Introduction Pipes and redirection are two different kinds of mechanisms used in Linux. Sometimes, we need the output of a command to be passed as input of another command and do some operation. There we use the pipe operator. The operator is “|”. It’s found on top of the “Enter” ... Read More

Introduction MIME types are a crucial aspect of Linux file management, as they enable the operating system to identify the file format and determine the appropriate program for opening the file. Understanding MIME types can be beneficial, especially when dealing with various file formats on Linux systems. This article provides ... Read More

Introduction In general, there are many ways to pass input to programming or scripting languages and sometimes there is a need to pass input from the command line instead of input from the code. Like any other programming or scripting language bash scripting also support the command-line argument. In this ... Read More

Introduction Zipping and unzipping a file is a very common practice in Linux. We need to zip many files into one file for the following reasons. It saves disk space in the system. We can keep multiple files inside one file. This also helps to copy this zipped file ... Read More

Introduction File manipulation commands are some of the most commonly used and important tools available to users. Whether you're a software developer, data analyst, or just an everyday computer user, file manipulation commands allow you to quickly and easily navigate, manipulate, and manage files on your system. Let’s explore some ... Read More

Introduction As we work with the Linux command line, we often need to interact with input from the user or from files. This is where the "read" command comes in handy. It is a simple yet powerful command that can be used in a variety of ways to process input ... Read More

Introduction AWK is a scripting language utilized for text processing in Linux. It's designed to manipulate data in text files, making it an ideal tool for data analysis and management tasks. With a range of built-in functions and operators, AWK can perform simple search and replace tasks or complex data ... Read More

Introduction In the world of Linux, processes play a crucial role in enabling software programs to function efficiently. Each running application or task on a computer system is assigned a distinct process identification number (PID) that serves as a unique identifier to differentiate it from any other active process running ... Read More