This course is self paced and would be a great intro for you to check out.
It starts simply, giving a look into boot processes, directory structures
etc. and gets into bash scripting etc. later on.

https://www.edx.org/course/linuxfoundationx/linuxfoundationx-lfs101x-introduction-1621#.U-z_3dZKzoI

Ryan


On Thu, Aug 14, 2014 at 11:57 AM, Dennis Thoemke <dennis.thoemke at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hello,
> I am interested in gaining an understanding of Linux. We have a data
> acquisition system at work that runs on Linux and I would like to
> understand file/directory structures, editing, scripting etc. I have no
> prior UNIX/Linux experience. Does the TCLUG ever put on training? I see
> that you have an installfest in October. I am considering bringing an
> older, rarely used PC to have it loaded with Linux at your event.
>
> In the mean time can you suggest any training or other resources that will
> bring me up to speed quickly? I am an engineer by vocation and have a good
> comfort level with computers. I occasionally do some PLC programming. Just
> looking for the best way to get up to speed and to do it economically.
>
> Thanks in advance for any advice you may offer,
> Dennis
>
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