Learn why Linux often doesn't need extra optimization tools and how simple, built-in utilities can keep your system running smoothly.

I've been using a minimal install of FreeBSD as a file server lately, and while I'm happy with it, I decided to try out Debian as well (just to learn more about Linux). <BR><BR>What surprised me is ...

Forget fear, uncertainty and doubt. How do Windows Vista and Linux really compare against each other? It’s one thing to talk about the familiar applications available to Windows users contrasted with ...

I have 256M of ram installed on each of my LM8 boxen. Looking at Control Center right now and it shows:<BR>Total: 255MB<BR>Used: 193MB<BR>Free: 3MB<BR>Cache: 37MB<P>Whats up with that?? I have ...

In the realm of IT infrastructure, the performance of Linux servers is a critical factor that can significantly influence business operations, user experience, and cost efficiency. Linux servers, ...

Let’s look at some basic commands that report on memory usage. The first that probably comes to mind is free. The free command will tell you about used and unused memory and about swap space. Physical ...