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. Along the way you’ll learn
the timeless skills handed down by generations of
gray-bearded, 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
BANISH YOUR
MOUSE
BANISH YOUR
MOUSE
• 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.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
William E. Shotts, Jr., has been a software professional
and avid Linux user for more than 15 years. He has an
extensive background in software development, including
technical support, quality assurance, and documentation.
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.
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THE LINUX
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THE LINUX COMMAND LINE
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