[(Beginning the Linux Command Line )] [Author: Sander Van Vugt] [Apr-2009]

by Sander van Vugt

This is Linux for those of us who don’t mind typing. All Linux users and administrators tend to like the flexibility and speed of Linux administration from the command line in byte–sized chunks, instead of fairly standard GUIs. Beginning the Linux Command Line follows a task–oriented approach and is distribution agnostic.Work with files and directories. Administer users and security. Understand how Linux is organized. What you’ll learn Finding help from in–system resources Finding the right command for the task you have to accomplish Working with text editors and intelligent filters Shell programming Managing partitions and file systems Configuring access to hardware devices Who is this book for? Everyone who uses Linux. No exceptions.

Genres: Nonfiction, Computers

Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Bernard · Rating 4 out of 5]

While it says it is for beginners, I have over thirty years programming and admin experience. Since I have been around the block, I don't really know if it is right for beginners. In the computer business, "beginner" covers a large range of people. I would recommend a true beginner read a few sample pages from the book and see if it looks potentially useful to them.

I found this book to be VERY useful as a general review. It has been a long time since I read a book covering the basics, and every now and then, it is a good idea to do so.

The book has enough information to be useful without the padding that too many technical books seem to have these days. I found a few useful tidbits that I will be using immediately.

This book was worth my time.

[Nicholas Sim · Rating 1 out of 5]

contains several factual errors throughout the book and I cannot in good conscience recommend this for beginners as the title specifies