Before I ask in the main site of Unix & Linux I would like know what is the best place for ask this kind of question, specifically if a user wants to know how something works in Linux or what is its use in Linux.
For example if I'm not sure how this file from Linux (Ubuntu), if I cd into /dev (ubuntu) and I see this file: hugepages and its documentation is hard to understand, should I ask how this file works here?
If not on this site, where can I direct this type of question?
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It's best to be specific and try and ask questions that will result in a absolute answer. A good question should result in 1-2 answers max. There are exceptions but this is a general rule.
Regarding your question about hugepages that would be a on-topic question, IMO.
Always try and search before asking a question. We have a pretty extensive collection of questions + answers so it's likely the case that we may already have many of your questions answered.
If you find a question where the answers do not make sense or there are specifics that you do not grasp, ask follow-up questions.
Good luck.
