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Linux Terminal for Beginners - The Complete Starter Guide

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Overview

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Embark on a comprehensive journey into the Linux Terminal with this beginner-friendly video course. Learn the fundamentals of Linux, explore various distributions, and master Ubuntu installation in VirtualBox. Gain confidence in navigating the Terminal, understanding shells, and leveraging Bash for efficient command-line operations. Practice essential file management techniques, including creating, moving, and deleting files and directories. Dive into advanced concepts like globbing, working with text files, and manipulating input/output streams. Discover the power of pipes and utilize programs such as tee, sort, and uniq to enhance your Linux skills. Whether you're a complete novice or looking to solidify your command-line prowess, this course provides a solid foundation for becoming proficient in Linux Terminal operations.

Syllabus

Dive deep into the world of Linux with our comprehensive guide! Starting with an introduction to the course 03:29, we help you understand the importance of setting clear goals 07:45 and then delve into the basics of what Linux really is 12:02. From exploring various Linux distributions 17:27 to a step-by-step guide on installing Ubuntu in VirtualBox 32:00, we cover it all! Familiarize yourself with the Terminal 57:17, learn about shells 59:42 and their history 01:03:20, and find out why Bash is crucial for any Linux user .
Master the Terminal's art with hands-on examples like executing commands 01:17:51, navigating directories 01:27:09, and understanding paths 01:43:51. Delve deep into Bash's file management with overviews and tutorials on various commands like touch, mkdir, mv, cp, and more 01:57:55 to 02:20:29. Grasp the power of globbing 02:20:29 and its intricacies, and work seamlessly with text files in Bash .
Become a pro at redirecting outputs and understanding streams 03:19:46 and enhance your skills with the concept of pipes 04:02:56, including programs like tee, sort, and uniq. Wrap up your learning with our concluding thoughts . Whether you're a beginner or looking to brush up on your Linux skills, this video is your ultimate resource!
: Intro
: Introduction for the course
: What is your goal?
: What is Linux?
: Linux Distributions
: Installing VirtualBox
: Installing Ubuntu in VirtualBox
: Configuring Ubuntu in VirtualBox
: First steps in the Terminal Overview
: What is a shell?
: Quick history of shells
: Why should you learn Bash?
: Using the Terminal
: Executing a first command
: Showing and changing the current directory
: Listing the contents of a directory
: Relative vs. absolute paths
: Executing multiple commands
: How to get help
: File management in Bash Overview
: File management touch, mkdir
: File management mv, cp
: File management rm, rmdir
: Globbing
: Advanced Globbing
: An important warning about Globbing
: Working with text files in Bash Overview
: How to read text files
: How to read large text files
: How to get the size of the file
: How to edit files
: Overview streams
: Redirecting the output to a file
: Standard streams stdin, stdout, stderr
: Redirect stdout and stderr
: Redirect stderr to stdout part 1
: Redirect stderr to stdout part 2
: How to redirect stdin
: Motivation: Pipes in Bash Overview
: What is a pipe?
: The tee program
: Sort and uniq
: Final words

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