Intro to Linux Commands

This video is a complete beginners guide to some common commands used in Linux. I really wanted to demonstrate some of the very basics, showing proper syntax and some helpful tips. These basics are very important, the only way to really get good at Linux commands is to practice so stick to it.

Here is a link to the commands that I included in this video
http://dadistro.com/2011/04/intro-to-linux-commands-listed/

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Linux
• commands
• ubuntu
• learning
• linux
• beginner
• bash
• shell
• basics
• dadistro

[deguijac000]

how did you get the terminal launcher on your desktop like that? I dont have one, and I have no idea how to access the terminal. :(

[DaDistro]

@deguijac000 on the top left of the screen you click on Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal, watch from 0.20 - 0.25 of the video, I show how to get a terminal. To get the terminal on your desktop, right click your desktop, click create launcher, make sure the type is application, name it Terminal, and the command is gnome-terminal, or you can just press [ctrl] [alt] t at the same time.

[bradlex42]

This is awesome, I learned more from this than any jargoned up book so far.

[DaDistro]

@bradlex42 thanks alot, I plan on making a few more videos on commands then move into scripting very soon.

[ny3blpb]

great tutorial ,i'm waiting for the next one

[DaDistro]

@ny3blpb thanks

[DefaultAdm1n]

Awesome video! Helped me a lot!

[chadlupkes]

Well done. Very helpful for absolute beginners, which is the target audience.

[MrPridam]

@killer2611 functional* apple spell check, now that's gay.

[MrPridam]

@killer2611 Why is windows gay? For daily use, windows is much better. Linux is mostly for developers and for people who want to use the tools that linux has to offer. Besides that, there is no other reason for you to run linux besides servers and the fact to show off (I guess that's a perfectly viable reason to use Linux) but aside, Linux doesnt actually run that well and isn't as fun tank as windows.

[21thcenturyfan]

what is linux computers mostly used for? Is the whole system like this? Somebody explain this to me.

[killer2611]

ty, ty, youtube needs moar linux command tutorials. i grew up using windows, and stuck with it until i realized it's gay and now im learning this.

[Cameron9242008]

@Feanic, Who ever said do everything in a terminal? The terminal is the most powerful shell in ANY OS, including Windows, but it is not needed for everything. Many times the terminal is even a faster way of completing task and seeing the outcome displayed as you commanded. This is Y it is referred 2 as the Command Line. The GUI is the shell that falls short. Ever C or hear of anyone programming in a GUI? 4 real computing users use the terminal. It`s a great tool. Don`t fear it, learn @ use it.

[Feanic]

Hi, a very nooby question which I haven' t figured out yet. (Don't flame me, please)

Why do everything in a terminal when using Linux? Isn't the GUI enough?

[zackeryzzz]

@deguijac000 on the top left of the screen you click on Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal, then drag to desktop. simpler way.

[Randomguy578]

@xIMOG3Nx a folder