In a previous post we’ve look at the different types of access (privileges) different users of a Linux system have. When every file is created there’re some permissions that are automatically assigned by the system to such file and they include read, write and execute permissions. The following table summarizes the permissions available for files… Read More »
Linux borrowed a lot from its mentor UNIX, and one of what was borrowed is the idea that everything in the OS (hardware and software) is represented by a file (yeah…you’d get the sense of if as you progress so don’t bug your brain ’bout this). Majorly because of this reason file ownership and permissions… Read More »
The console in Linux is the text-based mode of Linux that is devoid of the graphical user interface (GUI). It is usually characterized by its black background with text of white, red or green (or a combination of all). For the uninitiated (yeah…lol) or newbie Linux user this is a very scary image to behold,… Read More »
When logged in as root (system admin) you can create users using the ‘useradd’ command – along with the desired username – like this: # useradd alex007 A prompt would ask for the password of the root or “admin” user – to ensure that it’s a privileged person that is trying to create a new… Read More »
