7 deprecated Linux commands you need to stop using - and what to use instead

ZDNET's key takeaways Some Linux commands are no longer in use.These commands may still be available, but it's best to avoid ...
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Linux security: Cmd provides visibility, control over user activity

There’s a new Linux security tool you should be aware of — Cmd (pronounced “see em dee”) dramatically modifies the kind of control that can be exercised over Linux users. It reaches way beyond the ...
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Windows networking commands in Linux: 5 equivalents you should know (plus WSL tricks)

The default behavior of ping on Linux and other Unix-like systems is different from Windows. On Windows, the ping command ...
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How to Open a PDF File From the Command Line in Ubuntu

Ubuntu's Gnome-based graphical user interface lets you open and view business documents saved in the PDF format using the Nautilus file manager and a few mouse clicks. Since Ubuntu is a Linux ...
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Working with exit codes on the Linux command line

Knowing how to work with and display exit codes on the Linux command line or in scripts can help make errors more obvious. Exit codes on the Linux command line are numeric values that provide feedback ...
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Ubuntu Linux, Day 19: Using ‘man’ and ‘grep’

Carrying over from yesterday’s examination of the Ubuntu command line, today’s installment of 30 Days With Ubuntu Linux is dedicated to ‘man’ and ‘grep’. These commands wield significant power, and ...
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Ubuntu Linux, Day 18: What Is This ‘sudo’ You Speak Of?

From the beginning of the 30 Days With Ubuntu Linux series I have had readers suggest solutions for various issues that involve the command line. In general, I prefer to work with the graphical ...