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Conquer the command line with this quick reference guide!

Linux Command Reference Shell Commands from A to Z

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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
About the Book About the E-book 550 pages, paperback. Reference book format 7 x 10 in. Printed black and white on 60# offset paper from sustainable sources. Reader-friendly serif font (TheAntiquaB 9.5 Pt.). One-column layout. E-book in full color. PDF and EPUB files for download, DRM-free with personalized digital watermark. Copy and paste, bookmarks, and print-out permitted. Table of contents, in-text references, and index fully linked. Including online book edition in dedicated reader application.

In this book, you'll find:

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

Highlights include:

  • 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

Dr. Michael Kofler is a programmer and Linux administrator. He studied electrical engineering/telematics at Graz University of Technology.

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