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Various Features In Git - Git Series Part 5

  • LinuxAndUbuntu.com; By Mohd Sohail (Posted by MohdSohail on Oct 28, 2018 6:53 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
Now that we have seen how you can use a GUI or IDE to interact with a repository, let's look at the many features that git offers to make life easier. I will demonstrate how to amend the previous commit message, how to see what files were changed in a commit, rebasing, and tools to help with troubleshooting.

Difference Between Malware, Viruses, Worms, Spyware, Trojans And Ransomware

The latest attack of a worldwide malware, the already famous WannCrypt, has not only made clear the security of hundreds of companies in the world but also how much we sometimes get involved in handling the terminology of these threats. Is a virus the same as a malware? And what is a ransomware and how is it different from other threats?

MongoDB Vs. MySQL

  • LinuxAndUbuntu.com; By Mohd Sohail (Posted by MohdSohail on Oct 23, 2018 9:03 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Reviews; Groups: Linux
The past few years have seen a huge spike in the number of websites and apps using NoSQL databases. With MongoDB topping the charts everywhere. It is indeed fascinating how the modern web has drifted away from traditional SQL based databases. MongoDB and other NoSQL databases have a new approach in storing and retrieving data. So let us have a look at some of the key factors in which MongoDB differs from MySQL.

Variables in BASH - Learn BASH | Part 2

  • LinuxAndUbuntu.com; By Mohd Sohail (Posted by MohdSohail on Oct 22, 2018 10:22 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
Welcome to the second chapter of BASH scripting series in which we will discuss the topic variables. Did you know that every programming language has a way to let programmers declare variables in their programs? But what exactly are they and why do we need variables in programming? Read on below to learn more about variables.

Colibri - A Browser Without Tabs

Almost all browsers are competing with each other in terms of functionality, speed, and performance. Though I did recently settle for Firefox as my default browser, I am still looking for a better options. And this quest of mine took me to Colibri - A Browser without Tabs. And I was really interested in finding out what this meant. How could a browser be without tabs? It’s like a car without wheels. So here is a review of Colibri.

Is New Ubuntu 18.10 Worth Installing?

The new Ubuntu release "Cosmic Cuttlefish" has hit the OS market after 6 months of development. I've been using it since it came out and now here is what I have to say about it. In this article, I'll talk about the new things it brings in and also if it's the release worth upgrading to. So let's go.

Introduction To BASH Scripting - Learn BASH #1

Welcome to the introductory series on BASH scripting. This series will cover a complete guide on BASH starting from the foundation of computer programming then progressing on to the basic constructs of this scripting language and finally, you will also create a simple mini-project using this scripting language.

What Is Tor? Is Tor Safe?

In this time where everybody is attempting to ensure their information and protection, we hear a considerable measure about the TOR network. Some sing acclaim while others think of it as an apparatus for crooks. In this article, we give you the working standards of TOR by portraying likewise its preferences and drawbacks.

How To Improve Typing Speed For Free

  • LinuxAndUbuntu.com; By Mohd Sohail (Posted by MohdSohail on Oct 16, 2018 10:53 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Reviews; Groups: Linux
Ever met a friend who could type 50+ Words Per Minute easily? Surely you must have already met one or many :) And if we ask them how they were able to do it, their response would vary because some would mention a very cool proprietary program while others would mention some random cool web apps on the internet.

Mounting And Optimizing A Linux Gamer Computer

We have had a lot of news about games in the Linux world coming out in recent weeks. We already have an interesting performance for games like Grand Theft Auto V, and the trend is for the compatibility level to improve every day, with Valve's recent announcement of Proton as announced here! This even was the head behind the development of DXVK which brought a new step in the compatibility of Windows games on Linux.

Git GUI Front-Ends And IDE Support - Git Series Part 4

  • LinuxAndUbuntu.com; By Mohd Sohail (Posted by MohdSohail on Oct 11, 2018 4:15 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Reviews; Groups: Linux
Developers have created third-party software (free or otherwise) that gives users a GUI to use for interacting with a repository. Here is an overview of a few programs that you can use. This is so you can have an idea of what you can expect from a GUI git client.

Install & Manage Flatpak Applications On Standard User Accounts

  • LinuxAndUbuntu.com; By Mohd Sohail (Posted by MohdSohail on Oct 9, 2018 6:16 AM EDT)
  • Groups: Linux
Flatpak is the new way to install and run applications on Linux. Unlike distribution maintained applications, flatpak is a great way to deploy Linux applications without worrying about "which" Linux distro specifically.

Using 'ps' and 'top' To Monitor Linux Processes

  • LinuxAndUbuntu.com; By Mohd Sohail (Posted by MohdSohail on Oct 7, 2018 3:45 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Reviews; Groups: Linux
There comes a time where you need to find information about a certain process, often to find out what its ID is to parse to the 'kill' command. However, it need not necessarily be for that, of course. Two commands will be explained in this guide: 'ps' and 'top'. Both of these should be in a standard Linux installation.

Ravenfield A Single-Player 3D Shooting Game

  • LinuxAndUbuntu.com; By Mohd Sohail (Posted by MohdSohail on Oct 5, 2018 2:40 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Reviews; Groups: Games
Ravenfield is a single-player 3D shooting game available on itch.io and steam. The game is still in beta so it looks like a "prototype" i.e., not complete, still yet it's completely playable and fun at the same time. I've tried the game and discovered it to be more enjoyable than Red Eclipse or Open Arena, mainly due to the reason that Ravenfield game physic is realistic and comes equipped with many interactable objects.

Everything Is A File In Linux - Part 2

  • LinuxAndUbuntu.com; By Mohd Sohail (Posted by MohdSohail on Oct 3, 2018 7:49 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
Divided into 2 parts, in the first part I introduced the concept that everything is a file and I introduced special devices/dev/ null, / dev / zero, / dev / random and / dev / full. In this part 2, I will present interesting didactic features about this, for example, how to transform a file into a partition! Reading this post requires prior knowledge of Part 1!

Why Nerds Use Linux

  • LinuxAndUbuntu.com; By Mohd Sohail (Posted by MohdSohail on Sep 27, 2018 12:17 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Reviews; Groups: Linux
In life, there are many reasons for a person to embrace a new idea or way of life. Most of the time because it does him good. And there are always no reasons why such an idea should be flaunted, in order to bring this good to more and more people, as a cascade effect.

How Linux Logo "Tux" Came About

Linux is a very popular topic among computer geeks, especially FOSS enthusiast. It is a kernel that manages the computer hardware at the lowest level. Many associates Linux as another popular Operating System like Microsoft Windows and OS X. It is invented by a Finnish computer science student Linus Torvalds on September 17, 1991, and around that time, there arose the need for creating a Linux logo in the year 1996.

Ubuntu Minimal Install

Today we will be going over the installation of the minimalist version of Ubuntu 18.04. You may be thinking of a minimalistic version of a Linux distro as the bare minimum version of a system. If so, you would be correct. The system we are going to install from comes in a 64MB ISO image.

Everything Is File In Linux - Part 1

Divided into 2 parts, in this first part I will introduce the concept that everything is file and present the special devices / dev / null, / dev / zero, / dev / random and / dev / full. Part 2 will be to present didactically interesting features about this, for example, how to turn a file into a partition!

Ubuntu 18.10 Cosmic Cuttlefish New Features

  • LinuxAndUbuntu.com; By Mohd Sohail (Posted by MohdSohail on Sep 18, 2018 3:54 AM EDT)
  • Groups: Linux, Ubuntu
Ubuntu 18.10 which is codenamed as Cosmic Cuttlefish is around the corner, is planned to be released next month on 18th October 2018. You will be able to download this release from the official website as well upgrade manually from previous releases. This time there is no alpha or beta milestones rather testing weeks for releases.

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