Chapter 11

Command-Line Master Class, Part 1

Some Linux users like to focus on the graphical environments that are available; they rush to tell new users that the command line isn’t vital when using Linux. Although there are some amazing graphical user interface (GUI) desktops, and this statement is mostly true, avoiding the command line limits your options and makes some tasks more difficult. The command-line interface offers the greatest power and flexibility, and those who actively avoid learning how to use it are also actively limiting their abilities and options. You learned the basics in Chapter 10, “Command-Line Beginner’s Class.” In this chapter, we dig ...

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