The Linux Command Line

by William Shotts

Seventh Internet Edition

Designed for the new command line user, this 596-page volume covers the same material as LinuxCommand.org but in much greater detail. In addition to the basics of command line use and shell scripting, The Linux Command Line includes chapters on many common programs used on the command line, as well as more advanced topics.

• Released under a BY-NC-ND Creative Commons license, this book is available for free download in PDF format. Download it here. Read the release notes here.

• Download example scripts from the book here.

• The book is available in printed form, published by No Starch Press. Based on the Seventh Internet Edition, the third print edition may be purchased wherever fine books are sold. No Starch Press also offers electronic formats for popular e-readers.

  In addition to English, the printed book is also available in the following languages:

  • Korean: available from BJ PUBLIC
  • Serbian: available from Mikro Knjiga
  • Chinese (Traditional): available from GOTOP
  • Chinese (Simplified): available from PT Press
  • Russian: available from Piter
  • Polish: available from Helion

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  The following community translations are now available or are in progress:

  • Arabic Translation by Abd Allatif Eymsh
  • Spanish Translation by Adriano Sánchez
  • Portuguese (in progress). Translation by Matheus Sales
  • Italian (in progress). Translation by Francesco Cargiuli
  • Romanian (in progress). Translation by Paval Vlad
  • Persian (Farsi)" Translation by Mohammad Mehdinejad LaTeX Source and Release Assets available on GitHub
  • Persian (Farsi) (partial translation) Translation by Amirhosain Shahsavari
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  • Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) (in progress). Translation by Chairul Akmal
  • Turkish (in progress). Translation by Cengizhan Kenan

Adventures with the Linux Command Line

by William Shotts

First Internet Edition

In this 250+ page sequel/suplement to The Linux Command Line we'll look at even more cool tools and fun command line topics. With 14 action-packed chapters, it's perfect for makers, students, and anyone wanting to learn additional Linux history, techniques, and skills.

• Released under a Creative Commons license, this book is available for free download in PDF format. Download it here.