Use of subsystem lock files in init script

In /var/lock/subsys/ directory, there are various files like network, iptables, ip6tables, sshd, rsyslog etc. all these files are the lock files created by their init scripts. Most of these files may be empty. These files play the important role in Linux startup and shutdown process. When a service is started through an init script, a…

CentOS 6 CD/DVD/ISO to USB Installation

I tried various Linux ISO to USB software like UNetbootin, liveusb-creator, Universal-USB-Installer etc to create CentOS 6 (take a look at new look of CentOS website) bootable USB/pendrive. But all have some problems or limitations which force me to use ISO2USB software, which help me to meet my need. Requirement Create a CentOS 6 bootable…

2013 in review, welcome 2014

I got most visitors from U.S., thanks to my U.S. visitors. After that Indian visitors make a good figure, special thanks to them also. I am expecting more visits from them. The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: Madison Square Garden can seat 20,000 people for…