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The Official Ubuntu Book, 2e: Welcome to the Command Line

By Benjamin Mako Hill, Jono Bacon, Corey Burger, Jonathan Jesse, Ivan Krstic, David J. Murphy, Peter Savage
May 13, 2008

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Official Ubuntu Book, The, 2nd Edition

One of the most powerful parts of any Ubuntu system is the command line. It can also be one of the most daunting to dive into. There is often little help, and commands are not easy to find. But if you are willing to learn, the power of the command line will speed up your work and can be a great education.

Appendix A. Welcome to the Command Line

While the command line is a nice addition to a desktop user's life, it is completely invaluable if you run a server. The Ubuntu server installs without any graphical user interface, so the tools explained in this chapter and other books will be absolutely critical to success. And hey, remember to have fun!

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