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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. 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 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.
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    978-1593273897
  3. Edition
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  4. Publisher
    No Starch Press, Incorporated
  5. Publication date
    January 17, 2012
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    8.5 x 1.09 x 11 inches
  8. Print length
    480 pages
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From the Publisher

'Excellent'

"This excellent Linux command line book is more than cubicle decoration, it's a secret superpower."

—Ken Hess, Red Hat

'Highly Effective'

"For those looking to master the Linux command line and get an essential understanding of the core Linux command-line tools, this book is a highly effective and useful guide."

—Ben Rothke, RSA Conference

'THE Beginner's Guide'

"I can honestly say I have found THE beginner's guide to Linux."

—Jayson Broughton, Linux Journal

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.

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 Publisher

No Starch Press has published the finest in geek entertainment since 1994, creating both timely and timeless titles like Python Crash Course, Python for Kids, How Linux Works, and Hacking: The Art of Exploitation. An independent, San Francisco-based publishing company, No Starch Press focuses on a curated list of well-crafted books that make a difference. They publish on many topics, including computer programming, cybersecurity, operating systems, and LEGO. The titles have personality, the authors are passionate experts, and all the content goes through extensive editorial and technical reviews. Long known for its fun, fearless approach to technology, No Starch Press has earned wide support from STEM enthusiasts worldwide.

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"I can honestly say I have found THE beginner's guide to Linux."
—Linux Journal

"Anyone who reads this book and makes use of the examples provided will not be able to avoid becoming a Unix command line pro by the time they've hit the end of the book."
—ITworld

"The most approachable tome on the subject."
—Linux Magazine

"If you’re new to the command line there is definitely a lot that you can learn from this book."
—Ubuntu Musings

"This is exactly what a Linux beginner needs to get up to speed quickly. The book goes beyond simply walking through all of the command line utilities, and ventures into the realm of theory and how things work together."
—Nicholas C. Zakas, web software engineer and author

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"Anyone who reads this book and makes use of the examples provided will not be able to avoid becoming a Unix command line pro by the time they've hit the end of the book. It provides an excellent introduction to the command line that takes students from knowing nearly nothing to using impressively sophisticated commands."
—Computerworld

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1593273894
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ No Starch Press, Incorporated
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 17, 2012
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 480 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781593273897
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1593273897
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.98 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 1.09 x 11 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #1,611,255 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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