Desktop Linux 101: How To Easily Backup And Restore Your Important Data By Jason Evangelho, Former Contributor. ... I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming.

Jack Wallen shows you how to mark a package on an Ubuntu system such that it won't upgrade when the apt-get upgrade command is issued.

Linux 101: How to create a zip file in Linux Jack Wallen walks you through the process of zipping and unzipping files in Linux from both the command line and the GUI.

If you're new to Linux administration, Jack Wallen shows you a skill you'll definitely need to have--creating directories from the command line interface.

Package managers, which are included in many Linux distributions, can simplify the overall decision making process and save you time and frustration.

Like to check out various Linux distributions but hate reinstalling all your favorite software? Click the easy button with a simple bash script!

Opinion: Want to learn Linux? Here's the best books for penguin beginners.

Recently I've received some mail asking for a brief explanation on how to build Linux audio applications from source code packages. Ask and ye shall receive, hence the following simple guide for the ...

/zimages/1/28571.gif Read the full story on Linux-Watch: Disk Blasting 101 with Linux /zimages/1/28571.gif Check out eWEEK.coms for the latest open-source news, reviews and analysis.

Building Linux Audio Applications 101: A User's Guide, Part 2 by Dave Phillips on September 9, 2009 ...