<div dir="ltr"><div>Someone asked what my specific learning goals were.</div><div>In a nutshell I am open to whatever career opportunities a knowledge of Linux will provide.</div><div>At present I install and service workstations and point of sale machines, but sometimes need to help with servers. My lack of Linux skills is severely limiting my ability to help customers in this arena. I hope that Linux on my Raspberry Pi can help me accomplish most of the following:</div><div>


        
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<font style="font-size:16pt" size="4">How to get access to a Linux
server.</font></p>
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a Linux distribution is and which one to choose.</font></p>
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software is needed to connect to Linux from Mac and Windows
computers.</font></p>
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SSH is and how to use it.</font></p>
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file system layout of Linux systems and where to find programs,
configurations, and documentation.</font></p>
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basic Linux commands you'll use most often.</font></p>
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renaming, moving, and deleting directories.</font></p>
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reading, creating, editing, copying, and deleting files.</font></p>
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how permissions work and how to decipher the most cryptic Linux
permissions with ease.</font></p>
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to use the nano, vi, and emacs editors.</font></p>
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methods to search for files and directories.</font></p>
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to compare the contents of files.</font></p>
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pipes are, why they are useful, and how to use them.</font></p>
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and why to redirect input and output from applications.</font></p>
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to be efficient at the command line by using aliases, tab completion,
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