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PS Command in LInux

Linux PS CommandPS command displays directly the processes running within the linux system. However these aren’t repetitive. One only gets the update of that very moment when this command is executed. To get the continuous update we use top command. The command also provides us the PIDs of the particular process.The syntax for ps isContinueContinue reading “PS Command in LInux”

AWK Commands in Linux I

Awk Linux TutorialAwk is a programming language which involves manipulation of data is a strict structured format. Awk stands proudly representing the names of its authors who dealt a great time with it. The authors were “Aho, Weinberger, and Kernighan”. Since Awk handles data very efficiently and sequentially hence it is used for basic patternContinueContinue reading “AWK Commands in Linux I”

Linux Background Process

Linux Background ProcessLinux is a multitasking operating system running various process at once, including foreground to background process. Its shell also allows the user to interact with the environment and put the desired process foreground or background or even kill.Firstly list the process running by the command ps. PID values must be know to killContinueContinue reading “Linux Background Process”

Linux Dialog Box Commands

Dialog Box using Whiptail Create Message BoxA dialog box which shows a simple message with “OK” and “Cancel” buttonsSyntax-whiptail –title “Enter here title” –msgbox “Enter Message” Code For Message Box whiptail –title “Message” –msgbox “Are you having fun ?” 10 50 Create an Input BoxA dialog box which creates a textfield where user can input informationSyntax-whiptailContinueContinue reading “Linux Dialog Box Commands”

What is inode in Linux ?

What is inode in Linux ?An inode is an entry point of any table. It acts as the index to the a particular cell of table. The os relates all files and directories via inodes. Inodes are basically assigned by the inside content of the file or directory on the basis of hashing. The hashedContinueContinue reading “What is inode in Linux ?”

Difference between Hardlink and Softlink

What is the difference between Hard Links and Soft LinksApart from the concept of pointers in C hardlinks and Softlinks work differently. Every file has an inode number. This number is like an address similar to that of your house so whoever has it can go your house. So the hardlinks knows about the address andContinueContinue reading “Difference between Hardlink and Softlink”