Timestamps in Linux, representing seconds since 1970, can appear cryptic. Our guide simplifies this, showing you the tools and commands to convert them into human-readable dates.
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When managing files and directories in a Linux environment, you may sometimes need to compare two directories for various reasons such as checking differences in files, syncing directories, or verifying backups. Linux provides powerful utilities like ‘diff’ and ‘rsync’ to …
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In Linux, every process that runs on your system is assigned a unique Process ID (PID), and it’s associated with a Parent Process ID (PPID) that identifies the process that started it. Understanding these concepts and knowing how to retrieve …
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In the Linux operating system, shells act as an interface between users and the system itself, enabling the execution of commands and scripts. Among various types of shells, the concept of a ‘login shell’ often comes up. But what exactly …
