Nearly every computer program has flaws (called bugs). The known bugs for the Linux kernel are tracked at https://bugzilla.kernel.org/
What is user interface called after you log into a terminal in Linux?
A terminal is a Command Line Interface (CLI).
Do all commands have either man pages or info pages?
In the ideal world, yes. However, not all program authors bother to write a man page for their program, especially if it is a graphical one, and not all distributions include man pages.
What are the commands used in Linux but not in Unix?
There is no answer to this question.
Under UNIX and Linux, commands are either shell native or external programs found on the path (which usually includes /bin /sbin /usr/bin and ~/bin)
Most UNIX and distros allow the admin to choose a shell program of choice and modify the contents of other directories and many admins allow individual users to change their personal shell and add additional executable files adding more commands.
That being the case, theoretically any command can be valid under almost any UNIX or Linux. YMMV.
Which processor is used in Linux for desktops?
Linux can be run on a variety of processors, including several that have been used for desktop systems. The most notable would be Intel and AMD x86 processors, as well as PowerPC processors (used in older Macs. ) Other processors used in desktop systems now or in the past and supported by Linux include Motorola 68k processors, Alpha processors, MIPS processors, and ARM processors.
When logged in a root in Linux the shell prompt normally changes to display what symbol?
The # symbol.
What are the pros and cons of the Linux file system?
The pros and cons of the Linux file system include the quote saying "On a UNIX system, everything is a file, if something is not a file, it is a process". You can consider this either a pro or a con.
What does the yum command do in Linux?
yum is a package manager in several Linux distributions, such as Yellow Dog Linux, Fedora, and Red Hat. It has more than one function,but is primarily used to install and remove packages, and control downloading them from a repository.
What is the website for tux penguins?
Tux the Penguin does not have a website. Nor is he an example of a particular species of penguin.
How can you check the hostname in Linux?
The hostname (the name of the computer) can be found in most Linux distributions by issuing the hostname command without arguments. Alternatively, you can view the contents of /etc/hosts. The hostname will be listed next to the IP address 127.0.1.1.
Where can someone find the Administration of Linux online?
There are many places where one can find the Administration of Linux online. One can find the Administration of Linux online at popular on the web sources such as the official Linux website, Linux Journal, and Tech Republic.
What is the most popular Linux firewall?
The most popular and best Linux firewall is Iptables. IPCop, Shorewall, Uncomplicate Firewall, Checkpoint and OpenBSD PF are also on the most popular list.
What are the features of Debian?
Debian, as a Linux distribution, has all of the inherent properties of the Linux kernel. Debian is well known for it's portability and reliability, running on many servers and supporting close to a dozen CPU architectures. One of the most distinguishing features of Debian, though, is it's package management system. Package management is the process of making sure that the kernel, programs, and libraries are up to date, and installed and configured properly. A simple command-line utility called apt can do all of these things.
apt-get update
This command checks the repository (a server where the programs are stored) for updates.
apt-get upgrade
This command upgrades any installed programs / libraries.
apt-get install packagename
This command installs a program or library.
apt-get remove packagename
This command uninstalls a program or library.
Is Linux any good for non-geeks?
Nowadays more and more Linux distributions are heading towards the user-friendly side with graphical interfaces and makes them suitable for daily desktop/home user use. Even now Valve decides to port Steam games and even their SteamOS is Linux-based.
People around the world pronounce Linux differently. Linus Torvalds, the creator of the Linux kernel, prefers the pronunciation LIN (rhymes with "win) - ICKS. You can hear a sample of him pronouncing it in the related link below. Note that at the time he recorded it, he still had a fairly strong Finnish accent, which may make it sound more like LEEN - ICKS. His accent has receded somewhat over the years, making it sound more like the former pronunciation.
How do you get a Lexmark x502n printer to work with Linux?
The Lexmark x502n is not listed in the CUPS database. Given the track record that Lexmark printers have with Linux, the printer is likely unsupported.
What kinds of programs can't you use on Linux and what are the overall disadvantages of Linux?
Programs written for a specific operating system generally must be run on that operating system; the OS provides "hooks" so each program doesn't have to reinvent the wheel. For example, Windows has a standard routine for displaying a dialog box, so every programmer that wants to show a dialog box doesn't have to write all those routines over again for each new program. However, Linux has its own built in routines which are different from those in Windows (or DOS, or other operating systems), so a Windows or DOS program generally won't work under Linux.
This is not exactly a "disadvantage of Linux," since the opposite is also true: Linux programs won't run under DOS or Windows. And since many Linux programs are free (as in "free beer") you can probably get a program that does what you want at no cost for Linux whereas you'd have to pay for a DOS or Windows program to do that. (However, since they're also usually free as in "free speech," a no-cost Windows version may also exist.)
The quality of these free programs does vary a bit, but many of them are arguably as good or better than the commercial programs costing hundreds of dollars.
Why are PID numbers useful when you run processes in the backround?
Process ID numbers are useful for terminating and locating process names without it. It would be almost impossible for the operating system and the user to be able to terminate or control processes that are assigned within the kernel.
Linux is open source software which means its code cannot be modified or redistributed?
Open-source software refers to software that that has licensing terms that allows modification and distribution.
What is the closest Linux clone approximation of the windows PAINT program?
Koulourpaint. It depends on KDE however.
The Linux kernel and the many off-shoot operating system distributions (Ubuntu, Linux Mint, and so on) are classed as open source and have nothing to do with Microsoft.