An Introduction the Shell

Learning Objectives

• Learn what the shell is and why you would want to use it.
• In the shell, learn how to:
  • Navigate
  • Organize and examine files
  • Manage input and output streams
• Bonus: Learn how to submit a shell script as a job at OSC

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• Introduction
• Navigation
• Standard In/Out and Pipes
• Managing Files
• Wildcards
• Viewing Text Files
• Variables and Scripts
• Bonus Material
  • I: Keyboard Shortcuts and General Tricks
  • II: Text File Data Tools
  • III: The less Pager
  • IV: Standard Error