Knowledge Bank

While Linux servers can run a desktop environment (e.g. KDE, Gnome), or use one of the many web-based server management systems (Webmin, cPanel, etc), it is still extremely useful to be able to edit files from the command line. You will often get a much clearer idea of how an application works by opening it's configuration file in a text editor, and viewing the various options listed within, than you will do by using a web-based, graphical interpretation of it's status and functions. However, when making those first steps onto the command line, it can seem like a scary and dangerous place. Following some simple steps and adhering to basic rules can help you avoid easy but potentially costly errors.