Linux Crash Course - nano (command-line text editor)

When you're working with Linux servers, you may or may not always have access to a GUI, which is why it's important to learn at least one command-line text editor. In this video, we'll explore the core fundamentals of nano. nano is a text editor that's among the easiest to learn. 🐧 Visit the official LearnLinuxTV forums and hang out with fellow Penguins ➜ https://community.learnlinux.tv ## Check out Jay's latest book. Covers Ubuntu 22.04! - Mastering Ubuntu Server, 4th Edition ➜ https://ubuntuserverbook.com ## Support LearnLinuxTV (commission earned): - Get your own cloud server with Linode ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linode - Support me on Patreon and get early access to new content! ➜ https://learnlinux.link/patron - Check out jay's latest book, Mastering Ubuntu Server 3rd Edition ➜ http://ubuntuserverbook.com - Check out Shells.com to spin up your very own Linux or Windows desktop in the cloud ➜ https://learnlinux.link/shells - Affiliate store for Linux compatible hardware/accessories ➜ https://learnlinux.link/amazon - Check out the Tiny Pilot KVM for your Homelab ➜ https://learnlinux.link/tinypilot ## Individual sections 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Checking/installing nano 01:46 - Launching nano 02:27 - CTRL commands, and saving/exiting 03:26 - Editing an existing file 04:47 - Searching for text 06:24 - Cutting and pasting text 07:23 - Viewing the help screen 07:43 - Starting nano at a specific line number 08:23 - View-only mode 09:28 - Moving to a specific line number after opening a file 10:37 - Checking spelling ## Recommended evergreen videos: - How to create a bootable flash drive for installing Linux ➜ https://linux.video/flash-usb - Understanding Linux permissions ➜ https://linux.video/perms - OpenSSH Guide ➜ https://linux.video/ssh - LVM Deep-dive ➜ https://linux.video/lvm - How to better secure OpenSSH ➜ https://linux.video/secure-ssh ## LearnLinuxTV Links: - Main site ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv - Community ➜ https://community.learnlinux.tv ## About the host - Personal blog ➜ https://www.jaylacroix.com - Twitter ➜ https://learnlinux.link/twitter ## FAQ - Which distro do I use? ➜ https://learnlinux.link/mydistro - My recording gear (commissions earned) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/recording-stuff Disclaimer: LearnLinuxTV provides technical content on YouTube that will hopefully be helpful to you and teach you something new. However, this content is provided without any warranty (expressed or implied). LearnLinuxTV is not responsible for any damages that may arise from any use of this content. The viewer is expected to follow best judgement and to make his/her/their best decisions while working with production or non-production systems and hardware. #nano #Linux #CLI

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