by Satish Kumar | Mar 26, 2024 | Interview
To check the current Linux kernel version, you can use the uname command with the -r option in the terminal. Here’s how it works and what I explained during my interview: Command: uname -r Explanation: uname: A utility that stands for “Unix name,”...
by Satish Kumar | Mar 26, 2024 | Interview
In Linux, both hard links and soft links (also known as symbolic links or symlinks) serve the purpose of creating links to files, but they do so in fundamentally different ways, with distinct behaviors and use cases. Here’s a simplified explanation that...
by Satish Kumar | Mar 26, 2024 | Interview
To list all files in a directory, including hidden ones, on a Linux system, you use the ls command with specific options. The command you would typically use is: ls -la Here’s what each part of the command does: ls: The basic command used to list files and...
by Satish Kumar | Mar 26, 2024 | Interview
The root directory (/) in Linux holds a position of great significance, as it is the topmost directory in the Linux filesystem hierarchy. Understanding its role and structure is fundamental to grasping how Linux organizes files and directories. Here’s why the root...
by Satish Kumar | Mar 26, 2024 | Interview
When I was asked about the Linux directory structure in my interview, I took the opportunity to demonstrate my understanding of how Linux organizes its filesystem. I explained that at the heart of Linux is a hierarchical directory structure, starting with the root...
by Satish Kumar | Mar 26, 2024 | Interview
During my interview, I was asked to explain what Linux is and how it differs from UNIX. Drawing from my experience and understanding, I outlined the key distinctions between these two operating systems, highlighting their origins, licensing, distributions, user bases,...