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Hibernation stores the state of the whole operating system — the contents of memory used by the kernel and all programs — on disk. The machine is then completely powered off. Upon next boot, this state is restored and the old kernel and all the programs that were running continue execution. Read more

Accounting software is a computer program that assists bookkeepers and accountants in recording and reporting a firm’s financial transactions. The functionality of accounting software differs from product to product.
Here is our opinion on the finest accountancy software available for Linux. We only include free and open source software. Read more

Sure, using the Linux command line is optional. But there are a handful of commands I depend on every day. Here's what they can do for you. Read more

SDesk is an open-source alternative to Windows with a lightweight and familiar look - a good choice for new users getting their bearings in Linux. Read more

With the support of the open-source community and a strict privilege system embedded in its architecture, Linux has security built into its design. That being said, gone are the days when Linux system administrators could get away with subpar security practices. Cybercriminals have come to view Linux as a viable attack target due to its growing popularity, the valuable devices it powers worldwide, and an array of dangerous new Linux malware variants that have emerged in recent years.

Gaming on Linux has taken off in a big way over the last decade, with Microsoft taking its position as the leading member of the market for gaming on PC for granted. Read more

Here's how to use the secure copy command, in conjunction with ssh key authentication, for an even more secure means of copying files to your remote Linux servers. Read more

Cisco Packet Tracer is a networking simulation software tool for teaching and learning how to create network topologies and imitate modern computer networks. While it’s free to download, it’s proprietary software. We recommend the best free and open source alternatives for Linux.Read more

If you have an aging computer and want to give it new life, there are plenty of lightweight Linux distributions that will serve you for years to come. Read more

Zeek (formerly Bro) is a free and open-source platform for network security monitoring. It is a powerful passive network traffic analyzer that investigates suspicious or malicious activity. Zeek can be used as a network security monitor (NSM) and supports a wide range of traffic analysis, from the security domain to performance measurement and troubleshooting.