Is Unix Easy to Learn?
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Is Unix difficult to learn?

Yes, many of the commands are cryptic, but most people who make heavy use of Unix or Linux know maybe a dozen commands well, and may be aware of maybe 40 or 50 others, but would need to use —help or man pages. command. … Now, you’re learning how to use the Unix/Linux operating system.

How long does it take to learn Unix?

If you have a real desire to become good a UNIX command line user and have a general need (like being a system admin, programmer, or database admin) then 10,000 hours of practice is the rule of thumb to become a master. If you have some interest and a very specific domain of use then a month should do it.

Chloe Bennett

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