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Community => General discussion => : Infinityexists February 19, 2012, 09:33:04 PM

: Linux Command line with Windows 7
: Infinityexists February 19, 2012, 09:33:04 PM

Hello,

I know that every web-server is based on Linux and fully operated through command line,
as I am a programming freak and love programming I want to learn linux command line interface ,

Basically I want to install Linux command line with my windows 7. I have an ebook that shows how to use different commands on linux command line but it doesn't show how to install it, So i downloaded a linux(ubuntu) and installed it but its a Graphical user interface more like a Windows.

Does anybody here help me how to start installing Linux Command line Interface if i am using Windows 7 ?

Thankyou

: Re: Linux Command line with Windows 7
: petermlm February 19, 2012, 10:06:01 PM

Install Linux command line in windows? I don't think that is possible. The Linux terminal is something of Linux and only works in such a system. But anyway to know more about that you should just start by searching for a Linux Terminal tutorial. The more basic things would be to explore directories, control processes, learn how to edit files, etc.

Good luck.

: Re: Linux Command line with Windows 7
: atsuktuvas February 19, 2012, 10:45:03 PM

actually, you can simulate the linux command terminal pretty well within windows environment.

Just download the CygWin (http://www.cygwin.com/) application and install it on your windows machine.
It will allow you to use linux commands in windows.

You mentioned that you have installed Ubuntu, but that it uses a GUI. Well, it has a Graphical User Interface, but the command line is still there, beneath all those graphics. You can easily access it by either using the shortcut combination Ctrl + Alt + T or just searching for "Terminal", that is if you are using the newest ubuntu versions with Unity. If you are still on Gnome, then just go to Applications > Accessories >Terminal.

Have fun with the command line! :)

: Re: Linux Command line with Windows 7
: Stackprotector February 20, 2012, 08:46:16 AM

How evaah,    the question was about why he did not had the command line,  you installed a linux os with gnome, a user friendly gui.
You should install a debian/ubuntu server version, or do ctrl+alt f1 to f7 if i am right.

: Re: Linux Command line with Windows 7
: petermlm February 20, 2012, 12:00:40 PM

: Factionwars  February 20, 2012, 08:46:16 AM

(...) or do ctrl+alt f1 to f7 if i am right.

Yup. ctrl+alt fx (with 1 <= x <= 6). And ctrl f7 to return to "normal".

While in any system besides f7 you just need to press ctrl + fx to navigate.

: Re: Linux Command line with Windows 7
: Infinityexists February 20, 2012, 06:21:55 PM

Thanks alot everyone !

: Re: Linux Command line with Windows 7
: Stackprotector February 22, 2012, 05:05:44 PM

: Infinityexists  February 20, 2012, 06:21:55 PM

Thanks alot everyone !

Goodluck, ask us again if google is not helping you out :D

: Re: Linux Command line with Windows 7
: Infinityexists February 24, 2012, 11:35:52 AM

I'll :)
btw, I've started learning the command line of Linux :)

: Re: Linux Command line with Windows 7
: D4rk0rD March 30, 2012, 05:20:09 PM

You can install Virtual computer on your win 7 system . it works like completely another computer in windows . hope that will help you to get full linux experience without changing any win 7 files .

you can download Virtual Box on this link :

https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads (https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads)

Choose package according to your host . according to you it must be windows host package .

then ,

1. install virtual box
2. create a new computer
3. install linux on it

have fun .  :)

: Re: Linux Command line with Windows 7
: zohraan April 06, 2012, 09:12:03 PM

Learning Linux means a Terminal in front of you, which you already have in Ubuntu, there is no confusion I think. :D