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Introduction to Linux-like Environments

Reece Hart http://dasher.wustl.edu/~ reece/

1998/03/19

Abstract:

This document contains a very brief introduction to Linux-ish operating systems. It is intended primarily for users with little experience with these systems, but I hope that more advanced users may find useful tips as well. I have four objectives: 1) Sketch features of Linux-ish operating systems; 2) Give an overview of shell interaction; 3) Survey useful commands and techniques; 4) Provide references to more information. I have emphasized shell techniques because it is the primary means of interaction for many users and the source of some confusion for new users. The presentation is short and it is not possible to teach these topics in the time allotted. Instead, I hope to show the diversity and flexibility of Linux-ish systems and provide encouragement for exploring the environment by supplying plentiful and thought-provoking examples. These notes were prepared for a St. Louis Linux Users' Group presentation on 1998/03/19. The notes and a PostScript version of them are available at:
http://www.stllinux.org/meeting_notes/1998/mar/index.html


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Reece Kimball Hart
1998-03-18