Can I install linux on a chromebook?

On your Chromebook, you can install a Ubuntu distribution of Linux using a tool called crouton, which will allow you to run Linux on top of Chrome and switch back and forth between the two operating systems at any time. You can install Linux command line tools, code editors, and IDEs (integrated development environments) on […]

Can linux get hacked?

Linux is considered to be the most Secure Operating System to be hacked or cracked and in reality it is. But as with other operating system, it is also susceptible to vulnerabilities and if those are not patched timely then those can be used to target the system. Is it worth switching to Linux? Yet […]

Which linux for raspberry pi?

There are many different types of Linux distributions for the Raspberry Pi, but the best one to use by far is Raspbian. Those who love Arch Linux rejoice! There is an ARM port of your favorite operating system for the Raspberry Pi. Not everyone buys a Raspberry Pi to use as a microcomputer, set-top box, […]

How linux scheduler works?

A scheduler chooses the next task to be run, and maintains the order, which all the processes on the system should be run in, as well. In the same way as most operating systems out there, Linux implements preemptive multitasking. Meaning, the scheduler decides when one process ceases running and the other begins. These task […]

Where does linux store temporary files?

Linux, like nearly all operating systems, accumulates many temporary files. It may be helpful to know more about these files. Some users may want to know how to manage the temporary files to increase storage space. Thankfully, the temporary files and cache are stored under /var/, /tmp/, and ~/.cache/. /var/ contains long-term temporary files that […]