Introduction to Linux | What is Linux? | Linux Basics for Beginners | Learn Linux in 2025

Welcome to PathForIT, your go-to destination for everything related to Cloud Computing, AWS, DevOps, and now — Linux! In today’s comprehensive video, our instructor Durga Prasad Yadav breaks down one of the most essential topics in the world of IT and cloud computing — An Introduction to Linux.

Whether you're a complete beginner, an IT enthusiast, a computer science student, or an aspiring cloud engineer, understanding Linux is absolutely crucial. In this video, you'll not only learn what Linux is, but also its architecture, key features, file systems, command-line interface, and how it powers some of the most powerful cloud infrastructures, including AWS EC2 instances.

🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Video
🔹 What is Linux?

🔹 History of Linux and Why It Was Created

🔹 Difference Between Linux and Other Operating Systems

🔹 Linux Architecture (Kernel, Shell, File System, etc.)

🔹 Introduction to Distributions (Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat, Debian, etc.)

🔹 Benefits of Using Linux in Modern Computing

🔹 Graphical User Interface (GUI) vs Command Line Interface (CLI)

🔹 Basic Linux Commands for Beginners

🔹 File and Directory Structure in Linux

🔹 File Permissions and Ownership

🔹 Linux Terminal vs Shell

🔹 How Linux is Used in Cloud Computing

🔹 Linux in AWS EC2, DevOps, and Server Administration

🌐 Why Learn Linux?
Linux is not just an operating system; it's a backbone of modern technology. From powering web servers, databases, and mobile devices to being the core system behind Amazon EC2 Instances, containers, and DevOps tools, Linux is everywhere. Mastering Linux opens up immense job opportunities in:

Cloud Engineering

System Administration

Cybersecurity

DevOps

Networking

Software Development

In fact, most cloud providers like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform offer services that heavily rely on Linux OS. This makes it imperative to learn Linux to succeed in today’s tech landscape.

📖 Detailed Breakdown of Topics Covered
📌 1. What is Linux?
We’ll begin with a clear definition of Linux, explaining how it’s a free, open-source Unix-like operating system kernel and how it differs from proprietary systems like Windows or macOS.

📌 2. History of Linux
Understand how Linus Torvalds, a Finnish student, developed the Linux kernel in 1991, and how the open-source community built it into one of the most dominant OS in the world.

📌 3. Linux Architecture Explained
Get insights into the four major components of Linux:

Kernel – Core of the OS

Shell – Interface to interact with the kernel

File System – Organizes data

User Space – Where user programs run

📌 4. Linux Distributions (Distros)
An overview of popular Linux distributions like:

Ubuntu

Fedora

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

Debian

Kali Linux

CentOS

Arch Linux

Each distro has unique use cases — from desktops and development to servers and security testing.

📌 5. Linux vs Other Operating Systems
Understand how Linux compares with Windows and macOS in terms of:

Performance

Security

Stability

Licensing

System Resources

📌 6. GUI vs CLI in Linux
We cover the differences between Graphical User Interfaces and Command Line Interfaces, and why CLI is often preferred by sysadmins and developers.

📌 7. Linux File System Structure
You’ll learn about:

Root directory /

Important folders: /bin, /etc, /home, /usr, /var, /dev

File extensions and symbolic links

📌 8. Linux Permissions and Ownership
How to manage users, groups, and permissions using:

chmod

chown

ls -l

umask

📌 9. Common Linux Commands
We’ll explore commands like:

pwd, cd, ls, mkdir, rm

touch, nano, cat, cp, mv

ps, top, kill, df, du

These commands are fundamental for navigating and managing a Linux system.

📌 10. Real-World Applications of Linux
See how Linux powers:

AWS EC2 instances

Web servers (Apache, Nginx)

Docker containers

Kubernetes clusters

IoT devices

Android OS

💼 Linux for Career Growth
If you're pursuing certifications like:

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

CompTIA Linux+

Then a strong Linux foundation is a must! This video sets the stage for advanced Linux topics like:

Bash scripting

User management

Networking

Package management (yum, apt)

Cron jobs and automation

🧑‍🏫 About the Instructor
👨‍🏫 Durga Prasad Yadav is an industry-recognized instructor with years of experience in AWS, Cloud Computing, and Linux Administration. He brings practical knowledge and real-world examples that make learning not just easy but fun.

His unique teaching style ensures even complex topics are understood by beginners.

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✅ [Linux Commands Tutorial for Beginners](coming soon)
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