The Linux Command Line
William E. Shotts
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The Linux Command Line
Published
28 Jul 2016
Publisher
No Starch Press
Pages
516
Description
You've experienced the shiny, point-and-click surface of your Linux computer -- now dive below and explore its depths with the power of the command line. The Linux Command Line takes you from your very first terminal keystrokes to writing full programs in Bash, the most popular Linux shell. Along the way you'll learn the timeless skills handed down by generations of gray-bearded, mouse-shunning gurus: file navigation, environment configuration, command chaining, pattern matching with regular expressions, and more. In addition to that practical knowledge, author William Shotts reveals the philosophy behind these tools and the rich heritage that your desktop Linux machine has inherited from Unix supercomputers of yore. As you make your way through the book's short, easily-digestible chapters, you'll learn how to: Create and delete files, directories, and symlinks; Administer your system, including networking, package installation, and process management; Use standard input and output, redirection, and pipelines; Edit files with Vi, the world's most popular text editor; Write shell scripts to automate common or boring tasks; Slice and dice text files with cut, paste, grep, patch, and sed; Once you overcome your initial "shell shock," you'll find that the command line is a natural and expressive way to communicate with your computer. Just don't be surprised if your mouse starts to gather dust. - Publisher.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Linux Command Line?
This edition of The Linux Command Line has approximately 516 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Linux Command Line?
For most readers, The Linux Command Line typically takes between 10h 45m and 7h 10m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 129,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 36m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 18 days • Estimated word count: 129,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Linux Command Line?
The estimated word count for The Linux Command Line is approximately 129,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Linux Command Line?
The Linux Command Line was written by William E. Shotts.
When was The Linux Command Line published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 28 Jul 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.