Linux Command Reference Guide: Essential Commands and Examples for Everyday Use - Michael Kofler
English | 2025 | 493 Pages | ISBN: 1493227491 | True PDF | 4.51 MB
English | 2025 | 493 Pages | ISBN: 1493227491 | True PDF | 4.51 MB
Linux users, your go-to desktop reference is here! Find practical commands for the Linux tasks you perform, from managing files to working with graphics systems to programming with Bash. Commands are grouped by topic and listed alphabetically to help you quickly find what you're looking for, and options are listed for each entry to help you modify your commands. With detailed descriptions and practical examples, this guide doesn't just tell you which commands to use-it shows you how to use them, too!
More than 500 Linux commands and configuration files at your fingertips
Explore commands by topic and alphabetically
Learn to use commands with detailed examples and instructions
Over 500 Linux Commands
Look up essential commands or find new ones based on your area of interest. You'll also find handy references such as central configuration file syntax and handy keyboard shortcuts.
Detailed Descriptions
Go beyond the basics to understand the why and how of each command. Learn about distribution-specific features, commonly used shell tools, and typical use cases. Discover alternative options you can use to modify and enhance commands.
Practical Examples
What do the columns in /etc/fstab mean? How does vim delete the current line? Where does systemd store unit files? Get answers to questions like these with practical explanations of each command.
Syntax references
Keyboard shortcut references
File system and network administration
SELinux, AppArmor, iptables, and nft
Package management, snap, and flatpack
Printer, database, and server administration
Cloud and virtualization: aws, docker, kvm, and virsh
WLAN, Bluetooth, and other hardware
System start/stop, init system, and GRUB
acme.sh, certbot, and openssl certificates
Windows integration with wsl