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Does Linux grub replace Windows MBR?
Q. I’m willing to try out Ubuntu Linux but my question is Does Linux grub replace Windows MBR? Can I dual boot between Windows and Linux system?
A. Yes when you install GRUB on first partition, windows MBR get replaced. In most cases GRUB automatically adds an entry for Windows XP / Vista so that you [...]
How to: Change User’s bash profile under Linux / UNIX
Q. How do I change my own profile? How do I change profile for other users? How do I setup global profile for all users under BASH shell?
A.. You need to add user profile to ~/.bash_profile. It is the personal initialization file, executed for login shells. There is also ~/.bashrc file which is [...]
If else statement in C Program
Q. Can you give me example for If else statement in C Program under Linux or TC?
A. C follows universal syntax for if..else. You can use any complier GNU Linux gcc or UNIX or old good TC.
if..else syntax
General if..else syntax is as follows:
if ( condition ) {
expr_set1;
}
else {
expr_set2;
}
If [...]
What are the different RAID levels for Linux / UNIX and Windows Server?

Q. What are the different RAID levels? Which one is recommended for file server and database server?
Is my hardware compatible with Linux?
Q. After spending last 6 years with Windows, I’m ready to give out Windows XP and move to Linux. Hardware compatibility is particularly important to me. Here is my configuration:
Intel Pentium D 930 CPU
Intel On board display and sound card
1 GB RAM
2 x 120 GB hard disk
Sony DVD writer
USB Pen and 1.44 MB Floppy etc
I [...]
What is the difference between UDP and TCP internet protocols?
Q. Can you explain the difference between UDP and TCP internet protocol (IP) traffic and its usage with an example?
A. Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP)is a transportation protocol that is one of the core protocols of the Internet protocol suite. Both TCP and UDP work at transport layer TCP/IP model and [...]
RAID for Linux file server for the best READ and WRITE performance
Q. For our small office we need a file server to hold all our data. We have GBit network in office. I need to consider following factors:
1 TB RAID
Read and Write speed are same (Performance)
Redundancy is important
Can you suggest the best RAID solution for us?
A. You need to use RAID card don’t go for Linux [...]
PHP encryption symmetric program example using crypt to store password in a text file
Q. Symmetric encryption is a type of encryption where the same key is used to encrypt and decrypt the message. Can you explain how do I use symmetric encryption under PHP to store password in a text file and authenticate the user?
A. Symmetric encryption differs from asymmetric (also known as public-key) encryption, which uses one [...]
Perl display and pass command ling arguments with @argv
Q. How do I read or display command-line arguments with Perl?
A. Perl command line arguments stored inn the special array called @ARGV.
ARGV example
Use $ARGV[n] to display argument.
Use $#ARGV to get total number of passed argument to a perl script.
For example if your scriptname is foo.pl and you called script as follows:
./foo.pl one two three
You [...]
Perl sprintf: How do I use sprintf in a perl script?
Q. How do I use sprintf() function in a perl script under Linux or UNIX?
A. perl printf() function is use to format and print data on screen.
You need to use sprintf to print or store formatted data/string to a variable or to a string.
Also note that Perl does its own sprintf formatting–it [...]