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DefinitionDebian

Debian is a popular and freely available computer operating system (OS) that uses a Unix-like kernel -- ...Read More

Use Angry IP Scanner to audit the network

By Damon Garn 05 Sep 2023

Angry IP Scanner provides a network scanner alternative to Nmap that is simple, user-friendly and versatile across OSes. Scan types include ping scans, UDP scans and TCP scans. Read More

International Space Station adopts Debian Linux, drops Windows & Red Hat into airlock

By Adrian Bridgwater 13 May 2013

In space, no one can hear you scream at the Windows 8 Metro screen. Read More

Tutorial: How to use tar to back up and restore files in Linux

By Damon Garn 12 Dec 2023

This tutorial walks users through using the Linux tar utility. Readers will learn a few commands to create files, then how to back up and restore them. Read More

What is the best OS for Docker?

By Jack Wallen 11 Jul 2023

Admins that want to run Docker containers can choose from Linux distros, including Ubuntu Core, RancherOS and others. Compare options for Docker OSes. Read More

Tutorial: How to use Linux Deja Dup to back up and restore files

By Damon Garn 18 Dec 2023

Deja Dup isn't advertised as a backup tool, but that doesn't mean you can't use it for data protection. Find out how to use Linux Deja Dup for backup and restore in this tutorial. Read More

Tutorial: Use Linux cpio to back up and restore files

By Damon Garn 15 Dec 2023

There are many ways of backing up files on Linux devices. The cpio utility copies contents out of the file system and into an archive to create reliable backups. Read More

Use cURL and Wget to download network files from CLI

By Damon Garn 13 Oct 2023

Web browsers aren't the only tools that use HTTP to download files. Command-line tools, such as cURL and Wget, can download resources like VM images, configuration files and updates. Read More

Debian fixes multiple flaws

By Bill Brenner 18 Jul 2004

Denial-of-service, buffer overflow and format string vulnerabilities in Debian GNU/Linux that an attacker could use to remotely execute malicious code has been fixed. Read More

Tutorial: Use Linux rsync backup to protect files

By Damon Garn 19 Dec 2023

Rsync is a file transfer utility designed to move data from one Linux network host to another, which has made it a popular option for backing up critical data. Read More

Ubuntu snap vs. apt: Which package manager to use and when

By Chris Tozzi 06 Jun 2022

Choosing an appropriate package manager depends primarily on your organization's specific IT ecosystem. Determine when snap or apt is the better call. Read More