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Introduction to the terminal
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Introduction to the terminal
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Translated and reviewed by
John Talbot
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Located in
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Throughout this manual, we have focused primarily on the graphical desktop user interface. However, in order to fully realize the power of Ubuntu, you may want to learn how to use the terminal.
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Throughout this manual, we have focused primarily on the graphical desktop user interface. However, in order to fully realise the power of Ubuntu, you may want to learn how to use the terminal.
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Translated and reviewed by
Chidge12
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Located in
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What is the terminal?
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type: subsection{#2}
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What is the terminal?
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Translated and reviewed by
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Located in
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The \emph{terminal} is Ubuntu's command-line interface. It is a method of controlling some aspects of Ubuntu using only commands that you type on the keyboard.
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type: document
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The \emph{terminal} is Ubuntu's command-line interface. It is a method of controlling some aspects of Ubuntu using only commands that you type on the keyboard.
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Translated and reviewed by
Robert Readman
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Located in
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1338.
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Why would I want to use the terminal?
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type: subsection{#2}
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Why would I want to use the terminal?
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Translated and reviewed by
Robert Readman
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Located in
./advanced-topics/advanced-topics.tex
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For the average Ubuntu user, most day-to-day activities can be completed without ever needing to open the terminal. However, the terminal is a powerful and invaluable tool that can be used to perform many useful tasks. For example:
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type: document
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For the average Ubuntu user, most day-to-day activities can be completed without ever needing to open the terminal. However, the terminal is a powerful and invaluable tool that can be used to perform many useful tasks. For example:
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Translated by
Robert Readman
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Reviewed by
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Located in
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Troubleshooting any difficulties that may arise when using Ubuntu sometimes requires you to use the terminal.
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Troubleshooting any difficulties that may arise when using Ubuntu sometimes requires you to use the terminal.
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Translated and reviewed by
Robert Readman
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Located in
./advanced-topics/advanced-topics.tex
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A command-line interface is sometimes a faster way to accomplish a task. For example, it is often easier to perform operations on many files at once using the terminal.
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A command-line interface is sometimes a faster way to accomplish a task. For example, it is often easier to perform operations on many files at once using the terminal.
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Translated and reviewed by
Robert Readman
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Located in
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Opening the Terminal
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Opening the Terminal
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Located in
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\marginnote{The \emph{terminal} gives you access to what is called a \emph{shell}. When you type a command in the \gls{terminal} the \gls{shell} interprets this command, resulting in the desired action. There are different types of shells that accept slightly different commands. The most popular is called ``bash,'' and is the default shell in Ubuntu.}
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\marginnote{The \emph{terminal} gives you access to what is called a \emph{shell}. When you type a command in the \gls{terminal} the \gls{shell} interprets this command, resulting in the desired action. There are different types of shells that accept slightly different commands. The most popular is called ``bash,'' and is the default shell in Ubuntu.}
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Translated by
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Reviewed by
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Located in
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