today's howtos
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Did You Know the /var/log Folder in Linux is Telling a Story?
Sumerian writings and Egyptian hieroglyphs have one thing in common — both use pictorial signs to represent events, thoughts, or abstract ideas. The Sumerian language is said to be the oldest written language in existence, first attested about 3100 BCE in Southern Mesopotamia (currently Iraq). Hieroglyphs were the writing system used by ancient Egyptians. They date back to a similar time period. But what is so special about them? Well, they represent the time when man decided to keep written records for all the events taking place. Records prior to that were kept verbally, passed on from generation to generation in the form of songs or stories. However, note that keeping a record of events has always been important in the history of mankind.
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How to Change the Hostname in Linux
Linux users tend to use several technical jargon that originated from when the kernel was developed. Take Hostname as an example, which is a technical term for your PC’s name. Now, if you’ve been using computers and other smart gadgets, it’s easy to take a guess. But if you are a novice Linux user, changing the “hostname” might sound like a complicated adventure, but we’re here to help you. In this guide, let’s look at how to change the hostname in Linux.
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How to List Groups in Linux
In Linux, every user is part of a collection known as a “group.” And for efficient system management, it is advised to regularly list and check all groups for the presence of any suspicious users. In this article, we will discuss the best methods to list all groups in your Linux system.
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Using PuTTY to connect to Linux
PuTTY is a great tool for connecting between systems of different types. In case you’re not familiar with the tool, the name has no connection to Silly Putty. Instead, the capitalization of the TTY part of the name suggests its connection with the acronym tty. It provides an easy way to log into a Linux system from Windows as well as many other systems.
Say you want to log into your Linux system from a Windows system. This tool will allow you to set up a connection (IP address, host name, etc.) and control the size, colors and font to be used. This post explains how to set PuTTY up to optimize your view of the Linux command line. PuTTY was actually born on Windows to make this kind of connection possible.