I’ve been using Linux for about 7 months now and have become a lot more comfortable using the terminal but I feel like there is more that I can learn.
Most of my work is done in a browser or DaVinci Resolve. I do try to use the terminal where possible but it’s limited due to my workflow.
Are there any interactive sites where I can practice/learn the terminal? I’m going through Linux Survival at the moment.
EDIT: I forgot to add some important details.
I don’t have a massive need for the terminal for my current workflow but I think it is important to know (looks good for any future job applications as well) and expand your knowledge on things that interest you when possible.
In the future, I hope to have a home lab/NAS running Linux. I will most likely SSH into that and I’d like to deal with any issues via the terminal.
I use Arch btw (technically EndeavourOS)
IMO the best knowledge comes from doing practical examples that actually interest you. I wouldn’t rush that.
The Linux Experiment fairly recently made a video about this: https://tilvids.com/w/w5SrXQUhk1a5iEtE9xPWgS
If you just want the links:
- https://linuxjourney.com/
- https://training.linuxfoundation.org/resources/?_sft_content_type=free-course
- https://linuxcommand.org/
- https://cmdchallenge.com/
I also recommend learnlinux.tv and especially the YouTube channel
Since you’re on Arch, the Arch Wiki is a great resource if you ever need to look something up. If you just want to improve your CLI skills and make the life in the Terminal more pleasant, I’d recommend the fish shell. (Check this out if you want a video demonstration) It has a great autocomplete feature and shows you a short description of each command, which might help you to learn more about it. It’s also very flexible and customizable. (Check out this video for some neat tricks) My last recommendation is tldr, it’s a very useful application that gives you a short summary of how to use a command. These summaries are much easier to read and understand than manpages. I assume you know about manpages, if not, that’s another recommendation.
As many people have already said, just do what you need to do. That’s the best way to learn. But if you are afraid you’ll break your system with dangerous commands, use docker or a virtual machine for practice.
In m opinion, practicing with real life problems is the best teacher. There are some ways to cut and convert videos, audio and images via terminal. Maybe there is still a way to enrich or streamline your workflow with that. Maybe a script which will prepare the folder of your next project. Also, xdotools let you automate a lot of sometimes tedious routines.
Cost: $10
One year of a small vps. Fiddle around with it, get it secure, run some services on it, flatten and reinstall through the web kvm when you fuck up.
Look at your logs and be terrified at how many computers are just out there poking and prodding at random ips on the internet.
Say “I’m in” and push play on squarepusher when you log in.
