Linux/Unix Commands

Important Key Combination  CTRL+C – To halt the current command. CTRL+D – To save the written file contents, generate an end-of-file character, and log out of the current session, similar to exit. CTRL+G – To resume the flow of long output of the screen stopped by CRTL+S, so that screen Read more…

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Fundamental of Linux

History Linux operating system was launched in 1991 as a personal project by Finnish student Linus Torvalds while studying computer science at the University of Helsinki. Initially, it was called ‘Freax’ for the early six months of its development. Introduction Linux started as a Unix variant with one major difference source code was freely available under the Read more…

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Frame Relay

Introduction of Frame Relay The concept of Frame Relay was initially designed for transmission across Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN) infrastructure i.e. Frame Relay originated as an extension of integrated services digital network (ISDN).  Definition Frame Relay is a standard or technology applied in a wide area network (WAN) that specifies Read more…

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Token Ring/IEEE 802.5

Introduction of Token Ring The concept of the Token Ring was introduced by IBM in 1984, but standardized globally in 1989 as IEEE 802.5.  Definition Token Ring is one of the earliest local area networking technologies/protocols, used to build specific local area networks(LAN). Features It uses a three-byte frame structure Read more…

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Ethernet/IEEE 802.3

Introduction It was commercially introduced in 1980 and first standardized in 1983 as IEEE 802.3. Definition Ethernet is the traditional LAN technology for connecting devices in a wired local area network (LAN).  Features It uses IEEE 802.3 Standard in LAN data transmission. It uses CSMA/CD mechanism (carrier Seen Multiple Access/Collision Detect) Read more…

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