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Linux Command Line Made Easy

A Practical, Step By Step Guide To Linux Commands For Beginners And Intermediates

Craig Berg

Introduction

Welcome to the Linux Command Line Guide For Beginners, and thank you for choosing this book as your pass to the Linux world.

Please note that this book is for beginners at Linux, not power users.

Whether you are coming from a version of Windows or OSx or giving Linux a try, this book will be invaluable to you.

However, while this book is indeed very beginner-friendly, it will not take you from a novice to a Linux command Line master in one night.

Thats because the Linux Command Line is vast and challenging to master, especially for beginners. Learning it requires a great deal of determination and effort not because the Linux command line is complex or requires genius-level IQ, but because its large and contains hundreds if not thousands of commands.

In all honesty, we can dedicate a single chapter to one command and all its arguments.

Nevertheless, the command line is a fundamental tool for Linux users. The command line brings you every possible tool to work with in the ins and outs of your operating system with just a keyboard. If you are skeptical about this, follow the book, and you will realize real power.

The book has an efficient organizational structure:

1. The first chapter gives you the basics and must-know elements of working with the Linux Command line.
2. In the second chapter, we shall look at Linux configuration and where config files of applications are stored, and how to manage them.
3. In the third chapter, we shall dive into the Linux tools and common commands you will find yourself using most of the time as you work with the command line.
4. Finally, we will conclude with a discussion on Linux permissions, groups, and more.

In simple terms, Linux and Linux command line is amazing because it opens many opportunities for you.

In this beginners book, we do not assume you have any programming knowledge. Thats why the book will walk you through every step.

Read the book from start to finish because its structure is a lot like a syllabus and less like a quick reference guide.

All you need is a computer and internet access for Linux installationmore on that later. Once you have what you need, we can get started with the installation and hands-on typing command lines, the fun part!

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Table of Content

Section 1

Linux Installation

Guide

The first thing we will do before diving into the command line is getting your system setup. For Windows or PC users, you have three available options that allow you to run Linux on any system running Microsoft office. We will cover each option individually in the upcoming sections.

These available options for PC users include:

• Using Linux as Dual Boot with Windows,
• Installing Linux on a Virtualization software,
• Windows subsystem for Linux (WSL) features and finally
• Using Live Media such as USB or DVDs.

For Mac OS users, you can use Dual Boot alongside Linux, use Virtualization software, or opt for live media.

Let us get started.

How to Choose A Linux Distribution

This section covers how to choose the right Linux distribution.

A Linux distribution, commonly called a distro, is a different flavor of a Linux operating system built on top of the native Linux kernel to carry out various use-cases and preferences.

Since all distributions are Linux-based, they tend to be quite similar, and therefore usable interchangeably. For example, a distribution like Ubuntu is the most popular due to its ease of use and the ability to abstract small configuration tasks for its users. A distribution such as Arch Linux does not offer the same features and is better suited if you want to have more control over the system and tweak it to suit your needs.

If you are entirely new to Linux, opt for a Debian distro such as Ubuntu or Linux Mint, Arch distros such as Manjaro are also supported by this book.

Please do not take this recommendation to mean that these distributions are beginner-geared. This book recommends these distros because they provide a familiar environment for new users.

Installing Linux on Windows: Virtualization.

The first method we will explore for PC users is using Virtualization Software. This is the easiest method as it does not require you to change any system configuration or settings. All you require is a piece of simple-to-use software.

The first step is to download the iso file for your Linux distribution. For this book, we will opt for Ubuntu 20.04.1the current version as of writing this book.

Open the browser, navigate to the resource link below, and download the Ubuntu iso.

https://ubuntu.com/

Next, we need to get virtualization software. We are going to use Oracle VirtualBox as it is easy to install and use. You can also choose other tools such as VMware, KVM, or Hyper-V. Open your browser, navigate to the resource link below, and download the latest version of VirtualBox.

https://www.virtualbox.org/

NOTE: You will have to enable virtualization technology (VT-X) to run any virtualization software. Check the web on how to enable Virtualization for your specific device.

Once you download the VirtualBox installer, launch it and go through the typical Windows installation process. Ensure to select all the features during the installation process as shown below.

During the installation process, the setup may prompt you to install the Oracle USB driver. Select install.

With the software setup, we can begin installing Ubuntu or your Linux distribution.

In most cases, the distribution you choose will provide an installation guide. Check the guide for your specific distribution.

Once you launch VirtualBox, you will get a window similar to the one shown below:

Next, click on New, which will launch a box that requires you to provide basic details about your Operating system. Enter the name of the VirtualBoxfeel free to provide any suitable name. In this case, we shall name it Ubuntu.

Next, select the location in your filesystem where you want the Virtual machine file stored. You can leave this as default. Next, choose the type from the dropdown menu. If you provide a name for popular Operating Systems, VirtualBox should detect the Type and Version. If this does not happen, select the type as Linux and type as Ubuntu_64.

Select Debian for all Debian derivatives and Arch for Arch-based distros.

Next, select Expert mode, which will provide you with more options. Select the amount of memory you want to allocate for your OS. We recommend above 4GB unless you have less, in which case, you can allocate 1- 2GB.

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