The Many Meanings of Linux, Part 2 of 2

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The first part of this article explored the astonishing impact of Linux on allowing an entirely free computer system, proving the viability of free and open source software, Triggering a move toward open standards and open source software, and bringing modern software within the reach of millions more...

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New Learning Materials in Italian, Spanish, and Polish

Linux Professional Institute (LPI) recently released Italian and Spanish language versions of Learning Materials for LPIC-1, as well as the Learning Materials for the Linux Essentials exam in Polish.Andrea Polidori finalized the translation into Italian of the LPIC-1 102 Lessons, edited by Max Roveri. Andrea says, “Often the...

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LPIC-3 Mixed Environments 3.0 Introduction #04: 304: Samba Client Configuration

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This blog posting is the fourth in a series that helps you prepare for the new version 3.0 of the LPIC-3 Mixed Environments exam. In the previous post we set up an entire infrastructure, containing of two Active Directory domain controllers, a file server and a Windows client....

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What the “Glocal history of FOSS” project is and what you can do for it

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As you know already the Italian Linux Society, fresh from Linux Professional Institute (LPI) Community Partnership, teamed up with LPI and the broader Brazilian FOSS community on the “Glocal history of FOSS” project.Learn more, reading this post, about how you can interact with the project. And why doing...

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Kali Linux – Terminal and Shell

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Generally, operating systems have 2 interfaces GUI(Graphical User Interface) and CLI(Command Line Interface) and the same is the case with Linux Based Operating Systems. Linux Operating Systems are generally packed with terminal emulator packages for CLI based functioning and Desktop environment packages for GUI based functioning. Some common...

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The Many Meanings of Linux, Part 1 of 2

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A startling title appeared in the prestigious Yale Law Journal in 2002. At that time, academics, governments, and companies were exploring an exciting and potentially liberating idea: to take input about policies and products not just from duly credentialed experts, but from the general public. Pushing forward that...

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Difference between Kali Linux and Parrot OS

Kali Linux:Kali Linux is an operating system used for penetration testing and digital forensics, with Linux at its core. It is developed according to Debian (a Linux distribution) standards. It was first released in March 2013 with the aim to be the replacement of the BackTrackOS.Parrot OS:Parrot OS...

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Difference Between Ubuntu and Kali Linux

Ubuntu is a Linux based Operating System and belongs to the Debian family of Linux. As it is Linux based, so it is freely available for use and is open source. It was developed by a team “Canonical” lead by Mark Shuttleworth. The term “ubuntu” is derived from...

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LPIC-3 Mixed Environments 3.0 Introduction #03: 303 Samba Share Configuration

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This blog posting is the third in a series that will help you to prepare for the new version 3.0 of the LPIC-3 Mixed Environments exam. In the previous posts we set up a virtual lab, installed Samba, and set up an Active Directory domain. The lab also...

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The People behind the Learning Portal: Dr. Markus Wirtz - Manager Learning Materials

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Linux Professional Institute (LPI) launched the Learning Portal in June 2019. The Learning Portal is the repository of all the Learning Materials for our exams. The whole project is managed by Dr. Markus Wirtz, Manager Learning Materials at LPI. We designed it as an international endeavour - learning...

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What is Arch Linux?

Arch Linux is an independent Linux distribution that adheres to the principles of simplicity, modernity, pragmatism, user centrality, and versatility. It is a minimalist, lightweight, and bleeding edge distro targeting proficient GNU/Linux users over the idea of trying to be appealing to as many users as possible. Arch...

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LPIC-3 Mixed Environments 3.0 Introduction #02: 302 Samba and Active Directory Domains

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This blog posting is the second in a series that will help you to prepare for the new version 3.0 of the LPIC-3 Mixed Environments exam. Active Directory is one of the major topics on LPI’s LPIC-3 Mixed Environments exam. While preparing tof the exam, you should not...

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