Use these Linux commands to quickly search and find anything from the Linux terminal, without digging through folders in a GUI file manager.

Hidden files are a standard feature in Linux. Some applications save configuration files and other data in hidden files or folders that aren't visible by default. Fortunately, Linux makes working with ...

The tree command is perfect for viewing your entire directory structure at a glance. It shows folders and files in a clear, ...

A symlink or "symbolic link" is a Linux file that simply points at another file. If the referenced file is removed, the symlink will remain but not indicate there's a problem until you try to use it.

Ask the Linux Geeks is a service of Silicon Prairie and the Chicagoland Linux Users Group. Send your Linux-related questions to the e-mail address at the end of this column and we’ll answer the best ...

Get to know the Linux hosts file and how to use it Your email has been sent If you're new to Linux, there's a very handy file you'll want to learn about right away ...