The Linux command line for beginners

The Linux command line is a text interface to your computer. Often referred to as the shell, terminal, console, prompt or various other names, it can give the appearance of being complex and confusing to use. Yet the ability to copy and paste commands from a website, combined with the power and flexibility the command line offers, means that using it may be essential when trying to follow instructions online, including many on this very website!

This tutorial will teach you a little of the history of the command line, then walk you through some practical exercises to become familiar with a few basic commands and concepts. We’ll assume no prior knowledge, but by the end we hope you’ll feel a bit more comfortable the next time you’re faced with some instructions that begin “Open a terminal”.

What you’ll learn
- A little history of the command line
- How to access the command line from your own computer
- How to perform some basic file manipulation
- A few other useful commands
- How to chain commands together to make more powerful tools
- The best way to use administrator powers

What you’ll need
- A computer running Ubuntu or some other version of Linux

Bonus Links:
- The Art of Command Line: https://github.com/jlevy/the-art-of-command-line
- Mind Map of Linux Commands: https://xmind.app/m/WwtB/

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