Linux Pocket Guide: Essential Commands

Clear, concise and straightforward about what you get and what you don’t. What you get is a great reference thst is indispensable if you ever command line around, which you should because it’s clearly more fun then the GUI at the end of the day.I never thought I’d say that but it’s true -- learning the back end has been a rewarding experience.For a guy who in 1984 got the first Mac when I was 12 years old. I’m still obsessed with the idea of Mac paint and how revolutionary it seemed.Now to know what actually happens -- now so many years later - under the hood in even a tiny way, is kind of crazy, and can’t argue .This book is a great pocket guide, with the essential commands, to get you from a to b (or PWD to CD) without knocking out some Sudo function you shouldn’t have messed with anyway.

I got tired of checking this out of the library so I finally bought it. I had been using the kindle version and bought the paperback.It is clearly labled a "pocket guide" but I was disappointed at its small size - my oversight. I am accustomed to a reference that I can lay flat on the desk and refer to as I type. That is the only problem with it and I can live with it.Update - I just bought the kindle version. When I'm at the computer, I want paper. When I'm planning and thinking, I want an ebook. Yes, it is worth buying both formats in this one special case - I bought the first with credit card points, so I really only paid for the kindle version.FYI this is a lot like the old language/OS references. Dense information without wasting time trying to make it entertaining.

Just like the tittle says, this is a pocket book, so don't expect a large book. The instructions are perfectly clear, specially for newbies who are just getting started in the world of Linux, not only that, even seasoned users will come across with some new commands that are not normally used on a daily basis.If you are about to install Linux and you want to learn the basics with the command line, then this book is a total must have. Most people are terrified of the command line, but this shows you how to unleash the full power of the terminal and how you can accomplish more with just some commands.

Could have been laid out a little better.

This is a great book and reference guide. I started studying for RHCSA exam and I also do "wargames" challenges online to practice my Bash skills, and I have to say that this book has been great and very helpful. It's fairly small so you can carry it but right now it sits right next to me and I use it every time when I use Linux. Although you can probably find all information online or by simply using <man> command, I still find this book to be worth buying. I already learned a lot from it. I have a feeling that this guide is going to get pretty worn out, but that's okay, looking forward to buying a new copy when new edition comes out. Get it if you need a good reference for command line.

I work on RHEL systems at work and a friend recommended this book to me. It has a lot of great information and is very helpful.

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This pocket guide helped me get a job! Really! I needed a book to review Linux commands, so I purchased this to read on the plane. Sure, I've been a Unix / Linux Engineer for 20 years and have done coding, but wanted a quick refresh of commands. While flying to the job interview, I quickly read through this guide. (Well, I made it halfway through in 4 hours). The only 2 Linux questions asked on my interview were things I had forgotten over the years but quickly remembered when reading this book - how to use "chattr" and the obscure run-levels.Great book to have for a quick review! More easily read than man pages, just as in-depth, and commands are grouped in a logical manner.

Livro extremamente compacto e didatico

Sin duda alguna, es un libro indispensable para el uso de Linux, muy útil cuando necesites repasar algo rápido o simplemente recordar un comando.

It contain so much usefull information, It helped me a lot learning how to use and be efficient with linux command. I keep refering to it. So I highly recommand it to anyone starting using linux.

Lo recomiendo.

I recently came across this book while searching for a comprehensive guide to learn Linux commands, and I must say it exceeded my expectations. This book is undoubtedly one of the best resources available for mastering Linux command line.One of the standout features of this book is its exceptional indexing. The comprehensive index allows for quick and easy reference, making it effortless to find specific commands or topics of interest. This well-organized structure greatly enhances the learning experience and saves valuable time during troubleshooting or exploring new command functionalities.