Linux for Beginners: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Learn Linux Operating System and Master Linux Command Line. Contains Self-Evaluation Tests to Verify Your Learning Level - Softcover

Mining, Ethem

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1671228081 ISBN 13: 9781671228085

Publisher: Independently published, 2019

Synopsis

📘 New Edition – October 2024 (Updated with 2025 Linux Insights)

Curious about Linux but not sure where to start?
Overwhelmed by the number of Linux distributions and technical jargon? This beginner-friendly guide walks you through everything step-by-step — no prior experience needed!

Discover the World of Linux: Your Complete Beginner's Guide

Linux is the engine powering much of our digital world, and here’s why that matters in 2025:

• 💻 96.3% of the top 1 million web servers run on Linux
• ⚛️ 100% of the world’s top 500 supercomputers run Linux-based systems
• ☁️ 90% of global public cloud workloads use Linux
• 📱 85% of smartphones worldwide are based on Android, which uses the Linux kernel
• 💻 ~4% of desktop and laptop users run Linux as of 2025

This guide makes Linux approachable and practical — whether you're interested in programming, networking, or simply exploring open-source alternatives.

Inside This Book, You’ll Learn:

• What exactly an operating system is—and how Linux works
• The structure of Linux architecture and file systems, explained clearly
• Benefits of using Linux for everyday and advanced computing
• How to choose the right Linux distribution for you
• Step-by-step instructions to install Linux via Virtual Machine on Windows or macOS
• How to use the Linux shell and write basic scripts
• Essential Linux commands you’ll use daily
• Managing users, permissions, and system privileges in Linux
• Networking basics and practical Linux administration skills
• Open-source alternatives to Windows applications—and much more!

Each chapter wraps up with a short quiz—and answers are provided to reinforce what you’ve learned.

Whether you're a student, hobbyist, or IT newbie, this comprehensive guide is your perfect introduction to the open-source world of Linux. Click “Buy Now” and begin your Linux journey today!

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1671228081
• ISBN 13: 9781671228085
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 203