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Linux Command Line Books by William Shotts

The document provides information about two books by William Shotts: 'The Linux Command Line' and 'Adventures with the Linux Command Line.' Both books are available for free download in PDF format and cover various aspects of using the Linux command line, with the first book being more detailed and the second focusing on additional tools and techniques. The books are also available in printed form and in multiple languages, with community translations in progress for several others.

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Linux Command Line Books by William Shotts

The document provides information about two books by William Shotts: 'The Linux Command Line' and 'Adventures with the Linux Command Line.' Both books are available for free download in PDF format and cover various aspects of using the Linux command line, with the first book being more detailed and the second focusing on additional tools and techniques. The books are also available in printed form and in multiple languages, with community translations in progress for several others.

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6/3/25, 4:31 PM Linux Command Line Books by William Shotts

The Linux Command Line


by William Shotts

Sixth Internet Edition

Designed for the new command line user, this 594-page volume covers the
same material as LinuxCommand.org but in much greater detail. In addition to
the basics of command line use and shell scripting, The Linux Command Line
includes chapters on many common programs used on the command line, as
well as more advanced topics.

Released under a Creative Commons license, this book is available


for free download in PDF format. Download it here. Read the release
notes here.

New! Download example scripts from the book here.

The book is available in printed form, published by No Starch Press.


Copies may be purchased wherever fine books are sold. No Starch Press
also offers electronic formats for popular e-readers.

In addition to English, the printed book is also available in the


following languages:

Korean: available from BJ PUBLIC


Serbian: available from Mikro Knjiga
Chinese (Traditional): available from GOTOP
Chinese (Simplified): available from PT Press
Russian: available from Piter
Polish: available from Helion

Read reviews at No Starch Press and Amazon.

Find The Linux Command Line at your local library.


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Want to translate the Creative Commons version of The Linux


Command Line? Please see the Community Translation Policy for details.

The following community translations are now available:

Arabic Translation by Abd Allatif Eymsh


Spanish Translation by Adriano Sánchez
Portuguese (in progress). Translation by Matheus Sales
Italian (in progress). Translation by Francesco Cargiuli
Romanian (in progress). Translation by Paval Vlad
Farsi (in progress). Translation by Amirhosain Shahsavari
Dutch (in progress). Translation by Tom Van Looy
French (in progress). Translation by Vincent de Paul BAKPATINA
Kurdish (in progress). Translation by Aga Ismael Abdalla

Adventures with the Linux Command Line


by William Shotts
First Internet Edition Available Now!

In this 250+ page sequel/suplement to The Linux Command Line we'll look at
even more cool tools and fun command line topics. With 14 action-packed
chapters, it's perfect for makers, students, and anyone wanting to learn
additional Linux history, techniques, and skills.

Released under a Creative Commons license, this book is available


for free download in PDF format. Download it here.

© 2000-2025, William E. Shotts, Jr. Verbatim copying and distribution of this entire article is permitted in any medium,
provided this copyright notice is preserved.

Linux® is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.

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