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The Linux Workbench is a site that contains guides, tutorials, and lessons for using Linux distributions. Whether you are new to Linux or a professional, we hope that there is something for you to learn here! Most importantly, we are an independent website. We are not run by any large media entity, just an individual with a passion for Linux!
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Everything AlmaLinux! Get into the "spirit" of Linux with this RHEL-based distro.
Ubuntu is one of the most popular distros, this might be our most popular section.
System administration & management tips, tricks, and guides.
CLI and terminal tips and tricks and enhancements.
Latest Articles
Understanding UNIX and Linux Filesystem Permissions
When you’re working with files on Linux or UNIX systems, you’ll notice that file permissions are a lot different than how they work on Windows.
How to get a VPS server cheap
Photo by Taylor Vick on Unsplash Today, I’m going to show you how to get a cheap Linux VPS server. This server can be used
.vimrc and Customization
Photo by Luca Bravo on Unsplash This is an old page from Jonathan McPherson’s website (now long offline), and it contains a lot of useful
Managing Linux Passwords with passwd
Photo by regularguy.eth on Unsplash When it comes to user accounts, the passwd utility is one that will see a lot of use. As you
Soft links vs Hard links in Linux
Featured image by Travis Saylor via Pexels. What is a soft link? What is a hard link? If you’re new to Linux and coming from
How to format a USB flash drive with dd
Featured image by Karolina Grabowska via Pexels. One of my favorite tools on *NIX systems is dd (which stands for copy and convert – “cc”