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Getting started with Linux Terminal Commands

BeginnerGuided Project

Linux is a free and open-source operating system based on Unix, typically used for servers, desktops, and embedded systems. This guided project will teach you how to explore, edit, and run files through the Linux terminal.

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Language

  • English

Topic

  • Linux

Enrollment Count

  • 1.59K

Skills You Will Learn

  • Linux

Offered By

  • IBMSkillsNetwork

Estimated Effort

  • 40 minutes

Platform

  • SkillsNetwork

Last Update

  • May 3, 2024
About This Guided Project
The Linux terminal is a command-line interface used to interact with the operating system and perform various tasks. You can use the command line interface to navigate directories, explore their contents, and install and update packages. You can also create and edit files and run shell commands within the command line interface.

In this guided project, you’ll explore the Linux terminal to interact with the operating system and perform various tasks. 

You will learn to navigate directories on a Linux filesystem and install and update packages. You will create and edit files using nano, a popular text editor for the terminal in Linux, and run shell commands and applications from the terminal. 

These basic skills will provide a foundation for performing more advanced tasks and managing Linux systems effectively.

A Look at the Project Ahead

After completing this project, you'll be able to:
  • Interact with the Linux terminal
  • Navigate directories on a Linux filesystem and explore their contents
  • Install and update packages
  • Create and edit files using nano
  • Run shell commands and applications from the terminal

What You'll Need

For this project, you will need:
  • Just a web browser!

The IBM Skills Network Cloud IDE, based on Theia, provides access a working lab environment that contains all the tools and technologies you need for a successful lab experience. This platform works best with current versions of modern browsers.

Instructors

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