The Linux Command Line, 2nd Edition: A Complete Introduction Paperback – Illustrated, 14 Mar. 2019

A great book! It’s really approachable, covers a lot of ground, and is complemented by great printing! I’ll keep coming back to the Vim and Bash Scripting content in the future.As on all No Starch Press books, the code is a pleasure to read as well. That’s good, because there’s a lot of it in here.

I purchased "The Linux Command Line" 2nd Edition by William Shotts to explore the possibility of adopting Linux Ubuntu as my primary OS and to deepen my understanding of Linux. My familiarity with the macOS command line laid the groundwork for this transition. Notably, while modern Linux variants no longer require command line proficiency, my decision was also influenced by the security limitations of Microsoft Windows."The Linux Command Line" excels in its clear, educational prose, making complex topics accessible without overwhelming the reader with jargon. The book systematically covers fundamental concepts and commands, progresses to scripting and system administration, and effectively builds knowledge step-by-step.Overall, Shotts' guide is an outstanding resource for anyone interested in mastering the Linux command line. It skilfully combines theory with practical examples, ensuring comprehensiveness and ease of understanding for both beginners and intermediate users. This book is a valuable addition to any tech library, providing constructive insights not easily found in online tutorials.

This is a really comprehensive introduction to the Linux command line and to Linux in general. It has enough information to satisfy most interests in Linux. It is written very well and is enjoyable to read, it doesn't read like a heavy technical manual. It's enjoyable to read through once and then come back to it as a reference when needed.

Book written in plain English, practical examples and we'll organised chapters.

The book is clear and easy to follow. Can be studied alone or with an online courses. Perfect for self study.

Ideal for someone wanting to learn the command line in Linux. Teaches required commands and users are able to learn how to string commands together and gain more experience in Linux to possibly progress to more specialist skills.Even complete novices will be able to learn from this book.This will help me understand what the Linux commands I use at work actually mean and do.

Very well explained. Commands, syntax and theory. Theory not in detail but yes till the level which helps to understand the context.

Yes, the book does have a fairly bad coating of glue on the spine. However, it's a book and the info isn't going to corrupt over the spine coming away from the cover. It's got everything you need to learn about Linux command.. read it, enjoy it and don't complain about it not looking like new afterwards!