tailieunhanh - Learning DebianGNU Linux-Chapter 4: Issuing Linux Commands

Tham khảo tài liệu 'learning debiangnu linux-chapter 4: issuing linux commands', công nghệ thông tin, hệ điều hành phục vụ nhu cầu học tập, nghiên cứu và làm việc hiệu quả | 4. Issuing Linux Commands This chapter shows you how to begin using your Linux system. It shows you how to boot your system log in issue commands log out and shut down your system. It also explains how to use the man command which provides help on using other commands. The chapter describes how Linux organizes data as filesystems directories and files and how you can work with removable media such as diskettes. It describes how to query the status of your system. And finally it explains how to use pico a simple text editor. The System Use Cycle This section introduces you to the cycle of Linux system use. If you re a user of Microsoft Windows you re accustomed to a pattern of system use that forms a cycle Boot the system Identify yourself to the system Use the system Shutdown the system The cycle of Linux system use is similar even though you perform the tasks somewhat differently. Booting the System Most Linux users boot their system from its hard drive. Of course if you made a boot diskette during system installation you can use it to boot your system. First you must prepare your system for booting. If your system is running you must shut it down by following the proper procedure for shutting down the operating system that s active. For example if you re running Microsoft Windows click Start - Shut Down and select the Shut Down option in the Shut Down dialog box. Press OK to begin the system shutdown. After a few seconds Windows displays a screen telling you that it s safe to turn off power to your system. Turn off the power or if your system automatically powers down wait a few seconds until the system powers itself down. Next you must set your system to boot from the desired device. To boot your system from its hard drive remove any floppy diskette from your system s floppy drive. To boot your system from a floppy diskette insert your Linux boot diskette into your system s floppy drive. Now you re ready to boot your system. Switch your system on or .