Linux Beginners Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:32:42 +0000 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:32:42 +0000 Howtoforge - Linux Howtos and Tutorials https://forum.howtoforge.com/forums/linux-beginners.39/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:18:01 +0000 https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/question-about-using-chown-recursively.94973/ https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/question-about-using-chown-recursively.94973/ invalid@example.com (TheKnown) TheKnown 1 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:55:27 +0000 https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/new-to-linux-umask.94962/ https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/new-to-linux-umask.94962/ invalid@example.com (morgantastic) morgantastic
I’m still trying to completely understand the umask command. I get that it affects the default permissions for new files and folders, but I’m having trouble fully understanding how it works in practice.

From what I’ve read, umask removes certain permission values when a file or directory is created. For example, I’ve seen examples using 022, 002, and 077, but I’m not sure how to decide which one to use. How do I know what the “right” umask value is for a normal desktop user...

New to Linux - umask?]]> 1 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:07:42 +0000 https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/learning-about-directories.93850/ https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/learning-about-directories.93850/ invalid@example.com (Steven Lance) Steven Lance 2 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 15:05:09 +0000 https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/make-sure-that-the-htaccess-and-the-public-htaccess-files-are-uploaded-on-your-server.94756/ https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/make-sure-that-the-htaccess-and-the-public-htaccess-files-are-uploaded-on-your-server.94756/ invalid@example.com (AVE CONCRETE MEDIA) AVE CONCRETE MEDIA Could not find .htaccess file
Make sure that the /.htaccess and the /public/.htaccess files are uploaded on your server.

I installed a weberver with the command
wget -O -...

Make sure that the /.htaccess and the /public/.htaccess files are uploaded on your server.]]> 14 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:32:23 +0000 https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/ispconfig-3-3-0p3-wp-manager-extension.94702/ https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/ispconfig-3-3-0p3-wp-manager-extension.94702/ invalid@example.com (Solargon Tech) Solargon Tech
I am new at ISPconfig and i would like to find and download the wordpress manager extension. Can you help because the project is down from GitHUB?

regards.

George]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:31:00 +0000 https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/how-to-remove-an-old-ubuntu-partition-after-installing-linux-mint.93487/ https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/how-to-remove-an-old-ubuntu-partition-after-installing-linux-mint.93487/ invalid@example.com (EstellaHardy) EstellaHardy
I recently found my old Dell Inspiron 15R laptop in storage. It had Ubuntu installed on it from when I was in school, but I’ve since forgotten the sudo password.

Instead of recovering or resetting the password, I decided to install Linux Mint, which I’ve been wanting to try. The installation was successful, and I partitioned the hard disk during the process.

Now, I’d like to completely remove the old Ubuntu partition, and I’m okay with losing any data on it. Can I simply...

How to Remove an Old Ubuntu Partition After Installing Linux Mint?]]> 4 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:10:08 +0000 https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/what-keeps-you-all-inspired-to-continue-using-linux.93980/ https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/what-keeps-you-all-inspired-to-continue-using-linux.93980/ invalid@example.com (adsj) adsj I'm new here. I'm required to make a thread for my sysadmin class. I'm struggling to stay motivated. I figured I would make this post as real as possible: what cool projects, creative uses, and fascinating rabbit holes keep you all invested in further linux developments, projects, and research?]]> 2 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:48:10 +0000 https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/best-distribution-to-dual-boot-for-beginners.93965/ https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/best-distribution-to-dual-boot-for-beginners.93965/ invalid@example.com (Royal Barton) Royal Barton 4 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:32:46 +0000 https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/linux-distributions-for-beginner-programming.93860/ https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/linux-distributions-for-beginner-programming.93860/ invalid@example.com (zaddy9407) zaddy9407 1 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:32:07 +0000 https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/fedora-or-ubuntu.93859/ https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/fedora-or-ubuntu.93859/ invalid@example.com (SlumberingServal18) SlumberingServal18 1 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:25:45 +0000 https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/question-about-partitioning-from-startup.93886/ https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/question-about-partitioning-from-startup.93886/ invalid@example.com (SlumberingServal18) SlumberingServal18 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:22:33 +0000 https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/issue-with-shift-not-opening-command-mode-in-vi.93822/ https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/issue-with-shift-not-opening-command-mode-in-vi.93822/ invalid@example.com (kirstin) kirstin Question:
Whenever I try to use Shift + : to enter command mode in Vi, nothing happens. I have to manually type : for it to work. This happens consistently, and I’m not sure why.

Could this be a keyboard mapping issue, or is there some setting in Vi/Vim that could be causing this? Any advice would be appreciated!

This is in Fedora running inside VMware Workstation Pro]]> 2 Sun, 16 Feb 2025 18:14:43 +0000 https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/network-kali-linux.93847/ https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/network-kali-linux.93847/ invalid@example.com (godforth) godforth 1 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 14:38:20 +0000 https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/ubuntu-virtual-box-how-to-save-work.91880/ https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/ubuntu-virtual-box-how-to-save-work.91880/ invalid@example.com (Dnrogers) Dnrogers 3 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 08:18:42 +0000 https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/how-make-a-live-usb-with-user-write-permission.93350/ https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/how-make-a-live-usb-with-user-write-permission.93350/ invalid@example.com (DaveM1785) DaveM1785
I thought maybe USB...

How make a Live USB with User Write Permission?]]> 3 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 05:47:19 +0000 https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/splitting-screens-for-a-class-lab.91897/ https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/splitting-screens-for-a-class-lab.91897/ invalid@example.com (JKett) JKett
Step 9: At the command prompt, type tmux and press Enter to start the tmux tool. Next, type who and press Enter....

Splitting Screens for a class lab]]> 3 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:27:02 +0000 https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/firewall-setup-management.91989/ https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/firewall-setup-management.91989/ invalid@example.com (James Martin) James Martin 2 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 18:36:56 +0000 https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/support-from-books.93162/ https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/support-from-books.93162/ invalid@example.com (otto2424) otto2424 thanks in advanced
otto]]> 1 Mon, 07 Oct 2024 08:05:48 +0000 https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/ubuntu-windows-virtualbox.92062/ https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/ubuntu-windows-virtualbox.92062/ invalid@example.com (RequiredForSchool) RequiredForSchool 7 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:46:17 +0000 https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/kali-linux-as-a-daily-driver.93007/ https://forum.howtoforge.com/threads/kali-linux-as-a-daily-driver.93007/ invalid@example.com (noahp) noahp I am wondering if Kali Linux is recommended as a daily driver?
I know it's geared towards security tasks but what about for general use?

Thank you]]> 1