Bash Tutorial

 

Bash scripts are collections of command line operations that automate frequently-performed actions in the terminal. If you're sick of typing out a set of commands one by one, it's time to script 'em out. Tech site Computer Science Directory has a full introduction to bash scripting perfect for the absolute beginner and advanced enough for seasoned bash pros.

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Hotwire graphical terminal

Free open-source app Hotwire is a GUI-based terminal with auto completion. Hotwire has most of the functionality of the bash shell tucked into an easy-to-use GUI. Intended to replace the Linux terminal, Hotwire is perfect for Linux beginners. Hotwire is a perfect way for new users to dip a toe into the terminal without diving in head first. Hotwire is a free download for Linux only. Ubuntu users can install Hotwire using:

sudo apt-get install hotwire

*Hotwire isn't in the Ubuntu repository. You have to download the .deb file from getdeb.net and install it manually.

This is also for Windows. See  hotwire-shell.org

 

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Unix Filesystem

Windows users who dive into *nix without first researching the operating system are in for quite a shock. The complete lack of a C:\ drive can send Windows switchers into a tailspin. Thankfully, IBM developerWorks does an excellent job of explaining the structure and organization of the *nix filesystem and the perks of the *nix naming conventions.

Many directories in the UNIX file system serve a special purpose, and certain directories are named per long-standing convention. In this installment of the "Speaking UNIX" series, discover where UNIX stores important files.

 

UNIX file system [IBM developerWorks]