--- product_id: 109164438 title: "The Linux Command Line, 2nd Edition: A Complete Introduction" price: "RM30" currency: MYR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/109164438-the-linux-command-line-2nd-edition-a-complete-introduction store_origin: MY region: Malaysia --- # The Linux Command Line, 2nd Edition: A Complete Introduction **Price:** RM30 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Linux Command Line, 2nd Edition: A Complete Introduction - **How much does it cost?** RM30 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.my](https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/109164438-the-linux-command-line-2nd-edition-a-complete-introduction) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: The Linux Command Line, 2nd Edition: A Complete Introduction: 9781593279523: Shotts, William: Books Review: Best Linux Book I've Seen. Looks Great on Android Tablet. - Author William Shotts has done an amazing job with The Linux Command Line. I’ll admit I’m something of a Linux newbie, but I feel like I have learned so much from reading this book. The text is complex, yet approachable, and teaches lots of handy command line tips without being tied to a specific distro (though there is some brief discussion regarding packaging and package managers). Overall, a lot of useful content, both in using built-in programs and for coding your own shell scripts. The best part about this book, for me, were the “playground” lessons, where you would create a bunch of dummy files and folders and then perform operations on them. For example, using “touch” to create 10 folders with 100 files in each, with only one short line of code. Or showing how to use “grep” and “ls” to find all programs matching a particular pattern. Practical examples of using pipelines. These are all super useful. So lots of good example material here. The Linux Command Line clocks in at just over 500 pages, with 36 different chapters, each on a specific topic. The first 10 chapters explain how Linux works (permissions, processes, the environment), and how to use the command line in general (navigating the file tree, manipulating files and folders, redirection, command expansion and quoting). Next it covers package managers, connecting storage, networking, searching, archiving, regular expressions, formatting text, and printing. And the final part covers shell scripting and is a basic programming tutorial as well. A great base of content. I’ve only read a handful of Linux books so far, but I think I can say this is the best I’ve seen. The text covers very fundamental and core competencies for using Linux, and the language is very approachable for beginners. I feel like I have learned a lot and already I’m more comfortable on the command line. If you are new to Linux, this can be a great way to up your game. Recommended. Review: The Linux Command Line Reference Book - **The Linux Command Line** is an excellent book for learning Linux and serves as a great reference, especially for someone upgrading from Windows, which is my current situation. It is an essential resource, and additional information can be found online. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #173,492 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #11 in Linux & UNIX Administration (Books) #15 in Linux Programming #40 in Linux Networking & System Administration | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (2,084) | | Dimensions | 7.13 x 1.06 x 9.25 inches | | Edition | 2nd | | ISBN-10 | 1593279523 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1593279523 | | Item Weight | 2.01 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 504 pages | | Publication date | March 7, 2019 | | Publisher | No Starch Press | ## Images ![The Linux Command Line, 2nd Edition: A Complete Introduction - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81v21VRpJJL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Linux Book I've Seen. Looks Great on Android Tablet. *by C***Y on October 20, 2019* Author William Shotts has done an amazing job with The Linux Command Line. I’ll admit I’m something of a Linux newbie, but I feel like I have learned so much from reading this book. The text is complex, yet approachable, and teaches lots of handy command line tips without being tied to a specific distro (though there is some brief discussion regarding packaging and package managers). Overall, a lot of useful content, both in using built-in programs and for coding your own shell scripts. The best part about this book, for me, were the “playground” lessons, where you would create a bunch of dummy files and folders and then perform operations on them. For example, using “touch” to create 10 folders with 100 files in each, with only one short line of code. Or showing how to use “grep” and “ls” to find all programs matching a particular pattern. Practical examples of using pipelines. These are all super useful. So lots of good example material here. The Linux Command Line clocks in at just over 500 pages, with 36 different chapters, each on a specific topic. The first 10 chapters explain how Linux works (permissions, processes, the environment), and how to use the command line in general (navigating the file tree, manipulating files and folders, redirection, command expansion and quoting). Next it covers package managers, connecting storage, networking, searching, archiving, regular expressions, formatting text, and printing. And the final part covers shell scripting and is a basic programming tutorial as well. A great base of content. I’ve only read a handful of Linux books so far, but I think I can say this is the best I’ve seen. The text covers very fundamental and core competencies for using Linux, and the language is very approachable for beginners. I feel like I have learned a lot and already I’m more comfortable on the command line. If you are new to Linux, this can be a great way to up your game. Recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Linux Command Line Reference Book *by S***V on September 5, 2025* **The Linux Command Line** is an excellent book for learning Linux and serves as a great reference, especially for someone upgrading from Windows, which is my current situation. It is an essential resource, and additional information can be found online. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for a Beginner on Linux Terminal Commands *by P***E on April 12, 2025* I've been fooling around with a Raspberry Pi 5 for a little while now and have been just copy/pasting commands from help websites (like a monkey) for tasks like accessing Windows network shares. I wanted a way to understand the power of the terminal and this book is perfect. Once I complete this course, I may take a shot at Python. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Linux Command Line, 2nd Edition: A Complete Introduction - How Linux Works, 3rd Edition: What Every Superuser Should Know - Linux Basics for Hackers: Getting Started with Networking, Scripting, and Security in Kali --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/109164438-the-linux-command-line-2nd-edition-a-complete-introduction](https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/109164438-the-linux-command-line-2nd-edition-a-complete-introduction) --- *Product available on Desertcart Malaysia* *Store origin: MY* *Last updated: 2026-04-27*