The Unix/Linux shell (or command shell, or terminal) is a powerful computing tool allowing users to combine existing programs and automate repetitive tasks. It is also key to accessing other computing resources such as supercomputers and remote resources. There are many shells available and this workshop will focus on the Bash Shell .

After this workshop, you should be able to:

• Understand why the command shell is important
• How to navigate on your computer using the shell
• How to view files and directories
• How to create, copy, edit, and delete files and directories
• How to combine existing commands to do new actions
• How to save and re-use commands in shell scripts

This is a beginner-level workshop for researchers presented by OU Libraries. Our workshops cover better practices for research, data, coding, and communication. No prior experience is needed (i.e. no prerequisites).
Please bring a computer with a shell or terminal installed. Linux and Mac usually have this by default, and Windows users will need to follow the instructions here or here .

Lesson: The Unix Shell

This workshop will be offered online via Zoom. This workshop is typically offered once a semester and can also be scheduled on request. This serries is a dedicated on-line workshop to be offered fall/spring terms. Automatic captioning will be provided via Zoom. The curriculum is freely available online at: http://swcarpentry.github.io/shell-novice. We have one major break at the midpoint with 1-2 minor breaks. For additional accommodations on the basis of disability, please contact the workshop instructor or libpr@ou.edu.

Registration is required.

Questions? Contact Mark Laufersweiler, laufers@ou.edu.