In the world of Linux, where multi-user systems and server security are foundational principles, understanding file permissions and ownership is crucial. Whether you're a beginner exploring your first ...

You use the chmod command to set each of these permissions. To see what permissions have been set on a file or directory, we ...

The execute bit determines whether or not permission is granted to run a file as a program or script. Setting the execute bit on a directory decides access ability, permitting entry and access to ...

Viewing the content of files and examining access permissions and such are very different options. This post examines a number of ways to look at files on Linux. There are a number of ways to view ...

Linux 101: What is the SUID permission? Your email has been sent If you’re new to Linux administration, you’ve probably already started learning about file permissions. If I said “drwxrwxr-x,” you’d ...

How to use Linux file manager to connect to an sftp server Your email has been sent If a fear of the command line has prevented you from making use of the more secure sftp, Jack Wallen wants to show ...

Linux is the most flexible and customizable operating system on the planet. That customizability starts deep within the heart of the Linux kernel and the file system. A computer file system is a ...

There are a number of Linux commands that will display file system types along with the file system names, mount points and such. Some will also display sizes and available disk space. The df command ...

The file manager might not be a feature on your desktop that you've ever considered changing, but once you've seen a better option, you can't unsee it. I've used nearly every file manager on the ...