This workshop will introduce new users to the command line interface and Unix shell commands. This would be useful both for users interested in using Unix on a local machine (including Linux and Mac OS X), as well as users who want to make use of remote resources such as the Rivanna cluster. Users will learn how to create and navigate directories, and to create, copy, move, and search files. We will also cover setting and changing file permissions, and creating symbolic links. Redirection of output and job control, with a brief discussion of shell scripts. Users will need to bring their own laptop in order to fully participate in the workshop.
Instructor: Ricky Patterson