In course 1 we talked about open source software and the motivation and methods of using it. In course 2, we will introduce you to Linux systems, and help you feel comfortable working at the command line:
Linux for Developers
Linux for Developers
This course is part of Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git Specialization
Instructor: Jerry Cooperstein
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Reviewed on Nov 19, 2023
Quizzes are good and standard, but the video explanations are not enough. Reading materials are fine. Overall course is good.
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Reviewed on Sep 19, 2020
I'd introduce bash a bit more slowly, as it feels kind of rushed and somewhat hard to understand, but I think the rest of the course was pretty good.
SM
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Reviewed on Aug 21, 2020
It helps me a lot to improving my knowledge about linux and coursera is a great platform to build up a new skills for future jobs.
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