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An easy-to-follow guide to mastering Linux basics, from installation to advanced command-line techniques, with practical examples and code snippets.
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This book provides a comprehensive guide to Linux basics, covering topics such as installation, file systems, command-line tools, and user management. Written in a light and fun way, it includes practical examples and code snippets for implementing the techniques needed to become comfortable with the Linux environment. It starts by teaching the reader how to install Linux, then moves on to discuss file systems, command-line tools, and user management. Along the way, it explains the different types of Linux distributions, as well as some of the important Linux commands. With this book, readers will acquire the skills needed to become a Linux power user.
Chapter Summary: This chapter covers the various command-line tools available in Linux, such as grep, sed, and awk. It will explain how to use these tools and how to write shell scripts. It will also cover the different shells available in Linux.
This chapter introduces the basics of command-line tools, which are a set of text-based commands that allow a user to interact with and control an operating system. This chapter covers the basics of how to use them, as well as the different types of command-line tools available.
This section covers the basics of navigating the command line, such as getting help from the command line, running commands, and understanding the directory structure. It also explains how to use shortcuts and aliases to make navigation easier.
This section covers the commands associated with the file system, such as creating, copying, and deleting files and directories. It also explains how to use wildcards and how to view and edit files with commands.
This section covers the commands associated with system administration, such as creating and managing users and groups, changing permissions, and managing processes. It also explains how to use the sudo command to run commands as root.
This section covers the commands associated with the network, such as connecting to networks, setting up network interfaces, and using ping and traceroute. It also explains how to use SSH to connect to remote machines.
This section covers the commands associated with text processing, such as searching, sorting, and manipulating text files. It also explains how to use regular expressions to search for patterns in text.
This section covers the basics of scripting, such as creating scripts, executing scripts, and using variables. It also explains how to debug scripts and how to use functions to create reusable code.
This section covers the basics of compiling and linking, such as creating programs from source code, linking libraries, and debugging programs. It also explains how to use the gcc compiler and how to use the make utility to automate the build process.
This section covers the basics of package managers, such as installing, updating, and removing software. It also explains how to use the package manager to install software from remote repositories.
This section covers the basics of shells, such as setting the default shell and customizing the shell environment. It also explains how to use shell scripts to automate commands and how to debug shell scripts.
This section covers shell variables, such as environment variables, aliases, and functions. It also explains how to set environment variables and use them in scripts.
This section covers the basics of pipes, such as connecting commands with pipes and using the tee command to split output. It also explains how to use grep to filter output and how to use find to search for files.
This section covers the basics of SSH, such as connecting to remote machines and transferring files. It also explains how to use ssh-agent to encrypt passwords and how to use public-key authentication to securely connect to remote machines.
This section covers the basics of processes, such as viewing and managing processes, killing processes, and scheduling processes. It also explains how to use the ps, kill, and cron commands to manage processes.
This chapter has covered the basics of command-line tools, from navigating the command line to using scripts, pipes, and processes. It has also discussed package managers, shells, and SSH. With this knowledge, users should feel comfortable using the command line to interact with and control their Linux system.