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There are many excellent online courses. This has been hugely beneficial in my day to day work.
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- Louise Nolan
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LINUX Overview
Course Aims
To provide technical users new to Linux with a sound appreciation of the operating system. The course provides readers with knowledge and confidence in the most useful Linux tools and utilities. |
Assumed Knowledge
Familiarity with basic computing concepts is desirable. Knowledge of another operating system (for example, MS-DOS) would be an advantage but not essential. |
Course Audience
Recent, new or intending Linux environment users. |
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Table of Contents
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An Introduction to Linux
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The History of Unix and Linux
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User Interface with the Operating System
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Accessing the System
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The Linux File System
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User-Associated Directories
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pwd - print working directory
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Wild Cards - File Name Generation
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File Handling
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Standard Input and Output
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The more Utility - Paginate Files
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Examining the Print Queue
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Accessing Applications
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The Use of the ls -l Command
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Editing Files
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Security On Linux
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Creating and Changing the Password
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Change Access Permissions
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Sensible Habits of Security
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Appendix - Answers to the Exercises
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Appendix - Answers to the Exercises
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