manual pages, advantages of Flatpak/Snap |
• Questions and answers (2018-10-01): Dual booting Linux and FreeBSD |
• Questions and answers (2018-09-17): File systems for solid state drives (SSDs) |
• Questions and answers (2018-09-10): Finding video drivers and switching init implementations |
• Questions and answers (2018-09-03): Keeping ISO downloads safe from tampering |
• Questions and answers (2018-08-27): Merging partitions, an alternative to Tails, the differences between su, su - and sudo |
• Questions and answers (2018-08-13): Maximum storage limits on Linux |
• Questions and answers (2018-07-30): Upgrading software from source code |
• Questions and answers (2018-07-23): Types of security provided by different projects |
• Questions and answers (2018-07-09): Checking for CPU bugs and configuring GRUB |
• Questions and answers (2018-07-02): Rise of Manjaro and the future of PCLinuxOS |
• Questions and answers (2018-06-25): Counting Ubuntu installs |
• Questions and answers (2018-05-14): Finding text in files and Debian's many flavours |
• Questions and answers (2018-04-30): Accessing ZFS snapshots |
• Questions and answers (2018-04-23): Using systemd to hide files |
• Questions and answers (2018-04-09): Locating portable packages |
• Questions and answers (2018-03-12): The size of the Linux kernel |
• Questions and answers (2018-02-26): Performing off-line upgrades |
• Questions and answers (2018-01-29): Desktop-friendly Debian and systemd boot times |
• Questions and answers (2018-01-22): Recovering open files, starting a new Linux distro |
• Questions and answers (2018-01-15): All about Spectre and Meltdown |
• Questions and answers (2017-11-27): Gaining longer battery life |
• Questions and answers (2017-11-20): Cross-distro software ports |
• Questions and answers (2017-11-13): Worried about spyware |
• Questions and answers (2017-10-30): Several "what if" security questions |
• Questions and answers (2017-10-02): Partitioning disks for ZFS |
• Questions and answers (2017-09-18): Benefits and drawbacks of using completely free operating systems |
• Questions and answers (2017-08-28): Using Flatpak vs Snap |
• Questions and answers (2017-08-21): Rolling releases and BSD |
• Questions and answers (2017-08-14): Gaming on Linux |
• Questions and answers (2017-07-31): Transferring a list of installed packages |
• Questions and answers (2017-07-24): Logging sudo usage |
• Questions and answers (2017-07-17): Source based Linux distributions |
• Questions and answers (2017-07-03): Linking an ISO file to a specific user |
• Questions and answers (2017-06-26): Distributions with support for even older hardware |
• Questions and answers (2017-06-12): Kernel blobs and getting rid of them |
• Questions and answers (2017-06-05): Devuan and systemd |
• Questions and answers (2017-05-22): How SELinux improves security |
• Questions and answers (2017-05-08): Checking file system fragmentation |
• Questions and answers (2017-05-01): Anbox, ZFS on root, init software for Linux Mint Debian Edition 3, Debian's many kernels |
• Questions and answers (2017-04-17): Seeking security in source code |
• Questions and answers (2017-04-10): Setting up VPN connections |
• Questions and answers (2017-03-27): Sharing control of the operating system |
• Questions and answers (2017-03-06): Security and the size of a distribution's team, update on streaming Netflix on Raspbian |
• Questions and answers (2017-02-06): Comparing containers with portable applications |
• Questions and answers (2017-01-23): Remotely running desktop applications |
• Questions and answers (2017-01-16): Exciting things coming in 2017 |
• Questions and answers (2017-01-09): Removing sudo's password requirement |
• Questions and answers (2017-01-02): Video drivers and Linux |
• Questions and answers (2016-12-12): Favourite distributions and tools |
• Questions and answers (2016-12-05): Running Android apps on a desktop Linux system |
• Questions and answers (2016-10-24): Differences in popularity |
• Questions and answers (2016-10-17): Making packages for distributions |
• Questions and answers (2016-10-03): Was openSUSE just purchased? |
• Questions and answers (2016-09-26): Blocking applications at the firewall |
• Questions and answers (2016-09-19): 32-bit vs 64-bit performance |
• Questions and answers (2016-09-12): All about cron jobs |
• Questions and answers (2016-08-29): Finding software licensing information |
• Questions and answers (2016-08-15): Ubuntu phone follow-up |
• Questions and answers (2016-07-18): Getting software to work across distributions |
• Questions and answers (2016-07-11): Proving the system is secure |
• Questions and answers (2016-06-27): Running GNU/Linux on tablet computers |
• Questions and answers (2016-06-20): Getting to know how the system works |
• Questions and answers (2016-06-13): Clearing up Clonezilla |
• Questions and answers (2016-05-23): Comparing kernel components |
• Questions and answers (2016-05-16): Switching from CentOS to Red Hat Enterprise Linux |
• Questions and answers (2016-05-09): Addressing GPL violations |
• Questions and answers (2016-05-02): Compiling a custom kernel for performance gains |
• Questions and answers (2016-04-18): Menus, short-cuts and accessibility |
• Questions and answers (2016-04-11): Setting up disk partitions and bash on Windows |
• Questions and answers (2016-03-28): Using signatures and creating a web of trust |
• Questions and answers (2016-03-07): Trying different file systems |
• Questions and answers (2016-02-29): Persistent storage and distributions for Psion devices |
• Questions and answers (2016-02-15): Hardware that respects user freedom |
• Questions and answers (2016-02-01): Logging into the desktop as root |
• Questions and answers (2016-01-25): Comparing Linux and BSD |
• Questions and answers (2016-01-18): Linux without GNU software |
• Questions and answers (2016-01-04): The safety of software in distribution repositories |
• Questions and answers (2015-12-14): Finding and removing meta-data |
• Questions and answers (2015-12-07): WINE and Mono on live media |
• Questions and answers (2015-11-30): What an ELF is and an HTTPS option |
• Questions and answers (2015-11-23): Transferring an operating system to another computer |
• Questions and answers (2015-11-16): A stable operating system with rolling packages |
• Questions and answers (2015-11-09): Balancing privacy with ease of use |
• Questions and answers (2015-11-02): Display log files in reverse order |
• Questions and answers (2015-10-26): Creating a live image of the operating system |
• Questions and answers (2015-10-12): Sending commands to multiple servers |
• Questions and answers (2015-10-05): Clearing out dot files from the home directory |
• Questions and answers (2015-09-28): Containing user accounts |
• Questions and answers (2015-09-21): Accessing hard disk images and creating PDF/A documents |
• Questions and answers (2015-09-14): Creating PDF/A documents on Linux |
• Questions and answers (2015-09-07): Exploring process information and UEFI |
• Questions and answers (2015-08-31): The LILO boot loader |
• Questions and answers (2015-08-17): Rapid fire questions and answers |
• Questions and answers (2015-08-10): Command line word processors |
• Questions and answers (2015-07-20): Finding a secure distribution |
• Questions and answers (2015-07-13): Seeking openSUSE derivatives |
• Questions and answers (2015-07-06): The source of Ubuntu's packages |
• Questions and answers (2015-06-22): System freezing while deleting files |
• Questions and answers (2015-06-08): Working with or around Secure Boot |
• Questions and answers (2015-06-01): Debian, Devuan and systemd |
• Questions and answers (2015-05-11): Creating an ISO from a disc |
• Questions and answers (2015-05-04): Distribution release frequency |
• Questions and answers (2015-04-13): Google Code closing and social media |
• Questions and answers (2015-03-23): Counting distributions and their popularity |
• Questions and answers (2015-03-16): Modern software on older computers |
• Questions and answers (2015-03-09): The number and diversity of Linux distributions |
• Questions and answers (2015-02-09): Working with encrypted e-mail |
• Questions and answers (2015-02-02): Destroying encrypted data |
• Questions and answers (2015-01-26): Commercial distributions and DistroWatch |
• Questions and answers (2015-01-19): Improving Bluetooth support |
• Questions and answers (2015-01-12): Mysterious load averages and binary logs |
• Questions and answers (2015-01-05): Exploring systemd |
• Questions and answers (2014-12-08): The adoption of systemd |
• Questions and answers (2014-11-24): Blocking network access for specific applications |
• Questions and answers (2014-11-17): Cleaning up the package cache |
• Questions and answers (2014-10-27): Debian, systemd and forks |
• Questions and answers (2014-10-06): Setting up home server, experiment with rolling releases |
• Questions and answers (2014-09-15): Running applications across Linux distributions |
• Questions and answers (2014-09-08): Distributions not adopting systemd |
• Questions and answers (2014-09-01): Working with Bash completion |
• Questions and answers (2014-08-25): Trusting binary packages |
• Questions and answers (2014-08-18): The appeal of rolling releases |
• Questions and answers (2014-08-11): Running out of disk space and software back doors |
• Questions and answers (2014-08-04): Getting started with Linux servers |
• Questions and answers (2014-07-28): Encrypted package downloads |
• Questions and answers (2014-07-07): Home security basics |
• Questions and answers (2014-06-30): E-book management |
• Questions and answers (2014-06-23): Multiple distributions on a DVD or USB thumb drive |
• Questions and answers (2014-06-16): Accessing encrypted content from live media |
• Questions and answers (2014-05-26): Linux distributions offering commercial support |
• Questions and answers (2014-05-19): Troubleshooting waking-from-sleep on laptops |
• Questions and answers (2014-05-05): Using ownCloud at home without dedicated hardware |
• Questions and answers (2014-04-21): Multimedia support and patents |
• Questions and answers (2014-03-03): Blocking, filtering and logging web content |
• Questions and answers (2014-02-24): Preventing unwanted remote logins |
• Questions and answers (2014-02-10): Putting server security first |
• Questions and answers (2014-01-06): More multi-part archives and network shares |
• Questions and answers (2013-12-23): Dividing an archive across multiple discs |
• Questions and answers (2013-12-16): Finding drop-in replacements for unsupported operating systems |
• Questions and answers (2013-12-02): Troubleshooting operating system lock-ups |
• Questions and answers (2013-11-25): Security updates - the what and the why |
• Questions and answers (2013-11-18): Menu names versus command line names |
• Questions and answers (2013-11-11): Improving desktop performance post-upgrade |
• Questions and answers (2013-11-04): ARM devices, tablets and Linux distributions |
• Questions and answers (2013-10-28): Considering upgrade pros and cons |
• Questions and answers (2013-10-21): Keeping up with the vulnerabilities |
• Questions and answers (2013-10-14): Discovering device names and recovering deleted files |
• Questions and answers (2013-10-07): Making a custom distribution |
• Questions and answers (2013-09-30): Moving operating system to new computer |
• Questions and answers (2013-09-23): Quick-n-easy command-line tips |
• Questions and answers (2013-09-16): Skype alternatives |
• Questions and answers (2013-09-09): A tale of two operating systems |
• Questions and answers (2013-09-02): Forcing applications to run from RAM |
• Questions and answers (2013-08-12): Managing many passwords easily |
• Questions and answers (2013-08-05): Adjusting system swappiness |
• Questions and answers (2013-07-29): Mounting infected disks |
• Questions and answers (2013-07-22): What is Tor and why is it important |
• Questions and answers (2013-07-08): Discovering processor capabilities |
• Questions and answers (2013-06-24): All about shells |
• Questions and answers (2013-06-03): Maintaining DNS Settings |
• Questions and answers (2013-05-27): Working with ports |
• Questions and answers (2013-05-13): What to do with old computer equipment |
• Questions and answers (2013-04-22): Opening large files without slowing down the system |
• Questions and answers (2013-04-15): Advantages and benefits of ZFS and Btrfs over ext4 |
• Questions and answers (2013-04-08): Comparing file systems - ZFS and Btrfs |
• Questions and answers (2013-04-01): Resources for learning about computer forensics |
• Questions and answers (2013-03-18): Linux distributions for musicians |
• Questions and answers (2013-03-11): Security and potential malware in Linux distributions |
• Questions and answers (2013-03-04): Questions about justification and diversity of Linux distributions |
• Questions and answers (2013-02-18): On cloud privacy and version numbering |
• Questions and answers (2013-02-11): Dealing with broken packages |
• Questions and answers (2013-01-21): Accessing encrypted drive from live CD |
• Questions and answers (2013-01-07): Removing pre-installed applications |
• Questions and answers (2012-12-17): OpenJDK versus Oracle Java |
• Questions and answers (2012-12-03): Defining a distribution |
• Questions and answers (2012-11-26): Secure Boot has arrived |
• Questions and answers (2012-11-19): Switching file systems on the fly |
• Questions and answers (2012-11-12): Priorities and external drives |
• Questions and answers (2012-10-22): Initiating a Halt |
• Questions and answers (2012-10-15): Connecting to multiple machines behind a router |
• Questions and answers (2012-09-17): Displaying update notifications |
• Questions and answers (2012-09-10): The Linux kernel and long-term support |
• Questions and answers (2012-08-27): Setting quotas on specific folders |
• Questions and answers (2012-08-20): Secure Boot and BSD |
• Questions and answers (2012-08-13): Transferring email to Linux |
• Questions and answers (2012-07-30): Changing desktop background from command line |
• Questions and answers (2012-07-23): Getting older machines to boot once secure boot becomes standard |
• Questions and answers (2012-07-16): On firewalls and window frames |
• Questions and answers (2012-07-09): Virtual PDF Printer |
• Questions and answers (2012-07-02): ZFS on Linux |
• Questions and answers (2012-06-25): Mounting network shares at boot |
• Questions and answers (2012-06-18): Distributions for audio recording, multi-distro disk layout |
• Questions and answers (2012-06-11): A tale of two projects |
• Questions and answers (2012-06-04): Improving software performance |
• Questions and answers (2012-05-28): Encrypting one's home folder |
• Questions and answers (2012-05-21): Launching tasks when computer is idle |
• Questions and answers (2012-04-30): Using native applications, a note on OpenSSH |
• Questions and answers (2012-04-23): Open-source applications for live streaming, difference between desktop environments and window managers |
• Questions and answers (2012-04-09): Where did I leave my (GPG) keys? |
• Questions and answers (2012-04-02): Top ten killer applications |
• Questions and answers (2012-03-26): Private communication and backups with GPG |
• Questions and answers (2012-03-19): Simple command-line tricks |
• Questions and answers (2012-03-12): An update in the Secure Boot saga |
• Questions and answers (2012-03-05): Flash EOL |
• Questions and answers (2012-02-27): Handling magnet links in Linux |
• Questions and answers (2012-02-20): End of support for Kubuntu |
• Questions and answers (2012-02-13): Tracking and identifying users through web browser data |
• Questions and answers (2012-02-06): Revisiting Ubuntu market share numbers |
• Questions and answers (2012-01-30): AppArmor, home movies, tabs in Vim, syntax highlighting |
• Questions and answers (2012-01-23): Clang went the compiler |
• Questions and answers (2012-01-16): SOPA and open-source software |
• Questions and answers (2012-01-02): Creating ISO images |
• Questions and answers (2011-12-19): Security self-service |
• Questions and answers (2011-11-21): File systems for USB flash drives |
• Questions and answers (2011-11-14): Converting audio formats |
• Questions and answers (2011-11-07): systemd |
• Questions and answers (2011-10-31): Software patents |
• Questions and answers (2011-10-17): Secure boot process |
• Questions and answers (2011-10-10): A look behind the curtain, part 2 |
• Questions and answers (2011-10-03): A look behind the curtain |
• Questions and answers (2011-09-19): Tweaking X.Org drivers for better Intel graphics support |
• Questions and answers (2011-09-05): Building live CDs and compiling source code |
• Questions and answers (2011-08-29): Recovering deleted files |
• Questions and answers (2011-08-22): Linux versus Android and webOS |
• Questions and answers (2011-08-15): Mixing RPM packages made for different distributions |
• Questions and answers (2011-08-01): Unit testing with Isolator++ |
• Questions and answers (2011-07-18): Office licenses |
• Questions and answers (2011-07-04): Alternatives to GNOME 3 |
• Questions and answers (2011-06-20): Personal firewall applications |
• Questions and answers (2011-06-13): Extending battery life |
• Questions and answers (2011-06-06): Restricting commands to specific users |
• Questions and answers (2011-05-30): LibreOffice versus OpenOffice.org |
• Questions and answers (2011-05-23): Frustrated with lack of "polish" |
• Questions and answers (2011-05-02): Choosing the right distribution and software |
• Questions and answers (2011-04-25): Working together |
• Questions and answers (2011-03-28): All about wireless |
• Questions and answers (2011-03-21): DistroWatch visitor number growth |
• Questions and answers (2011-03-14): Using the GNU Lesser General Public License |
• Questions and answers (2011-02-28): Web browsers for Linux |
• Questions and answers (2011-02-21): Using noexec to prevent social engineering attacks |
• Questions and answers (2011-02-14): Improving performance with custom-compiled source packages |
• Questions and answers (2011-02-07): Keeping laptops cool with cpufreqd |
• Questions and answers (2011-01-31): Using chroot |
• Questions and answers (2011-01-17): Creating a swap file |
• Questions and answers (2011-01-10): Creating a distribution |
• Questions and answers (2011-01-03): Online Linux resources |
• Questions and answers (2010-12-13): Memory usage |
• Questions and answers (2010-12-06): Why is Debian "out-of-date"? |
• Questions and answers (2010-11-29): Using a distro with upstream packages |
• Questions and answers (2010-11-22): Getting a Linux tablet PC |
• Questions and answers (2010-11-08): Blocking access to inappropriate websites |
• Questions and answers (2010-11-01): Linux and the command line |
• Questions and answers (2010-10-25): Virtual Machine options |
• Questions and answers (2010-10-11): File systems for SSDs |
• Questions and answers (2010-10-04): Advocating Linux and free software |
• Questions and answers (2010-09-27): Linux frustrations |
• Questions and answers (2010-09-20): On PC-BSD's licence, development team and hardware support |
• Questions and answers (2010-09-13): Java - Oracle versus Google |
• Questions and answers (2010-08-30): Sharing files on home network |
• Questions and answers (2010-08-23): Chatting with Jared Smith, Fedora Project Leader |
• Questions and answers (2010-08-16): Virtual Post Office |
• Questions and answers (2010-08-09): Playing a game of What-If |
• Questions and answers (2010-08-02): A comparison of BSD and Linux |
• Questions and answers (2010-07-26): Adding updates to the install process |
• Questions and answers (2010-07-19): Fine-grained file permissions |
• Questions and answers (2010-07-12): Upgrading your distribution |
• Questions and answers (2010-07-05): Open source licences |
• Questions and answers (2010-06-28): TRIM on solid state drives (SSD) |
• Questions and answers (2010-06-21): Slackware-based live CDs |
• Questions and answers (2010-06-14): Encrypting hard disk partition |
• Questions and answers (2010-05-24): SELinux |
• Questions and answers (2010-05-17): Linux adoption |
• Questions and answers (2010-05-10): Linux hardware support |
• Questions and answers (2010-05-03): The future of OpenSolaris |
• Questions and answers (2010-04-26): Release cycles |
• Questions and answers (2010-04-19): Process scheduling with "nice" and "renice" |
• Questions and answers (2010-04-12): Games for Linux |
• Questions and answers (2010-04-05): Using "alien" to convert RPM to DEB |
• Questions and answers (2010-03-29): Wiping hard disks |
• Questions and answers (2010-03-22): Restoring deleted files |
• Questions and answers (2010-03-15): Loopback devices |
• Questions and answers (2010-03-08): RHEL 6, useful shell tips |
• Questions and answers (2010-03-01): Removing zombie processes |
• Questions and answers (2010-02-22): Disk mount options |
• Questions and answers (2010-02-15): Smbclient |
• Questions and answers (2010-02-08): Backups |
• Questions and answers (2010-02-01): Converting ext3 to ext4 |
• Questions and answers (2010-01-25): Linux on Apple hardware |
• Questions and answers (2010-01-18): In search of "better" applications |
• Questions and answers (2010-01-11): Restoring GRUB |
• Questions and answers (2010-01-04): Optimizing 64-bit distributions with compiler flags |
• Questions and answers (2009-12-21): LSB - does it matter? |
• Questions and answers (2009-12-14): Kubuntu a second-class citizen? |
• Questions and answers (2009-12-07): 32-bit versus 64-bit computing |
• Questions and answers (2009-11-30): Office suites |
• Questions and answers (2009-11-23): Rolling versus time-based release model |
• Questions and answers (2009-11-16): Why Ubuntu "fails" Shields Up port scanning and how to fix it |
• Questions and answers (2009-11-09): Distributions and real-time Linux kernel |
• Questions and answers (2009-11-02): The best "base" distribution |
• Questions and answers (2009-10-26): Distributions for older hardware |