Well, folks, I finally did it. After years of promising myself I would, I’ve officially started the introductory Linux training course over at LinuxFoundations.org! Wish me luck—I currently know two commands: ls (which tells me what files I have) and sudo (which apparently lets you do anything, which sounds dangerously powerful). I created a text file that I keep on my desktop for the other more - complex commands. 🤔

My goal is simple: I want to stop relying on cute little graphical buttons and start communicating with my machine like a true digital wizard, yelling cryptic commands into the terminal until something beautiful (or terrifying) happens. Right now, every time I open the command line, I feel like I'm trying to order coffee in a language I almost studied in college. I'm hoping this course turns my confusing string of symbols into something resembling useful system administration!

I know Linux is the operating system that runs basically everything cool on the internet (like servers, supercomputers, and probably the microwave in my office), so it's high time I understood why. Plus, my current resume needs less "Proficient in PowerPoint" and more "Master of the Shell."

So, here is your formal, slightly panicked invitation! If you've been putting off learning Linux, cybersecurity, or just want to feel superior to your non-terminal-using friends, let's learn this stuff together.

If you’re starting the LinuxFoundations.org course, or if you’re a seasoned vet with wisdom (and patience) to spare, let me know if this is something that would help any newbies or those who want to knock the dust off their classic Linux skills. Let's form a study group to share notes, translate obscure error messages, and remind each other that rm -rf / is NOT a fun prank.

See you on the command line! (Hopefully without accidentally deleting my home directory.) 😂