Speed Dating for Hiring: Navigating the Shortlist Selection Process
Hiring tech talent can be a daunting task, especially in today’s competitive job market. Organizations need to find the right balance between technical skills, cultural fit, and other intangible qualities that are essential to building a high-performing tech team. This is where the shortlist selection process comes into play. By carefully evaluating candidates and narrowing […]
The chmod vs. umask commands
In this article, we will compare chmod vs. umask, the differences between them as well as how we can use them in our Linux environment. Table of Contents Introduction The chmod and umask utilities are used to manage file permissions on a Linux machine. However, they both serve different purposes and we will explore that […]
Install Eclipse IDE on CentOS 8
In this article, we will review the installation process for Eclipse IDE on CentOS8. The same procedure can apply to RHEL8 as they are similar operating systems. Table of Contents Introduction Eclipse IDE is an open-source, cross-platform integrated development environment (IDE) that is widely used by software developers for writing, testing, and debugging code. It was […]
Install Sublime Text4 on CentOS8 or RHEL8
In this article, we will review in detail how to install sublime text4 on CentOS8 or RHEL8 and also provide examples. Table of Contents Brief History & Overview Sublime Text (ST) is still a powerful source-code editor in its unregistered shareware form. ST was created by Jon Skinner, an ex-Google Software Engineer who left his […]
10 Interesting facts about Linux Torvalds
Discover the fascinating world of open-source software and Linus Torvalds, the creator of the Linux kernel, through 10 surprising and little-known facts that will broaden your understanding of the impact of open-source on the tech industry. Table of Contents Introduction Linux Torvalds is one of the most famous and influential people in the tech world. […]
The Future of Linux: Trends and Predictions
Curious about the direction of technology and its impact on the industry? Learn about the “Future of Linux” and its growing popularity, increased focus on security, containerization, and new markets, as well as its emphasis on sustainability and more. Table of Contents Introduction Linux has come a long way since its inception in 1991 by […]
Popular Text Editors For Linux
When it comes to popular text editors for Linux, text editors are like wallets. Everybody’s got one and more importantly, everyone’s choice of a text editor will differ based on what they are using it for. Linux distributions like RHEL, CentOS, Fedora, and Ubuntu have a few of these text editors already installed or available […]
Linux vs. Windows: Which Operating System Is Better for You?
If you’re deciding between Linux and Windows for your next operating system, knowing the key differences between the two could save you time, money, and even headaches down the line. Table of Contents Introduction When it comes to choosing an operating system, the two most popular options are Linux and Windows. Both have their own […]
Installing and Using VI or Vim
In this article, we will review installing and using Vi or Vim, a versatile and powerful text editor commonly found in Unix-based operating systems like Linux and macOS, as well as being available for Windows. Table of Contents Introduction Vim, also known as Vi Improved, is a popular text editor that is widely used by […]
To DOCKER or not to PODMAN: THAT IS THE QUESTION
In this article, we compare and contrast both container platforms and ultimately decide whether to docker or not to podman. Table of Contents Introduction When deciding which containerization technology to go with, Docker or Podman, one should consider the following: Security – Since Podman has a daemon-less architecture, which is just a fancy way of saying […]