Chapter 4. Understanding Linux Concepts
IN THIS CHAPTER
- Learning the Desktop
- Filesystem Hierarchy System
- Shell Basics
- Becoming the Root User
- Manual Pages
- Editing Text Files
- File Permissions
- Initialization Scripts
- Runlevels
So far, this book has covered installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux and post-installation essentials. Before continuing, it is important to establish a firm background in a few basic UNIX and Linux topics such as navigating the desktop, knowing how the filesystem is structured, being able to use the command line, and understanding file permissions. If you are already familiar with this information, skim through it quickly as a review and continue. If you are new to a UNIX-based operating system, this chapter can serve as ...
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