"There has been such a heavy emphasis on making Linux more Windows-like in the past couple of years--not to mention the really impressive work done on Linux desktop GUI environments by open source projects such as GNOME and KDE--that command-line usage and tools have been relegated by many to second-tier status. That's a shame. A big part of Linux's siren call to weary Windows users over the years has been its power, and nowhere is this power more evident than at the command line.
"Now stop whimpering, you nattering noobies! This story is for you. Just remember, your mama's not here to sysadmin for you. Today you're going to learn how to do a few things at the notorious and fabled command line, things that can make your transition from Windows-weenie to street-elite Linux geek a little easier..."
