Linux Managing Files; Command

In order to get used to Linux, it is rather important for a beginner to learn how to handle file and directory in the Linux system. Just like using windows operating system, you need to create new files, create new directory, remove files, remove directories, change file name, copy directory and so on.

Manage files and directories in Linux system is an administration job and also a part of system security. Every file and directory in Linux belongs to a certain owner and group owner. They also have permissions applied.
Below we have listed commands which can be used to manage files and directories in Linux.

• To delete a file, enter: delete [filename]
  Note: Replace [filename] with the name of the file you want to delete.
   
• To move a file to a folder, enter: move [filename] [folder name]
  Notes:
  • Replace [filename] with the name of the file you want to move.
  • Replace [folder name] with the name of the folder to which you want to move the file.
  
  
• To rename a file, enter: move [filename] [new file name]
  Notes:
  • Replace [filename] with the name of the file you want to rename.
  • Replace [new file name] with the file's new name.
  
  
• To create a new folder, enter: mkdir [new folder name]
  Note: Replace [new folder name] with the name of the folder you want to create.
   
• To delete a folder, enter: rmdir [folder name]
  Note: Replace [folder name] with the name of the folder you want to delete.
   
• To copy a file, enter: cp [filename] [new file name]
  Notes:
  • Replace [filename] with the name of the file you want to copy.
  • Replace [new file name] with a name for the copied file.
  
  
• To change your local working directory, enter: lcd [local directory]
  Note: Replace [local directory] with the path to the local directory you want to use.
   
• To change your remote working directory, enter: cd [remote directory]
  Note: Replace [remote directory] with the path to the remote directory you want to use.
   
• To display files in your remote directory, enter: ls
  
• To display files in your local directory, enter: lls
  
• To print your local working directory, enter: lpwd
  
• To print your remote working directory, enter: pwd
  
• To exit , enter: quit / exit
  
  
  
  
  
  

Ubuntu 11.10 released!

Ubuntu 11.10 a.k.a Oneiric Ocelot has just been released. 

“Ease of use, stylishness and key tasks such as safe web surfing, document sharing, office productivity and personal clouds for music, files and photos are central to the Ubuntu experience.” said Jane Silber, CEO of Canonical. “That’s why Ubuntu is now a global phenomenon - not just for system administrators, developers and expert users, but for a growing community of home users that want a simpler, safer way to use the PC.”

The integrated Ubuntu Software Center provides you access to thousands of tools, games, applications and accessories from open source and commercial software publishers. In Ubuntu 11.10, the Software Center has had a significant refresh that makes it easier to select software based on ratings and popularity, and to contribute your own reviews. Recent additions to the Software Center include The World of Goo and Oil Rush.

Ubuntu’s personal cloud, Ubuntu One, puts your data at the centre whether you are using PC, Android or iOS devices. Ubuntu One now allows you to stream your entire music collection to all your devices. You can also access and share files, documents and photos online with Android and now Windows machines, utilising 5GB of free storage that is available to every Ubuntu One subscriber.

The central search-driven interface to Ubuntu, called the Dash, has been enhanced to include instant access to your personal and online music collections through the music lens, which will also search the Ubuntu One Music Store. This provides almost instant access to any music: either from your personal collection or online stores and services. To help you find the music you love, Ubuntu includes instant access to Last.fm, the Amazon MP3 store, and a huge collection of free content in the public domain or under open licences.

Note: Ubuntu 11.10 offers a more polished rendition of the UI changes to the Unity
desktop’s “Dash” interface . The key Dash changes include new windows controls
and transparency effects,and the swapping out of the “Places” concept with more
search-savvy “Scopes and Lenses.”

Note: As we typed Samba, it will instantly show Samba as
well of its type, whether applications or otherwise.

Ubuntu 11.10 comes with a full backup facility as standard. Called Deja Dup, it allows you to back up locally or to the Ubuntu One cloud. You can schedule backups and restore from a backup, providing you with a ‘time machine’ capability. All for free.

Ubuntu 11.10 also sees a full update to GNOME 3. That means you will have access to the most modern and stable versions of the highly-regarded application set. The popular cross-platform Thunderbird from Mozilla will become the default email app in Ubuntu, with Evolution remaining as an option for download.

To sample the Ubuntu 11.10 experience, you can visit the Ubuntu website and explore a web-based demonstration of Ubuntu. This provides an interactive overview of how Ubuntu looks and feels, and gives a convenient way to introduce friends and colleagues to the Ubuntu experience.

Availability

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Ubuntu 11.10 is available for download from October 13th at www.ubuntu.com

Ubuntu One is available today at one.ubuntu.com and in the Ubuntu launcher

Ubuntu Software Center is available in the Ubuntu launcher

10 Open Source Programs/Softwares

Hello there,
Well, nowadays, we cant escape the fact that if not all, most of us at least have used open source programs/programs. It doesn't matter what we do, be it photo editing or checking email, for computer nerds and geeks, there is at least 1 open source software installed or running in their system. Below, i have listed top 10 open source software in the year of 2011.

1. Firefox: Firefox is the top browser running on all the system/PC developed by the company Mozilla. Talking about Firefox, they are open-source and free, so they can be easily distributed to anyone by any means. The biggest feature about this browser is they have the biggest team of developer making it large. It has Add-ons facilities making it more flexible.
2. Thunderbird: Thunderbird is a mail client software which runs on every PC/system making it cross-platform.
3. Filezilla: Filezilla is the best open-source FTP client software which is used world wide.
4. Pidgin: Pidgin is the IM software enabling most of all the Social Chatting.
5. Geany: Geany is the open-source editor, which can be used to write a normal text document to a large projects for coding.
6. GIMP: GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a freely distributed piece of software suitable for such tasks as photo retouching, image composition, and image authoring. It is a powerful piece of software with capabilities not found in any other free software product.
7. Tomboy:Tomboy is a free and open-source desktop note taking application written for Unix-like (including Mac OS X) and Microsoft Windows operating systems. Much like Sticky Notes in Windows 7.
8. VLC: VLC Media Player is a long-time open-source favorite, and the latest version is also the first to be out of beta development. It's not the only option for free video playback, but it is undoubtedly one of the best.
9. Code::Blocks IDE: is a free and open source, cross-platform IDE which supports multiple compilers including GCC and MSVC. It is developed in C++ using wxWidgets as the GUI toolkit.  Currently, Code::Blocks is oriented towards C and C++. Very well liked by programmers.
10. Libre Office: is a free software office suite developed by The Document Foundation as a fork of OpenOffice.org. It is compatible with other major office suites, including Microsoft Office, and available on a variety of platforms. After a long success of open office, Libre Office seems to have a bright future ahead.

There are obviously more softwares and programs that are available on the Internet which we can get, but then again, this is only an opinion. There are also people who would prefer OpenOffice.org, Assault Cube, NetBeans, empathy and more. Well, as i said, this is only an opinion.
Just to share, I do enjoy Ubuntu as operating system.

We, shall all enjoy the freedom.