Directories on Linux systems provide an easy and very convenient way to organize your files. In fact, depending on how you like to work, you can set up as many layers of directories within directories ...

The way the Linux file system is laid out makes perfect sense. I've been using Linux for so many years that I can't imagine another file system making more sense. When I consider how the Windows file ...

Make searching for files easier with these GUI tools. Each of these apps will work on most distributions. You can install these tools for free. In the early days of ...

What are these weird directories, and why are they there? If you are new to the Linux command line, you may find yourself wondering why there are so many unusual directories, what they are there for, ...

To get started as a Linux (or Unix) user, you need to have a good perspective on how Linux works and a handle on some of the most basic commands. This first post in a “getting started” series examines ...