Appendix C
The command-line interface
W
hile you can manage most of the software on a Raspberry Pi through the desktop, some can only be accessed using a text-based mode known as the command-line interface (CLI) in an application called Terminal. Most users will never need to use
the CLI, but for those who want to learn more, this appendix offers a basic introduction.
MORE INFO This appendix is not designed to be an exhaustive guide to the Linux command-line interface. For a more detailed look at using the CLI, visit rpf.io/terminal in a web browser.
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