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The command line isn't required when using Linux.
To truly maximize your Linux experience, you should still learn it.
Some commands are more useful than others.
Before we begin, I want to be clear: Using the command line is not a requirement for using Linux. I mention this because the idea of typing commands tends to scare off new users, and my goal -- for years -- has been to introduce people to the open-source operating system.
After using Linux for over two decades, I'm totally comfortable with the command line and tend to default to it for certain things. I do this because I find the command line to be more efficient than using a GUI. I can leave a terminal window open at all times and perform tasks without needing to take my hands off the keyboard.
Also: The first 8 Linux commands every new user should learn
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