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Linux is the best-known and most-used open source operating system. As an operating system, Linux is software that sits underneath all of the other software on a computer, receiving requests from those programs and relaying these requests to the computer’s hardware. Learn more on our what is Linux resource page.

5 tools to support distributed sysadmin teams

Transfer files and folders from Windows to Linux with WinSCP

If you're looking for a way to quickly transfer files from your Windows computer to your Linux computer, then the open source WinSCP utility makes it easy to transfer a file…

Tips for using the Linux test command

The [ and test commands are vital conditional statements when scripting.

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Transfer files and folders from Windows to Linux with PSCP

The open source PSCP utility makes it easy to transfer files and folders between Windows and Linux computers.

How to use Python to hack your Eclipse IDE

Remixing Linux for blind and visually impaired users

Vojtux, a Fedora project, is an unofficial Linux distribution aimed at visually impaired users.

What’s new in GNOME 43?

I got a glimpse into the popular Linux desktop's latest version by checking in with GNOME developer, Emmanuele Bassi.

What you need to know about compiling code

Use this handy mousetrap analogy to understand compiling code. Then download our new eBook, An open source developer's guide to building applications.

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