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Can I read The Linux Command Line: A Complete Introduction, 2nd Edition on EtoBox?

The Linux Command Line: A Complete Introduction, 2nd Edition by William E. Shotts, Jr. is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Linux Command Line: A Complete Introduction, 2nd Edition about?

**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__**** S

Who reads The Linux Command Line: A Complete Introduction, 2nd Edition?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
William E. Shotts, Jr.
Publisher
No Starch Press, Incorporated
Published
2018
Language
EN
ISBN
9785496023030
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Computer Science, Science, Management
Rating
4.34 / 5 (592 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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