The “groupadd” command is a tool for system administrators to create and manage groups on Linux systems such as Ubuntu, an open-source operating system. Its syntax comprises options and flags that modify its behavior, with functions like creating a new group, assigning a group ID, changing the password, etc. This command-line utility provides beginners a…

Simplenote is a lightweight, cross-platform, free note-taking app available on iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux, and the web. It offers instant searching, simple tagging, and real-time note updating across all devices. This guide explains how to install Simplenote on Ubuntu 16.04, 17.10, and 18.04 desktops using either the DEB package or snap package management.

The ‘groupmod’ command is used by system administrators to manage groups on Linux systems, especially on Ubuntu Linux OS. Through command line, it allows alterations to group settings, including changing a group’s name, ID and password among other features. Syntax options must be followed and include switches or flags to modify the command behavior.

OpenMeetings serves as a free, open-source Apache project, offering users audio and video conferencing, instant messaging, whiteboard and document collaboration capabilities. It features advanced session recording and file sharing abilities. To use OpenMeetings, users must ensure they have Java installed alongside essential dependencies. MariaDB database server is recommended to pair with OpenMeetings for optimal use.…

The ‘deluser’ command in Ubuntu Linux allows system administrators to delete or remove user accounts. It retains home directories and mail spools by default, but different switches or flags modify the command’s behavior. For instance, using ‘-f’ or ‘–force’ forces file removal, ‘-r’ or ‘–remove’ eliminates the home directory and mail spool, while ‘–root CHROOT_DIR’…

The ‘usermod’ command allows Linux system administrators to change user account settings. It can be utilized to update account names, assign or modify comments, define new home directories, manage password inactivity, and more. Ubuntu is a user-friendly, open-source Linux operating system which is a great starting point for those learning about commands like ‘usermod’. Various…

The chmod command in Ubuntu Linux is used to define or change permissions on files, limiting access to certain users. Its syntax involves specifying options, mode, and the file to be modified. Different modes can be set for users, group members, and others, with read, write, and execute permissions represented numerically. The command offers options…

The gpasswd command in Linux is used to manage /etc/group and /etc/gshadow files, altering users and groups via the command line. This involves administering encrypted groups and group information through the /etc/group and /.etc/gshadow files. Syntax and options for the gpasswd command are provided, along with examples of the command’s application in Ubuntu Linux. New…