The Linux Command Line, 2nd Edition: A Complete Introduction

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You’ve experienced the shiny, point-and-click surface of your Linux computer–now dive below and explore its depths with the power of the command line.

The Linux Command Line takes you from your very first terminal keystrokes to writing full programs in Bash, the most popular Linux shell (or command line). Along the way you’ll learn the timeless skills handed down by generations of experienced, mouse-shunning gurus: file navigation, environment configuration, command chaining, pattern matching with regular expressions, and more.

In addition to that practical knowledge, author William Shotts reveals the philosophy behind these tools and the rich heritage that your desktop Linux machine has inherited from Unix supercomputers of yore.

As you make your way through the book’s short, easily-digestible chapters, you’ll learn how to:

  •  Create and delete files, directories, and symlinks
  •  Administer your system, including networking, package installation, and process management
  •  Use standard input and output, redirection, and pipelines
  •  Edit files with Vi, the world’s most popular text editor
  •  Write shell scripts to automate common or boring tasks
  •  Slice and dice text files with cut, paste, grep, patch, and sed

Once you overcome your initial “shell shock,” you’ll find that the command line is a natural and expressive way to communicate with your computer. Just don’t be surprised if your mouse starts to gather dust.

From the Publisher

Who Should Read This Book

This book is for new Linux users who have migrated from other platforms. Most likely you are a “power user” of some version of Microsoft Windows. Perhaps your boss has told you to administer a Linux server, or you’re entering the exciting new world of single board computers (SBC) such as the Raspberry Pi. You may just be a desktop user who is tired of all the security problems and wants to give Linux a try. That’s fine. All are welcome here.

About the Author

William Shotts has been a software professional and avid Linux user for more than 15 years. He has an extensive background in software development. He is also the creator of LinuxCommand.org, a Linux education and advocacy site featuring news, reviews, and extensive support for using the Linux command line.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07J43H42Z
Publisher ‏ : ‎ No Starch Press; 2nd edition (March 5, 2019)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 5, 2019
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2779 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 502 pages