As Linux is a Unix-like operating system, a general familiarity with
fundamental Unix concepts such as the Unix directory hierarchy and file
permissions is essential. Fortunately, there are many Unix tutorials online that
collectively cover everything a user might need to know to use Linux. I suggest
you bookmark the following as an online reference library :
The Command and Shell User's guide from the Digital Equipment
Corporation is an excellent guide to the Unix Operating System. Bookmark the
Index Page linked there as an online reference.
UNIXhelp is
mirrored on many servers around the world. It is a useful resource for
newbies.
Introduction to
Unix also contains a useful Unix
Command Summary page with brief, but useful, explanations of commonly
used Unix commands.
Unix is a Four Letter
Word... is another resource suitable for newbies.
Unix
Tools contains useful descriptions of utilities, such as
tar, that are commonly used in daily work.
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