7 deprecated Linux commands you need to stop using - and what to use instead

ZDNET's key takeaways Some Linux commands are no longer in use.These commands may still be available, but it's best to avoid ...
Network World

Using whereis, whatis, and which to find out about commands on Linux

The which command is the simplest of the three. When you use it to ask about a Linux command, it will run down your search path looking for executable files by the name you specify. These can be ...

What a Linux root user can do - and 8 ways you should absolutely never use it

You should never have to work with the root user account on Linux, especially on a desktop installation. There can be occasions when you need to use root on a server. If you must use root, do so with ...
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Linux commands for getting help

Commands that provide help are essential. Here's a look at some of the help you can get from the Linux system itself. Even after you’ve used Linux for a while, you will still find yourself needing ...
Ars Technica

Windows version of the venerable Linux “sudo” command shows up in preview build

Microsoft opened its arms to Linux during the Windows 10 era, inventing an entire virtualized subsystem to allow users and developers to access a real-deal Linux command line without leaving the ...