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The Linux Command Line, 3rd Edition: A Complete Introduction

by William Shotts

A practical guide to working in Linux’s command line

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A practical guide to working in Linux’s command line

William Shotts’s third edition maps out a progression from basic command-line navigation to writing shell scripts. Its coverage connects everyday system tasks—managing files, processes, packages, and networking tools—with ways to combine commands, redirect input and output, and process text using utilities such as grep, sed, and cut. The book also addresses Vim, filesystems, and compiling programs from source. Short chapters organize the material as an introduction to both using Linux’s command line and automating tasks with it; the description notes updated examples and downloadable scripts.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Linux newcomers seeking a structured introduction to command-line work
  • Users who want to automate routine tasks with shell scripts
  • People studying server administration or cybersecurity

Themes

Linux command-line fundamentalsShell scripting and automationFile and text processingSystem administration

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Book overview

Banish Your Mouse.

The Linux Command Line isn't just a reference manual. It's a complete education on how Linux really works. From your first tentative keystrokes to writing powerful shell scripts, you'll build the confidence and understanding to make your system work for you.

Now in its third edition, this best-selling guide has been fully updated with modern examples, nearly 40 pages of new content, and downloadable scripts from LinuxCommand. Used in more than a thousand classrooms and libraries worldwide, it has helped over 150,000 readers gain fluency and confidence in Linux.

Author and command line guru William Shotts delivers not just commands, but genuine insight, guided by his philosophy: Make everything as simple as possible, but no simpler.

Through short, digestible chapters, you'll learn to:
  • Navigate the filesystem, manage files, and configure your environment
  • Chain commands, redirect input/output, and use regular expressions
  • Control processes, manage packages, and work with networking tools
  • Edit text with Vim
  • Write shell scripts to automate tasks and build custom tools
  • Use core utilities like grep, cut, sed, and tar to process data
  • Manage filesystems and compile programs from source

Whether you're managing servers, studying cybersecurity, or just curious about your computer, The Linux Command Line gives you the knowledge to command your system with confidence.
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