Chapter 5
Using the Linux Shell
IN THIS CHAPTER
Exploring the Linux file system
Creating, removing, and browsing files and directories
Discovering and installing great free software
Managing user accounts on your Raspberry Pi
Customizing the shell with your own commands
Hollywood loves a screenful of text. If directors want to show how computer-savvy someone is, or how they’ve managed to break into a computer system, they flood the screen with writing. It’s funny to see the actors staring agog at the screen when often all they’ve done is list a bunch of files.
This movie cliché contributes to a mystique around the command line interface, though, that can make it seem harder than it is. We both worked with computers before graphical interfaces were the norm, so we’re here to reassure you: It’s going to be okay. You’ll find the text-based interface gives you fast and effective control over your Raspberry Pi, and it’s often quicker than using the graphical desktop. It also gives you ...
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