How to Install and Configure Git with GitHub on Ubuntu

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Void Linux: A Review of a Fast and Lightweight Distro

Void Linux is a distro like none other. It is independently developed, meaning the entire operating system has been coded from scratch. Since Void Linux is not based on another pre-existing Linux operating system, it doesn’t belong within a larger family of Linux distros. While this might seem like a disadvantage at first blush, Void Linux has … [Read more...]

What Is Alma Linux? A Free and Open-Source Enterprise Grade OS

The release of AlmaLinux created quite a buzz in the Linux community back in February of 2021. The distro is a forever-free alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux. The open-source project is maintained by AlmaLinux OS Foundation – a non-profit with over 400 members – and the community attached to the project. The non-profit also has 25+ … [Read more...]

What Is Rocky Linux? An Introduction and Guide

After CentOS was discontinued in 2021, one of Red Hat’s co-founders, Gregory Kurtzer, founded Rocky Linux. It is an open-source RHEL-compatible distro, and it became the go-to CentOS replacement soon after release. Rocky Linux has only become more popular since its launch, and owing to its stability, it stands among the top options for server … [Read more...]

Kali Linux Purple: A Beginner’s Guide

Cybersecurity professionals know and love Kali Linux for all its offensive capabilities. Kali Purple is a distro on the opposite end of the spectrum, designed to offer defensive capabilities.  Released in 2023, Kali Purple is a relatively new distro based on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. It has several security features and tools to fortify … [Read more...]

The Best Kali Linux Tools for Beginners and Experts

Whether you’re a new cybersecurity professional or an expert ethical hacker, there’s a good chance that Kali Linux plays a big role in your exploits. Kali is based on Debian and offers a stable experience with the latest cybersecurity software. The distro supports hundreds of security-oriented tools that facilitate penetration testing and … [Read more...]

How To Install Kali Linux in VirtualBox (Step by Step)

The Debian-based Kali Linux is one of the best-known Linux distros among cybersecurity professionals. Previously known as “BackTrack Linux,” the distribution comes equipped with several networking auditing applications and tools. Though the distro can be installed as the host operating system like any other distro, most professionals … [Read more...]

Understanding the Removal of the QLogic 10Gb “QLGE” Ethernet Driver from the Linux Kernel

How to Respond to the Removal of QLogic 10Gb “QLGE” The Linux Kernel, the heart of the Linux operating system, is known for its extensive driver support that ensures compatibility with a wide range of hardware devices. However, maintaining such a vast array of drivers is no small feat, and occasionally, certain drivers may be deemed no … [Read more...]

How To Create Groups in Linux: A Step-by-Step Guide

Linux makes it easy to give users varied access levels and assign them specific responsibilities. All you have to do is create groups specifying the permissions you want to give the users and then put the users in the group.  But what exactly is a group in Linux? Are groups of different types? And how do you create them?  These are the questions we … [Read more...]

How To Go To Root Directory In Linux: A Step By Step Guide

Linux distros are typically open-source operating systems and provide a powerful and flexible environment for both home and professional users. And one fundamental task every Linux user should know to perform is navigating to the root directory.  In Linux, the root directory is the uppermost directory in the system’s hierarchy. Understanding … [Read more...]