How to tell how long a Linux/Unix Terminal has been up and online

Once in a while, we IT people want to know the length of time a Linux/Unix server or client has been online and operating.  There is an easy way to tell: 1. Open a Terminal window. 2. Type uptime. 3.  The output will show you the time since the terminal was first turned on, the […]

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How to install Applications using the Command Line in Ubuntu

While it is true that Ubuntu has an App Store that makes installing compatible apps a breeze, sometimes you come across an app that you must install from the command line. The command line is the way you can use the O/S by completely bypassing the GUI. Even though this how to focuses on Ubuntu, […]

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How to find out the Connected state of a network card in Linux

Every once in a while, we Linux administrators want to know if a network cable that’s connected to a Linux box is connected or not without having to physically move the machine and checking the connection and watching to see if the little green light blinks. Linux has a way for administrators to quickly check […]

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