Introduction to Linux:
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Chapter 2. Quickstart

Table of Contents
2.1. Logging in, activating the user interface and logging out
2.1.1. Introduction
2.1.2. Graphical mode
2.1.3. Text mode
2.2. Absolute basics
2.2.1. The commands
2.2.2. General remarks
2.2.3. Using Bash features
2.3. Getting help
2.3.1. Be warned
2.3.2. The man pages
2.3.3. More info
2.4. Summary
2.5. Exercises
2.5.1. Connecting and disconnecting
2.5.2. Passwords
2.5.3. Directories
2.5.4. Files
2.5.5. Getting help

In order to get the most out of this guide, we will immediately start with a practical chapter on connecting to the Linux system and doing some basic things.

We will discuss:

  • Connecting to the system

  • Disconnecting from the system

  • Text and graphic mode

  • Changing your password

  • Navigating through the file system

  • Determining file type

  • Looking at text files

  • Finding help

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Exercises Logging in, activating the user interface and logging out