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The Linux Command Line: A Complete Introduction

The Linux Command Line: A Complete Introduction

The Linux Command Line: A Complete Introduction Paperback - 2019

by Shotts, William E., Jr

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No Starch Pr, 2019. Paperback. New. 2nd edition. 470 pages. 9.00x7.00x1.25 inches.
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  • Title The Linux Command Line: A Complete Introduction
  • Author Shotts, William E., Jr
  • Binding Paperback
  • Condition New
  • Pages 504
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher No Starch Pr
  • Publication date 2019
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 1-1593279523
  • ISBN 9781593279523 / 1593279523
  • Weight 2.1 lbs (0.95 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.2 x 7 x 1.4 in (23.37 x 17.78 x 3.56 cm)
  • Category Computers - Operating Systems
  • Library of Congress subjects Operating systems (Computers), Scripting languages (Computer science)
  • Dewey Decimal Code 005.432
  • Quantity available 1

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From the publisher

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.

About the author

William Shotts has been a software professional for more than 30 years and an avid Linux user for more than 20 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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