Beginner · 3 min · practise every command in the built-in terminal

What is Linux?

Linux is a free, open-source operating system kernel created by Linus Torvalds in 1991. Today it powers everything from servers and smartphones to supercomputers and embedded devices.

Why Linux?

  • Free & open source — anyone can use, modify, and distribute it
  • Stable & secure — most web servers in the world run Linux
  • Powerful — full control over your system
  • In-demand skill — essential for DevOps, sysadmin, and development

The Terminal

The terminal (also called shell, command line, or console) is how you communicate with Linux. Instead of clicking icons, you type commands.

This might feel strange at first — but it becomes incredibly fast and powerful once you learn it.

Your First Command

Let's start with the simplest command — echo. It prints text to the screen.

echo Hello, Linux!

Practice tasks

  1. Type your first Linux command: print 'Hello, Linux!' to the screen
  2. Print the message 'I am learning Linux'
  3. Find out today's date and time
  4. Clear your terminal screen

Commands in this lesson

Getting Started