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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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The Art of Command Line (github.com)

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Fluency on the command line is a skill often neglected or considered arcane, but it improves your flexibility and productivity as an engineer in both obvious and subtle ways. This is a selection of notes and tips on using the command-line that we've found useful when working on Linux. Some tips are elementary, and some are fairly specific, sophisticated, or obscure. This page is not long, but if you can use and recall all the items here, you know a lot.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Oosh... Well, as an amateur at all of this, I understand enough of the command line to function. And I'm familiar with at least the basics from this...

I will say I'm interested in getting better with the terminal, but on the other hand I don't spend enough time behind the screen to justify the needed time investment.

But cool guide nonetheless, fun to read through and maybe see if something sticks in my mind.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

The command line is great. Why click "Install Updates" when you can type "sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade" instead?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Alias aptup.