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How to Terminal

Let's learn how to use the command line. This documentation is designed to take you from a total beginner to someone who feels comfortable in a terminal environment.

Getting Started

  • Intro Learn the difference between a Shell, a Terminal, Kernel & more.
    Start here

  • Navigation Learn how to move around without a mouse.
    Learn

  • Filesystem Create, copy, move, delete, view, and edit files.
    Learn

  • Permissions Understand who owns what and how to change it.
    Learn

Structure

Most of the pages are divided into three main areas:

  • Learn: The core content to build your foundation.
  • Cheat Sheet: For when you need a quick reminder.
  • Test your knowledge: To challenge yourself and track progress.

Why learn the Terminal?

While graphical interfaces are great (I wouldn't want to edit a video in the terminal), the terminal gives you faster, direct control over your system. No menus. No clicks. Just you and the machine.

Ready?

Open your terminal and type your first command:

echo "Hello Terminal!"

Then start with:

01 Intro