As a Linux user, you’ll come across the term upstream and downstream in various discussions. This jargon buster explains what these terms mean.
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What is POSIX? Why Does it Matter to Linux/UNIX Users?
You might have come across the term POSIX. Have you ever wondered what it is and why programmers often discuss POSIX compliance?
Getting Nostalgic With Common Desktop Environment on a Modern Linux Distro
Bill shares his re-experience with Common Desktop Environment (CDE), the de-facto standard windowing environment on UNIX systems in the 90s.
How to Convert File Formats With Pandoc in Linux [Quick Guide]
A quick and simple guide to using pandoc command line tool for converting one file format to another in Linux.
RTFM! How to Read (and Understand) the Fantastic Man Pages in Linux
The man pages, short for reference manual pages, are your keys to Linux. Understanding the man pages could be challenging. This guide will help you tackle the challenge.
Linux Jargon Buster: What are Daemons in Linux?
You’ll often come across the term daemon while using Linux. Don’t be scared. Learn what are daemons in Linuxand why they are used in UNIX-like operating systems.
Getting Started With Markdown [Beginner’s Guide]
Learning markdown could help you a lot with writing for web. Here’s a complete beginner’s guide to Markdown syntax with downloadable cheat sheet.
Converting Multiple Markdown Files into HTML or Other Formats in Linux
Write in Markdown, publish in some other format. Here’s how you can convert multiple markdown files into other file formats in Linux.