To start your journey with the Linux command line, it's important to know a few things before diving in. These aspects of the terminal are fundamental to getting the most out of the tool. Shall we ...

In class, we have linux computers, and use the g++ compiler to compile and then can run these programs in linux also, just simple programs in the terminal, how would I do the same on a Mac.

The Linux script command has been around for ages and provides a simple but useful service. It lets you record command line activity – both input and output.

Bash scripting is every Linux administrator's Swiss Army knife. Learn how using a for-loop in conjunction with Bash scripts can produce powerful results.

Running processes in the background can be convenient when you want to use your terminal window for something else while you wait for the first task to complete.