Beginning the Linux Command Line - (Expert's Voice in Open Source) by Sander Van Vugt (Paperback)

About the Book

Linux users and administrators like the flexibility and speed of Linux administration from the command line in byte-sized chunks, instead of fairly standard GUIs. Following a task-oriented approach, this guide explains how to work with files and directories, administer users and security, understand how Linux is organized, and more.

Book Synopsis

This is Linux for those of us who don't mind typing. All Linux users and administrators tend to like the flexibility and speed of Linux administration from the command line in byte-sized chunks, instead of fairly standard graphical user interfaces. Beginning the Linux Command Line follows a task-oriented approach and is distribution-agnostic.

• Work with files and directories.
• Administer users and security.
• Understand how Linux is organized.

About the Author

Sander van Vugt is an independent trainer and consultant, living in the Netherlands and working throughout the European Union. He specializes in Linux and Novell systems, and has worked with both for more than 10 years. Besides being a trainer, he is also an author, having written more than 20 books and hundreds of technical articles. He is a Master Certified Novell Instructor (MCNI) and holds LPIC-1 and -2 certificates, as well as all important Novell certificates.