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How can I learn more about specific Linux commands?
Aside from searching the web, Linux has a manual included already. You can find out about any command by typing the following in shell:
man command
Putting the command ...
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What is a path?
A path is a directory specification. In other words, it tells you where something is located on your hard drive.
Linux has a directory hierarchy that begins at /, which is...
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What is a shell?
A shell is a program that runs commands. Users type commands and the shell runs them. Linux uses a shell called 'bash' or the Bourne-again shell, which is a derivative of th...
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What is an absolute path?
An absolute path is a directory specification that shows the way from the root of the file system to a specific file or directory.
An example of an absolute path is:
/h...
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