Axel Ross - Linux For Beginners: A Step-By-Step Guide to Learn Linux Operating System + The Basics of Kali Linux Hacking by Command Line Interface. Tools Explanation and Exercises Included

LINUX FOR BEGINNERS

A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO LEARN LINUX OPERATING SYSTEM. THE BASICS OF KALI LINUX HACKING BY COMMAND LINE INTERFACE.

TOOLS EXPLANATION AND EXERCISES INCLUDED

AXEL ROSS

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Description

M any technological empires are beginning to switch over to Linux as the basis for all their working mechanisms because its free and incredibly stable. Massive websites are being built and hosted on Linux operating systems, and people who are building their own smart homes on a budget are doing it with Linux operating system distributions and its supported coding languages! While it all might seem incredibly overwhelming, give yourself some credit: learning anything new comes with learning new words, new concepts, and new pieces of information to work with.

Currently, the user of a personal computer has a wide range of operating systems. Leading software manufacturers have made sure that the end user gets the most loyal and convenient way to work with a personal computer. Until recently, it was believed that Linux-based operating systems were quite difficult to manage and are suitable only for "confident" users. Is it so?

We should start with the fact that now on the market there are three of the largest companies developing software. This is

1. Microsoft, and its Windows

2. Apple and its Mac OS

3. Linux and Linux distributions (the most popular is Ubuntu).

Note that the first two systems are paid software and their price starts from a few hundred dollars. Unlike Windows and Mac OS, Linux distributions are completely free.

It is also worth noting that Mac OS is distributed exclusively with Apple products. In other words, personal computer users cannot install this operating system. Only Mac computer and laptop owners can install this.

In addition to pricing, Linux also benefits from system security and stability. All of us have heard stories that a dangerous virus has appeared on the network, which can delete all the data of Windows users. For UNIX systems, viruses are practically non-existent. Downloading from the Internet or ordering a free disk with the Ubuntu distribution, you will receive a fully-fledged operating system. You will not need to download additional software: all the basic applications required for the average user are already included in the Ubuntu package.

All this said and done, what comes into the spotlight is the job profile of a Linux system administrator. There is a huge demand for this profile in all the major organizations worldwide, which work on Linux systems. This book provides a beginners course to the Linux system and we hope that it will encourage you to learn advanced Linux system administration in the future.

This guide will focus on the following:

• What are Linux Distributions?
• What is Linux and Why Choose Linux?
• The Basic Components of Linux
• The Installation of Linux
• Linux Applications
• The Linux Desktop
• Basic Administration and Security
• Using the Shell
• Working with Links
• Discerning Commands
• Linux Text Editors
• The I/O Redirection
• File Manipulations... AND MORE!!!

Introduction

J ust like Windows 10 and Mac OSX, Linux is an operating system, or software that is designed to manage all resources that are associated with your desktop or laptop. However, the more important thing to answer is this: Why get Linux and learn how to navigate in a completely different environment in your computer?

I f you are struggling with your operating system, and you are consistently battling with the fact that you need to pay for licensing fees for every software that you have installed in your computer, the constant fear of having to lose data every now and then due to malware and viruses, and you are simply tired of your computer slowing down or crashing without reason, then you may have just stumbled on to the perfect desktop platform. Linux has now evolved into one of the most stable operating systems in the world, thanks to its continuous development by a huge network of programmers.

What makes it even better is that it does not cost you anything to install it, no matter how many computers you have at home. It is also distributed through an open source license, which means that you have the freedom to run and study the program for whatever purpose, as well as the freedom to make any changes to the program to fit your personal usage.

You will also have access to a wealth of programs that are designed to allow you to do everyday computing tasks, such as working on a document, watch or edit videos, play games, and so much more. In a nutshell, you can do everything that you do on the more common operating systems, such as Windows and Mac OS on Linux, minus the frills of having to deal with bloatware, fees, and other things that you wish licensed operating systems will get rid of.