The Linux command line is a powerful tool, but it comes with a learning curve. Making mistakes is all part of the processIve made plenty myself. The key is to learn from them and get a little ...

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The command line isn't just for wise Linux beards. It's actually an awesome tool with almost limitless functionality. Here's a primer on how it works, and how you can do almost anything with it ...

Lifehack.org's Kyle Pott details how to run Linux as a virtual machine on your Windows desktop for the absolute beginner. We recently covered how to run Windows apps on your Linux desktop, so this ...