Updating Linux: Keeping your Linux system updated is essential for maintaining stability, security, and getting the latest features. This guide will walk you through updating and upgrading packages and moving to the latest release on several popular Linux distributions, including Ubuntu, Fedora, CentOS, and Arch Linux.
Ubuntu Cheat Codes, boot options, and kernel parameters can help you boot Ubuntu from a USB flash drive on different machines. These Ubuntu boot parameters allow you to customize the boot process, fix hardware compatibility issues, and enable persistence, among other features. To append cheat codes during bootup, press the ESC key if you are booting from Syslinux or press E to edit, if booting from GRUB. Then proceed to add one or more of the following boot options to your existing boot string, and press ENTER to boot.
Ubuntu Installer Not Detecting Hard Drive: I recently encountered an issue when trying to install Ubuntu on a particular system. The Ubuntu Ubiquity Installer wasn’t detecting my SATA hard drive, even though the drive showed up perfectly in fdisk -l and appeared in GParted. The underlying cause turned out to be residual RAID metadata on the drive, which led the installer to incorrectly treat it as unsupported. If you’re facing similar Ubuntu installation issues with SATA hard drives, keep reading to find a solution.
How to create a Lubuntu bootable USB flash thumb drive using Windows. Lubuntu Linux is essentially Ubuntu with an LXQt desktop environment. LXQt is a lightweight X11 desktop environment. It makes for an optimal Linux operating system choice for older or slower computers and netbooks because it requires less processing power and RAM.
Make a Bootable USB Kubuntu Drive on Windows. Kubuntu is a popular Linux distribution based on Ubuntu, featuring the KDE Plasma desktop environment. It's often preferred for its modern appearance and extensive customization options. Using a USB flash drive, you can create a live bootable version of Kubuntu to run on any computer or even install it on a hard drive.
Create an Xubuntu Live Bootable USB flash drive with Windows. In the following section, I will show you a simple method to put Xubuntu on USB flash thumb drive using Windows and YUMI Multiboot USB Boot creation software. This process does allow for running the Xubuntu Live USB with persistence. Simply choose a persistent file size to use for storing changes during step 4.
Install Ubuntu NetBook Remix to USB: Ubuntu NetBook Remix (UNR) is a netbook oriented Linux distribution created by Canonical Ltd. It is based on Ubuntu. By installing UNR to a thumb drive, your Live portable UNR operating system can then be run directly from the removable drive. Or alternately you can use the bootable USB to perform a full install to your computer's internal hard drive.
Boot Ubuntu from USB with persistence: Easily create a bootable Ubuntu USB with persistence for saving changes. The following segment covers how to use YUMI as an Ubuntu bootable USB media creator tool from within Windows or in Linux via WINE. Once finished, you should be able to successfully boot from the Live Ubuntu Persistent USB. You can also use the removable device to install Ubuntu to a hard drive.
Run Ubuntu Server from USB; Easily create a Live USB Bootable Ubuntu Server using YUMI from within Windows. The following process covers one way to Install, Boot and Run Ubuntu Server from a USB Flash Drive. Upon completion, you can then use the portable version to Run Ubuntu Server Edition Live or install to an internal Hard Drive. This is very useful if your computer does not have a CD/DVD Drive, but can boot from a USB device.
How to Create a Ubuntu Rescue Remix Bootable USB flash drive from within Windows. The following tutorial covers one method of installing and running (URR) Ubuntu Rescue Remix to a USB drive using a Windows PC and the Universal USB Installer to do the Boot creation. Upon completion, the distribution can then be booted and run from your removable device.
How to Install WINE on Ubuntu and Run Windows Apps on Linux. Have you ever needed to run a Windows program on your Linux machine? WINE is a powerful compatibility layer that enables Linux users to seamlessly run Windows executable (.exe) files. By bridging the gap between Windows and Linux, WINE makes it possible to use essential Windows software, tools, and even some games directly from your Linux desktop.
Sharing Files Between Ubuntu and Windows. Want to share files between Linux and Windows using a bootable USB drive? By default, Ubuntu’s casper script mounts the USB drive in read only mode for non root users. This prevents saving files to the USB while running Ubuntu live from a flash drive, whereas we want to be able to access USB from Windows and Linux.
Portable Ubuntu Remix for Windows (Pubuntu) is a project led by Claudio Cacsar Sánchez Tejeda, utilizing CoLinux (Cooperative Linux) to allow users to run a full Ubuntu Linux environment on top of Windows. CoLinux, a port of the Linux kernel, is an open-source virtual machine, which functions similarly to QEMU but is often praised for its superior performance.
Learn How to Set Up Ubuntu Remote Desktop Screen Sharing: Looking for an easy way to access and control your Ubuntu desktop remotely? This guide shows you how to set up Ubuntu Remote Desktop Screen Sharing using VNC Viewer.
Looking to set up and create a local Ubuntu mirror or Debian mirror or host your own Debian repository or Ubuntu Repository? You can use your local hard drive or a network drive and share your mirror over a network or even on the internet. Having your own Debian Linux or Ubuntu mirrors enables you to drastically speed up the process of installing packages or complete netbuilds on one or more networked Linux PCs.
The following tutorial is for Debian or Ubuntu users who are looking to install proprietary drivers for their ATI or Nvidia video card. Installation of proprietary ATI or Nvidia video card drivers will allow you to take full advantage of all the 3d capabilities your Video card may have to offer. In this tutorial, we will be using a script called "envy" created by Alberto Milone.
Prompt to eject CD: How to Bypass or Remove the "Please Remove the Disk and Press Enter" Prompt in Ubuntu. If you're booting Ubuntu from a USB drive and tired of seeing the "Please remove the disk, close the tray (if any) and press ENTER to continue" message every time you shut down or restart, you're not alone. This tutorial will walk you through how to remove the eject CD prompt in Ubuntu entirely. It's especially useful for users running Ubuntu from a bootable USB drive, as there's no CD to eject in that case.
How to Boot Ubuntu toRAM – Updated for Modern Versions: In this tutorial, we explain how to boot Ubuntu entirely from system memory using the toram boot parameter. This allows you to copy the entire Ubuntu live environment to RAM, and once it's loaded, you can remove the USB device and continue working entirely from system memory.
This step-by-step tutorial explains how a user can install Compiz on Ubuntu. Compiz is a composite window manager that allows the Linux user to attain stunning, 3D desktop effects with their personal desktop environment, as can be seen in the example Ubuntu Beryl Cube effect.
The following is a quick reference list of some useful Linux shell commands along with a short description of common usage. There are several more, but this basic list was created to help familiarize the newly introduced Ubuntu users. Those who might be migrating from a Windows operating environment.
This tutorial covers how to easily install proprietary drivers for your Nvidia or ATI video card using envy. These are the drivers that are listed in the download section of the ATI and NVIDIA Websites. Advantage to installing these drivers over the nvidia-glx or xorg-driver-fglrx are that you get a nice GUI control panel and advanced features to work with.
Install NVIDIA Drivers Ubuntu: Many Linux versions including Ubuntu do not enable proprietary video drivers by default. This means that NVIDIA 3D acceleration is not working by default.
GalliumOS is often heralded as the best Linux distribution for Chromebooks and Chromeboxes. Designed specifically for ChromeOS devices, this lightweight operating system is optimized for performance, compatibility, and efficiency. By combining the speed of Xubuntu with Chromebook-specific tweaks, it offers a seamless experience for users looking to repurpose their Chromebook hardware.
How to Install Chrome on Linux: This guide explains how to easily install the Google Chrome browser on several popular Linux distributions, including CentOS, Ubuntu/Debian, Fedora, openSUSE, and Arch Linux.
LZMA compression (Lempel-Ziv-Markov chain algorithm) is a high-performance data compression algorithm known for its high compression ratio. It is widely used in various applications where space efficiency is critical, such as software distribution, embedded systems, and large datasets. This tutorial will guide you through installing and using LZMA on Linux. We'll cover everything from installation to basic and advanced commands, including how to compress and decompress files using this powerful tool on popular Linux distributions like Ubuntu, Fedora, and Arch Linux.
How to easily check Linux version and display installed kernel information. In this post, I walk you through multiple methods to check your Linux operating system (OS) version using simple terminal commands. Whether you're using Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, Fedora, or any other Linux distribution, these methods will help you identify your OS version quickly. Keep reading to learn how to check your Linux version with commands like lsb_release, cat, and others. Plus, we’ll also cover how to find your kernel version and other useful details.
Easily Change Ownership of File or Directory in Linux. Changing file or directory ownership in Linux is a common administrative task. Whether you're managing a server, developing software, or organizing personal files, understanding how to use the chown command effectively is essential. This guide will walk you through the process, explain its syntax, and provide practical examples.
It is inevitable that at some point you'll need to find and kill processes running on Linux. Like any other operating system, the programs or applications run on it can lock up, malfunction and become unresponsive. At which point you'll want to locate the process and stop or terminate it. Other use case examples might be to free up system resources for other tasks or to put a halt to security threats.
Rename File in Terminal using Linux: Renaming files in Linux using the terminal might not be immediately obvious, but it's quite simple with the mv (move) command. This powerful command allows you to rename files, rename directories, and move files to different locations.
Whether you need to rename a single file, batch rename multiple files, or automate file renaming using scripts, this guide will show you the best ways to do it.
Learning how to find a file in Linux from the terminal can save time, reduce frustration, and significantly improve your productivity. Whether you're hunting for misplaced files, organizing a complex directory structure, or managing storage space, the find command in Linux is a powerful and versatile tool you need to master.
Restore GRUB After Windows Install. When you install Windows alongside Linux, the Windows bootloader overwrites GRUB, preventing you from booting into Linux. This guide explains how to restore or repair GRUB and finally regain access to your Linux system.
Easily Boot Windows 11 from USB with a VHDx Image. Want to run Windows 11 from a USB drive, without installation? This guide shows you how to create a portable Windows setup using a Virtual Hard Disk (VHDx) file, so you can take Windows 10 or 11 anywhere. It’s the perfect Windows To Go alternative, allowing you to bypass system requirements and run Windows portably on any computer that supports USB booting.
Can you boot from an exFAT USB? Absolutely, but not by using one partition for USB booting. In order to make an exFAT bootable USB flash drive boot in UEFI mode, you will need to format the USB with multiple partitions. Then, install Grub2 on the boot partition. And finally, set your computer system BIOS or UEFI to boot from the flash drive to confirm that it boots.
Mount exFAT USB from Linux. How to access and use an exFAT formatted USB Flash Drive from within Linux. Most newer Linux distributions already ship with exFAT FAT64 filesystem support via the FUSE library and related utilities. However, many older Ubuntu based distributions did not. The following solution covers the simple process of enabling exFAT detection from older Ubuntu based distributions.
Convert a VDI or VHD Virtual Machine into a bootable USB drive. Directly boot from VHD or VDI files; Turning VirtualBox "VHD" (Virtual Hard Disk) Images or "VDI" (Virtual Disk) Images into a bootable physical disk. Copy VHD to Disk to make a USB Virtual Machine.
Ventoy is another excellent open source media creation tool for creating a Multiboot USB drive, allowing you to copy, boot, and run multiple ISO files from one USB device. Its intuitive functionality makes it straightforward to use. To get started, simply format and prepare your flash drive using the GUI utility, then just drag and drop your ISO files onto the prepared drive. Each ISO is automatically added to the boot menu, creating a multisystem bootable USB.
XBOOT is a neat little Multiboot ISO USB Creator for Windows. Similar to YUMI, this Windows based application lets you create a Live Linux Multiboot Bootable USB. You can also use it to build a Multiboot ISO file containing several distributions, which can then be burned to a CD or DVD.
YUMI (Your USB Multiboot Installer) is a powerful multiboot USB tool that allows you to create bootable flash drives for multiple operating systems. It serves as a USB Windows media creation tool, enabling you to quickly build a custom USB drive with multiple ISO files and system utilities.
SARDU (Shardana Antivirus Rescue Disk Utility) is a powerful multiboot USB and DVD creation tool for Windows and Linux systems. Designed for IT professionals, system administrators, and tech enthusiasts, it supports multiple Live Linux ISOs, Windows setup installers (Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, XP), antivirus boot utilities, and recovery tools, all from a single USB flash drive.
Boot Multiple ISO from USB using GRUB2 from Linux. Here is one way to manually create a Multiboot USB Flash Drive (Multiboot ISOs) from a running Linux environment. Allowing you to store and run Multiple ISO files from one single USB drive.
