Linux Fundamentals (What to Learn First)
Linux is everywhere! From web servers to smartphones, understanding its fundamentals unlocks a deeper appreciation for the technology we use every day. This post will help you to understanding the core concepts of Linux, making you a savvy user in no time. (But make sure to practice these to become expert) System Fundamentals Kernel - The core of the operating system Shell - A program that provides a command line interface to the operating system System calls - Functions that provide an interface for user programs to access the operating system's functionalities System libraries - Collections of functions and routines used by programs Processes - An instance of a computer program that is being executed User - An account on a computer system that is used to identify a person or process Group - A collection of users that share common permissions on a computer system Permissions - Controls who can access a file or directory and what they can do with it Ownership - Refers to...