Publisher's Synopsis
Has it occurred to you that Linux is in everything we use, from your smartphone to your vehicle, and even computer? Have you been thinking of using Linux but scared of how to get started with it? Wait!
Okay, what if you can get all the information you need inside this book, and before this weekend, you are exploiting different distributions of Linux on your computer? What if you can have a quick grasp of the Linux operating system and how it works?This book discusses the meaning of the Linux operating system as well as the many different pieces the Linux operating system comprises. Also, it presents some other tips and guidelines to make navigating the Linux command-line smoother, easier, and quicker. With its easy-to-use, step-by-step approach, it takes you from the beginning, which is understanding Linux operating system, before it shows you how you install it, different distributions you can use on your new or old computers to make the work seamless, how you can use it, as well as some basic and advanced shell commands.
Buy this book if you are tired of spinning the wheel of getting started with the Linux command-line. Its slant draws from several guidelines, examples, tips, and ways to use some of the commands and directories.When you read this book and know so much about how you can use the virtual machines to install Linux, some fundamental Linux shell commands, how to write the script, and so much more, you will see yourself knowing so much that you use all these commands with confidence.
What you will find inside this book
- Why you need to use Linux even when your computer's operating system is working perfectly
- Linux kernel and operating systems as well as some useful utilities
- What is system preparation and how will you create a development environment (quite in-depth and informative)
- How do you go about installing Vmware Workstation Player and what are the benefits of virtual machines
- How you can manage users and groups as a Linux administrator
- What is the Linux file system and file system hierarchy standard
- Linux directory structures, essential functions of the filesystem, and directory structure of Linux
- How you can work with the disk, data files, media, and Linux data manipulation
- What are the Linux directory management commands and how you can create and manage directories as well as Linux file permissions
- What are the Linux terminals, editors, and shell, text editors for Linux desktop
- What are the underlying Linux shell commands (heads up, you will want to print this and keep for future reference)
- Shell scripting and how it works, shell script execution, and features of shell scripting
- What are some of the basics of bash shell commands, how can you create or delete files or directories, REPLs, and environment variables
- Advanced commands of the bash shell
Plus, tons of tips and examples on everything you need to know about Linux command-line and your experience with Linux will not remain the same again.
If you'd like to know everything about shell scripting, how you can build it, and all information about Linux directory structures, terminals, and editors, then
