What do these file system and directory names tell us about the intended content? To best understand why particular conventions were adopted, hark back to the early days of Unix and how the ...

Today, we will look at a script that provides more information on the processes keeping a file system busy by using fuser to supply process IDs to ps and ps to then display additional information ...

"Enjoy putting on your professional-grade putting green, fishing in your private pond stocked with bass and bluegill, and swimming in your zero-entry infinity edge pool!" the listing reads. "Inside, ...

There are many ways to move files between Unix and Windows. In my mind, they fall into three categories — secure copy (let’s not even think about ftp), shared drives, and file synchronization ...

If you're new to the UNIX operating system, especially if you're familiar with Windows, you'll find that the file access control mechanisms might not be exactly what you expect.

Unix at 50: How the OS that powered smartphones started from failure Today, Unix powers iOS and Android—its legend begins with a gator and a trio of researchers.

Unix is the system that measures time on your computer. PROFITT: Well, as approximately 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-0 of our listeners noted, that is wrong. Unix itself is actually a computer operating system.

Addresses manipulating and maintaining files within the UNIX file system; creating and editing text files using the vi and ed editors; using pipes, redirection, and filters; using advanced text ...

Apple's newest file system, APFS, has modern advancements over the antiquated HFS+, but how does its pros and cons stack up in comparison to its venerable predecessor? Read on to find out.

A fascinating little point made in a much longer piece about the smartphone wars. One that makes me wonder whether Unix can now be considered to be the most successful operating system of all time ...