Linux Command Line Volume1

This is an introductory course to the Linux command Line. It's great for both Linux beginners and advanced Linux users.

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.6

- realize the potential of the Linux command line.
- navigating the Linux Filesystem.
- explain the Linux Filesystem hierarchy.

What you'll learn

realize the potential of the Linux command line.

navigating the Linux Filesystem.

explain the Linux Filesystem hierarchy.

use command options.

create hard and soft links.

use powerful Linux wild cards.

create

view and manipulate files.

use different Linux text editors (nano

gedit).

find help while using the Linux command line.

create you own Linux commands .

* Requirements

* A desire to learn Linux.
* any Linux distribution installed on your computer ( even on a virtual machine).

Description

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Become an effective Linux user and advance your Career. Learning the Linux Command Line will take you FAR!

Learn to appreciate the power of the Linux command line.
Understand the structure of the Linux File System.
Learn how to utilize Linux man pages and help tools.
Realize the differences between soft and hard links.
Learn how to navigate your Linux File System using few simple commands!
Learn how to create, modify and process files.
Learn how to create your own Linux commands.

You will also find animated videos to help you understand complex Linux concepts in a very simple way.

There is a file associated with every video explaining the commands to reinforce your understanding and to clear any confusion you have.

Who this course is for:

anyone who wants to get started with Linux.
existing Linux users or learners who wants to be effective at using the Linux command Line.
windows or mac users who wants to migrate to Linux but are afraid to make the move!
aspiring Linux system administrators.

Course content

6 sections • 49 lectures

Introduction to the Command Line 12 lectures

Open the terminal Preview 03:02

Learn how to open your terminal

Few simple commands Preview 04:24

Here we learn how to display the date on our terminal

The Linux File System Preview 06:58

In this video, you will learn how the Linux file system is structured. You will also learn about some important directories. I suggest that you take a look at the pdf file in the downloadable materials after watching this video.

Navigating the File system Preview 18:38

Learn how to navigate your Linux system through your command line (Terminal)

File system

Listing Files and Directories Preview 04:53

Notice the similarity and the consistency of the Linux Commands

Hard Links vs Soft Links Preview 04:00

Understand the two types of Linux Links and realise the differences between them.

Creating Links Preview 10:14

Learn how to create linux links on your command line

A directory loop! Preview 04:27

Creating a directory loop using Linux soft links !

Linux Links

ls command options Preview 17:50

Here we explore the different options for our ls command

ls command options

Working with Files 11 lectures

The touch command Preview 06:22

update the timestamps and create files with the touch command

Make a directory and remove empty directories Preview 04:52

Learn how to create directories and remove empty directories using mkdir and rmdir commands

Remove files using the rm command Preview 15:06

Learn how to remove any kind of file with the rm command

Removing Files

Copy files using the cp command Preview 07:37

Learn how to copy files and directories

Move and rename files using the mv command Preview 11:40

Learn how to move (cut) and rename files using the mv command

The file command Preview 07:56

Reveal any file type with the file command and notice the insignificance of file extensions in Linux

Filenames and spaces Preview 09:16

Understand how spaces works within a filename in Linux and how to deal with filenames that have spaces

Filenames and special characters Preview 08:27

How to add special characters to a filename and how to deal with them

Auto completion Preview 06:18

Learn the tab trick to auto-complete your commands and file names. Make your life easier at the command line!

Keyboard shortcuts Preview 05:26

Learn some valuable shortcuts that will facilitate your life at the command line

Viewing and Editing Files 7 lectures

Our graphical text editor (gedit) Preview 03:11

Exploring the default graphical text editor gedit for Linux (gnome)

nano Preview 08:24

Learn how to use the command line text editor nano

Command Line History Preview 09:47

Learn how to display the history of your command line

viewing text files with less Preview 05:43

Learn how to view text files with the less command

viewing files with cat and tac Preview 07:45

Learn how to view text files with the cat and tac commands

head and tail commands Preview 05:58

Learn how to view the first lines (or the last lines) of a text files using the head and tail commands

The wc command Preview 06:06

Learn how to display the number of lines,characters,words in a text file

Help Yourself! 5 lectures

Types of Commands Preview 12:20

Explore the different types of commands

The which command Preview 05:21

Learn how to display the location of the executable commands

help and man Preview 07:13

Learn how to display the help pages for the shell builtins and the manual pages for the executable commands.

Whatis going on? Preview 02:44

Learn how to display a brief description about your executable programs (commands).

Types of commands and finding help

Make your Own Commands 9 lectures

Combining multiple commands Preview 13:21

Learn how to execute multiple commands on a single line (in two different ways).

Combining commands

Wildcards #1 Preview 16:42

Learn some powerful wildcards that will increase your efficiency at the command line