Summary
Linux provides two basic types of interface for you to use when working with your computer: GUI (graphical user interface) and CLI (command-line interface). This chapter describes how to use the CLI, including how to do the following:
Enter commands
Redirect input and output
Run commands in the background
Get help with commands
Configure the terminal window
In addition, a summary of useful commands is provided. The sort and grep commands are described in detail as examples of command use.
In the next chapter, the management of Linux accounts is described. Methods for managing accounts using the desktop and using the CLI are described.
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