Getting Started with Linux

This book is a guide for individuals who need to get started with Linux. The first part of the book is a guide to the user on how to install Linux into their system. The various types of installation, such as live CD and virtual installation are discussed. You will be able to choose the best installation method according to your needs. There are certain commands which each Linux user must know how to use. These commands are explained in detail in this book. In Linux, the user will need to copy the files very often. Sometimes, this can be challenging, especially to beginners. However, this book guides you on how to do this efficiently. Redirection is also an important part of Linux. This involves the vredirection of both input and output. This is of importance in Linux, especially when we need to make output from one command be the input for another command. This is discussed in this book, and you will learn how to redirect both the input and the output. The Linux file system needs to be well secured. The most important part of this is the addition and removal of permissions for various users on files. This is explored in this book, thus, you will learn how to keep your Linux files secure. The book also guides you on how to work with software packages in Linux. This includes downloading, extracting, and installing the various software programs in Linux. The following topics are discussed in this book: -Linux Distributions and Installation -Must Know Linux Commands -Copying Files -Redirection in Linux -Security of the Linux File System -Working with the Software Packages