Linux offers many classic commands, but some are already outdated, insecure, or are now inefficient. We show you which ...

Over the years, several Linux commands have been deprecated, either because they are no longer relevant, have security problems, or have ceased to be maintained. You might still be able to use these ...

Use these Linux commands to quickly search and find anything from the Linux terminal, without digging through folders in a GUI file manager.

Once you’ve gained a solid understanding of Linux and mastered the various commands available, your next big win comes in the form of shell functions. Code wrapped in a function can be reused by your ...

Semantics-driven static analysis could be used to improve the safety, correctness, and performance of Unix, Linux, and macOS shell scripts, researchers say. Semantics-driven static analysis is being ...

This command will print out the path of your current shell, such as /bin/bash or /bin/zsh. The /etc/passwd file contains important user account information. You can also use this file to find your ...

Linux, known for its robustness and flexibility, has been a favorite among developers, system administrators, and technology enthusiasts. One of the pillars of Linux's capabilities is its inherent ...

Come learn the basics of shell script programming in the Linux operating system as a prelude to learning how to use the HPC resources at Columbia. This is the second in a series of workshops about ...