by Tania.Paz

Linux Commands are virtually same from one Linux distribution or version to another. In such a way the original pros do Linux administration is to function at the Linux command line and execute Linux commands. It can be difficult for someone new to Linux to lean and understand, how to run a Linux command, in order to help them we here give some Linux tips to learn fast how to use Linux commands while working at the Linux command line prompt.

Basically there are 3 main parts for a Linux command, they are; one is the Linux command name, second is various options that can be used with a Linux command and the third is the “item(s)” that uses the Linux command to run “on”.

Now let’s go a bit detail. When you execute a Linux command, spaces are usually used between: the name of the Linux command, the command options and the item used to run the command. The mentioned “item” could be a file user, Linux directory, or may be some other Linux software components. As for example, you can run the Linux command known as rm (remove) “on” a Linux directory; this will remove the directory from the Linux file system. You type in the name of the command, and also any other parts of the command, like options, and press the Enter key to run a Linux command.

These are some Tips:  Linux commands are run at the prompt line of the Linux command and this prompt you can see as] # at the left of the command. Here you need not type in the prompt, but you type the Linux command usually at the right of the prompt.  Tips: The Linux command prompt can also appear as:] $ or even as another symbol, instead of # or $ .

Linux Command Syntax is usually very confusing. To put things more complexed, every command has slightly different Syntax. You need to know what switch or options are to be used to enter a command. This will help you to turn a common command into a much powerful tool.

It is generally felt that Linux distributions are increasing and decreasing in popularity all the time.  If you are able to learn how to use Linux by just running the GUI utilities in one simple distro, and then you can usually stop using that particular distro. There is a need to learn all the aspect of GUI utilities of the next following distro. If you are quick to learn how to use particular commands, then you can easily learn how to use usually Linux for all distros!

A new user always need to get Linux training in the first hand, one may be often confused to decide what to particularly focus on. It is better to join a computer training institution which provides an advanced course in Linux. Take the help of the instructors to understand the commands properly. If there is any doubts then clarify then and there itself. Do the practical training part in the institution and get well versed in it.

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