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Available
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Collections
Publication
No Starch Press (2019), Edition: 2, 504 pages
Description
"It's been said that "graphical user interfaces make easy tasks easy, while command-line interfaces make difficult tasks possible." The Linux Command Line shows readers how to control their computers and accomplish these difficult tasks using Bash, the Linux shell. Designed for command-line users of all levels, the book takes readers from the first keystrokes to the process of writing powerful programs in the command line's native language. Along the way, the author explores basic commands and file system navigation, OS configuration, classic command-line programs, shell programming, and much more, making The Linux Command Line an essential guide for all Linux users who wish to exploit the full power of their systems"--
User reviews
LibraryThing member zzshupinga
O’Reilly Publishing provided me access to an electronic copy of this book for review purposes.
The command line can be one of the most intimidating aspects of learning Linux, I know it was for me. And while the command line gives you an awesome amount of power with using Linux, it also makes it
The book is broken down into four major sections:
Learning the shell
Configuration and the environment
Common tasks and essential tools
Writing Shell Scripts
with easy to navigate chapters. Some of the chapters include: file navigation, Vi and Vim, environment configuration, command chaining, pattern matching with regular expressions, and more.
Where this book excels is that it is written with the novice in mind and presents the information clearly, with easy to read instructions, and plenty of examples so that you can see what its supposed to look like. The best part of the examples, William truly presents them as what the reader will see when they first start out vs. using his own personalized environment (which some instructors have a tendency of doing.) This means that the reader will instantly know where they are in the process. Even more importantly he tries to eschew the technical jargon that can overwhelm a novice. While at times he might go overboard with wordage in explaining things, it is still sure to help the novice answer many questions they might have while learning the command line.
While the chapters may not cover a topic in depth, such as the one on Vi and Vim, they provide the reader with enough information to be comfortable with what they’re learning. The section that I found most helpful, was the last section dealing with writing shell scripts. William gives a solid foundation to learning this helpful tool, provides plenty of examples, and makes it seem easy to set up. Even better, he gives a brief lesson on Regular Expressions, which will help with writing the scripts.
Even though this book is written for the novice user, I still found it a good refresher on what commands do what. I would highly recommend this book for users just starting out in Linux and for those that need a refresher on how to navigate the command line. I give the book 5 out of 5 stars.
The command line can be one of the most intimidating aspects of learning Linux, I know it was for me. And while the command line gives you an awesome amount of power with using Linux, it also makes it
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entirely to easy to destroy and delete entire directories without trying. It’s like what Uncle Ben said in Spider Man “with great power comes great responsibility.” Learning the command line is one of those things that takes a good guide and clear instructions (and warnings on what not to do), and while I had friends who helped me walk through the process, it still seemed intimidating. And after reading this book, I wish I had it when I started out. William makes the command line less intimidating, provides clear instructions, and lets you know the pitfalls to watch out for.The book is broken down into four major sections:
Learning the shell
Configuration and the environment
Common tasks and essential tools
Writing Shell Scripts
with easy to navigate chapters. Some of the chapters include: file navigation, Vi and Vim, environment configuration, command chaining, pattern matching with regular expressions, and more.
Where this book excels is that it is written with the novice in mind and presents the information clearly, with easy to read instructions, and plenty of examples so that you can see what its supposed to look like. The best part of the examples, William truly presents them as what the reader will see when they first start out vs. using his own personalized environment (which some instructors have a tendency of doing.) This means that the reader will instantly know where they are in the process. Even more importantly he tries to eschew the technical jargon that can overwhelm a novice. While at times he might go overboard with wordage in explaining things, it is still sure to help the novice answer many questions they might have while learning the command line.
While the chapters may not cover a topic in depth, such as the one on Vi and Vim, they provide the reader with enough information to be comfortable with what they’re learning. The section that I found most helpful, was the last section dealing with writing shell scripts. William gives a solid foundation to learning this helpful tool, provides plenty of examples, and makes it seem easy to set up. Even better, he gives a brief lesson on Regular Expressions, which will help with writing the scripts.
Even though this book is written for the novice user, I still found it a good refresher on what commands do what. I would highly recommend this book for users just starting out in Linux and for those that need a refresher on how to navigate the command line. I give the book 5 out of 5 stars.
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LibraryThing member themulhern
Unorganized and displeasing to the eye but probably containing useful facts.
LibraryThing member vishallama
Pretty good introduction to and overview of important Linux commands, shell scripting (especially bash), the vi (or vim) editor, regular expressions, text processing, and a host of other related stuff. Small chapter size is a definite plus. The book provides a nice gateway to other advanced Linux
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topics. Highly recommend it to the (absolute) beginner. Show Less
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2012
Physical description
504 p.; 7 inches
ISBN
1593279523 / 9781593279523
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