I'm on the hunt for some good resources to learn the basics of Linux. I came across 'The Linux Command Line' by William Shotts, but I'm unsure if it's a solid choice or what edition I should start with. Currently, I'm using VirtualBox with Debian, and I might switch to Mint or use a mix of both. I noticed that the book is available for free under a Creative Commons license, which is great! Any recommendations?
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You can't go wrong with William Shotts' book; it’s available for free on his website, and it's regularly updated. Just grab the most current edition, and you’ll be good to go!
Have a look at the 'Unix System Administration Handbook' by Evi Nemeth. It might have some outdated info, but much of it is still relevant, and the writing is entertaining, making the learning process more enjoyable!
Check out the Introduction to Linux course offered by the Linux Foundation. It's really hands-on, and I found the quizzes at the end of each section super helpful. Honestly, it's taught me way more than any book I’ve tried!
If you're looking for more resources, there’s a great page in the wiki that might help. Plus, don’t forget to back up your work regularly and try things out in a VM first—it makes a huge difference!
I agree! That book made some concepts much clearer for me. Even though it's a bit old, it was a worthwhile read.