Skip one-click backup apps. This rsync script gives you full control over what gets saved and when, plus logs and a few hard-won lessons.

The Linux Foundation today posted their first ever Linux Jobs Report, created in conjunction with tech job site Dice.com. The report examines the current demand for Linux talent, and identifies a few ...

Linux 101: What are stopped jobs on Linux, and how do you use them? Your email has been sent Have you ever gone to exit out of a Linux terminal, only to be warned there are stopped jobs? What are ...

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

Everyone knows that Linux makes a great Web server. Some network administrators even use it in conjunction with Samba to create file servers that Windows workstations can access as easily as Windows ...

With Halloween so fast approaching, it’s time for a little focus on the spookier side of Linux. What commands might bring up images of ghosts, witches and zombies? Which might encourage the spirit of ...

One of the simplest ways to run a command in the background is by appending an ampersand (&) at the end of the command. This method instructs the shell to execute the command as a separate background ...

After typing “at” and the time the command should be run, at prompts you for the command to be run (in this case, the date command). Type ^D to complete your request. Assuming we set up this at ...

Basically any job that exists for Windows exists for Linux as well, with the (mostly) exception of basic desktop support. (That exists too, but it's fairly rare and usually is going to require Windows ...

Executes commands only once at a specified time. Supports natural language input for time specifications (e.g., "at noon," "at now + 2 hours"). Integrates seamlessly with the atd (at daemon) service, ...