Linux Basics: The Command Line Interface - 6

Dartmouth connects Linux command-line skills with the needs of a C programmer. File-system operations lead into compilation with gcc and working within a development environment. It suits learners who want their operating-system practice to support programming, rather than expect a broad server-administration course covering every Linux service.

What you will learn

• Navigate and manage files from the Linux command line.
• Explore Linux processes and system interaction.
• Compile C programs with gcc in a Linux environment.

Who this suits

Learners who have completed the first five courses of C Programming with Linux, the preparation recommended by the provider, or have comparable C-programming foundations.

Before you enroll

Use a separate practice environment and keep a record of commands and results. Distribution versions, package managers and default settings differ, so compare the lesson environment with your own. Check installation requirements before beginning, and test administration or scripting changes on sample files before applying them to a working system.

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Put it into practice

Create a small C source file in a practice Linux environment, compile it and record the commands used. Explain how the file paths and compiler output help diagnose one deliberate error.

Source and review

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