The Self-Documenting Operating System

One of the best things about Linux is that it is primarily self-documented. If someone is familiar with all the ways to find help within Linux (assuming sufficient patience and time), the operating system itself will likely provide the answers.

Finding Help in Linux

Generating the Manual

Linux File System Hierarchy

Command Line Basics

The Command Line (CLI) may be intimidating for those from a more Graphical User Interface (GUI) background. However, many users eventually find that the CLI is actually a very comfortable and powerful way to get difficult things done!

Enterprise Command Line Shells

Using the Command Line

BASH Shortcuts

Shell History

Manipulating Files

In Linux, everything is a file. Effectively viewing and manipulating files is a crucial skill that unlocks all the other goodness that Linux has to offer.

Command Line Text Editors

File Pagers