Category: Linux

Manjaro is amongst the best Linux distros which is based on Arch Linux. Manjaro uses a rolling release model where new packages are provided throughout the day. The installation process of Manjaro is also easy unlike the command line installation of Arch Linux. You must have heard about Ubuntu — no matter what. It is […]

Yes, you can run .exe files on Linux through Wine (a free software). Wine is a compatibility layer that acts between the operating system (Linux) and the file (written for Windows). It is the only way to run .exe files without a copy of Windows. A query we ran across in our research was “Why […]

Everything can be done through the graphical interface, through the text and image windows using mouse clicks. But this is not the only way, since Linux allows the same use through commands in the terminal or shell. What can Linux do that Windows can’t? Linux doesn’t upload data or generate logs from your computer as […]

Linux is more secure than Windows because of the way it’s designed and handles user permissions. This is one reason why most of the web runs on Linux. Linux, even with all the effects and shiny features of modern desktop environments, runs faster than Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. Why do developers prefer linux over […]

The problem is that most people are so hung up (used to) the Microsoft way that they find hard to install it on Linux. Most Linux distros give you a repository of applications that you can install at the tip of you fingers. Linux is sometimes considered harder to use than Unix. Unix has more […]

Windows stores the Linux files in the directory. You will need to enter C:/Users/NAME/App, and data/local/packages. Alternatively, you can navigate manually here in File Explorer and view hidden folders. So, where is windows subsystem for linux stored? The Windows Subsystem for Linux only runs on your system drive (usually this is your C: drive). Make […]

Arch Linux is a favorite Linux distribution for die-hard Linux enthusiasts who want full control of their operating system. If you want to start from the ground up, you can choose Arch Linux to build a customized operating system that could easily become a great Linux distro for programming and other development purposes. Kali Linux […]

Access Linux Files from Windows 10 FAQ Press Win + E keys to open the File Explorer, and then map your Linux home folder or directory on Windows. Click on Tools at the top menu and select Map network drive. Select the drive letter from the drop-down menu and click on Browse to select the […]

To sum up, as a normal desktop user, your focus should be on default Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Xubuntu, Ubuntu Mate and Ubuntu Budgie. And based on YOUR preference, you can choose to install the one you like. When installing the latest Linux version, you can choose Red Hat, Ubuntu, GNOME or KDE distributions. Which of […]

Here are a few ways to find out which Linux distro you are using : From the Boot Time messages Fire up your favorite terminal program and type in the following dmesg | head -1 The output Using /proc/version In the terminal type cat /proc/version The output would be like: Linux version. The version of […]