History and Evolution of Operating Systems
The history of operating systems (OS) is a complex and fascinating journey through the evolution of computing. Here’s a detailed overview: 1940s-1950s: 1960s: 1970s: 1980s: 1990s:...
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Linux Kernel and its Key Features
The Linux kernel is the core component of the Linux operating system. It acts as an intermediary between the computer’s hardware and the software applications running...
Introduction to Operating System (OS)
An operating system (OS) is a software program that manages computer hardware and provides services for computer programs. It acts as an intermediary between the hardware...
Problems with GNU – GPL (General Public License)
While the GNU General Public License (GPL) is widely adopted and praised for its contributions to the open source community, it’s not without its critics. Here...
Introduction to GPL & It’s Key features
GPL – General Public License The GPL, or GNU General Public License, is a widely used open source software license developed by the Free Software Foundation...
OpenSource Software vs Freeware Software
OpenSource Software: Open source refers to a type of software whose source code is freely available to the public, allowing anyone to view, modify, and distribute...
Understanding the Visual Editor
Vi (pronounced “vee-eye”) is a text editor that comes pre-installed on most Unix and Unix-like systems, including Linux. It’s a powerful, yet sometimes intimidating, command-line text...
Working with Environment Variables on Linux
In Linux, environment variables are dynamic values that can affect the behavior of processes and programs. They are essentially key-value pairs that are accessible to all...
Introducing Bash Files.
A Bash file in Linux, commonly known as a shell script or a Bash script, is a text file containing a series of Bash commands and...
Introduction to Linux Shell
A Linux shell is a user interface that allows users to interact with the operating system through a command-line interface (CLI). It interprets the commands entered...
