Much to the chagrin of those who would like to malign the Linux operating system, it's actually quite easy to use. Thanks to modern GUI desktop environments and applications, anyone can jump into the ...

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As one of the best network monitoring tools in the world, Wireshark is used by hackers and sysadmins alike to capture and analyze network packets across a myriad of situations for troubleshooting and ...

Linux is more than just an operating system; it is a testament to the power of open source philosophy. Initiated by Linus Torvalds, Linux quickly became a flagbearer for open source development, ...

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At the same time as attending classes, I was working in the computing services department, and part of my job was to ...