https://github.com/intellwe/linux-essentials
A comprehensive collection of Linux troubleshooting guides, problem solutions, tips, and essential knowledge for Linux users and developers.
https://github.com/intellwe/linux-essentials
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A comprehensive collection of Linux troubleshooting guides, problem solutions, tips, and essential knowledge for Linux users and developers.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/intellwe/linux-essentials
- Owner: intellwe
- License: mit
- Created: 2025-05-24T10:01:56.000Z (8 months ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2025-05-29T19:50:14.000Z (8 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-09-03T22:41:14.222Z (5 months ago)
- Topics: appimage, appimage-integration, appimage-repository, linux, linux-appimage, linux-desktop, linux-essentials, linux-guide, linux-informations, linux-troubleshooting
- Homepage: https://intellwe.com
- Size: 28.3 KB
- Stars: 2
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# Linux Essentials
A comprehensive collection of Linux troubleshooting guides, problem solutions, tips, and essential knowledge for Linux users and developers.
## About This Repository
This repository serves as a centralized hub for practical Linux knowledge, covering common issues, solutions, and best practices that every Linux user encounters. Whether you're a beginner getting started with Linux or an experienced user looking for specific troubleshooting guides, you'll find valuable resources here.
## Purpose
- **Problem Solutions**: Step-by-step guides to resolve common Linux issues
- **Troubleshooting Guides**: Comprehensive documentation for diagnosing and fixing problems
- **Best Practices**: Recommended approaches for Linux system management
- **Tips & Tricks**: Useful commands, shortcuts, and productivity enhancements
- **Configuration Guides**: How to set up and configure various Linux tools and applications
## Current Contents
### [AppImage/](./AppImage/)
Complete guide for working with AppImage applications, including:
- Installation and execution procedures
- Common issues and their solutions
- Sandbox and permission troubleshooting
- Desktop integration and command-line launchers
- Best practices for AppImage management
### [SSH/](./SSH/)
Comprehensive SSH configuration and troubleshooting guide covering:
- SSH key authentication setup (RSA, Ed25519)
- SSH configuration file management
- Common connection errors and solutions
- Security best practices and hardening
- SSH agent and multiple key management
- Advanced features: tunneling, jump hosts, X11 forwarding
- Step-by-step troubleshooting checklist
### [File-Permissions/](./File-Permissions/)
Complete file permissions and ownership guide covering:
- Understanding Linux permission system (numeric and symbolic)
- Essential commands: chmod, chown, chgrp
- Common "Permission denied" error solutions
- Special permissions: SUID, SGID, sticky bit
- Real-world examples: web servers, databases, containers
- Security best practices and troubleshooting checklist
- Advanced topics: ACLs, SELinux contexts
### [Package-Management/](./Package-Management/)
Comprehensive package management guide covering all major Linux distributions:
- APT (Ubuntu/Debian): installation, updates, broken packages
- YUM/DNF (RedHat/Fedora): repository management, dependencies
- Pacman (Arch Linux): AUR integration, conflict resolution
- Snap & Flatpak: universal package formats
- Dependency hell solutions and security best practices
- Emergency fixes and troubleshooting checklist
- Custom repository creation and package building
### [System-Services/](./System-Services/)
Complete systemd and service management guide covering:
- systemctl commands: start, stop, enable, disable services
- Service troubleshooting: failed services, restart loops, port conflicts
- Creating custom services and systemd unit files
- Service dependencies and targets configuration
- journalctl log analysis and monitoring techniques
- systemd timers as cron replacement
- Boot process analysis and emergency recovery
- Advanced topics: socket activation, user services
## Planned Topics
- **Package Management**: APT, YUM, Pacman, and other package managers
- **System Administration**: User management, permissions, services
- **Network Configuration**: Network troubleshooting, firewall setup, SSH
- **File System**: Disk management, mounting, file permissions
- **Shell & Terminal**: Bash scripting, terminal customization, command-line tools
- **Development Environment**: Setting up development tools, IDEs, compilers
- **Security**: Firewall configuration, security hardening, encryption
- **Virtualization**: Docker, VMs, containers
- **Performance Tuning**: System optimization, monitoring tools
- **Desktop Environments**: KDE, GNOME, XFCE customization and troubleshooting
## Contributing
Contributions are welcome! If you have:
- A solution to a Linux problem
- A useful tip or trick
- Documentation improvements
- New troubleshooting guides
Please feel free to:
1. Fork this repository
2. Create a new branch for your contribution
3. Add your content following the existing structure
4. Submit a pull request
### Contribution Guidelines
- Create clear, step-by-step instructions
- Include relevant code examples and commands
- Test your solutions before submitting
- Use proper markdown formatting
- Add appropriate sections to the main README when adding new topics
## License
This project is licensed under the **MIT License** - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
The MIT License allows:
- ✅ Commercial use
- ✅ Modification
- ✅ Distribution
- ✅ Private use
## Quick Links
- [Report an Issue](../../issues)
- [Request a Guide](../../issues/new)
- [Contribute](../../pulls)
## Support
If you find this repository helpful, please consider:
- ⭐ Starring the repository
- 🐛 Reporting issues or bugs
- 💡 Suggesting new topics or improvements
- 🤝 Contributing your own solutions
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