The Linux Command Line Beginner's Guide Kindle Edition

This is a great, inexpensive beginners guide for new users to Linux. There were a lot of typos, but the book is a well written guide and I didn't notice any typo's in the commands. The book covers the basic commands, and getting around the Linux shell. The section on using Vim was great and well explained. If you are an absolute beginner to Linux I think the book is a steal for the price. If you are a seasoned user or someone with more than a basic understanding of getting around Linux , you may want to move on to some more advanced reading.Taken from the book :In the Guide, you'll learn how to: Copy, move, and delete files and directories. Create, delete, and manage users. Create, delete, and manage groups. Use virtual terminals. Use the bash shell. Safely use the root account with su and sudo. Change permissions and ownership of files and directories. Create and edit text files from the command line, without using a graphical editor. Diagnose network connectivity problems. And many other topics.I gave this book 5 stars because it covered exactly what it stated, and was a steal for the price.

Good, non-intimidating book for beginners to the Linux command line. Starting from scratch, the reader will understand the basic commands and concepts for managing a Linux system. The reader will also learn how to get help and command line reference info from their system. A better tutorial, in my opinion, than the thick manuals. Next step for readers is to use their skills on their computer. That is the best way to learn. Outstanding value on Kindle at the current price of $0.99.

I have many books on Linux and ubuntu. I am a beginner but as far as really understanding what you need to know to properly use Linux, this is the best. It is just very clear and user friendly. It gave me details that are very important and somehow missed. Like the space after CD and case sensitivity. They all mention it but this book shows you the command and explains it. This is my go to book. I am glad it was only 99 cents. When I went to the review, I expected it to be one of my more expensive books. This is the only book you will need to thoroughly navigate through the command line and your system. It is for beginners but the beginning is a long road. I study java and play with other languages but I didn't think to really get through my own computer, which I have been using a fairly user friendly gui. With so many forums out there, I could still do what I needed as long as I could grasp the details. This book makes it all easier.

There are several book like this one available and all are good. I recommend reading all of them, especially for the give-away prices, because there are things that one author will explain that goes over your head, but then when you read the same topic in one of the other books, it's an "AHA moment."This one focuses on using command-line commands instead of the GUI interface. Translation: The focus is on typing coded commands into a line on your desktop instead of clicking on a little icon do to the same thing. This works for some folks and not for others. I prefer the icons, BUT . . . there are times when it is to your distinct advantage to know how the command-line function works, so even if you're not that interested now, it's a good one to skim through so you'll know where to look when you need the info!Highly recommended. So is Ubuntu! If you're a newbie, stick with it. Read this book and the others like it. It's worth your while!

Very informative and understandable to a complete beginner. A would be buy for anyone looking to understand Linux, I will definitely recommend this as a starting book to anyone looking into the subject. The author finds a way of creating a bond with the reader which feels like a conversation and an enjoyable informative lecture rather than a textbook talking down to you. I've just purchased the authors second book on Windows command prompt and will soon be checking out their novels. Outstanding read Moeller!

This book is an excellent start for someone who knows nothing about Linux. The level of technology in the book was great for a beginner. I also liked the pace at which the book progressed from beginning to end.

I was very weak in Linux and this book gives you the basics. If you are an advanced user, don't bother purchasing this. It will only make you frustrated. There were other comments that stated the book made them feel like they were idiots. If they felt that way, it's probably because they were too advanced for what it offers. I like it because you get just what is described: A beginner's guide. Now that I am reading it, I plan to move on to a more advanced book, but you need the basics first before you can do that.

Very informative and useful. Written in easy to understand language. I enjoyed reading it. Will read more books like this from the author