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Do Secure Delete Tools work with Journaled Filesystems?

I’ve been getting this question a lot since I posted several articles on how to securely delete data from Linux or Windows, and how to integrate secure file deletion in Nautilus. Many people have asked whether the journaling done by the filesystem makes these secure-delete tools ineffective. In this article I’ll explain whether this is [...]

Softlinks vs. Hardlinks: A Quick Explanation

I got this question in an email the other day, and I realized it’s something many people might be unfamiliar with. In Linux, there are two types of file links, hardlinks and softlinks. Here, I’ll give a quick explanation of what these types of links are, and when you should use them. What is a [...]

5 Things New Linux Converts Should Know

If you’ve recently converted to Linux from Windows, or if you’re just giving Linux a shot, there are a few things you need to know right off the bat about how Linux works and where the major differences are when compared to Windows. Some of the fundamental components are different between the two operating systems, [...]

The Basics of the Bash “for” Loop

The basics of the bash “for” loop; this article can help you save hours of time on redundant tasks.

Do I Need an AntiVirus Program on Linux?

Introduction There has been a lot of debate recently over whether or not it’s a good idea to run an anti-virus program if you’re using Linux. Reading the forums, I see a lot of misunderstandings, particularly around what exactly it is that these anti-virus programs do and whether or not they’re necessary. I hope to [...]