About this item
If you use Linux in your day-to-day work, then Linux Pocket Guide is the perfect on-the-job reference. This thoroughly updated 20th anniversary edition explains more than 200 Linux commands, including new commands for file handling, package management, version control, file format conversions, and more.In this concise guide, author Daniel Barrett provides the most useful Linux commands grouped by functionality. Whether you're a novice or an experienced user, this practical book is an ideal reference for the most important Linux commands.You'll learn:Essential concepts - commands, shells, users, and the filesystemFile commands-creating, organizing, manipulating, and processing files of all kindsSysadmin basics-superusers, processes, user management, and software installationFilesystem maintenance-disks, RAID, logical volumes, backups, and moreNetworking commands-working with hosts, network connections, email, and the webGetting stuff done-everything from math to version control to graphics and audio.
About the Author
Daniel J. Barrett, Ph. D., has been teaching and writing about Linux, the internet, and related technologies for more than 30 years. Dan has also been a software engineer, heavy metal singer, system administrator, university lecturer, birthday party magician, and humorist. Note: If you are looking for "Daniel J. Barrett" the mystery writer, visit
