modprobe utility is used to add loadable modules to the Linux kernel. You can also view and remove modules using modprobe command. Linux maintains /lib/modules/$(uname-r) directory for modules and its configuration files (except /etc/modprobe.conf and /etc/modprobe.d). In Linux kernel 2.6, the .ko modules are used instead of .o files since that has additional information that [...]
November 2010
This article provides practical examples for 50 most frequently used commands in Linux / UNIX. This is not a comprehensive list by any means, but this should give you a jumpstart on some of the common Linux commands. Bookmark this article for your future reference. Did I miss any frequently used Linux commands? Leave a [...]
When an application is deployed, mostly only the binary files are packaged. It would be helpful for the developers (who wrote the original program) and for the users to search for a some ASCII text in the binary file to understand more about the executable. So, the question is — “How do we search and [...]
If you are like most people, you would love to develop good habits that stick with you for your life time. For example, reduce the time you watch TV, run (or exercise) every day, spend enough time with your kids, eat healthy food, learn something new in Linux every day, read books regularly, etc. Building [...]