How to Use the Linux RPM Command

Working with RPM packages on Linux means choosing an operation for an installed package record or a package file. The rpm command queries and manages individual RPM packages. This article shows how to inspect installed packages and local RPM files, then choose an installation method when dependencies need resolving. TL;DR The rpm command queries and

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How to Run C on Linux

Running a C program on Linux starts by turning its source code into an executable. GCC is a compiler that processes C source code and creates that executable. This article explains what compilation does and shows how to build and run a C program with GCC. TL;DR: Compile and run C on Linux Use GCC

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How to Use the fsck Command in Linux

Checking a Linux filesystem starts with identifying the partition to examine. The fsck command selects a checker for the filesystem type, which inspects filesystem structures and can offer repairs. I’ll show how to run fsck on an unmounted partition and explain how to read the checker’s exit status. TL;DR: Run fsck on an unmounted filesystem

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What Is the Kernel in Linux?

To find out which Linux kernel is running, check the release identifier printed by uname -r. The Linux kernel is the core software layer that manages hardware resources and provides services that programs can request. This article explains what the kernel handles and shows how to check the release of the one currently running. TL;DR:

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How to Install Notepad++ on Linux

Getting the Notepad++ editor onto a Linux system means picking an installation route. The original Windows app runs through Wine in its Snap package, and a separate fork is built for Linux. I’ll cover the Snap installation and the native fork, including the limits to check before choosing either one. TL;DR To run the original

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