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Linux / UNIX: Determine where a binary command is stored / located on file system

by on August 29, 2007 · 4 comments

You can use “type” or “whereis” command to find out which command shell executes and to print binary (command) file location for specified command. whereis command example Display ls command location along with man page path: whereis ls Output: ls: /bin/ls /usr/share/man/man1p/ls.1p.gz /usr/share/man/man1/ls.1.gz type command example Find out which command the shell executes: type -a [...]

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April 6, 2007: nixCraft FAQ Roundup

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February 6, 2007 : nixCraft FAQ Roundup

by on February 6, 2007 · 0 comments

Recently updated/posted Linux and UNIX FAQ: => Shell command or script to write simple output on screen under Linux and UNIX => Delete a log files in Linux or UNIX => VSFTPD limit the number of simultaneous vsftpd connections for a single IP address => Gnome Desktop Keyboard Shortcut Keys => Disable Advanced power management [...]

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How do I build a Simple Linux Firewall for DSL/Dial-up connection?

by on October 28, 2005 · 6 comments

If you’re new to Linux, here’s a simple firewall that can be setup in minutes. Especially those coming from a Windows background, often lost themselves while creating linux firewall. This is the most common question asked by Linux newbies (noobs). How do I install a personal firewall on a standalone Desktop Linux computer. In other [...]

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