--- product_id: 109164438 title: "The Linux Command Line, 2nd Edition: A Complete Introduction" price: "COP 50676" currency: COP in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co/products/109164438-the-linux-command-line-2nd-edition-a-complete-introduction store_origin: CO region: Colombia --- # The Linux Command Line, 2nd Edition: A Complete Introduction **Price:** COP 50676 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Linux Command Line, 2nd Edition: A Complete Introduction - **How much does it cost?** COP 50676 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co](https://www.desertcart.co/products/109164438-the-linux-command-line-2nd-edition-a-complete-introduction) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description You've experienced the shiny, point-and-click surface of your Linux computer—now dive below and explore its depths with the power of the command line. The Linux Command Line takes you from your very first terminal keystrokes to writing full programs in Bash, the most popular Linux shell (or command line). Along the way you'll learn the timeless skills handed down by generations of experienced, mouse-shunning gurus: file navigation, environment configuration, command chaining, pattern matching with regular expressions, and more. In addition to that practical knowledge, author William Shotts reveals the philosophy behind these tools and the rich heritage that your desktop Linux machine has inherited from Unix supercomputers of yore. As you make your way through the book's short, easily-digestible chapters, you'll learn how to: Create and delete files, directories, and symlinks Administer your system, including networking, package installation, and process management Use standard input and output, redirection, and pipelines Edit files with Vi, the world's most popular text editor Write shell scripts to automate common or boring tasks Slice and dice text files with cut, paste, grep, patch, and sed Once you overcome your initial "shell shock," you'll find that the command line is a natural and expressive way to communicate with your computer. Just don't be surprised if your mouse starts to gather dust. Review: Best Linux Book I've Seen. Looks Great on Android Tablet. - Author William Shotts has done an amazing job with The Linux Command Line. I’ll admit I’m something of a Linux newbie, but I feel like I have learned so much from reading this book. The text is complex, yet approachable, and teaches lots of handy command line tips without being tied to a specific distro (though there is some brief discussion regarding packaging and package managers). Overall, a lot of useful content, both in using built-in programs and for coding your own shell scripts. The best part about this book, for me, were the “playground” lessons, where you would create a bunch of dummy files and folders and then perform operations on them. For example, using “touch” to create 10 folders with 100 files in each, with only one short line of code. Or showing how to use “grep” and “ls” to find all programs matching a particular pattern. Practical examples of using pipelines. These are all super useful. So lots of good example material here. The Linux Command Line clocks in at just over 500 pages, with 36 different chapters, each on a specific topic. The first 10 chapters explain how Linux works (permissions, processes, the environment), and how to use the command line in general (navigating the file tree, manipulating files and folders, redirection, command expansion and quoting). Next it covers package managers, connecting storage, networking, searching, archiving, regular expressions, formatting text, and printing. And the final part covers shell scripting and is a basic programming tutorial as well. A great base of content. I’ve only read a handful of Linux books so far, but I think I can say this is the best I’ve seen. The text covers very fundamental and core competencies for using Linux, and the language is very approachable for beginners. I feel like I have learned a lot and already I’m more comfortable on the command line. If you are new to Linux, this can be a great way to up your game. Recommended. Review: The Linux Command Line Reference Book - **The Linux Command Line** is an excellent book for learning Linux and serves as a great reference, especially for someone upgrading from Windows, which is my current situation. It is an essential resource, and additional information can be found online. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #116,704 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #8 in Linux Programming #12 in Linux & UNIX Administration (Books) #23 in Linux Networking & System Administration | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,087 Reviews | ## Images ![The Linux Command Line, 2nd Edition: A Complete Introduction - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81v21VRpJJL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Linux Book I've Seen. Looks Great on Android Tablet. *by C***Y on October 20, 2019* Author William Shotts has done an amazing job with The Linux Command Line. I’ll admit I’m something of a Linux newbie, but I feel like I have learned so much from reading this book. The text is complex, yet approachable, and teaches lots of handy command line tips without being tied to a specific distro (though there is some brief discussion regarding packaging and package managers). Overall, a lot of useful content, both in using built-in programs and for coding your own shell scripts. The best part about this book, for me, were the “playground” lessons, where you would create a bunch of dummy files and folders and then perform operations on them. For example, using “touch” to create 10 folders with 100 files in each, with only one short line of code. Or showing how to use “grep” and “ls” to find all programs matching a particular pattern. Practical examples of using pipelines. These are all super useful. So lots of good example material here. The Linux Command Line clocks in at just over 500 pages, with 36 different chapters, each on a specific topic. The first 10 chapters explain how Linux works (permissions, processes, the environment), and how to use the command line in general (navigating the file tree, manipulating files and folders, redirection, command expansion and quoting). Next it covers package managers, connecting storage, networking, searching, archiving, regular expressions, formatting text, and printing. And the final part covers shell scripting and is a basic programming tutorial as well. A great base of content. I’ve only read a handful of Linux books so far, but I think I can say this is the best I’ve seen. The text covers very fundamental and core competencies for using Linux, and the language is very approachable for beginners. I feel like I have learned a lot and already I’m more comfortable on the command line. If you are new to Linux, this can be a great way to up your game. Recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Linux Command Line Reference Book *by S***V on September 5, 2025* **The Linux Command Line** is an excellent book for learning Linux and serves as a great reference, especially for someone upgrading from Windows, which is my current situation. It is an essential resource, and additional information can be found online. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for a Beginner on Linux Terminal Commands *by P***E on April 12, 2025* I've been fooling around with a Raspberry Pi 5 for a little while now and have been just copy/pasting commands from help websites (like a monkey) for tasks like accessing Windows network shares. I wanted a way to understand the power of the terminal and this book is perfect. Once I complete this course, I may take a shot at Python. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Linux Command Line, 2nd Edition: A Complete Introduction - How Linux Works, 3rd Edition: What Every Superuser Should Know - Linux Basics for Hackers: Getting Started with Networking, Scripting, and Security in Kali --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co/products/109164438-the-linux-command-line-2nd-edition-a-complete-introduction](https://www.desertcart.co/products/109164438-the-linux-command-line-2nd-edition-a-complete-introduction) --- *Product available on Desertcart Colombia* *Store origin: CO* *Last updated: 2026-05-11*