In course 1 we talked about open source software and the motivation and methods of using it. In course 2, we will introduce you to Linux systems, and help you feel comfortable working at the command line:
Linux for Developers
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Linux for Developers
This course is part of Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git Specialization
Instructor: Jerry Cooperstein
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