• The Linux CLI

    One of the benefits of Linux is the Command Line Interface (CLI). At first it may feel convoluted and unhelpful, especially if you're used to systems with heavy GUI usage however as you become comfortable with shells you will appreciate their power and simplicity. Shells or terminals take user input, pass it onto the OS for processing and print output.

    When you first start a shell you will be presented with the following:

    Linux CLI

    Each highlighted section provides useful information

    • 1 - User that you are currently logged in as
    • 2 - Hostname of the machine
    • 3 - Current directory that you are in
    • 4 - Privilege level
      • $ - Regular user
      • # - Super user (root)