The phrase “Why use more when less has more?” is a fun way to highlight that less is a more powerful and flexible pager than more in Linux. […]
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What is .rpmnew & .rpmsave files in Linux?
In Linux, .rpmnew and .rpmsave files are created by the RPM Package Manager during the installation or upgrade of software packages. These files are part of RPM’s mechanism […]
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What does “mounted filesystem with ordered data mode. Opts: (null)” means?
The message “mounted filesystem with ordered data mode. Opts: (null)” is typically a kernel log or system message related to the mounting of a filesystem on a Linux […]
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IP Address Classes
IP address classes were a part of the original addressing scheme defined in the Internet Protocol (IPv4). However, the concept of classes is largely obsolete due to the […]
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Chrony vs NTP
Chrony and NTP (Network Time Protocol) are both protocols and software implementations designed to synchronize the clocks of computers on a network. They aim to ensure that the […]
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Why Kdump generates incomplete vmcore?
Kdump is a kernel crash dumping mechanism in Linux that allows you to capture a memory dump (vmcore) when the kernel encounters a critical error or crashes. The […]
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Bridge vs Normal Interface
A network interface is a hardware or software component that connects a device, such as a computer or a router, to a network. It allows the device to […]
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What is early kdump feature?
The early kdump is a feature in the Linux operating system that facilitates the capture and analysis of kernel crash dumps in the event of a system crash […]
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ICMP redirects
ICMP redirects are a feature of the Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP), specifically ICMP Router Advertisement and ICMP Redirect messages. These messages are used by routers to inform […]