Chapter 12. Advanced Shell Usage and Shell Scripts
Like an MS-DOS prompt window, the Unix shell is a command interpreter
that lets you issue and execute commands. By means of the shell, you
use and control your system. If you're accustomed to
the point-and-click world of graphical user interfaces, you may
question the value of learning to use the Linux shell. Many users initially find the
shell cumbersome, and some retreat to the familiar comfort of the
graphical user interface (GUI), avoiding the shell whenever possible.
However, as this chapter explains, the shell unlocks the true power
of Linux.
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