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Many ways to use the echo command on Linux

The echo command is simple, except when it isn't. Here's a look at the basic command along with some of the more challenging things it can do.

By Sandra Henry Stocker

Oct 5, 20238 mins

Operating SystemsUnix

Articles

Selectively reusing commands on Linux

Command history on Linux and Unix systems provides a lot more ways to rerun commands than you might know.

By Sandra Henry Stocker

Feb 23, 2021 5 mins

Operating SystemsUnix

How to identify duplicate files on Linux

Some files on a Linux system can appear in more than one location. Follow these instructions to find and identify these "identical twins" and learn why hard links can be so advantageous.

By Sandra Henry Stocker

Apr 15, 2019 4 mins

Open SourceOperating SystemsUnix

The long, slow death of commercial Unix

Unix was the standard for mission-critical computing. Now it’s clinging for life. How will it end?

By Andy Patrizio

Feb 13, 2019 7 mins

Data CenterUnix

All you need to know about Unix environment variables

Environment variables help to configure your account so that it’s easier to use, but they can also be changed to suit your needs and preferences.

By Sandra Henry Stocker

Aug 14, 2017 3 mins

Operating SystemsUnix

Suse enterprise Linux can take your system back in time

By Joab Jackson

Oct 27, 2014 4 mins

Open SourceOperating SystemsSmall and Medium Business

Canonical celebrates cloud freedoms with new Ubuntu

By Joab Jackson

Oct 23, 2014 3 mins

Operating SystemsUnix

Oracle subpoenas Comcast in connection with Solaris support lawsuit

Comcast is resisting Oracle's demand for documents, according to a court filing

By Chris Kanaracus

May 8, 2014 3 mins

EnterpriseIntellectual PropertyTechnology Industry

HP expects first x86 Nonstop systems next year

Nonstop customers will get a path off of Intel's Itanium chip

By James Niccolai

May 1, 2014 3 mins

Computers and PeripheralsServersUnix

JumpCloud just made cron obsolete

The old standard had outlived its time

By Alan Shimel

Apr 29, 2014 4 mins

Open SourceOperating SystemsServers

Oracle Solaris update plays nice with OpenStack

Oracle is adding an OpenStack distribution to its latest Solaris release

By James Niccolai

Apr 29, 2014 4 mins

Enterprise ApplicationsOracleUnix

Oracle wants an illegal monopoly on Solaris support, company alleges

Oracle has sued Terix and Maintech, saying they provide support for the OS in an illegal fashion

By Chris Kanaracus

Apr 28, 2014 2 mins

Intellectual PropertySmall and Medium BusinessTechnology Industry

Heartbleed (CVE-2014-0160): An overview of the problem and the resources needed to fix it

By Steve Ragan

Apr 11, 2014 6 mins

Network SecurityOperating SystemsWeb Development

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Many ways to use the echo command on Linux

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Installing packages on Linux and Mac with Homebrew

Using Gimp to modify PDF files

Venerable Linux distro Slackware comes back to life

Linux tricks to speed up your workday

Basic scripting on Unix and Linux

Articles

Selectively reusing commands on Linux

How to identify duplicate files on Linux

The long, slow death of commercial Unix

All you need to know about Unix environment variables

Suse enterprise Linux can take your system back in time

Canonical celebrates cloud freedoms with new Ubuntu

Oracle subpoenas Comcast in connection with Solaris support lawsuit

HP expects first x86 Nonstop systems next year

JumpCloud just made cron obsolete

Oracle Solaris update plays nice with OpenStack

Oracle wants an illegal monopoly on Solaris support, company alleges

Heartbleed (CVE-2014-0160): An overview of the problem and the resources needed to fix it

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