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Logs, databases, and caches grow under /var. Learn why Linux admins monitor the /var directory to prevent disk issues and ...

Troubleshooting anything comes with its own set of challenges, and in the case of Linux and Unix, it’s helpful to have a practical guide to the tools available to make the job easier. This is such a ...

In my last installment of this series I introduced a variety of GUI-based tools that can help you discover more about your system to help identify potentially troublesome components. This week we'll ...

As more and more companies turn to Linux for mission-critical operations, making sure IT staff have the necessary skills is becoming more important than ever. That’s a significant challenge, because ...

Linux developers have introduced NTFSPlus, a new in-kernel driver designed to address long-standing problems with NTFS support on Linux systems, an issue that has affected desktop users, system ...

If you're trying to decide between two powerhouse Linux distributions, let's see if I can help you make the call.

At last we reach the final installment of this series, the question & answer stage in which we'll consider some of the common problems encountered with audio and MIDI on Linux, along with some common ...

Effective troubleshooting requires that you know how to break a problem into pieces, track down evidence, and that you understand your systems and applications — as well as the tools at your disposal ...