Free Linux Training

This website is a free course for learning Linux, a version of Unix that runs on ordinary personal computers. I created it for people who want to learn the basics of using Linux, and thereby Unix, without getting bogged down in too much detail or technobabble. (See Doctor Bob's bio to learn more about the author.) Oddly enough, most computer info seems to be written for people who already understand the topic. I think you'll find this site is different...

To be sure, there are a lot of Linux websites, but you'll find this Linux course unique because the lessons are short and to the point. This site has been carefully crafted and edited so that both the novice and the more experienced computer user will get what they want -- the know-how to use Linux effectively.

Because Unix is the foundation for much of the Internet, many people are using or encountering it nowadays. As the Internet grows, Unix will become more popular, creating an array of new opportunities. If you're simply curious, looking to gain new job skills, or thinking about Linux as a low-cost platform for operating your own Internet server, this website is for you.

You'll find plain-English information here about using Linux on a personal computer or on a shell account provided by your Internet Service Provider. After a brief history and overview of Linux, you'll find a concise and occasionally light-hearted treatment of these topics:

• File systems
• Useful commands
• Text editors
• Data manipulation
• Shell programming
• Email tools
• Compression, Encoding and Encryption
• Accesing DOS and Windows Files
• Adding & Removing Software with RPM