Archives for February 2024

“ioping” is a command-line utility used to monitor Input/Output (I/O) latency in real-time on Linux systems. I/O latency refers to the delay or latency experienced by a system when performing read or write operations on storage devices such as hard drives, solid-state drives (SSDs), or network-mounted storage. Monitoring I/O latency is crucial for understanding the […]

“Ionice” is a command-line utility that allows users to manage the I/O (Input/Output) scheduling class and priority of programs running on Linux systems. I/O scheduling refers to the way in which the operating system prioritizes and manages the input and output operations of programs accessing disk or storage devices. “Ionice” provides a way to control […]

Ionic is a popular open-source framework used for building hybrid mobile applications. Hybrid apps are applications that are built using web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript but can be deployed and run natively on mobile devices. Ionic provides a set of tools and components that streamline the development process, making it easier for developers […]

“Interdiff” is a utility used to compare and display the differences between two “diff” files, which are text files containing the output of the “diff” command. The “diff” command is commonly used in Unix-like operating systems to compare the contents of two files and display the differences between them in a structured format. Here’s a […]

The “install” command is a utility found in the GNU Core Utilities package that allows users to copy files from one location to another and set their attributes, such as permissions and ownership. Typically, “install” is used to copy files, often executable binaries, to system directories like /usr/local/bin, and ensure they have the appropriate permissions […]

“install-tl” is a cross-platform installer for TeX Live, a comprehensive distribution of the TeX typesetting system. TeX is widely used for typesetting documents, particularly in academic and technical fields, due to its powerful formatting capabilities and support for mathematical typesetting. Here’s a more detailed explanation of “install-tl”: TeX Live Distribution: TeX Live is a distribution […]

Inkview is a graphical SVG previewer that is bundled with Inkscape, the popular open-source vector graphics editor. It provides a convenient way to view SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) files directly within Inkscape or as standalone previews outside the editor. In addition to its preview capabilities, Inkview can also function as a slideshow viewer, allowing users […]

Inkscape is a powerful and versatile open-source vector graphics editor used for creating, editing, and manipulating Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) files. SVG is a widely supported file format for scalable two-dimensional graphics that can be rendered in web browsers, design software, and various other applications. Inkscape provides a user-friendly interface and a wide range of […]

Inkmake is a tool that facilitates exporting SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) files using the backend of Inkscape, a popular open-source vector graphics editor. It operates in a similar manner to GNU Makefile, a utility used for automatically building executable programs and libraries from source code. Here’s a more detailed explanation of Inkmake: SVG Exporting: Inkmake […]

The “info” command is a Unix utility used to read documentation stored in the Info format. Info is a hypertext documentation system used primarily on Unix-like operating systems. It provides a way to organize and navigate large amounts of documentation efficiently, allowing users to access detailed information about various commands, programs, and concepts. Here’s a […]