What a Linux root user can do - and 8 ways you should absolutely never use it

You should never have to work with the root user account on Linux, especially on a desktop installation. There can be occasions when you need to use root on a server. If you must use root, do so with ...
Network World

19 basic Linux commands and how to use them

Our Linux cheat sheet includes some of the most commonly used commands along with brief explanations and examples of what the commands can do. One of the things you need when building your “chops” on ...

7 deprecated Linux commands you need to stop using - and what to use instead

ZDNET's key takeaways Some Linux commands are no longer in use.These commands may still be available, but it's best to avoid ...
ZDNet

6 Linux security commands every new user should know

Most Linux distributions are considerably more secure than Windows out of the box. There are many reasons for that, including the inherent user and file permissions structure, the addition of ...
How-To Geek on MSN

7 deadly Linux commands that can wipe out or crash your computer

From fork bombs to fake “language pack” removals, these commands can wreck Linux fast. Here’s what they do and how to stay ...
Network World

Many ways to use the echo command on Linux

That n is the reason that the echo command can also be used to add a linefeed to the end of a file that, for some reason, lacks one. Here’s a file that lacks a linefeed followed by the command that ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft is bringing the Linux sudo command to Windows Server

Microsoft is bringing the Linux 'sudo' feature to Windows Server 2025, offering a new way for admins to elevate privileges for console applications. Superuser do, or sudo, is a Linux console program ...
Linux Journal

Using the Linux Cat Command to Manage Files and Directories

In the realm of Linux command-line tools, few commands are as versatile and widely used as cat. This article dives deep into the capabilities of the Linux cat command, merging insights from multiple ...
Linux Journal

Harness the Power of the Command Line: Searching Files and Google from Linux

The command line is a powerful tool for Linux users, offering a range of capabilities beyond traditional graphical interfaces. In this article, we will explore two essential command line ...
Ars Technica

Windows version of the venerable Linux “sudo” command shows up in preview build

Microsoft opened its arms to Linux during the Windows 10 era, inventing an entire virtualized subsystem to allow users and developers to access a real-deal Linux command line without leaving the ...
The Verge

Microsoft is bringing Linux’s sudo command to Windows 11

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Microsoft continues to embrace Linux and make Windows a home for developers. Microsoft continues to embrace Linux ...