This week we installed Linux (Ubuntu) on a virtual machine in order to start working with it and to learn about using a command-line interface. I have to admit that I felt overwhelmed at first, as this is all brand-new to me. I have only ever used a Windows graphical user interface, so it is quite a learning curve.
However, the more I read about it and do the tutorials, the more sense it is making. It was actually quite fun to play with the different commands, although I don't quite get the hang of it yet. It has helped to go back and watch the video tutorials and have the printed out tutorials in front of me as I practice. I watched and read the tutorials first to get an idea, but of course they did not make much sense until I started using the Terminal app to input commands.The reading, video and hands-on practice seem to be a good combination to use. I have a lot to figure out, but I intend to keep going over these materials and to practice. Being able to use a command-line interface seems like a good skill to have, and I am excited to learn more about it.
I am also really enjoying the reading "In the Beginning was the Command Line" by Neal Stephenson--he approaches the topic in an accessible way which is helping me gain a deeper understanding of the differences between the two types of interfaces, as well as a better understanding of operating systems in general.
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