Books like The Linux Command Line by William E. Shotts


The Linux Command Line brings the power of the terminal to beginners and experienced users alike. Shotts guides readers through essential skills such as creating and managing files, directories, and symbolic links, administering networking, package installation, and process control, while explaining core Unix concepts. The book offers practical instruction on using standard input/output, redirection, pipelines, and the Vi editor. Readers also learn to write shell scripts that automate routine tasks and process text with tools like cut, paste, grep, patch, and sed. With short, digestible chapters, the book emphasizes both the practical mechanics and the philosophical heritage of Linux and Unix.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Technology & Computing/Programming
Authors: William E. Shotts
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