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A free and open-source family of operating systems first started in 1991 and named after its creator, Linus Torvalds.

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What is the command to search all files in your current directory for the word 'computers'?

Different operating systems may have very different tools. On Linux and Unix-like systems, 'grep computers *' should do what you want.

For Windows (XP in particular):

In Windows Explorer (Windows Key-E), click the "Search" button on the toolbar... A search pane will appear on the left... Inthat pane, in the box under "Search for files and folders" type, "computers". All of the files with "Computers" in the name will be listed on the right-hand pane.

Be sure not to include files in sub-directories/folders if you only want files from the open folder/directory.

How long does shrinking a partition take in Linux?

There is no set amount of time. It can vary tremendously, depending on the type of partition, the size of the partition, and the speed of the computer.

What is Linux kernel 2.6 and today's applications on it?

The 2.6 kernel is the latest series of LInux kernels. There are far too many programs that run on Linux to list them all.

How can you locate a previously used command from the history list?

You can easily recall previously used commands simply by pressing the up or down arrow cursor keys in the shell.

What programming languages does Linux support?

Linux supports virtually all programming languages, both compiled and interpreted, commonplace and esoteric. It would be impossible to list all of them, but a comprehensive list can be found below:

Compiled languages
  • C
  • C++
  • C# (through the Mono and DotGNU projects)
  • Assembly (multiple CPUs)
  • Objective-C
  • Fortran
  • Pascal
  • D
  • Haskell
Interpreted languages
  • Bash
  • Basic (several dialects)
  • MATLAB
  • Perl
  • PHP
  • Python
  • Ruby
  • Smalltalk

What is a root partition?

A "root partition" is a partition that contains the subdirectories that make up a Linux or Unix file system, such as /bin, /usr, and /dev.

What printers will work with a Linux System?

There are lots of printers, so it is difficult to be comprehensive. Epson and HP printers are generally supported, whereas Canon and Lexmark printers have only spotty support. In the "Related links" section below is a database of printers and whether they are supported or not in Linux.

What is Linux's target market?

Linux does not have a target market. It is designed to be easily adapted to whatever purpose a person or company needs.

What is ddrecover?

You may be thinking about ddrescue which is a Linux CLI tool for recovering damaged files and drives.

What is amarok?

Amarok is a mythological wolf in Inuit legend. It is also used as a name for two rock bands and an album by Mike Olfield. Amarok, formerly "amaroK" is also the name of an open-source software media player for Linux, Macintosh, and (through KDE on Windows) Windows operating systems.

How can you trace the execution of a program in CC?

If your question is: 'how to debug in linux', then the answer:

1. compile and link with debug information (option -g)

2. load the program with the debugger: gdb ./myprog

3. enter the following commands at the (gdb) prompt:

break main | linenumber | function

run arguments

s[tep]

n[ext]

How do you check ftp port on Linux?

The FTP port has been standardized at port 21, so it is highly unlikely it is operating on another port. To change the port, you would have had to change configuration settings. And if you had, you would know what port it was on.

What do you do when a file is corrupted on Linux?

If you have a backup of the file. restore it. Otherwise, you'll probably just have to delete it.

How do businesses use Linux?

Businesses use Linux for a wide variety of purposes. Some use it for web servers or other file servers. Others use them for engineering or multimedia workstations. Others use them directly as the operating system for products they make, such as cell phones and PDAs. Google does all of the above with Linux.

Who provides updates in Linux?

The updates are provided by the distribution maintainers. You can usually update through your distro's package manager (if it has one). Major updates may be made only between releases and you may have to completely reinstall to update.

What are the advantages of Mac OS X over Linux?

The main advantages of Mac OS X over Linux are primarily the former's more widespread popularity and support. Mac OS X has more appeal because Apple, Inc.m its creator, created a popular portable media player known as the iPod. As Linux is not created by any single company, it has to gain users through it's own technical merits. Since there are more users available for Mac OS X, more companies also release products for it, whereas fewer products are available for Linux. With fewer programs available, people are less attracted to Linux for its other benefits, such as low cost or reliability.

What is Short cut key to bring Desktop over rest screens in Linux?

There is no single shortcut to "show the desktop." All shortcut keys are easily modifiable, so the instructions may very from distro to distro. Ctrl - Alt - D is the most popular shortcut for showing the current desktop (remember that most Linux environments support more than one). I believe KDE 4 only supports switching between virtual desktops, though.

How are Linux distributions categorized?

There are many ways to categorize Linux distributions. You can categorize them by their size, whether they run on a LiveCD, whether they are provided gratis, their ancestry of other Linux distros, and the purpose the distro is meant to serve.

Does Linux work on Fujitsu laptop?

Yes. Linux works on most laptops, including Fujitsus. To read some of the experiences people have had, and perhaps see if someone has important information pertaining to your laptop, see the Related link below.

What Linux command makes a guess about the content of a file without displaying the content?

The command file will display what the type of the file is, even if it does not have a file extension. For example:

user@hostname:~$ file image.png

image.png: PNG image data, 639 x 480, 8-bit/color RGB, non-interlaced

user@hostname:~$ file picture

picture: JPEG image data, JFIF standard 1.01, comment: "CREATOR: gd-jpeg v1.0 (using IJ"

What is Kubuntu?

Kubuntu is a Linux distribution produced by Canonical. It has the same underlying software as Ubuntu, but a different desktop environment. Kubuntu uses KDE, an environment more superficially resembling Windows. Contrast this to GNOME, which has a Mac OS 9-ish look to it.

Can you set wallpapers for your home screen on the ASUSE Eee PC?

Yes you can even if you are running Linux ok first you open a terminal(Ctrl,Alt and t)Then right in:sudo apt-get install ksmserver kicker Then When its finished push your power button down and click Full Desktop.

Now for the wallpaper!:Click launch and go to control centre and when it opens click Display>Backround and click the open icon and choose your picture

Have a nice day!

What is a Samba server in Linux?

Samba Server is the Linux implementation of SMB, or Server Message Block. It is utilized for network sharing of files and printers.