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How is the Linux filesystem organised?

Posted on 23 September 202126 September 2021 by Brian

It’s a tree, and like all trees, it starts with the root. If you want all the specifics, I suggest familiarising yourself with the Filesystem Continue Reading

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How do I change what my computer is called on the network in Linux?

Posted on 23 September 202126 September 2021 by Brian

This is called the “hostname”. The change is very simple, as the hostname is stored in a text file. That file is /etc/hostname (pronounced et-see Continue Reading

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Can I run Linux on my laptop?

Posted on 12 September 202112 September 2021 by Brian

(Almost entirely) Yes. For technical reasons, there are a few laptops out there that actually can’t run Linux; it’s to do with how their hard Continue Reading

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Do I need to use the command line?

Posted on 11 September 202112 September 2021 by Brian

Yes. (Actually, you can do most things without the command line these days, but you really should use the command line whenever possible.) Linux is Continue Reading

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