Key features

• •How to get access to a Linux server if you don't already.
• •What a Linux distribution is and which one to choose.
• •What software is needed to connect to Linux from Mac and Windows computers. Screenshots included.
• •What SSH is and how to use it, including creating and using SSH keys.
• •The file system layout of Linux systems and where to find programs, configurations, and documentation.
• •The basic Linux commands you'll use most often.
• •Creating, renaming, moving, and deleting directories.
• •Listing, reading, creating, editing, copying, and deleting files.
• •Exactly how permissions work and how to decipher the most cryptic Linux permissions with ease.
• •How to use the nano, vi, and emacs editors.
• •Two methods to search for files and directories.
• •How to compare the contents of files.
• •What pipes are, why they are useful, and how to use them.
• •How to compress files to save space and make transferring data easy.
• •How and why to redirect input and output from applications.
• •How to customize your shell prompt.
• •How to be efficient at the command line by using aliases, tab completion, and your shell history.
• •How to schedule and automate jobs using cron.
• •How to switch users and run processes as others.
• •Where to go for even more in-depth coverage on each topic.