Linux for Beginners: Why You're Not Using Linux yet and How to Overcome Command Line Fear

by Nathan Clark

★ If you have always wanted to try Linux but feel overwhelmed by the complexity of switching to an unknown operating system, then keep reading ★Have you tried to install Linux in the past only to get stuck with a broken system, eventually giving up and resorting back to your old Windows or macOS?Or are you overwhelmed by which distribution to choose, using a terminal for the first time, or simply being able to perform the tasks you normally would on your old system?It may take you weeks to adjust to the Linux filesystem, right? Wrong.Linux is increasingly becoming more popular, with companies like Google, Facebook and IBM using Linux in one form or another. This is due to its superior privacy, reliability and security.Fortune Business estimates that the Linux market will increase by 402% in the next 7 years, making now the best time to get started with Linux.So if the mythical Linux learning curve is holding you back, don't let it. We call it a myth, because with the right step-by-step guidance, that is exactly what it is - a myth.Just because you're a beginner, doesn't mean it should be hard. In this book you will The single biggest mistake a beginner can make, that can ruin your entire Linux experience, and how to avoid itHow to install Linux step by step (with pictures) in less than 1 hourWhy getting this simple command line symbol wrong could force you to repair your Linux systemHow to make Linux look and function more like good old familiar Windows or macOSWhat the best distribution is for an experienced Windows user, but who has never used Linux beforeHow to find and install apps that work with your specific distributionWhat to do when your Linux system freezes, crashes or has unexpected errorsHow to avoid using the command line to navigate the Linux filesystem, and what we use insteadA core aspect that Linux runs on, and how mastering it can take your Linux experience to a whole new levelWhy programmers prefer Linux over Windows and macOS, and how Linux can help you become a better programmerHow to create partitions and mount the correct filesystem for your needsA difference between Linux and Windows that you can exploit to potentially save you gigabytes of spaceWhere to look for help when you're feeling stuck and getting nowhereThe areas of your system that are vulnerable to attack, and how to protect yourself from threatsWhy a beginner should not be using Ubuntu and what to use instead…and much, much more!Most beginners think it is vastly more complicated to start using Linux than it really is.In fact, if you can copy files and browse the internet on your existing system, you can successfully install and use Linux.So if you want to get started with Linux without all the frustration other beginners face, then scroll up and click "buy now" to receive your book instantly.

240 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 15, 2018

Reviews

[Clota Santa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Again, Mr. Clark, programmer extraordinaire, writes again!

This is the one of Nathan Clark’s excellent series written on programming languages.

Nathan Clark has a knack for taking a complex subject and making it easy to understand.

This book goes into the basic topics related to Linux, including its history and evolution from UNIX, step by step installation instructions, and then later more complex subjects like Commands for Directories and Process Management.

This book is a great guide for anyone who want to learn about this topic on their own or for instructors who are looking for a good instructing book.

Highly recommended!

[C.J. Bahr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Linux is the second book of Clark's I've read, and he hasn't let me down. I'm a complete programming novice and even I could understand and learn all there is to know about Linux. His explanations are clear and concise, I had no trouble following along. Mr. Clark is my one stop shop in solving all my questions as a novice programmer. I had only one caveat: some of the darker illustrations were difficult to view on my Kindle (7th gen), however, it could simply be my kindle and didn't lessen my ability to take away my new found knowledge of Linux.

[Jason Townsend · Rating 4 out of 5]

A useful guide for setting up and managing a basic Debian system.

This guide covers foundational knowledge relevant to setting up a Debian installation and installing packages and managing software through various CLI tools. A useful and short guide that may be a bit “light” for those with more experience. That said, some foreknowledge of Linux, PCs, and virtual machines is necessary to get the most out of this book.

[Sandra Gough · Rating 5 out of 5]

An easy to follow book

What an easy to follow book! I especially like the explanations given in a professional way. There is history listed for when and where stuff started and when it was listed

[Bekah Graham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helpful

Your books always make me feel like I could conquer programming. I'm a novice but I like how you give the history, visual aids and step by step instructions, on top of links for extra help. Great job. Thank you

[Iosvani Garcia Chivas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick read, quick learning.

The book is a quick read, I liked it. I enjoyed it. I didn't see the time pass. That's Linux.

[Mark Horner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Succinctly Informative

I rather enjoyed both the information and layout in this guide which helped me to brush up on Linux. Definitely worth the read