Linux Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Linux and Operating Systems
o Overview of Linux, Windows 11, and macOS
o Command Line vs. Graphical Interface
2. File System Basics
o Understanding the Home Directory
o The Role of the Shell (e.g., Bash)
o Overview of Shell Programs and Their Functions
3. Exploring the Linux File System
o Introduction to ls -al and File Listing Commands
o Listing Files in Home Directories vs. Entire Drive
o File System Architecture (Directories like /bin, /sbin, /etc, etc.)
4. Core Utilities on Linux
o Overview of Core Utilities (coreutils)
o Categories of Core Utilities:
1. File Management
2. Text Processing
3. File Viewing
4. System Information
5. Networking Utilities
6. Shell Tools
7. File Permissions and Ownership
8. Disk Utilities
5. Understanding Linux File Types
o Types of Files in Linux (Regular, Directory, Symlink, etc.)
o Detailed Breakdown of ls -al Output
o Special Files: Character Device, Block Device, Named Pipes, Sockets, etc.
6. Linux Permissions
o File Permissions and Ownership
o The 10-Digit Permissions String (rwxr-xr-x)
o Owner, Group, and Other Permissions
o Symbolic and Numeric Modes for Permissions
o chmod Command: Changing Permissions
7. Common Linux Commands Overview
o ls -al: Listing Files and Directories
o man Command: Accessing Manual Pages
o cd, pwd, mkdir, rmdir, etc.
o chmod, chown, and File Permission Management
o cp, mv, rm: File Copy, Move, and Delete
o find, grep, cat, echo: File Search and Viewing
8. Directory Structure and System Architecture
o Standard Linux Directory Layout (e.g., /etc, /dev, /home, /var)
o Importance of System Directories
o Understanding the inode Structure
9. Exploring the Role of Symbolic Links
o What are Symbolic Links?
o Difference Between Symbolic and Hard Links
o Practical Use of Symbolic Links in the File System
10. Devices and Device Files
o What are Device Files in Linux?
o Character Devices vs. Block Devices
o Viewing and Managing Device Files with ls -al
11. Linux Networking and System Information
o Networking Tools and System Info Commands
o ifconfig, ping, netstat, and Other Utilities
12. Shell Scripting and Automation
o Writing Basic Shell Scripts
o Using Core Utilities in Scripts
o Automating System Tasks with Cron Jobs
13. Lab Exercises and Tutorials
o Assignments Based on Core Utilities Categories
o Practical Exercises on File Management, Permissions, and System Info
14. Conclusion and Best Practices
o Summary of Key Concepts
o Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
o Continuing with Advanced Linux Topics
How to Use This Table of Contents:
Study Guide: Use it as a study roadmap to guide your learning.
Homework/Assignments: Assign different topics or sections for students to learn or explore.
Practical Use: Refer to it when working on Linux tasks and file management.
You can break each of these sections down further for detailed tutorials or as an exercise for
hands-on learning. This structure should give a solid foundation for learning Linux from basic
commands to more advanced topics like permissions, file types, and system administration.