🚀Everything in Linux is a file, including commands themselves
📁The bin directory contains essential command binaries
🔐The sudo command grants temporary administrative privileges
👥The user directory contains user-specific directories and files
➕The adduser command is used to add a new user to the system
Why is everything in Linux considered a file?
—In Linux, everything is considered a file for simplicity and consistency. This allows for a unified approach to managing and manipulating different types of data.
What is the purpose of the bin directory?
—The bin directory contains essential command binaries that can be executed by users. These commands are globally available and can be accessed from any directory.
What is the sudo command used for?
—The sudo command is used to temporarily elevate user privileges and perform administrative tasks. It allows authorized users to execute commands with root privileges.
What is the purpose of the user directory?
—The user directory contains user-specific directories and files. It stores personal data, configuration files, and user settings.
How do I add a new user to the system?
—To add a new user to the system, you can use the adduser command. This command creates a new user account and sets up the necessary files and directories.
00:00Introduction to episode 2 of Mastering Linux series
02:45Explanation of why everything in Linux is considered a file
04:45Introduction to the bin directory and its role in storing essential command binaries
08:00Explanation of the sudo command and its purpose in granting temporary administrative privileges
10:35Introduction to the user directory and its role in storing user-specific directories and files
12:59Demonstration of adding a new user using the adduser command
