how do i open the command line in ubuntu 9.04? I'm a new user.?

Question

how do i open the command line in ubuntu 9.04? I'm a new user.?

Answer 1

Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal



sudo + command if you need to do some stuff as a root user. This will prompt you for your regular user password.



Search the net for "bash", "bash cheat sheet", "bash ubuntu linux" and so on, also check Linux Documentation Project and your Synaptic Package Manager for manuals (Documentation section). I recommend the "rute" book (it's available both in the repositories and in the net), it's very thorough!



Local documentation usually is found in /usr/share/doc.

Answer 2

In most cases use of the Terminal is not necessary.



Most of the installation of software in Ubuntu is done within the Synaptic Package Manager



Here is the Official Ubuntu Synaptic Package Manager Documentation

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SynapticHowto



If you download a deb. package which is native to Ubuntu there is the GDebi Package Installer

http://allmyapps.com/app/gdebi-gdebi-package-installer





LUg.

Answer 3

the above answer is correct.



Tips, to run as root (admin) when you open up the terminal type in "sudo -i" to run privileged commands.

Answer 4

Applications>Accessories (the first one anyway)>Terminal



I'm on os x right now, so I don't remember 100% :P



but that will get you there