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Linux Mint Distribution – What Are The Advantages Of Using This?

There are hundreds of versions of Linux to choose from with about five or six that are actually competitive with a large number of users.  The most popular version today is Ubuntu.  While this is a great distribution for any user of Linux, there is one that is gaining ground called Linux Mint.  This is a great distribution to consider using on your computer.

One good reason to use this distribution is because it is based on Ubuntu.  Everything that Ubuntu provides Mint also has.  The one huge thing that stands out over Ubuntu is that Mint has a much better look and feel.  The

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Resizing Linux Partitions Using Gparted May Cause Data Loss

Are you resizing your Linux hard drive partitions using Gparted utility? Create an absolute backup of your valuable data before your proceed. Gparted provides you advanced and easy methods to perform a number of operations on your Linux volumes. However, in some cases, re-sizing the partition with Gparted utility can become very problematic. It may corrupt the volumes and cause critical data loss situations. In order to recover lost data in such circumstances, Linux Data Recovery becomes need of hour.

Gparted is an inbuilt tool in Linux operating system, which enables you to create,

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How to fix a Windows infection using Linux

If you use Linux on your company’s desktop or server computers, you’re already familiar with many of the security advantages the open source operating system offers over its Windows and Mac rivals. What many people don’t realize, however, is that Linux can also be used to rescue a computer that has been crippled by malware.

Malware is a frequent occurrence in the Windows world, in particular, and it can be devastating. When a Windows virus strikes, not only can it become difficult or even impossible to continue using the affected machine, but it can be dangerous as

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