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Learn Linux in 5 Days
As the founder of the Linux Training Academy and an instructor of several courses, I've had the good fortune of helping thousands of people hone their Linux skills. Interacting with so many people who are just getting started with the Linux operating system has given me invaluable insight into the particular struggles and challenges people face at this stage.One of the biggest challenges for people interested in learning the ins and outs of Linux is simply a lack of time. When you are working with a limited and extremely valuable resource you want to make sure you make the most of it.The next biggest challenge for Linux newcomers is knowing where to start. There is so much information available that deciding what to focus your attention on first is a big enough hurdle to keep many people from even starting. What's worse is starting down the path of learning only to discover too many concepts, commands, and nuances that aren't explained. This kind of experience is frustrating and leaves you with more questions than answers. Not only have I condensed the most important material into five sections, each designed to be consumed in a day, I've also structured the content in a logical and systematic manner. This way you'll be sure to make the most out of your time by learning the foundational aspects of Linux first and then building upon that foundation each day.In Learn Linux in 5 Days you will learn the most important concepts and commands, and be guided step-by-step through several practical and real-world examples. As new concepts, commands, or jargon are encountered they are explained in plain language, making it easy to understand. What you learn in Learn Linux in 5 Days applies to any Linux environment including Ubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint, RedHat, Fedora, OpenSUSE, Slackware, and more.
- GenresProgramming
212 pages, Paperback
First published February 6, 2015
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September 14, 2017
The book was extremely helpful for me. It filled many tiny gaps that I had. I've been with Linux for more than 10 years so far and I am not an every-day user of it. So, many things that I could learn by practice are missed due to lack of usual practice.
For people that are just starting with Linux, I think this book will be also very useful but not as useful as it was to me. Beginners reading this book will find it very useful, but they will still have gaps that they should try to bridge with more practice and further reading of books, tutorials and other sources.
If I am going to give a Linux course one day, I think I will use this book as a resource because it is well-organized. However, the material inside this book will need far more than 5 days to grasp.
For people that are just starting with Linux, I think this book will be also very useful but not as useful as it was to me. Beginners reading this book will find it very useful, but they will still have gaps that they should try to bridge with more practice and further reading of books, tutorials and other sources.
If I am going to give a Linux course one day, I think I will use this book as a resource because it is well-organized. However, the material inside this book will need far more than 5 days to grasp.
April 30, 2020
Best Intro
Best faced paced introduction to the Linux command line. I just wanted a quick recap before reviewing shell scripting and got me up and running in few hours.
Best faced paced introduction to the Linux command line. I just wanted a quick recap before reviewing shell scripting and got me up and running in few hours.
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