Category: Linux

Linux FAQ resource and tutorials.Basic Linux tutorials. Contains usual commands,scripts, installations instructions and configuration examples.

OpenStreetMap: A Community-Driven Google Maps Alternative

Brief: OpenStreetMap is a community-driven map – which is a potential alternative to Google Maps. Learn more about this open source project. OpenStreetMap (OSM) is a free editable map of the world. Anyone can contribute, edit, and make changes to the OpenStreetMap to improve it. You …

How to Install Netbeans on Ubuntu and Other Linux

In this tutorial, you’ll learn various ways to install Netbeans IDE on Ubuntu and other Linux distributions. NetBeans is an open source integrated development environment that comes with good cross-platform support. This tool has been recognized by the Java and C/C++ development community widely. The development …

How to Change MAC Address in Linux

Before I show you how to change Mac address in Linux, let’s first discuss why would you change it in the first place. You may have several reasons. Maybe you don’t want your actual MAC address (also called physical address) to be exposed on a public …

How to Add New Brushes in GIMP [Quick Tip]

GIMP, is the most popular free and open-source image editor and perhaps the best Adobe Photoshop alternative on Linux. When you install GIMP on Ubuntu or any other operating system, you’ll find a few brushes already installed for basic image editing. If you need something more …