{"product_id":"the-linux-command-line-2nd-edition-a-complete-introduction-9781593279523","title":"The Linux Command Line, 2nd Edition: A Complete Introduction","description":"\u003cb\u003eYou've experienced the shiny, point-and-click surface of your Linux computer--now dive below and explore its depths with the power of the command line.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Linux Command Line\u003c\/i\u003e takes you from your very first terminal keystrokes to writing full programs in Bash, the most popular Linux shell (or command line). Along the way you'll learn the timeless skills handed down by generations of experienced, mouse-shunning gurus: file navigation, environment configuration, command chaining, pattern matching with regular expressions, and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn addition to that practical knowledge, author William Shotts reveals the philosophy behind these tools and the rich heritage that your desktop Linux machine has inherited from Unix supercomputers of yore. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs you make your way through the book's short, easily-digestible chapters, you'll learn how to: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - Create and delete files, directories, and symlinks\u003cbr\u003e - Administer your system, including networking, package installation, and process management\u003cbr\u003e - Use standard input and output, redirection, and pipelines\u003cbr\u003e - Edit files with Vi, the world's most popular text editor\u003cbr\u003e - Write shell scripts to automate common or boring tasks\u003cbr\u003e - Slice and dice text files with cut, paste, grep, patch, and sed \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOnce you overcome your initial shell shock, you'll find that the command line is a natural and expressive way to communicate with your computer. Just don't be surprised if your mouse starts to gather dust.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e William Shotts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e No Starch Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/07\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 504\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 7.00w x 1.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781593279523\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam Shotts\u003c\/b\u003e has been a software professional for more than 30 years and an avid Linux user for more than 20 years. He has an extensive background in software development, including technical support, quality assurance, and documentation. He is also the creator of LinuxCommand.org, a Linux education and advocacy site featuring news, reviews, and extensive support for using the Linux command line.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Starch Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39827478282355,"sku":"9781593279523","price":41.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_e36e624e-5734-4204-86ef-54afcf4d8ba4.jpg?v=1644568852","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/the-linux-command-line-2nd-edition-a-complete-introduction-9781593279523","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}