I've been using the Linux shell for about 20 years. Although I found it powerful from the beginning, there are some things I wish I'd known when I first used it. The first thing that most people new ...

Linux offers a couple of easy ways to record commands you type so that you can review or rerun them. Recording the commands that you run on the Linux command line can be useful for two important ...

Linux may not be the most user-friendly operating system, but it's certainly one of the most productive. And a major reason behind this is the availability of a wide array of keyboard shortcuts you ...

Linux commands often have long lists of options they support, many of which are single-letter mnemonics. These can be tricky ...

Working on the command line is an integral part of being a successful Linux user. You need to have a firm grasp of certain commands to work effectively. There are even certain commands that you must ...

This select set of Linux commands can help you master the command line and speed up your use of the operating system. When coming up to speed as a Linux user, it helps to have a cheat sheet that can ...

person sitting on a workstation with the monitor showing the Linux logo - Claudio Borquez Arias/Shutterstock Linux may not be the most user-friendly operating system, but it's certainly one of the ...

This page gives an introduction to the basics of Linux Commands. A more comprehensive guide to the many available Linux commands is available. In addition to this page, we also have a page on ...