Linux Basics

What you'll learn

• ✦Explain what Linux is, what a distribution is, and how it differs from Windows or macOS
• ✦Navigate the filesystem hierarchy with confidence — /, /home, /etc, and friends
• ✦Use the essential commands every day: ls, cd, cp, mv, rm, cat, grep
• ✦Read and change file permissions with chmod, and use sudo safely
• ✦Inspect and control running programs with ps, top, and kill
• ✦Install and update software with a package manager like apt or dnf
• ✦Edit files in the terminal with nano and customise your shell with .bashrc
• ✦Stay oriented and unstuck with everyday helpers like man, history, and df
• ✦Use the network from the terminal, manage services with systemctl, and read logs
• ✦Schedule jobs with cron, write a small script, and monitor disk and system health

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