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Linux for Beginners: An Introduction to the Linux Operating System and Command Line - Kindle Edition
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If you want to learn how to use Linux, but don't know where to start read on.
Knowing where to start when learning a new skill can be a challenge, especially when the topic seems so vast. There can be so much information available that you can't even decide where to start. Or worse, you start down the path of learning and quickly discover too many concepts, commands, and nuances that aren't explained. This kind of experience is frustrating and leaves you with more questions than answers.
Linux for Beginners doesn't make any assumptions about your background or knowledge of Linux. You need no prior knowledge to benefit from this book. You will be guided step by step using a logical and systematic approach. As new concepts, commands, or jargon are encountered they are explained in plain language, making it easy for anyone to understand.
Here is what you will learn by reading Linux for Beginners:
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If you want to learn how to use Linux, but don't know where to start read on.
Knowing where to start when learning a new skill can be a challenge, especially when the topic seems so vast. There can be so much information available that you can't even decide where to start. Or worse, you start down the path of learning and quickly discover too many concepts, commands, and nuances that aren't explained. This kind of experience is frustrating and leaves you with more questions than answers.
Linux for Beginners doesn't make any assumptions about your background or knowledge of Linux. You need no prior knowledge to benefit from this book. You will be guided step by step using a logical and systematic approach. As new concepts, commands, or jargon are encountered they are explained in plain language, making it easy for anyone to understand.
Here is what you will learn by reading Linux for Beginners:
- How to get access to a Linux server if you don't already.
- What a Linux distribution is and which one to choose.
- What software is needed to connect to Linux from Mac and Windows computers. Screenshots included.
- What SSH is and how to use it, including creating and using SSH keys.
- The file system layout of Linux systems and where to find programs, configurations, and documentation.
- The basic Linux commands you'll use most often.
- Creating, renaming, moving, and deleting directories.
- Listing, reading, creating, editing, copying, and deleting files.
- Exactly how permissions work and how to decipher the most cryptic Linux permissions with ease.
- How to use the nano, vi, and emacs editors.
- Two methods to search for files and directories.
- How to compare the contents of files.
- What pipes are, why they are useful, and how to use them.
- How to compress files to save space and make transferring data easy.
- How and why to redirect input and output from applications.
- How to customize your shell prompt.
- How to be efficient at the command line by using aliases, tab completion, and your shell history.
- How to schedule and automate jobs using cron.
- How to switch users and run processes as others.
- Where to go for even more in-depth coverage on each topic.
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- ASIN : B00HNC1AXY
- Language : English
- File size : 2668 KB
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- Screen Reader : Supported
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- X-Ray : Enabled
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- Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe
- Print length : 204 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,208 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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sorted byLinux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine's resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called “Linux” distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux.
However, if you just want to move to using Linux or try it out, I would say disregard this book.
You don't need any of the stuff mentioned in the book to use Linux. Pick a distro like linux mint, do an internet search on how to install it and get on with it. Linux uses a desktop user interface, similar to windows or mac - don't worry, you will be able to use it intuitively. You can learn the other stuff as you go or not at all. Things are very different these days compared to old linux.
You can also try out linux without installing it by using bootable live USB version. Internet search (never Google!) for Live CD linux mint.
My advice is don't obsess too much about the details and choosing a distro. You can easily change that in future once you've used it a while. The best thing to do is just get started.
Thanks anyway OP. (edited)