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There are certain Linux commands I consider essential.
They range from networking, troubleshooting, and file viewing.
They're also easy enough for new users to learn.
Even though I've been using Linux for decades and am perfectly at home with the command line, I often tell those who are thinking about trying the open-source operating system that it isn't necessary. It's not. Truly.
If I wanted to, I could give up the command line altogether. Of course, I'd have to find GUI apps to replace some of the commands I use, but it can be done.
Also: Do you need antivirus on Linux?
Which commands would I have to replace? Well, those are the commands that I would have a hard time doing without. If you're curious as to what those commands are (because maybe you want to know them yourself), keep reading.
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