Wine (originally an acronym for “Wine Is Not an Emulator”) is a free and open-source compatibility layer. Run Windows programs on Linux.
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Linux for Starters: Your Guide to Linux – Remote Desktop to Windows from Ubuntu – Part 19
In this article, we explore remote desktop on Ubuntu. Access the Windows desktop from Linux using a remote desktop client.
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Linux for Starters: Your Guide to Linux – Maintain your System – Part 14
This article explains ways to keep your system running in tip-top condition.
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Linux for Starters: Your Guide to Linux – Understanding the File System – Part 12
Ubuntu has a very different file system compared to Windows. It’s organized in a completely different way designed to offer more security.
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Linux for Starters: Your Guide to Linux – Getting Help – Part 11
We explain the main ways you can get help direct from your new Ubuntu system.
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Linux for Starters: Your Guide to Linux – Files and Permissions – Part 10
In this article we’ll take you through the basics of files and permissions. We’ll use the ls command. Part of the Linux for Starters series.
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CodeGym Review: How to Learn Java With No Programming Experience
CodeGym is an intuitive and easy-to-use platform that helps entry-level programmers learn Java online.
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Linux for Starters: Your Guide to Linux – Make a Bootable Ubuntu USB Stick in Windows – Part 3
One of the easiest ways to install Linux is by creating a bootable USB key. We will walk you through the process for the Ubuntu Desktop distro.
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Linux for Starters: Your Guide to Linux – Choose a Distro – Part 2
Which distro should you try? We offer advice for beginners to Linux.
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Linux for Starters: Your Guide to Linux – Introduction
Linux for Starters is a series that offers a gentle introduction to Linux for newcomers.
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Excellent No-Charge Linux Books – Learn About Linux – For Beginners
Many no-charge e-books are, frankly, little more than spam bait, often published only to entice you to purchase a book from the same publisher. Poorly written, and with very little original content. Whereas the recommended texts below are definitely worth downloading. They’ll teach you the basics about Linux and so much more. They’re the ideal starting point for your Linux adventures. And you don’t have to divulge any personal information to get your hands on them.
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Linux Beginners FAQ – The Linux Portal Site
There are lots of reasons why Linux might be the perfect operating system to meet your requirements.
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11 More Enlightening Free Linux Books – Part 1
The purpose of this article is to identify insightful and well written Linux books that can be downloaded without charge. The majority of the books featured in this article are themselves released under an open source license.
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