Shell scripting is an often forgotten programming environment, relegated to simple automation tasks and little else. In fact, it’s possible to achieve much more complex tasks in the shell. As an ...

One of the most universal experiences of any Linux or Unix user is working through a guide or handbook and coming across an almost unbelievably complex line of code meant to be executed with a shell.

The terminal is approachable and can be fun—practice shortcuts to make it your go-to over a GUI. Learn history, !!, Ctrl+R, tab completion, pwd, and cursor shortcuts to edit and reuse commands fast.

When using Linux, you're bound to fire up a terminal session at some point. Whether it's to dabble with some commands to see how you fare, learn something new, or troubleshoot an issue that the GUI is ...