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How to Determine a File Type on Linux

The Linux find command can be used to identify file types and, as part of a script, it can process those files. For example, to add images to a web page. more...

Using SSH without a Password

SSH (Secure Shell) is a useful means by which users can access remote computers and run commands, and if a SSH Key is used then the user doesn't even need a password. more...

Linux Commands: Changing Permissions with chmod

The Linux chmod command is used to change the read, write and execute permissions of files and directories and can be absolute or symbolic. more...

Linux Secrets: How to Create a Link with ln

The Linux command ln allows a user to create multiple names for the same file. more...

Redirecting the Linux Standard Input and Output

Not all Linux inputs have to be from the keyboard and not all Linux outputs have to be to the screen - this article looks at how to change these data streams. more...

Linux Secrets: How to Use Wildcards with ls

Wildcard characters can be used with ls on Linux to provide a listing of the contents of a directory, but only selecting a very precise set of files. more...

Linux Secrets: How to Customize the ls Output

The Linux command ls is used to list directory contents, but what it displays can be customized just by using a couple of options. more...

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