Shell script tutorial: Shell script Function

function with argument example

The function is one of the most powerful feature of the shell script. Function is the line of codes between two parenthesis which is executed when it is called. The functions in shell script can or cannot contains the arguments. For example: we can create a function with the function name ‘addition’ which will add [...]

10 things to do after installing Fedora

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Fedora is the stable, powerful, free and very usable Linux based Operating System. From beginner user to the experienced users, this is great Linux distribution to learn, perform tasks and a wonderful environment for computing. However, there are certain things to make it even better and make your life more easier and comfortable with Fedora. [...]

Update/Install New Google Chrome 17 in Linux

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Google Chrome realeased its new stable version 17 yesterday which comes with new and useful features.The main improvement is in the security features. Now, it automatically run the checks on .exe and .msi files. The Omnibox is also reloaded in the new Google Chrome. That means, when you are typing  the URL the chrome automatically [...]

How to install Apt get in Fedora

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Apt get is a Debian based package manager which is used in Ubuntu and Debian. Fedora uses yum, rpm based package manager. Yum is used to install and uninstall applications, list the installed and available packages and many more. See the usage of yum. Apt get(Advanced Package Tool) is another tool for handling packages. Apt [...]

Various usages of Yum and Yumex

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Yum(Yellow Dog Update Modified) is an interactive package manager based on rpm. Different Linux Distributions uses different package managers. For example, Ubuntu uses apt-get whereas Fedora/RedHat uses yum. There are various things you can do with yum: install and uinstall packages, check for update, update packages, list the available packages and many more. This tutorial [...]

How to Customize the Terminal in Linux

split the terminal horizontally and vertically

This is a simple trick to give your terminal a desired look that you have always wanted. You can change the welcome messages, title, headings, text colour, background colour, add background picture, make the background transparent and many more. Also, the workspace in the Terminal can be managed horizontally and vertically using a application called [...]