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How to Extract or Unzip Tar Bz2 (.tar.bz2 | .tbz2) Files on Ubuntu Linux
This post is a tutorial on how to extract or unzip archived tar files compressed with bzip2 compression, ending in .tar.bz2 or .tbz2 on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. The tutorial explains the tar command, its syntax, options, examples of its use, and how to handle errors during extraction. By the end, learners are expected to competently…
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How to Format External USB Drives on Ubuntu Linux
This tutorial guides students and new users on formatting external USBs and portable drives on Ubuntu Linux. Formatting a drive erases everything on it, allowing for storage of new information. Ubuntu users can format using the Disk app or command-line utilities, like shred for secure deletion. Ensure to choose the correct disk partition type based…
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How to Setup ElkArte with Nginx on Ubuntu Linux
This tutorial details the process of installing and configuring ElkArte Forum software on Ubuntu 18.04 by leveraging the Nginx HTTP Server. ElkArte is a modern, feature-rich forum software built on Simple Machine Forum (SMF). Steps are provided on how to install Nginx, MariaDB Database Server, PHP 7.2-FPM, and handling security configurations for an optimum setup.…
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How to use su command on Ubuntu Linux with examples
This tutorial provides a guide on using the ‘su’ command on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, enabling the user to temporarily switch roles for the login session. Ubuntu Linux OS is recommended for beginners, and ‘su’ is suitable for desktops, laptops, servers, and other devices. The command can be tricky when switching to root privileges; therefore, sudo…
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How to Install ElkArte Forum with Apache on Ubuntu Linux
This tutorial guides users on installing and configuring ElkArte Forum software on Ubuntu 18.04 using the Apache2 HTTP Server. ElkArte is a new-age, community-building forum software improved from the Simple Machine Forum (SMF). The detailed guide includes Apache2 and MariaDB Server installations, securing the MariaDB server, installing PHP 7.2 and related modules, setting up ElkArte…
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How to Allow Remote Access to MySQL Database on Ubuntu Linux
This tutorial guides on setting up remote access to MySQL server on Ubuntu 18.04. The default configuration not allowing remote connections can be modified by changing bind-address value to 0.0.0.0, enabling MySQL to accept connections on all host interfaces. Individual IP addresses must be granted access explicitly. Firewall exceptions for the specific port need to…
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How to Setup FluxBB with Nginx on Ubuntu Linux
FluxBB is a free, open-source bulletin board software based on phpBB. It allows users to set up community bulletin boards quickly and is designed as a lighter, faster alternative to feature-heavy forum applications. The software is highly customizable with features like a phpBB bulletin board, CMS features, a clean administration interface, a photo gallery, downloads,…
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How to Allow Remote Access to MariaDB in Ubuntu Linux
The tutorial explains how to setup remote access connections to MariaDB database servers on Ubuntu 18.04 systems. It involves installing MariaDB, enabling the service to always start up when the server boots, and configuring the server to allow remote access. The article also provides the necessary commands for enabling this on the Ubuntu Firewall. Care…
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How to Install FluxBB with Apache on Ubuntu Linux
This tutorial instructs how to install and configure FluxBB, a free, open-source, flat-forum bulletin board software, on Ubuntu. It gives detailed installation instructions for Apache2, MySQL, and PHP support. The tutorial also covers FluxBB’s features including the bulletin board, CMS capabilities, easy administrative interface, and its language and customization options. It concludes with setting up…
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How to Setup Icy Phoenix with Nginx on Ubuntu Linux
Icy Phoenix is an open-source bulletin board software built on phpBB for creating community boards. The post walks through the installation process on Ubuntu 18.04: first setting up the Nginx webserver, then the MySQL database server, and finally installing PHP 7.2-FPM and related modules. It also guides on creating the Icy Phoenix database, downloading the…
Category: Ubuntu Linux
Articles based on Ubuntu Linux, including installing packages, managing user accounts, sharing files with Windows machines and more.