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Part I: The Linux Command Line > Chapter 1: Starting with Linux Shells

Chapter 1

Starting with Linux Shells

In this Chapter

  • What is Linux?
  • Parts of the Linux kernel
  • Exploring the Linux desktop
  • Visiting Linux distributions

Before you can dive into working with the Linux command line and shells, it's a good idea to first understand what Linux is, where it came from, and how it works. This chapter walks you through what Linux is, and explains where the shell and command line fit in the overall Linux picture.


  

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